National Geographic goes behind the scenes with three of America's diplomats at work in three remarkably different countries: Japan, Pakistan and Guatemala. Journey behind embassy walls and closed doors to learn what drives these ambassadors to a life of conquest and compromise, danger and even deception. Meet some of the remarkable women and men, trained in the demanding arts of diplomacy, who are charged with keeping America's relations stable and strong in the midst of crisis and calm.

Learning Questions

  1. How many US Ambassadors are there around the world?
  2. What is the role of a US Ambassador?
  3. Who is the US Ambassador in Pakistan?
  4. What happened between the US and Guatemala that our Ambassador is still dealing with today?
  5. What is one of the most guarded Embassies?

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