The Korea–ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has deepened ties through politics, economics, and culture, but remains asymmetrical—driven largely by Korean influence—and will only be sustainable if public diplomacy fosters greater reciprocity, mutual understanding, and visibility for ASEAN within Korea.

Philippine lawmakers have called for an investigation into sister-city agreements with China, reflecting broader global concerns about subnational influence and the need to balance local engagement with national security interests.

Good public diplomacy practice is based on dialogue and empathy and is contextual, writes Mieczysław P. Boduszyński. The current U.S. messaging approach in Poland directly violates those principles.

The distinguished cultural diplomacy leader talks about her entry into the field and shares advice for practioners.

This article examines how digital emotions in China’s cancel culture demand emotional intelligence for effective public diplomacy engagement.

“Expo 2025 Viewpoints” features essays and photographs by USC Master of Public Diplomacy students who toured the Expo in Osaka, Japan.

 Dubrovnik, from the 14th century to today, has employed practices that closely align with modern-day public diplomacy principles.

The U.S. commitment to foster positive relations with the Georgian people and their Euro-Atlantic aspirations affirms the integral role of people-to-people ties in U.S.-Georgia relations.