Diplomatically Incorrect brings you sharp and frank analysis of politics and policy from one of Israel’s most consequential and controversial diplomats. In this podcast, Ron Dermer, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and Distinguished Fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) joins with Dr. Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of JINSA, to offer straight talk on foreign policy, current events, America, Israel and all things Jewish. This podcast will be released twice per month.
Heroes & Challenges: Israel’s War of Independence, U.S.-Saudi Ties, Israeli Judicial Reform, Confronting Anti-Semitism
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the unsung heroes who supported Israel during its War of Independence, Prime Minister Netanyahu promoting the importance of a strong U.S.-Saudi relationship, the path to Israeli judicial reform, and growing antisemitism in the U.S.
12/16/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Imagine the Iranian Regime Collapsing, an Israeli-Saudi Peace and Trump Apologizing
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the significance of ongoing protests in Iran and the potential for regime collapse, the path to an Israeli-Saudi peace, JINSA’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia, and Trump's dinner controversy.
12/2/2022 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 16 seconds
Israeli Election Analysis
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's historic election victory and its policy implications.
11/6/2022 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
Iranian Protests, OPEC+ Announcement, Update on Lebanon-Israel Agreement, and Israeli Election Home Stretch
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the latest on the protests in Iran, the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production, the Lebanon-Israel maritime gas agreement, and the Israeli elections which are now in the home stretch.
10/24/2022 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Protests in Iran, a Gas Deal with Lebanon, and Record-Breaking Baseball
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss ongoing demonstrations in Iran, a potential maritime gas deal between Israel and Lebanon, and Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge.
10/7/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Meeting Erdogan, UN Week, and Netanyahu's Improved Chances
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Turkish President Erdogan meeting with American Jewish leaders, UN Week 2022, and Netanyahu bolstering his coalition.
9/20/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Israel’s Misguided Iran Strategy, 50 Years Since Munich, and Herzl’s Uniqueness
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Israel's misguided approach to opposing a nuclear deal with Iran, German-Israeli relations since the terror attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress.
9/9/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 16 seconds
A Disastrous Nuclear Deal with Iran, an Update on Israeli Elections, and Trip to South America
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the dangers of a nuclear deal with Iran, Likud Party primaries and ongoing Israeli elections, and the South American Jewish community.
8/26/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 27 seconds
Operation Breaking Dawn, Kushner’s New Book, Remembering Russell & Scully
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Israel’s latest operation in Gaza, including its political implications, address claims made in Jared Kushner’s new book about Jerusalem and Netanyahu’s push for Israeli sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria, and reminisce about two sports legends: Bill Russel and Vin Scully.
8/10/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 44 seconds
The Invisible Saudi Hand, on Dictatorships and Double Standards, a Real Middle East Peace Process and Israel’s Political Chaos
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the invisible Saudi hand behind the Abraham Accords, President Biden's upcoming trip to the Middle East, and Israel's political chaos
7/12/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 22 seconds
The Demise of Israel’s Potato Head Coalition
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the demise of Israel’s government, suggest what the focus of the next Israeli Prime Minister should be during President Biden's upcoming trip to Israel and preview potential Israeli elections.
6/27/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Biden’s Trip, Abraham Accords, Israeli Political Turmoil
In this episode, Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the Abraham Accords – including the policies that made the historic agreements possible and what should be done to expand them – President Biden’s upcoming trip to the Middle East, and the latest in Israel’s turbulent internal political situation.
6/14/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 20 seconds
U.S. Intel Leaks, Latest on Iran, and Media's Moral Idiots on Israel
In this episode, Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss U.S. intelligence leaks, Rob Malley's Senate testimony on Iran, and the media's attacks on Israel.
6/2/2022 • 53 minutes, 44 seconds
AIPAC’s Strategy, African Americans & Jews, and Iranian Unrest
In this episode, Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss AIPAC’s new strategy, African American-Jewish ties, U.S. supplying Israel with weapons, and Iranian unrest.
5/19/2022 • 59 minutes, 19 seconds
Israeli Memorial and Independence Days, Roe’s Impact on Israel
In this episode, Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Israel’s Memorial and Independence Days, as well as the potential impact of Roe's repeal on Israel's judicial activism.
5/4/2022 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
Iran deal, Jordanian incitement, and Israeli Political Turbulence
Ambassador Ron Dermer and Michael Makovsky discuss U.S. military leaders and Congressional Democrats against Iran deal; IRGC designation on terror list; Jordanian incitement of violence in Israel; Israel political turbulence; and an invitation to Lebron.
4/20/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
Ukraine Lessons, Negev Summit, LeBron vs Jordan
Lessons for Israel from Ukraine; Where Putin Miscalculated; What US policy on Ukraine signals to other countries; The Role of Congress; A missed opportunity at the Negev Summit; Terrorism and Israel’s Arabs; Coach K on Jordan vs. LeBron.
4/6/2022 • 58 minutes, 51 seconds
From Kyiv to Vienna
In this inaugural episode, Ambassador Dermer and Michael Makovsky discuss Israel’s position on Ukraine, Zelensky’s speech to the Knesset, and the Iran Deal being negotiated in Vienna.
