public diplomacy

February 11, 2026

Professor Nicholas Cull describes his origins in public diplomacy, the USC Master of Public Diplomacy Program, and his latest research into reputational security.

In the latest issue of our scholarly research series, CPD Perspectives, Jessica Carniel explores how the Eurovision Song Contest functions as a site of participatory diplomacy.

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

 

Addressing the role of piracy in the context of cultural diplomacy.

USC Master of Public Diplomacy alum Janika Berridge captures her experience as a Management Intern in the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, through a series of sunning 35mm photographs. 

USC Master of Public Diplomacy alum Janika Berridge richly describes her ten weeks as a management intern in the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda.

December 1, 2025

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.

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