Announcements
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New CPD Board Member Gary Hart served as U.S. Senator for the State of Colorado and is the author of 21 books.
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CPD Research Fellow Alina Dolea advances diaspora diplomacy scholarship and proposes a theoretical and analytical framework for further study in the field.
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As part of its commitment to building the academic field of public diplomacy, CPD will award $2,500 to an emerging scholar engaged in cutting-edge research on public diplomacy.
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Defining Courage will be presented at USC’s Bing Theater as the closing event of the university’s celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Meet our three newest Fellows who will conduct original research on the role of technologies, diaspora, international organizations, and power competitions in public diplomacy.
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CPD welcomes Caroline Patsias as the 2024 Canada-U.S. Fulbright Visiting Research Chair.
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CPD Research Fellow Kyle A. Long explores how institutions of higher education help the U.S. gain competitive advantage and advance mutual understanding.
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CPD Research Fellow Dmitry Chernobrov explores how states and proxy actors use humor as part of their public diplomacy.