On January 23, 2025, the USC Center on Public Diplomacy, in partnership with the American Film Showcase, hosted Diplomacy Through Film: Cynthia Wade and The Flagmakers, as part of its Stroum Arts & Diplomacy Series.. This presentation delved into the powerful intersection of storytelling, culture, and diplomacy, showcasing The Flagmakers, a film Cynthia Wade presented in Serbia in 2024 through ...

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 …

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 …

Nov 18, 2024 · "Heritage is everything that we are. It’s not just bricks and stones…it is a part of us. Otherwise, we would just be human beings without memory." (Irina Bokova)Bokova highlighted the loan of the Bayeaux tapestry as a “perfect example” of …

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 …

On June 17, 2024, Paul Kruchoski, Director of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy’s Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources at the U.S. Department of State, explored how public diplomacy practitioners are adapting to a rapidly changing, complex environment and the skills and resources needed to prepare PD practitioners for the future. The discussion, entitled “Planning for the ...

On October 29, 2024, t he USC Center on Public Diplomacy and the Pacific Council on International Policy hosted a special screening of On The Brink: The Battle for Democracy, a powerful 21-minute documentary by 17-year-old filmmaker Zidaan Kapoor.The event included an exclusive Q&A session with Kapoor, moderated by Duncan Wood, where they explored the global challenges facing democracy today ...

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.

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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 ...