CPD Perspectives: U.S. Public Diplomacy’s Neglected Domestic Mandate

In the most recent issue of CPD Perspectives, U.S. Public Diplomacy's Neglected Domestic Mandate, Kathy R. Fitzpatrick examines the domestic dimensions of U.S. public diplomacy in an effort to shed light on the need for greater consideration of the U.S. domestic public in crafting foreign policy.

Fitzpatrick examines the second domestic mandate of public diplomacy, advocated by former President Jimmy Carter, laid out by Congress for U.S. public diplomacy more than half a century ago which focuses on Americans' understanding of other nations' policies, ideas, and values. Fitzpatrick determines the present status of the domestic mandate and the potential consequences of its neglect. She also reviews public diplomacy's evolving mission and mandates and, looking forward, emphasizes the need for greater incorporation of the domestic mandate in U.S. public diplomacy activities.

CPD Perspectives is a periodic publication from the USC Center on Public Diplomacy, and highlights scholarship intended to stimulate critical thinking about the study and practice of public diplomacy.