Ahead of  #AAPI  Heritage Month this May, check out Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s speech on standing with the #PacificIsland nations, featured in our latest “Public Diplomacy in the News” roundup: bit.ly/3JhOIDc

Applications are open for our June virtual mini-course: 'Integrating AI Into Your Public Diplomacy Strategy.' Enhance your storytelling using #AI , learn best practices and relevant policies guiding its use, and explore the future of AI in public diplomacy: bit.ly/4aDB0H7

Memes have the power to attract followers, drive traffic to #embassy profiles, and increase the visibility of more serious #diplomatic initiatives. Check out a new blog on “memeplomacy” by Carla Cabrera Cuadrado

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Our “Public Diplomacy in the News” roundup includes a history of #WhiteHouse state dinners, murmurs of a #Eurovision boycott, L.A.’s 2028 #Olympics angst, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s chopstick diplomacy, & more. 🔗: bit.ly/3JhOIDc

In 2010, #Congress awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the Nisei soldiers of #WWII , many of whom fought for the US while their families were in internment camps. Learn about their unsung heroism in “Defining Courage,” hosted by David Ono. bit.ly/43qVsYJ

As #ArtificialIntelligence transforms the job market worldwide, there is much to explore regarding its role in public diplomacy. CPD's research network has created a collection of pieces on the topic. Visit bit.ly/3P2eBuP to dive into all things AI & Public Diplomacy.

In a recent column for Noema Magazine, CPD Board Member Nathan Gardels explores how “immortal” #Artificial Intelligence challenges the mortal computation of humans: bit.ly/3TSigfL

To address urgent global challenges like #climatechange , diplomatic and #technology leaders must align to promote innovation for the global good, writes authors Khristo Ayad and Simon Voss in a new CPD blog: bit.ly/3VZ9QFZ

For a deep dive on #publicdiplomacy topics ranging from mega-events to cultural exchanges to sports diplomacy & more, download all issues of our scholarly series, CPD Perspectives, free of charge!: bit.ly/3xtPsma

As disruptive digital tools shape world affairs, CPD and our community of scholars are compiling a body of research and analysis on the role of the latest technologies in public diplomacy. Explore our roundup, “Public Diplomacy in the Digital Age”: uscpublicdiplomacy.org/research-proje…

We’re counting down to April 30’s “Defining Courage,” a live show honoring the heroism of #WWII ’s Japanese American soldiers, narrated by ABC7 Anchor David Ono. The free, docu-theatre experience marks USC’s finale for #AAPIHeritageMonth . RSVP: bit.ly/43qVsYJ

CPD-SIF Southeast Asia Research Fellow suzie sudarman explores the complex relations between Indonesia and the U.S. since Indonesia's independence in the new CPD Blog. Read: bit.ly/3U42mjv

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In his latest article for The Foreign Service Journal, CPD’s U.S. Public Diplomat in Residence @MatthewAsada examines the State Department’s mid-20th-century reception centers and finds practical ideas for today.🔗: bit.ly/3J7YU1k

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In a new blog, CPD-SIF #SoutheastAsia Research Fellow Kitti Prasirtsuk of Thammasat University explores #Thailand 's #culturaldiplomacy , including event-based performance, food and tourism.

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Want to follow the issues you care about in public diplomacy? From #sports diplomacy to the role of #AI , subscribe to our Center on Public Diplomacy’s weekly newsletter for the latest research, events, and training opportunities bit.ly/43yVjCR

Join us at USC’s Bing Theatre on April 30 as we honor the legacy of #WWII ’s Japanese American soldiers in 'Defining Courage' – a live show narrated by @abc7DavidOno. USC's tribute to #AAPIHeritageMonth culminates in this one-night-only show!  RSVP: bit.ly/43qVsYJ

Watch a recording of our event on combating #disinformation in #publicdiplomacy , featuring Erik Nisbet of NU School of Comm, Jo(sephine) Lukito and Ethan Porter. The event explored disinformation’s threat to global discourse and strategies to combat it. bit.ly/3TB9a6U

The latest must-reads in #publicdiplomacy compiled by CPD Faculty Fellow Bruce Gregory of GW University include publications on strategic narratives in #foreignrelations , the ethical challenges of #digitalization , and digital diplomatic cultures: bit.ly/43AyvCt

Congratulations Dr. Ilan Manor, recipient of ISA DiplomacySection's 2024 Anthony Deos Young Scholar Award for his 'impactful, innovative and wide ranging research into the digitalisation of #diplomacy '! Explore his forward-thinking research for CPD: bit.ly/43A2Lxn

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Apply for our 2024 CPD Summer Institute. More info here: uscpublicdiplomacy.org/page/cpd-summe…

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