public diplomacy

Syracuse University Association of Public Diplomacy Scholars recently published the 2014 Exchange Journal of Public Diplomacy, “Public Diplomacy in Emerging Nations.” This issue aims to observe public diplomacy from a non-American perspective and through comparative studies sheds light on how PD is practiced in Mexico, Russia, India, Turkey, and China.

The Commission Members will discuss the findings and recommendations from its congressionally-mandated Comprehensive Annual Report on U.S. Public Diplomacy and International Broadcasting Activities worldwide, which details the cost, origin and scope of these activities worldwide.

Students learn the Chinese language

Falk Hartig gives the rundown on the 9th Annual Confucius Institute Conference from Xiamen.

In this aspect the US ‘smart power’ strategy in its relationship with Pakistan is very important to understand. Pakistan is arguably the litmus test to evaluate if the new US agenda is moving in right direction.

public opinion

At the center of this week's public diplomacy news is the power and relevance of public opinion in today's globalized world.

Nelson Mandela died one year ago today, but his legacy lives on. He changed the image of South Africa from that of a country despised for its atrocities to a “Rainbow Nation” (Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s term) that protects and promotes human rights and democratic values.

A memorial for Nelson Mandela

A look back at Madiba's diplomatic legacy, from Sohaela Amiri.

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