Qualities Of A Diplomat

Dato' Dr Ilango Karuppannan, Retired Malaysian Ambassador and Geopolitics & ASEAN Analyst

14-Jul-25 08:45

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Last week, US President Donald Trump nominated Australian-born conservative commentator Nick Adams

as the next US ambassador to Malaysia which has raised eyebrows. We speak to Dato' Dr Ilango Karuppannan, retired Malaysian ambassador and geopolitics & ASEAN analyst for his views on what the roles, responsibilities and qualities are needed of any ambassador be it appointed or career.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Philip See, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: politics, government, international, controversies

Tags: nick adams, trump, US Ambassador, malaysia, asean,

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