The CPD Blog is intended to stimulate dialog among scholars and practitioners from around the world in the public diplomacy sphere. The opinions represented here are the authors' own and do not necessarily reflect CPD's views. For blogger guidelines, click here.

Swedish activist Greta Thurnberg speaks during an activists protest against climate change in Lausanne, host of the Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020, Switzerland. Photo by FATIMA MARTINEZ/IOC Young Reporters @fatimartinezc

Authors of a study on celebrity diplomats analyze several contemporary individuals per their type of capital and diplomatic influence.