An edited transcript of the CPD-BBC Forum held at USC, asking the hard questions about soft power.

CPD Blog Contributor Ali Fisher argues that big data can offer big insights for diplomats.

CPD Advisory Board Member Kounalakis on what gets lost when independence is gained.

Prof. Erik Nisbet from the Ohio State University discussed how the messaging contest between Russian and Western media over the conflict in Crimea influenced Russian audiences.

CPD hosted the BBC for an expert panel discussion, followed by a Q&A.