CPD and the U.S. Department of State recognize top innovators in public diplomacy. 

The volume editors discuss their recent book, Home Engagement in Diplomacy: Global Affairs and Domestic Publics 

Juliana Maitenaz is a USC Master of Public Diplomacy candidate, a CPD Assistant, and a Cowan Scholar at USC Annenberg, from Brooklyn, NY. 

Maelee Blancaflor toured the World Expo in 2025 through the USC Master of Public Diplomacy program. 

CPD Faculty Fellow Robert Hernandez focuses on exploring and developing the intersection of technology and journalism 

Expo 2025 Viewpoints is a CPD Blog series featuring essays and photographs by USC Master of Public Diplomacy students who toured the Expo in Osaka, Japan.

Mega-events such as the World Expo, the Olympic Games, and the FIFA World Cup serve as powerful stages for public diplomacy, offering host nations a unique opportunity to project national identity, shape global perceptions, and foster international dialogue.

César Corona, CPD Assistant Director of Engagement and CEO of ExpoMuseum.com, shares his journey with World Expos.