Regional Public Diplomacy

The growing and dynamic role of public diplomacy in regions such as Southeast Asia have global implications, creating the need for strategic and rigorous scholarship.

CPD Publications, Analysis, & Multimedia

Dr. Zhao Alexandre Huang investigates how China and the ASEAN have used social media to shape their narratives in the Asia-Pacific. 

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The growing popularity of V-pop makes it an emerging tool for Vietnam to diversify its public diplomacy strategy.

Photo: K-pop group member Lisa (Lalisa Manobal, center) is of Thai origin and was praised by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for featuring Thai culture in a popular music video. (Photo by oAQeyGW via Flickr.)

From K-pop idols representing ASEAN to maximizing regional information societies, what does the future hold for Korea-ASEAN relations?

Singapore image via Wikimedia Commons

The latest issue of CPD Perspectives is an article by Alan Chong of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore.

Korea Indonesia flags Image via iStock

South Korea's foreign policy opens new avenues for Indonesian-Korean PD.

Seksan Anantasirikiat examines how (and why) Thailand seeks to be looked upon favorably by Mozambicans. 

Kwang-jin Choi sheds light on the value of "people's diplomacy" for South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The country's unique approach to public diplomacy innovation provides valuable lessons for other nations, say Jan Melissen and Hwajung Kim.

Indonesian President Jokowi

Part two of Ellen Huijgh's "emerging power" series.

The global order is changing, and a new geopolitical blueprint is emerging. CPD Research Fellow Ellen Huijgh explored the public diplomacy of new emerging powers beyond the BRICS, paying particular attention to Indonesia and Turkey.

Events, Conferences & Workshops

CPD Visiting Scholar Dr. Aristotle Tziampiris of the University of Piraeus discusses regional cooperation.

Image courtesy Singapore International Foundation

This July, join us for deep dive into PD in Asia and how Singapore is leading the charge.

What's next for the global economy and PD? Join us to learn from McKinsey & Co.'s Jonathan Woetzel.