Ambassador Paul Hare argues that Trump’s heavy reliance on Truth Social as a tool of public diplomacy has consistently undermined U.S. credibility and contributed to a series of failed or counterproductive diplomatic efforts across Ukraine, the Middle East, Iran, and beyond.

The Korea–ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has deepened ties through politics, economics, and culture, but remains asymmetrical—driven largely by Korean influence—and will only be sustainable if public diplomacy fosters greater reciprocity, mutual understanding, and visibility for ASEAN within Korea.

Philippine lawmakers have called for an investigation into sister-city agreements with China, reflecting broader global concerns about subnational influence and the need to balance local engagement with national security interests.

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

Good public diplomacy practice is based on dialogue and empathy and is contextual, writes Mieczysław P. Boduszyński. The current U.S. messaging approach in Poland directly violates those principles.

The distinguished cultural diplomacy leader talks about her entry into the field and shares advice for practioners.

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.