Watch video of discussions on critical, timely topics this year through CPD.

The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has published a series covering groundbreaking developments emerging out of certain World Expos and features five little-known facts for each. Check each out below via the BIE website.

As we take a moment to reflect on our contributions to the field of city diplomacy, we share the must-read pieces published in the past year by the CPD research network.

John Maxwell Hamilton is a Professor of Journalism in the Manship School of Mass Communication, Louisiana State University, and a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars. 

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic, recent protests against racial injustice, and U.S. foreign policies among other factors, have tarnished the global image and appeal of the country. This in turn undermines U.S. soft power and raises questions about what can be done to overcome the challenge. A number of scholars and diplomats in our network have shared insightful commentary on the topic. Here is a roundup of the articles for you: