CPD student intern Sarah Schornstein reflects on her trip to Turkey and how the U.S. can learn from Turkey's history by acknowledging its own diverse past and common identity.

David Ellwood of Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna analyzes Qatar's public diplomacy strategies and soft power following the end of the 2022 World Cup.

Saudi Arabia's soft power strategy during the Hajj promotes a liberal image but comes with a catch.

How the 2022 U.S.-Iran soccer match compares to the 1998 competition, when hope existed for renewed diplomatic ties.

Symphony of Courage tells the story of the last students of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music to be evacuated from the country after the Taliban takeover last year.

CPD Senior Research Specialist Sohaela Amiri argues for strengthening people-to-people ties between LA and Tehran.

What lessons might apply to LA and other North American cities as they prepare to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics?

Season 2 of a podcast co-hosted by Nicholas J. Cull and Simon Anholt.