Americas
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Former U.S. Ambassador Curtis S. Chin on the proposed funding cuts to cross-cultural programs.
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Mark Dillen explores the similarities between the Netflix hit "House of Cards" and the Trump presidency.
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Markos Kounalakis on China's attempt to gain global influence through environmental leadership and policy.
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Mark Dillen on the negative image of President Trump's first trip overseas.
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Kelsey Suemnicht on what she has learned from contributors to her Women in Diplomacy podcast and how it can help future public diplomats.
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Neal Rosendorf on the turmoil in the Trump White House.
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CPD Blogger Mark Dillen on President Trump's first overseas trip.
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