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Empire State Building

Nicholas Cull discusses the growing role of city diplomacy and the emergence of the global city.

Mother Motherland Statue

Olga Krasnyak discusses how disputes over historical memory in Russia and the Baltic States have played out on social media.

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Ilhem Allagui looks at the Qatari government's successful crisis management amid a GCC breakup threat.

 
Saint Basil Cathedral at Night
July 21, 2017

Mark Dillen explores the Trump administration's response to Russia's current disinformation campaign.

Computing Language

Chris Hensman & Shawn Powers discuss how the rise of digital technology poses a threat to PD practitioners.

Meeting between Moon Jae-in and Vladimir Putin

Olga Krasnyak on how understanding different diplomatic styles is essential to creating a solid relationship. 

The G20 Summit

Shaun Riordan discusses how the importance of the G20 summit goes beyond its communique.

Al Jazeera Logo

Philip Seib looks at the history of Al Jazeera and why it is a point of contention for some Middle Eastern countries.

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