public diplomacy
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October 5, 2016
Why Confucius Institutes have become China's most controversial soft power asset.
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October 4, 2016
The newest issue of Place Branding and Public Diplomacy looks at the Nordic states.
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September 29, 2016
Bringing Ethiopian food and traditions to the tables of South Los Angeles.
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September 29, 2016
A look back at a decade of Canadian Visiting Research Scholars in Public Diplomacy.
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September 28, 2016
Explore the Kingdom's PD strategies and soft power tools.
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September 26, 2016
When it comes to media campaigns to raise awareness, what works best?
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September 21, 2016
Trudeau emphasizes that "Canada is back" on the global stage. But how true is it?
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September 20, 2016
What is the state of U.S. public diplomacy today, and what are the challenges?