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.

A conversation on Polish cuisine and the country's gastrodiplomacy efforts.

Australia's frequent leadership changes pose challenges to its global standing. All the more reason to make soft power a central element in its foreign policy.

Preview the unique opportunities for cultural dialogue at the fourth biennial Edinburgh International Culture Summit.

A new volume highlights East Asia's unique soft power and public diplomacy initiatives.

The prominent composer and festival director shares unique insights into the universality of culture, the relationship between the festive and the diplomatic, and more.

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