nation branding
The ten most notable PD stories from 2014.
Government and the tourism sector have hailed the ranking of Zimbabwe as the 14th must-visit global tourist destination for this year by the New York Times.
Music and Diplomacy from the Early Modern Era to the Present is a book edited by Rebekah Ahrendt, Mark Ferraguto, and Damien Mahiet which delves into the topic of music diplomacy by analyzing historical and contemporary cases. It explores how music (its concepts, practices, and institutions) shape the exercise of diplomacy, the pursuit of power, and the conduct of international relations.
When: Feb 13th, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Reception to follow
Where: Annenberg Auditorium
This is a free event
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The fact that a deepening pessimism concerning Turkey has begun to overwhelm global public opinion with the accumulation of such publications and broadcasts does not escape our notice.
The US remains deeply popular around the world, as soft power and branding are used as tools of cultural imperialism.
The debate over the strengths and weaknesses of Israel's public diplomacy efforts have been a point of interest for the Jewish state and its supporters around the world.
The CIA was never among the world's most trusted global brands, even among U.S. allies, but torture revelations have diminished U.S. claims to moral leadership and reduced its "soft power".