Americas
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How the world views the U.S., China, and the competition between the two major rivals.
Did the World Cup improve or damage Brazil's reputation on the international stage?
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Professor Robert Albro on the intersections between diplomacy, technology, and social media.
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Professor Nicholas J. Cull remembers Walter R. Roberts, who passed away on June 29, 2014.
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How Brazil is using the World Cup to achieve nation branding and diplomatic objectives.
China and Russia are fighting a heated war with the United States.
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The complex allegiances of Steven Beitashour, the Iranian team's American player.
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Internet governance: a prime example of public diplomacy in action