As part of its commitment to building the field of public diplomacy, CPD conducts research into thematic areas of perennial interest and identifies emerging trends deserving of further scholarship. Additionally, we welcome research proposals that match these initiatives. To this end, each year scholars are invited to apply for the non-residential CPD Research Fellowship program. All in-house research and related CPD events are designed to bridge the gap between academic and professional work in these areas. Current research initiatives include:
As disruptive digital tools and trends shape world affairs, CPD and our community of public diplomacy scholars are steadily creating a body of research and analysis on the role of the latest technologies in public diplomacy.
Accurately evaluating PD activities continues to prove challenging to practitioners around the world. Performance evaluation is reconceptualized here as an integral part of strategic planning as CPD defines what is measurable for policy-making purposes.
Cities across the world are increasingly poised to address challenges at the international level, from climate change and immigration, to the health and security of citizens. This initiative will provide a framework for creating the first-of-its-kind capacity-building program for effective city diplomacy.
Sports play a vital role in building bridges, amplifying soft power, and fostering connections that extend beyond national boundaries. Sporting Located in Los Angeles—one of the most vibrant sports markets in the world—CPD is dedicated to advancing the exploration of sports diplomacy, grounded in innovation and storytelling.
The growing and dynamic role of public diplomacy in regions such as Southeast Asia have global implications, creating the need for strategic and rigorous scholarship.
Combatting global challenges such as climate change require international collaboration and effective public diplomacy. As such, CPD advances research on sustainability through the prism of public diplomacy.