city diplomacy
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Examining the global reach of city-level tech adoption, from drones to self-driving cars.
Watch CPD's panel on "The Future of City Diplomacy," discussing the role U.S. cities play in shaping the international arena.
CPD 360 ventured to LA's iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame for a peek at the newly established Japan House Los Angeles. Explore, interact and share your reactions to this tourist-friendly cultural institution.
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Episode 4 of this podcast series hosted by 2016-18 CPD Student Fellow Madison Jones features an interview with Penny Abeywardena.
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Here's some of what the participating panelists from Los Angeles, New York and beyond, had to say about the future of city diplomacy.
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Glimpses from CPD's April 12th Summit on City Diplomacy co-hosted by LA Mayor's Office of International Affairs in partnership with the NYC Office for International Affairs.
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CPD in partnership with the L.A. Mayor's Office for International Affairs hosted a summit on City Diplomacy this April addressing challenges facing U.S. cities on the global stage.
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In his piece for the Soft Power 30 report, Joel Day looks at how the City of San Diego is working to create a global brand.