Sohaela Amiri discusses cities' expanding roles at the global negotiating table, from climate change, to winning hearts and minds and beyond. 

This Week in PD, we share international news on sports diplomacy, sustainability, city diplomacy and more.

As geopolitics and economies shift toward the Pacific Rim, Los Angeles is ideally situated to play a key role in addressing common regional and global challenges.

This Week in PD, we share international news on soft power, sports diplomacy, cultural diplomacy and more.

This Week in PD, we share international news on humanitarian diplomacy, soft power, city diplomacy and more.

A new book looks at how "Game of Thrones," social media and more can cultivate a locale's image.

A look at how well countries in Africa and Asia, as well as cities, have attracted international students and workers.

Varun Soni, USC Dean of Religious Life, on LA's massive diaspora as an incubator of global religion and a driving force for the city's growing relevance on the world stage.