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The first 100+ days of the Trump Administration have engendered some new approaches to international relations, making this season of populist politics in the United States a confusing new chapter for diplomacy around the world. For public diplomats, it can be difficult to know where we should currently focus our energy and skills, especially amidst looming budget cuts and disruptions in international travel. So where does a young public diplomat even begin? Where will our efforts be most effective as we build our careers?
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Kelsey Suemnicht on what she has learned from contributors to her Women in Diplomacy podcast and how it can help future public diplomats.
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How did U.S. foreign policy efforts in the Asia-Pacific pan out under the Obama administration?
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Make your conversations go public with this texting app
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The writer behind Marvel's first Muslim superhero talks inclusivity, diversity, and how she handles real-life issues like Islamophobia in the comics.
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A new podcast by the U.S. State Department explains the role of religion in foreign policy.
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Gain career advice and expert insight from women at the top of their fields in this new podcast from USC Master of Public Diplomacy alumna Kelsey Suemnicht (MPD '13).