nation branding

The Meloni government’s “Made in Italy” campaign of branding and export promotion reflects a compromise between nationalism and internationalism.

The author Umme Laila explores how China uses soft power and public diplomacy to reshape its global image. 

Photo of Lalbag Fort, Dhaka, Bangladesh by Md Tanvir Mehadi Shovon via Canva

The nation branding campaign “Beautiful Bangladesh” conveys an image that is not in sync with the reality inside the country. 

A woman writing on a notepad and holding two microphones by Mihajlo Maricic via Canva.com

Public diplomacy scholars and practitioners should stop conceptualizing the media as mere arenas for soft power efforts.

Indonesia on the world map by yorkfoto via Canva

It is important to enhance public diplomacy for Indonesia by publishing research and stories in international outlets for the intellectual community.

A football in a stadium with colors of the national flag of Qatar by FotografieLink via Canva

David Ellwood of Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna analyzes Qatar's public diplomacy strategies and soft power following the end of the 2022 World Cup.

Dome buildings in the city of Medina by Konevi via pexels.com

Saudi Arabia's soft power strategy during the Hajj promotes a liberal image but comes with a catch.

National flags by TommL via Canva

Season 2 of a podcast co-hosted by Nicholas J. Cull and Simon Anholt.

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