15. Break in Diplomacy

Elizabeth is shocked when the Philippines' unconventional new president, Datu Andrada, makes a pass at her during their meeting to discuss his refusal to participate in an Asia-Pacific territory treaty. Also, Elizabeth asks Jay to look into Kevin Park's CIA connections, and Henry fears for his operative who is embedded in the religious cult when he goes radio silent.

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The newly elected president of the Philippines has a busted nose after touching Elizabeth inappropriately. The US learns that he has been taking payments from China. Elizabeth uses those secret payments to convince him to reaffirm the relationship between the Philippines and the US. Henry's asset Ian survives the baptism. He is unable to find the bomb but discovers that the military group has a military drone. When he is discovered in the shed with the drone, Ian is forced to kill one of the militia members.

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