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Even in this emotionally fraught time most Arab states continue to ignore public diplomacy, writes Philip Seib in the CPD Blog.

Exploring the discord between Turkey's democratic rhetoric and its actions.

The Hajj is a part of Saudi Arabia's religious soft power

Najah Al-Osaimi considers Saudi Arabia's smart power strategy.

Manor & Segev's study on self-framing by Russia, Iran and the U.S. in Social Networking Sites

Guards escort a Guantanamo captive in chains to a recreational area

Lauren Lee White considers the public diplomacy fallout of illegal detentions at Guantanamo.

Video still from an Islamic State training video

Philip Seib on encouraging developments in the diplomatic response to terrorism.

Havana

Pope Francis I is fast becoming the leading representative of Faith Diplomacy in Cuba and around the world.

Will Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic, NATO's first female Assistant Secretary General nab Croatia's top position?

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