Europe
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The Inter-Parliamentary Union and the International Conference of Youth and Students are two events that promote Russia’s soft image to the world.
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Learn how to measure the impact of soft power programming with Ian Thomas, Head of Evaluation for the British Council.
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Joseph Braude explains the popularity of RT in Arab countries and what American media can do to counter it.
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The UK ranked 2nd in this year's Soft Power 30, but Brexit may change that in coming years.
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Applications are now being accepted for CPD's annual training program, Summer Institute in Public Diplomacy, which is geared for the world's public diplomats.
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CPD Research Fellow Barbora Maronkova suggests that for Ukraine to tell its own story, the country should focus on reforms.
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Shaun Riordan discusses why adding an extra €1 million per year to the East Stratcom Unit won't be much help.
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A look at the distinction between nation brand and nation branding as well as the role of scientific exchange in diplomatic relations.