“Public Diplomacy in the News” is a CPD Blog series by Andrew Dubbins, featuring noteworthy recent stories in public diplomacy.

A new joint initiative by the government of India and the entertainment industry seeks to communicate India's story and cultural assets to the world.

Listening to foreign opinion used to be a best practice among PD practitioners.  We need to start listening again.

Cultural diplomacy shares who we are. Cultural intelligence helps us understand who others are—before we act.

The lessons learned from ISIS's misuse of digital diplomacy can serve as a reminder of the power and responsibility inherent in digital communication.

For Chongqing, the role of tourist content functions as a form of cultural exchange. 

Whether through official negotiations or public engagement, successful diplomacy requires a comprehensive approach that balances intelligence with a deep understanding of human interaction and global perception. 

 Dubrovnik, from the 14th century to today, has employed practices that closely align with modern-day public diplomacy principles.