In the second post of a two-part series, Ilan Manor looks at how the concept of soft power can be re-conceptualized in the 21st century.

In the first of a two-part series, Ilan Manor argues that the concept of soft power has become banal in 21st century public diplomacy discourse.

Responding to disinformation and sharp power tactics requires identification, analysis and categorization.

Eriks Varpahovskis of Hankuk University writes, "for Russia, having national republics can serve as an additional instrument of soft power."

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy (CPD) and the Embassy of Canada in Berlin will convene leading scholars and practitioners to explore the vital role of cultural diplomacy in countering assertive nativism and populism.

Bond university student Bridget Sprott takes a look at how Instagram has a role to play in nation branding and helping governments connect with citizens.

As an iconic British brand and soft power asset, the Premier League engages a more global audience through its Asia Trophy.

European security is a global challenge, and public diplomacy is an instrument to promote understanding.