communication
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As part of its commitment to building the academic field of public diplomacy, CPD will award $2,500 to an emerging scholar engaged in cutting-edge research on public diplomacy.
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How has propaganda changed over time? Public diplomacy's lead historian dialogues with a student to explore.
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What differentiates political communication and public diplomacy? CPD Blog Contributor Kadir Jun Ayhan offers suggestions to better define PD
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Can China win Africa's heart? This video from Quartz News examines Chinese developments in Kenya and the attendant challenges for engaging on a personal level.
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Countering disinformation through public diplomacy's communication strategies.
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In his new book, USC Annenberg's Mike Annany explores how to ensure press freedom, counter disinformation and ensure the public's right to hear.
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As part of its commitment to building the academic field of public diplomacy, CPD will award $2,500 to an emerging scholar engaged in cutting-edge research on public diplomacy.