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 …

Indigenous Dissent and PD During Russia’s War in Ukraine. 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.

Dec 18, 2024 · This feature was included in CPD's 2023-24 Annual Report. The Public Diplomacy Program at USC Annenberg is sharpening its focus on academic excellence and practical engagement to address the evolving challenges of global communication and …

Nov 21, 2024 · CPD Faculty Fellow Bruce Gregory has compiled a list of the latest must-reads in public diplomacy.Known affectionately at CPD as "Bruce's List," this list is a compilation of books, journal articles, papers and blog posts on a wide variety of PD topics. Highlights from the latest list include publications on topics spanning ethics in public …

Dec 18, 2024 · This feature, authored by Andrew Dubbins, was included in CPD's 2023–2024 Annual Report. Public diplomacy is at a critical juncture. To remain relevant and effective, practitioners must adapt to hyper-speed technological changes and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

CPD Perspectives on Public Diplomacy is a series of papers by CPD staff and fellows as well as public diplomacy scholars and practitioners from around the world which showcase critical thinking about the study and practice of public diplomacy.

On November 5, 2024, the USC Center on Public Diplomacy, in partnership with the USC Center on Communication Leadership and Policy, hosted an enlightening presentation of Reputational Security: Refocusing Public Diplomacy for a Dangerous World by CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas Cull. In an era marked by heightened international tensions, resurgent nationalism, and a flood of hostile propaganda ...

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 …

On March 6, 2024, CPD and the International Communication Association's Public Diplomacy Interest Group hosted a discussion on the intricate landscape of public diplomacy in the rich mosaic of Latin America. This online gathering was designed as an insightful dive into the current state of public diplomacy, with a focus on identifying standout strategies that have made significant impacts ...

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.