Africa
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Tara Ornstein shares the method of engaging leaders via public-facing campaigns in the fight to end tuberculosis.
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Sohaela Amiri discusses cities' expanding roles at the global negotiating table, from climate change, to winning hearts and minds and beyond.
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The conference will mark the establishment of the African Centre for the Study of the United States.
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Applications are now being accepted for CPD's annual training program, Summer Institute in Public Diplomacy, which is geared for the world's public diplomats.
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Despite general consensus in Washington suggesting anti-Western sentiment in Libya, public opinion surveys have shown otherwise.
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A look at how well countries in Africa and Asia, as well as cities, have attracted international students and workers.
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In light of recent events, Michael Edward Walsh provides a follow-up to his earlier piece about the Djibouti Regional Training Center (DRTC).
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When a maritime security facility is created, how should it be used? A look into Djibouti’s DRTC.