This article analyzes the effects and impact of new media technologies on traditional public diplomacy practices through the lens of the U.S. Embassy in China's use of the micro-blogging platform Weibo. 

Pope Francis called upon the world to help defend and stop violence against Christians. 

Global communications scholar James Pamment has published a new article that unpacks the communication theories and practices behind the international advocacy Campaign to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

In their evaluation of Seeds of Peace, University of Chicago researchers Juliana Schroeder and Jane Risen found that the three-week camp can produce attitude change, friendships, and even peaceful coexistence between participants.

Global communications scholars Kaarle Nordenstreng and Daya Kishan Thussu have published a new book Mapping BRICS Media, a comprehensive anthology that analyzes the impact of of BRICS media on the 21st century global media and communications landscape.

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama on the new Peace Corps educational initiative Let Girls Learn.

The March 2015 edition of Bruce Gregory's public diplomacy reading list is now available.