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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PD News headlines explored cultural diplomacy projects in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.
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Headlines explore how new media technologies have bridged the real and virtual worlds.
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Public diplomacy for cross-border cooperation.
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Headlines traveled the globe in myriad public diplomacy exchanges programs.
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Headlines had a decidedly foodie-focus in this PD News roundup.
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Headlines about art diplomacy are on display in this PD News roundup.
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From diplomatic spouses to citizen ambassadors, headlines look at the people behind public diplomacy.
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Headlines explore the power of language to help bridge global communication and cultural gaps.