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Evan is a U.S. diplomat currently working on economic affairs in Bangkok Thailand. He studied environmental science and anthropology at Stanford University. Has have lived and worked in Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Thailand.  https://careers.state.gov/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html https://www.trade.gov/export-solutions https://www.trade.gov/san-diego-contact-us

0:00 Start 0:15 Stanford, Anthropology, Environmental Science & Policy 0:50 Peru; excavation research 4:13 Young world traveler 6:13 Vietnam experience 7:30 Least favorite place 9:08 Least favorite thing in Vietnam 11:54 What diplomats do for Americans 18:50 Typical work day for a diplomat 20:56 Ambassadors and diplomats; Test to become foreign officer/diplomat 24:22 Ever in over your head working as a diplomat? 26:44 Young attitude working with Navy Admirals  30:22 World travelling experience described as one trait 33:11 Diplomatic career risks 35:41 Can a diplomat be like 007 38:10 Vietnamese culture 45:32 Zimbabwe  57:12 Most rewarding moments as a diplomat 1:02:06 What makes a good diplomat 1:04:37 Favorite country 1:06:50 What is it like to raise kids overseas 1:13:43 Covid in Thailand 1:15:33 Keeping in contact with overseas family and friends 1:17:52 U.S. Embassy in Bangkok 1:20:20 Universal thing that all countries should learn from each other 1:22:37 Vietnamese new years celebration 1:24:35 U.S. Embassy Visa interviewer experience 1:28:09 Next desired travel spot 1:30:00 Suggestions on a path to becoming a diplomat 1:36:29 Cryptocurrency 1:41:45 Diplomats need to be a jack of all trades 1:44:37 Democratic socialism; Communism 1:47:08 High school friends  1:48:16 Who should do a SomeViet conversation 1:49:27 Favorite hobby is travelling 1:54:09 Why are diplomat careers not well known? 1:56:38 Diplomatic career requirements/benefits 1:58:49 Biggest national problem: political divisiveness 2:00:31 Biggest global problem: climate change 2:04:00 Vietnamese culture 2:09:09 Vietnamese food 2:25:28 Best life improving habit