CPD Research Fellow Dr. Anna Popkova analyzes the case of Free Buryatia Foundation to demonstrate that non-state actors (NSAs) that challenge their respective states can claim a stake in their country’s public diplomacy.

CPD recognized Morgan O’Brien as the 2024 recipient of the Ameri Prize for Innovation in Public Diplomacy for his innovative strategies and significant impacts supporting the Office Visa Services over the past two years.

Minsoo Kim of the University Tennessee is the latest recipient of this annual research award.

Accepting applications through November 15 from PD scholars and practitioners pursuing research questions at the cutting edge of public diplomacy.

New CPD Board Member Gary Hart served as U.S. Senator for the State of Colorado and is the author of 21 books.

CPD Research Fellow Alina Dolea advances diaspora diplomacy scholarship and proposes a theoretical and analytical framework for further study in the field. 

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.

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.