The February issue of PDiN Monitor, CPD's electronic review of public diplomacy in the news, focuses on the topic of Nation Branding.

CPD Director Philip Seib was recognized as the Scholar of the Year by the International Studies Association (ISA) for his significant contributions to the field of international communication.

CPD Director Philip Seib participated in the 51st International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention in New Orleans, La. Feb. 17-20.

CPD Director Philip Seib participated in the 2010 U.S.-Islamic World Forum, themed “Writing the Next Chapter,” scheduled for Feb. 13-15 in Doha.

PDiN Monitor, an electronic review, joined a growing list of CPD publications in January. PDiN Monitor highlights significant public diplomacy news aggregated by the Center's PDiN Research team over the past month as well as original analysis.

CPD's conference on "Science Diplomacy and the Prevention of Conflict" brings together scholars, scientists, and policy makers to USC on February 4-5, 2010.

PD magazine has a new look and a new issue. Click here to read the newly-published Winter 2010 issue, "Cultural Diplomacy," and follow this link to explore the re-designed Web site, complete with a blog and updated resource links.

CPD University Fellow Rob Asghar's new book: Lessons From the Holy Wars: A Pakistani-American Odyssey," is now available from Wheatmark Book Publishers and other outlets.