Americas
![Photo reprinted courtesy of Government of Russia via Kremlin.ru Answers to questions from French journalists from TF1 TV channel, by Kremlin.ru](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/putin.jpg?itok=Sg9iDX03)
As the President-elect wades into foreign policy, criticism of Putin is noticeably absent.
![Image courtesy Sebástian Freire via Flickr Brazil Soccer Confed Cup Protests](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/9101330691_19d3e0425b_o.jpg?itok=czAuMWkL)
Henry Jenkins on the power of narrative to create a better world.
![Photo reprinted courtesy of NASA Goddard Space Flight via Pixabay LRO Press Conference, by NASA Goddard Space Flight](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/3930056698_d5240c3bf6_b.jpg?itok=utmmQx3t)
According to Markos Kounalakis, America's news ecosystem is segmented and locally-focused, leading to less knowledge of global events.
![Photo reprinted courtesy of Abbie Rowe via Wikimedia Commons John and Jacqueline Kennedy 27 March 1963, by Abbie Rowe](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/jackie_0.jpg?itok=nsqYdCkB)
Remembering the woman who helped build and preserve JFK's legacy, and served as a beloved public diplomat.
![Photo reprinted courtesy of Geralt via Pixabay Newspaper Globe, by Geralt](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/news-1074604_1920_0.jpg?itok=-ayalNb_)
What's in store for the Broadcasting Board of Governors under a Trump administration?
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How the new presidential transition will be a break from tradition.
![Photo reprinted courtesy of Marco Verch via Flickr New York Post: President Trump, by Marco Verch](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/30264656083_f1a3309edf_k.jpg?itok=xzjlV18S)
How did it happen, and what will happen next?
![Photo reprinted courtesy Cassettes via Flickr Grid](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/6291828076_ec6188d7de_o.jpg?itok=5QYvBs2N)
Sounds of rage and sorrow on social media.