Americas
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U.S. public diplomacy tends to react to situations, rather than taking initiative, says Philip Seib.
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How does the millennial generation see the world around them? How do their views differ from their elders? And what kind of impact will these perceptions have on the future of public diplomacy and international relations?
Join Jay Wang, CPD Director and Richard Wike, Director of Pew Global Attitudes Project, for a timely discussion that will focus on global youth perceptions of American and the many implications for U.S. public diplomacy.
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Dynon contends that simplifying visa processes gives a country's image a major boost