Americas
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Ilan Manor puts digital diplomacy in context.
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The New Development Bank may signal a shift in global financial power.
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Emily T. Metzgar on a Chinese-American internet tale.
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Philip Seib on engaging with Iran.
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For World Immunization Week: UNDP's Stanislav Saling's case study of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
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This panel was comprised of representatives from the foreign ministries of Canada, Israel, Mexico and the U.S. Department of State and shared insights from their respective recent advocacy efforts. Particular focus was placed on the exploration of how best to merge traditional and digital campaigns and how to determine success through the use of metrics.
Panel discussion from 6:30pm-8:00pm; reception immediately following.