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How India fares in soft power rankings is a reflection of how its global cultural products are recognized, writes Aparna M Sridhar of Soft Power Magazine.
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A new critical issues report published by Sanctuary Counsel and CPD sheds light on emerging challenges and opportunities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and a major reset in U.S. foreign policy under a new administration.
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A podcast co-hosted by CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas J. Cull and Good Country Index founder Simon Anholt.
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A podcast co-hosted by CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas J. Cull and Good Country Index founder Simon Anholt.
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A podcast co-hosted by CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas J. Cull and Good Country Index founder Simon Anholt.
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Join us on May 4, 2021 for the formal launch of the report alongside leading public diplomacy practitioners and experts.
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A podcast co-hosted by CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas J. Cull and Good Country Index founder Simon Anholt.
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Awareness of Asia's global standing since COVID-19 presents opportunities for public diplomacy through international cooperation and new rules of engagement.