On February 13, PDCA is hosting a Career Chat for young professionals who are interested in enhancing networking skill. 🔔 Join us via zoom to learn from two seasoned professionals and take your networking skills to the next level! RSVP now:

🌏 Ambassador Rosemary Banks, the current Ambassador of New Zealand to the United States, is going to share her experience marshaling PD programs while exploring the different dimensions of New Zealand’s PD. Join us on February 3rd! RSVP here:

On January 14, PDCA presented former Secretary of State Antony Blinken with the Special Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to U.S. public diplomacy over the past four years. Watch Former Secretary Blinken’s entire remarks 👉

"Din Tai Fung has become a potent global symbol of Taiwan, at a time when the island sorely needs it." Rishi Iyengar discusses the history of this global restaurant chain from #Taiwan and the role it plays in the geo-political game. Read the article:

HwaJung Kim, a professor at Ewha Womans University, discusses the advent of anti-Korean wave phenomenon in her article, underscoring the complex intersection between cultural exchange and geo-political tension. Access her article here:

On Jan 6, PDCA hosted a virtual discussion with Professor Joseph S. Nye to talk about the future of public diplomacy and soft power. Watch the complete discussion on PDCA's YouTube channel:

The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy's annual report offers recommendations for the White House, Congress and the State Department and U.S.-funded global media. Check out the ACPD report:

Last Tuesday (12/3), #PDCA held our Holiday Reception at International Student House (ISH), gathering 60 members together to celebrate this fruitful year. Photo courtesy of Dr. Sherry Mueller.

🌍 Event Alert: U.S. Re-engaging with #UNESCO 🇺🇸🤝📚 On December 16, #PDCA is honored to have Ambassador Jean Manes, the Deputy U.S. Permanent Representative to UNESCO, to speak about the U.S. re-engagement with UNESCO via zoom. Register here 👉

🎉 Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, one of the best academic journals in the public diplomacy research, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a just-published special issue, where several #PDCA members contributed to it. Access the articles here 👉

🌍 The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (#COP29) is now going on in Baku, Azerbaijan, underscoring the importance of technological advance and international cooperation in climate change mitigation. Read the CFR report to learn about COP29 👉

🌎Facing new challenges like disinformation and geopolitical tensions, we need to refocus our public diplomacy strategies. According to Daniel F. Runde and Phillip Arceneaux, the use of emerging technology and the redefinition of audience are at the core.

Join us for an engaging seminar that compares the 2024 U.S. elections with other key elections happening globally this year! Discover how these pivotal moments in democracy will impact public diplomacy and international relations. Register now:

Mitchell Gallagher argued in his article that Taiwan's indigenous cultures are an overlooked asset for Taiwan to connect itself with Pacific Islands and to counter China's influence in the region. Read the article 👉

Nicholas J. Cull describes this idea as "reputational security" in his latest book "Reputational Security: Refocusing Public Diplomacy for a Dangerous World." Join the book talk of Cull's new book held by USC CPD on Nov 5th 👉

Willem Post's journey with the United States began in 1995 when he participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program, an experience he still describes as transformative. In Oct 7, Willem spoke at the PDCA First Monday Forum. Read our blog👉

🌍✨"Celebrating 100 Years of American Diplomacy: The Centennial of the U.S. Foreign Service," will highlight the remarkable accomplishments of the U.S. Foreign Service over the past century. Register now 👉#Diplomacy #GlobalAffairs #InternationalRelations

U.S. State Department collaborated with #Hollywood and streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+ to foster economic growth and promote #inclusivity within the creative #economy. Read the whole article 👉  #FilmDiplomacy #StateDepartment

Read the article from Eric Catalfamo, U.S. Foreign Service Officer and Global Ties U.S. Diplomat-in-Residence, learning how meeting with an International Visitor Leadership Program (#IVLP) alumnus inspired his career path in promoting public diplomacy 👉

RT @USAsiaPacific: Congratulations to Deputy Assistant Secretary Camille Dawson on receiving the 2024 @PDCouncil Award for Public Diplomacy…