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Neftalie Williams discusses the cultural exchange that skateboarding brings to the international arena.
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in its last weeks, and the U.S. public is seeing large corporations promote unity and acceptance.
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Check out CPD's coverage of South Korean public diplomacy over the years in our latest roundup.
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The short film "Rising Stars" highlights the cultural exchange experience of Chinese teenagers selected to be flag bearers at FIFA World Cup 2018.
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Peru starts a global conversation with a video message to its upcoming contenders at 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
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This Week in PD, we share international news on cultural diplomacy, international broadcasting, soft power and more.