citizen diplomacy
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How an outfielder for the Seattle Mariners became a baseball ambassador.
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This Week in PD, we share international news on cultural diplomacy, soft power, citizen diplomacy and more.
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Anup Kumar and Holli A. Semetko examine how "ordinary people" can use methods of communication that transcend borders to make progress in the India-Pakistan conflict.
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Palestinian-American Suzie Afridi uses stand-up comedy as a means of expression.
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A glimpse into how Inspire Somalia provided a counterweight to the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab.
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Katherine Brown enters a new leadership role with the dynamic international exchange organization.
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This Week in PD, we share international news on sports diplomacy, sustainability, city diplomacy and more.