Cultural Diplomacy

Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO, emphasizes the role of shared heritage in cultural diplomacy. 
Pakistan's image, though still evolving, is increasingly defined by the achievements and contributions of its people, both within Pakistan and its global diaspora.

Three new books make a powerful case for reimagining the practice and the power of public diplomacy for the digital age.

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

The third anniversary of the US pullout from Afghanistan offers an interesting template to consider how US foreign policy might shift under a Harris-Walz administration.

As we mark the third anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Afghan people have demonstrated an extraordinary cultural resilience that defies the long-held stereotype of their country as solely war-torn. 

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

Image of the Grand Palace of Bangkok by tawanlubfah via Canva

Thai cultural diplomacy has emphasized traditional culture, which tends to be one-way, and event-based performance, connected with food and tourism.

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