CPD named Francis Fukuyama, acclaimed political scientist and one of the most influential thinkers in international relations, as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Public Diplomacy Award.

A statesman of global stature and friend to CPD, Joseph Nye transformed the way the world understands power and influence. 

The former Consul General of France in Los Angeles joins as CPD's diplomat-in-residence and interim director. 

Meet our two newest Fellows who will conduct original research on disruptive cultural diplomacy and the role of public and digital diplomacy in post-conflict nation-building.

New CPD Board Duncan Wood serves as the President and CEO of the Pacific Council on International Policy and brings more than three decades of experience in international relations and policy.  

CPD welcomes Dr. Reza Hasmath as the 2025 Canada-U.S. Fulbright Visiting Research Chair.

The latest issue of CPD Perspectives is an article about museum diplomacy by CPD Research Fellow Sascha Priewe.

Dr. Zhao Alexandre Huang investigates how China and the ASEAN have used social media to shape their narratives in the Asia-Pacific.