South Asia
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Seksan Anantasirikiat examines how (and why) Thailand seeks to be looked upon favorably by Mozambicans.
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Kounalakis will provide a behind-the-scenes look at his new book and discuss the foreign policy implications of global news media and intelligence gathering.
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Students at USC will get a special look behind the scenes of the UN's communications strategy this Thursday.
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A University of Southern California class takes an multidisciplinary approach to addressing the global refugee crisis.
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Rob Asghar provides geopolitical context for the region as long-standing tensions bubble to the surface.
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What can we expect from The Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet) following its fifth General Assembly?
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Twitter is being utilized within Pakistan to promote a positive reputation for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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ICA's post-conference program on public diplomacy will be held on May 29, 2019 in Washington. D.C.