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.

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. 

A curated list of commentary by scholars and diplomats on the US' tarnished global image.

CPD highlights five significant books and articles on the connection between race relations and public diplomacy.

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.

CPD's roundup of recent moments in music and technology connecting cultures and societies around the world.

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. 

Check out this exclusive video featuring U.S. city leaders on the topic of city diplomacy.