Asia Pacific
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Season 2 of a podcast co-hosted by Nicholas J. Cull and Simon Anholt.
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Two scholars dive deep into countries' relational power by analyzing such dynamics as power mutuality and power discrepancy.
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Season 2 of a podcast co-hosted by CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas J. Cull and Good Country Index founder Simon Anholt.
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The impact of celebrity diplomacy on global youth audiences deserves more academic attention, writes researcher Martin Kwan.
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CPD, the Japanese American National Museum and NYU Brademas Center will host a panel at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles on June 23, 2022.
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CPD hosted a forum at the National Museum of American Diplomacy in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 2022.
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From K-pop idols representing ASEAN to maximizing regional information societies, what does the future hold for Korea-ASEAN relations?
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Cutting-edge research on digital spaces and how to develop effective messaging for your audiences.