world expo
![Group of spectators taking photos at the World Expo event by César Corona Group of spectators taking photos at the World Expo event by César Corona](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/775x469-expo%20%281%29.jpg?itok=kPlu8FWr)
CPD's César Corona analyzed the lessons the U.S. should learn from its failure to host the Expo 2027.
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From Los Angeles to Dubai, CPD explores what makes for effective public diplomacy and develops strategies to increase its impact.
![The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai by César Corona / Expomuseum. The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai by César Corona / Expomuseum.](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/775x469-expo-uae-pavilion.jpg?itok=i9as_t5z)
CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas J. Cull considers the treatment of religion at various pavilions throughout Expo 2020 Dubai.
![Visitors outside the Mexico Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai by Suneesh Sudhakaran/Expo 2020 Dubai (used with permission). Visitors outside the Mexico Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai by Suneesh Sudhakaran/Expo 2020 Dubai (used with permission).](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/775x469-Visitors_outside_the_Mexico_Pavilion.jpg?itok=1Rt879px)
Mexico’s showing at Expo 2020 Dubai demonstrated various strengths in cultural diplomacy, partnerships and more, writes Yadira Ixchel Martínez Pantoja.
![U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. (Photo: César Corona / Expomuseum.) U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. (Photo: César Corona / Expomuseum.)](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/775x469-u.s.-pavilion.jpg?itok=kAzahEyM)
This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.
![Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. (Image: Japan Pavilion.) Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. (Image: Japan Pavilion.)](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/775x469-japan-pavilion.jpg?itok=bRWJJ5uV)
This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.
![Morocco Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai (César Corona / Expomuseum). Morocco Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai (César Corona / Expomuseum).](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/775x469-morocco-pavilion-w-stamp.jpg?itok=m5OOjFU9)
This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.
![Germany Pavilion at night. (© German Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai / Bjoern Lauen. Used with permission.) Germany Pavilion at night. (© German Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai / Bjoern Lauen. Used with permission.)](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/775x469-Germany%20Pavilion%20with%20stamp.jpg?itok=Zv3JGTL2)
This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.