California has made its case as an actor of local implementation and of global influence in achieving shared goals, writes Ana Dias of the University of Minho, Portugal.

A list of literature on city diplomacy since 2021 with implications for practice and theory.

Eriks Varpahovskis highlights the role of diaspora diplomacy in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

CPD Director Jay Wang reviews how public diplomacy has changed throughout the course of 2020.

CPD Faculty Fellow Diana Ingenhoff and co-author Bruno Asdourian share insights from their study analyzing mayoral messages.

As the world’s fifth largest economy, California plays a consequential role in global economy, culture and society. On June 2nd Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis joined us for a conversation on California’s response to the COVID-19 challenges, its subnational leadership in international affairs, and vision for a re-imagined global dynamic where cities and states aren’t just coming to the table—they’re starting to fill it. This event was moderated by Christina Bellantoni, Director of the Annenberg Media Center and Professor of Professional Practice.

L.A. Deputy Mayor for International Affairs Nina Hachigian & Brookings Institution Sr. Fellow Anthony Pipa share the latest thinking on cities' growing role in multilateral negotiation.