By harnessing the intermediary soft power of cultural icons like Taylor Swift, ASEAN countries can elevate their visibility, attract investment, and position themselves as key players in the global cultural industry.

A roundup of CPD Blog posts on Southeast Asia and public diplomacy.

In May 2022, Vietnam hosted the largest regional sports event since COVID-19 and opened the door to new PD opportunities.

From K-pop idols representing ASEAN to maximizing regional information societies, what does the future hold for Korea-ASEAN relations?

Aristyo Darmawan of the University of Indonesia details China's actions regarding the "nine-dash line."

South Korea's foreign policy opens new avenues for Indonesian-Korean PD.

Seksan Anantasirikiat discusses the future of ASEAN through community-building, engaging youth and stakeholders, and prioritizing public diplomacy.