citizen diplomacy
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Mark Dillen dives deep into the role of citizen journalists and the private sector in countering disinformation across the digital sphere.
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The Inter-Parliamentary Union and the International Conference of Youth and Students are two events that promote Russia’s soft image to the world.
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How several young Rwandans are using their talents to help craft a new narrative for the country.
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Erin Helland discusses how people-to-people exchanges are merging with the world of digital diplomacy.
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This Week in PD, we share international news on art diplomacy, nation branding, cultural diplomacy and more.
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Using Dennis Rodman as a case study, a new article examines the role of high-profile athletes in sports diplomacy.
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This Week in PD, we share international news on cultural diplomacy, citizen diplomacy and digital diplomacy and more.
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This Week in PD, we share international news on development diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, nation branding and more.