# My Romance With Romania

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Podcast: [American Diplomat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-diplomat-9204)
Published: 2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://americandiplomat.libsyn.com/romania-lets-talk-policy
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Duration seconds: 2033

## Resource

Why is Romania so important for US interests? Hint: The Black Sea, and a very long border with Ukraine. Amb. Kathy Kavalec shares insights on this often overlooked but strategically powerful US alliance.

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