“Public Diplomacy in the News” is a CPD Blog series by Andrew Dubbins, featuring noteworthy recent stories in public diplomacy.

CPD Research Fellow Dmitry Chernobrov explores how states and proxy actors use humor as part of their public diplomacy. 

Over the next five years, sports diplomacy scholars and practitioners will be watching one city in particular—Los Angeles.

Xavier University's Shearon Roberts explores how Black women elected officials are reframing our understanding of public diplomacy.

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy convened in Los Angeles on March 30 the 3rd CPD Summit on City Diplomacy.

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy will convene in Los Angeles on March 30-31 the 3rd CPD Summit on City Diplomacy. 

From Los Angeles to Dubai, CPD explores what makes for effective public diplomacy and develops strategies to increase its impact.

A list of literature on city diplomacy since 2021 with implications for practice and theory.