Caalive!

The Council of American Ambassadors was pleased to host former National Security Advisor (NSA) Robert O'Brien on our podcast, American Ambassadors Live! Ambassador (ret.) Jim Rosapepe (Romania, 1998 - 2001) hosted the podcast, diving into various issues that are central to President Trump's foreign policy and national security agenda.  We invite you to tune in for this engaging conversation. NSA O'Brien and Ambassador Rosapepe cover a broad range of topics-- from the Trump Administration's recently released National Security Strategy to the ways that the United States is competing with China.  See below for an excerpt on President Nicolás Maduro and Venezuela:  "He's [President Maduro] had these drug boats, which are now fewer and further in between, but these sicario fast boats running drugs up to America. And President Trump has said "no." I think Maduro pushed him too far, and he's going to pay the price for it." This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. About the Speakers Rober