Mark Storella
Career U.S. diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador to Zambia with a 35-year State Department career, later serving in refugee and migration roles and as a Professor of Practice of Diplomacy at Boston University.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 51min
Is "Soft Power" Really So Soft?
Mark Storella, a Career U.S. diplomat and former Ambassador to Zambia, reflects on using health and democracy support as tools of influence. He discusses PEPFAR’s origins and impact in Zambia. He recounts presidential visits, election support, China’s contrasting approach, and how public health opened doors to broader cooperation and strategic gains.
