Ambassador Paul Hare argues that Trump’s heavy reliance on Truth Social as a tool of public diplomacy has consistently undermined U.S. credibility and contributed to a series of failed or counterproductive diplomatic efforts across Ukraine, the Middle East, Iran, and beyond.

The Korea–ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has deepened ties through politics, economics, and culture, but remains asymmetrical—driven largely by Korean influence—and will only be sustainable if public diplomacy fosters greater reciprocity, mutual understanding, and visibility for ASEAN within Korea.

Philippine lawmakers have called for an investigation into sister-city agreements with China, reflecting broader global concerns about subnational influence and the need to balance local engagement with national security interests.

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The nation’s number-two diplomat, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has circumnavigated the globe twice since being sworn in this April. In July, she was the first senior Biden-Harris administration official to visit the People’s Republic of China for wide-ranging diplomatic talks. On September 2, 2021, Deputy Secretary Sherman spoke about her travels and shared insights into the Biden-Harris administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy, challenges in Afghanistan, and next-generation leadership in public diplomacy.

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Awareness of Asia's global standing since COVID-19 presents opportunities for public diplomacy through international cooperation and new rules of engagement.

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