The Cyrus Cylinder Tour of the U.S.: Culture Transcending Politics

Public Diplomacy with Unfriendly States

The Spring issue of PDiN Monitor highlights public diplomacy with unfriendly states. This issue focuses on specific cases of U.S. public diplomacy with Iran, North Korea, and Cuba, and illustrates how engagement is used between states that have strained formal relations.

CPD Director Philip Seib discusses the public diplomacy of unfriendly states and its rising importance in the digital age in The View From CPD.

In the feature article, The Cyrus Cylinder Tour of the U.S.: Culture Transcending Politics, Nassar Manesh, discusses the implications of the United States tour of the Cyrus Cylinder. Originating from Iran, the Cyrus Cylinder transcends modern day conflict between Iran and Israel, while establishing principles of human rights.

In the spotlight article, Engaging North Korea with Science Diplomacy, Linda Staheli, illustrates how science can be used as a form of public diplomacy. Specifically looking at how science is a new and innovative way to engage the people of North Korea.

In the perspective article, The Future of U.S. Public Diplomacy Towards Cuba, Aleksandra Ristovic, tells readers the top three things to know about modern day Cuba. Ristovic discusses the changes within Cuban society specifically looking at the rise of the private sector, education, and the social service.

Other items in this issue:
• PDiN Roundup presents key stories on public diplomacy issues from around the world;
• CPD Extras highlights CPD announcements;
• PD in Print includes the most recent CPD Blog posts.

To read the complete Spring 2013 issue online, click here.

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