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How to raise the bar for Canada’s foreign service? Daryl Copeland offers advice to ensure a more capable group of representatives abroad and an improved foreign ministry at home.

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Olga Krasnyak discusses the relationship-strengthening possibilities of science exchange between Russia and other nations.

Senior Foreign Service Officer Conrad Turner comments on the stereotypes—and the misconceptions—about the diplomatic corps.

Kendal Gee explores the two countries' coverage of climate change and the possible effect on public opinion

Anna Velikaya discusses how Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan can present a new face to the world.

Either Facebook starts sharing more information about how its algorithms work, or social media platforms will be reduced to battlefields for 21st century warfare.

CPD Advisory Board Member Markos Kounalakis says First Lady Barbara Bush made a difference and shares some thoughts on ways Melania can too.

Pacific Council Communications Officer Justin Chapman recently traveled to Iceland with his USC Master of Public Diplomacy class to meet and discuss the country’s place branding efforts with government officials.

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