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A group of young Syrian boys with toy guns mug for the camera.

Anti-extremism messaging isn't working. So why are governments reluctant to change tactics?

Visual highlights from the 2015 Milan Expo.

Merged Flag of China and USA

Jay Wang on why public diplomacy between the two superpowers is more crucial than ever.

Fans at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Rook Campbell on the pitfalls of sport diplomacy.

An American selfie with Barack Obama, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and Bill Nye

Ilan Manor revisits "Selfie Diplomacy."

Sulaymaniyah Mosque, Istanbul Turkey

Senem Cevik offers suggestions on how Turkey can seize the PD moment.

Giant Buddha sculpted into the cliff at Leshan, China

Daniel Hall on a Buddhist approach to environmentalism.

Reframing the globe through a new lens

Cari Guittard shares her approach for global engagement.

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