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How Brazil is using the World Cup to achieve nation branding and diplomatic objectives.
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Some observers say U.S. President Barack Obama is failing to capitalize on the free kick for soccer diplomacy.
China and Russia are fighting a heated war with the United States.
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The complex allegiances of Steven Beitashour, the Iranian team's American player.
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Internet governance: a prime example of public diplomacy in action
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Immigration practitioner Nicholas Dynon explores how visa policies can either boost or threaten a nation's public diplomacy strategy.
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On the implications of the Turkish Prime Minister's recent statement.
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How a society's relationship with Time influences the practice of diplomacy
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