As powerful forces like AI revolutionize the field, public diplomats must embrace new tools and platforms to engage global audiences, while remaining wary to track and counter threats like disinformation. 

Dr. Zhao Alexandre Huang investigates how China and the ASEAN have used social media to shape their narratives in the Asia-Pacific. 

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

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

Recent trends in digitalized public diplomacy demonstrate that digital tools are increasingly used to undermine connectedness and to strengthen separateness.

CPD Research Fellow Zhao Alexandre Huang explores the narrative strategies of ASEAN countries regarding the South China Sea.

CPD Research Fellow Zhao Alexandre Huang explores China's narrative strategies.