South Asia
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The aim of this edited volume is to bring together perspectives and areas in public diplomacy that are under-explored.
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Countering disinformation through public diplomacy's communication strategies.
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An analysis of common misconceptions about digital technologies as tools for diplomacy.
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If a global leader is frisked at a U.S. airport, what does that mean for diplomatic relations?
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Following the 2018 ISA annual conference, Ilan Manor offers his take on the positive side of digital tools.
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Sohaela Amiri discusses cities' expanding roles at the global negotiating table, from climate change, to winning hearts and minds and beyond.
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Writing from Islamabad, Rob Ashgar comments on how the new U.S. policy towards Pakistan could drive it to closer ties with China.
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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.