Two weeks before the United States hosts a summit on nuclear security, one of its most important invitees, China, has yet to RSVP.

With Washington's support, the Mexican government has been pursuing an aggressive multiyear campaign to confront criminal groups tied to the drug trade. To understand those efforts' chances of success, let's look beyond common misperceptions about Mexico's plight.

On Tuesday, The Heritage Foundation hosted a public discussion on Russian anti-Americanism, which has risen since 2000. So, what are the root causes of anti-Americanism, how do they affect US-Russian relations, and how should they be addressed?

Written by: Gerard Lemos and Ali Fisher

We have been on the cusp of the network phase in Public Diplomacy for some time now, but as yet we have not fully crossed the threshold and adopted the operating model of a network based approach.

John Arquilla's recent article in Foreign Policy outlines the impact the changing operational environment is having on US military operations:

APDS Blogger: Tala Mohebi

The Department of State recently announced the creation of several new senior positions for its public diplomacy team. However, many foreign policy analysts wonder if the new measures are sufficient, or if the State Department can overcome serious internal management issues.

After Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale proudly announced she was "on the same page" as her predecessors Karen Hughes and James Glassman in defining a new public diplomacy strategy, a debate ensued.

APDS Blogger: Peter Winter

Is Google bold? It takes some serious courage to stand up to the gatekeepers of the world’s biggest market. By refusing to kowtow to the Chinese censors, the tech company that built its fortunes on the free flow of information stood up for its business model, not to mention the ideals of its home country.