[Career review] “Diplomacy” by Abi Olvera, Dan Spokojny

While working as a diplomat at the US embassy in post-Soviet Kazakhstan, Andy Weber got an odd question from his auto mechanic: "Are you interested in purchasing some uranium?" "Strange things were happening at that time," Weber told 80,000 Hours in an interview.

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Outline:

(01:46) Why might a career in diplomacy be high-impact?

(06:45) How much can a diplomat really influence policy?

(10:18) What does the day to day normally look like in diplomacy?

(13:48) Andy Weber

(15:46) Personal fit for a diplomatic career

(17:04) How to get started

(21:17) How do you become a diplomat?

(24:02) Other places you might gain and use diplomatic skills

(25:03) What are some upsides of working in diplomacy?

(26:48) What are some downsides of working in diplomacy?

(28:10) Further resources

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First published:
August 28th, 2024

Source:
https://80000hours.org/career-reviews/diplomacy

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