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This Week in PD, we share international news on cultural diplomacy, nation branding, education diplomacy and more.
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This Week in PD, we share international news on soft power, film diplomacy, digital diplomacy and more.
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This week’s PD News focused on nations, organizations, and celebrities helping people in need.
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Many stories this week focused on how artistic expression can help build stronger relationships and increase a state's cultural visibility.
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Headlines explore China's various public diplomacy initiatives to practice soft power.
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Headlines explore government campaigns to increase their countries' soft power.
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This week’s PD News headlines explored education and its impacts on public diplomacy, from female empowerment to terrorist prevention.
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This week’s PD News focused on President Trump’s trip overseas, from the importance of Saudi Arabia to Melania Trump’s international debut as First Lady.