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Brazil fans

The World Cup might not be all hearts and roses for Brazil.

Di Wu explores how the 100,000 strong network is shaping U.S.-China relation. 

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia visiting Emperor Akihito in Japan

CPD Blogger Neal Rosendorf on the recent abdication of King Juan Carlos I, Spanish soft power, democracy and more.

Obama plays ball

For years, the rest of the world has looked to America – either with gratitude or resentment – as the world’s policeman. Now, that 911 call may be rerouted.

The world of exchange diplomacy could learn a lot from this small initiative gone big.

The Mexican Consulate in San Francisco looks closer at the PD role of diaspora artists.

How an annual Indian festival is forging permanent friendships in Egypt.

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We need an army of corporate diplomats, from multiple sectors, engaged in strategic corporate diplomacy efforts to shore up America’s soft power reserves.

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