Culture Posts: Propaganda by Default in Ukraine

Strategically, the default to “propaganda” creates blind spots, its own reverse deception, and most importantly, a lost opportunity. Read More

Ukraine: Turning Boxing Champion Klitschko into a European Politician

While the Klitschko brothers are known as champions of heavyweight boxing, the older brother Vitali is transforming himself into a politician that represents the new Ukraine. Formerly called “Doctor Ironfist,” Vitali is extending his heavyweight champion brand far beyond HBO sports audiences -- he has emerged as the international spokesperson for the pro-Western, pro-reform Ukraine. Read More

Watch: MIMA Presents “Band Together” in Russia

Christoph A. Geisler, MIMA Media founder and current MPD candidate speaks about the importance of public diplomacy during geopolitical crises. The “Band Together” program, co-sponsored by the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg and MIMA Music, teaches songwriting, recording, and filmmaking by bringing American facilitators to train Russian musicians and NGO leaders in these skills. St. Petersburg Public Affairs Officer Steven J. Labensky states, “I think more important sometimes than the diplomats speaking to each other, are people speaking to each other.”

Punish Putin by Opening the Door to Russia's Best and Brightest

Immigration policy was the first weapon used to punish Vladimir Putin and his cronies following their Crimean consumption. Travel sanctions were imposed and U.S. visas denied to a handful of Putin colleagues with the intended message being: You are criminals and unwelcome in the United States. Read More

Reflections from the International Studies Association Conference, 2014

Having recently returned from the International Studies Association (ISA) conference in Toronto, I wanted to share some thoughts with the PD community, and particularly the scholars who for some reason or other couldn’t attend. For those who aren’t familiar, ISA is the major annual conference where PD scholars convene, particularly through the International Communication (ICOMM) and Diplomatic Studies divisions. ISA has around 5,000 participants, of which the regular faces working on PD comprise of less than one percent. Read More

Ukraine on the American River

The Crimean crisis hits close to home – very close for many in Sacramento, home to one of the largest Ukrainian diaspora communities in the United States. While targeted sanctions against Russia are about to kick in and the tense situation throughout Ukraine remains unpredictable, American policies going forward are likely to be influenced by Ukrainian nationals over time, even after the story fades from current news cycles. Read More

Q&A with CPD: Sir Martin Davidson

A special interview with Sir Martin Davidson, KCMG, CEO British Council

Cultural Diplomacy of and by the Book

Frameworks for cultural diplomacy in the U.S. are often too narrow and too broad. Read More

21st Century Global Health Diplomacy

The third volume of the Global Health Diplomacy Series, 21^st Century Global Health Diplomacy edited by Thomas E Novotony, Ilona Kickbusch, and...

Watch: FLOTUS on Giant Panda Cub Naming

In this video, First Lady Michelle Obama congratulates the naming of the Smithsonian's National Zoo's giant panda cub, born August 23,2013. Panda diplomacy was jump started by First Lady Pat Nixon and has strengthened the friendship between both nations. Mrs. Obama states, "This cub both exemplifies the common bond between our nations and the bright future of this magnificent species."

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