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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 38 MIN

War, Diplomacy, and the Dollar: Insights from a Former Malaysian Ambassador

from Beyond the Ballot Box · host BFM Media

Dr Ilango Karuppanan is a former Malaysian diplomat who has witnessed firsthand how war and conflict can shape conditions on the ground, including how businesses adapt. In this episode, we speak to Dr Ilango about some of the lessons he has learned over the years about diplomacy and how the US & Israel’s illegal war of aggression in Iran is impacting international relations and perceptions about American leadership. Dr Ilango also runs a YouTube channel called Diplomatify, where he talks about global affairs and diplomacy in informative and easily digestible videos. Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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