Smith-Mundt Belatedly Enters the 21st Century
Advocates of improving the U.S. government’s global communication capacity and thus its public diplomacy heaved a sigh of relief in January. The reason: When President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act, he also signed into law the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, which contains a much needed overhaul of Smith-Mundt’s prohibition on …
What is PD? | USC Center on Public Diplomacy
Public diplomacy is the practice of engaging with foreign audiences to strengthen ties, build trust, and promote cooperation. It is a key mechanism through which nations foster mutual trust and productive relationships and has become crucial to building a secure global environment. The public, interactive dimension of diplomacy, public diplomacy is global in …
The Feminist Was a Spy | USC Center on Public Diplomacy
The Feminist Was a Spy. Oct 29, 2015. by. Markos Kounalakis. COMMENT. Print as pdf. Gloria Steinem’s new book, My Life on the Road, recounts her life’s journeys and travels. Early reviews and profiles reveal incredible detail of Steinem’s barrier-breaking feminist role, liberal politics, romances, proclivities and style.
Reimagining Exchange: The Local Impact of Cultural Exchanges
Jun 25, 2018 · Reimagining Exchange: The Local Impact of Cultural Exchanges. From the earliest days of statecraft, cultural exchanges informed foreign publics of the world beyond their borders. To this day, they remain of enduring importance as a means of promoting peace and mutual understanding while supporting foreign policy objectives.
SEVENTY YEARS OF THE SMITH-MUNDT ACT 7 Past as Prologue? It was a time of growing geopolitical instability with the Russian menace on the rise.
What Is a Diplomat? - USC Center on Public Diplomacy
Sep 4, 2017 · An important aspect of diplomacy which we need to capture is its intentionality: diplomacy is a set of activities or processes aimed at achieving objectives. In the case of government diplomacy, diplomats seek to achieve the policy objectives laid down by the government. Diplomats (and diplomacy) do not necessarily seek to promote international ...
Reports and Policy Briefs - USC Center on Public Diplomacy
Socially Distanced Diplomacy: The future of soft power and public diplomacy in a fragile world. May 4, 2021 by Admin. A new critical issues report published by Sanctuary Counsel and CPD sheds light on emerging challenges and opportunities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and a major reset in U.S. foreign policy under a new administration.
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Public Diplomacy Evaluation & Impact Assessment
Public Diplomacy Evaluation & Impact Assessment Accurately evaluating public diplomacy activities continues to prove challenging to practitioners around the world. CPD intends to conceptualize PD evaluation as an integral part of strategic planning and provide analytic tools to assist those conducting public diplomacy. We will also …
Sports Diplomacy and the ‘L.A. Moment’
Nov 7, 2023 · The Center actively conducts research, provides training, and hosts events on topics such as sport-tech diplomacy, the interplay of sports and city diplomacy, and the public diplomacy significance of “mega-events” like the Olympics and World Cup. Last year, the Center published a report by author Edward Elliott that marked one of the first external analyses of U.S. sports diplomacy ...