domestic diplomacy
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A discussion on the role of people-centered dialogue for global collaboration.
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Engaging a nation's own citizens with public dialogue and participation may strengthen its democratic system.
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CPD Faculty Fellow Jan Melissen offers three recommendations to diplomats needing to reach citizens during a crisis.
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University of Hyderabad PhD Candidate Muhsin Puthan Purayil dives deep into India's recent public diplomacy strategies in the domestic arena.
In a rare mark of respect for the country’s religious minorities, and an even rarer choice to preserve a piece of the country’s Jewish history, the Egyptian government has pledged to repair the building as part of a 1.27bn Egyptian pound (roughly £55m) package to restore eight monuments.
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Omari Faulkner emphasizes dialogue and engagement in order to bridge the divide between us and those with whom we may not agree.