Asia Pacific

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The establishment of Indonesia's new mission in the Republic of Cameroon creates opportunities for public diplomacy not only in the country but also in the region.

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India's hosting of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup highlights the country's sports diplomacy effort and soft power potential. 

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Japan turned historical negatives into positive examples through corrective measures and bold initiatives guided by social accountability and justice.

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The 2023 G20 presidency is not only an achievement for India but also the Global South, writes Dr. Sneha Patel of Banaras Hindu University, India.

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The nation branding campaign “Beautiful Bangladesh” conveys an image that is not in sync with the reality inside the country. 

American universities abroad can advance U.S. geopolitical interests, but must also appear disinterested to remain credible in their local contexts–a difficult needle to thread.

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Geoff Heriot's book, International Broadcasting and its Contested Role in Australian Statecraft: Middle Power, Smart Power, showcases impressive intellectual breadth.

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Nguyen Le of University of Nottingham, Ningbo explains that more needs to be done for the South Korean government to establish BTS as a PD asset.

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