In Review
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As we take a moment to reflect on our contributions to the field of city diplomacy, we share the must-read pieces published in the past year by the CPD research network.
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John Maxwell Hamilton is a Professor of Journalism in the Manship School of Mass Communication, Louisiana State University, and a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars.
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A curated list of commentary by scholars and diplomats on the US' tarnished global image.
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CPD highlights five significant books and articles on the connection between race relations and public diplomacy.
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How did a small, dedicated team reach 70k viewers from 112 countries in 8 weeks? Learn from Jonathan Hollander, artistic director of NYC-based Battery Dance.
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CPD's roundup of recent moments in music and technology connecting cultures and societies around the world.
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CPD Senior Visiting Scholar Elizabeth McKay on her life as a diplomat, her favorite public diplomacy memories, and how she is a resource for USC students.
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Check out this exclusive video featuring U.S. city leaders on the topic of city diplomacy.