This Week in PD is a weekly curated selection of public diplomacy-relevant news from a global cross-section of English-language media outlets, including independent, corporate-owned and state-sponsored sources. Follow us via #TWiPD on Twitter and Facebook.
This Week in PD
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A sailboat race to Cuba and an international art exhibit are highlighted in this week's roundup.
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A German-African initiative, China's Silk Road, and more.
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This week's PD News roundup looks at the use of technology in public diplomacy
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Headlines explored the effectiveness of global soft power strategies
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PD New headlines on the ways China promotes its culture abroad.
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Headlines explored the various ways cultural diplomacy can connect communities.
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Facebook's new safety tools and a recently launched BBC program are featured in this week's roundup
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Headlines explore women's empowerment programs around the world.