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Seksan Anantasirikiat discusses the future of ASEAN through community-building, engaging youth and stakeholders, and prioritizing public diplomacy.
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Two Fulbright scholars share their experiences abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How India fares in soft power rankings is a reflection of how its global cultural products are recognized, writes Aparna M Sridhar of Soft Power Magazine.
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A podcast co-hosted by CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas J. Cull and Good Country Index founder Simon Anholt.
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CPD Research Fellow Shearon Roberts reveals the soft power effect of Black women in office.
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Read highlights from Lindsay Keare, SportsDiplomacy.org researcher for key insights on what's next for cities, sports and public diplomacy.
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A podcast co-hosted by CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas J. Cull and Good Country Index founder Simon Anholt.
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