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“Public Diplomacy in the News” is a CPD Blog series by Andrew Dubbins, featuring noteworthy recent stories from across the globe related to public diplomacy.
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Rayan Alyusufi of Bournemouth University explores Saudi public diplomacy evolution, offering context and guidance for further study on the subject.
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Amidst renewed political resolves, Iran and Saudi Arabia can leverage their epistemic communities to promote public diplomacy on ecological insecurities.
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David Ellwood of Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna analyzes Qatar's public diplomacy strategies and soft power following the end of the 2022 World Cup.
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Saudi Arabia's soft power strategy during the Hajj promotes a liberal image but comes with a catch.
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See some of CPD's content related to the 2020 Dubai Expo, the 2015 Milan Expo and more.
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A look at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture's exchange program and the larger Saudi soft power campaign.