Ambassador Paul Hare explores why the United States’ G20 Presidency for 2026 offers an opportunity to consolidate Trump’s peace efforts, rejuvenate America’s public diplomacy, and create a new vision for both the Peace Corps and the G20.

Neal Rosendorf outlines a post-Trump bipartisan plan to restore America’s reputation and soft power.

Geoffrey Cowan, founder of the USC Center on Public Diplomacy, recaps the history of the Center, forecasts the future of Voice of America and offers advice for public diplomacy students. 

For Saudi Arabia, the announcement that Riyadh will host Expo 2030 represents more than a prestigious global event; it is an opportunity to showcase our authentic identity to the world through the lens of cultural diplomacy.

Ed Sheeran's cross-cultural music videos reflect broader geopolitical shifts toward multipolar global power structures.

Too often, peacebuilding remains an abstract aspiration—rather than a system deliberately designed to endure, across every level of society.

This article examines how digital emotions in China’s cancel culture demand emotional intelligence for effective public diplomacy engagement.

“Expo 2025 Viewpoints” features essays and photographs by USC Master of Public Diplomacy students who toured the Expo in Osaka, Japan.