The Public Diplocast

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Participants in the 2023 CPD Summer Institute on Public Diplomacy reflect on their experience with host Eytan Gilboa.

CPD Assistant Director of Programming & Events Stacy Ingber sits down with Andrew Cooper, Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, to discuss the global rise of populism and how public diplomacy can adapt to the "Populist Challenge." Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

Ira Helfand considers the public health implications of nuclear war and how governments of states with nuclear weapons should respond. Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

Emily Metzgar examines the critical importance of public diplomacy in denuclearization and establishing long-term peace in the region. Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

Jacob Poushter shares survey data on global public opinion, such as how much Americans fear North Korea’s nuclear problem, South Korea’s views of the U.S. and how threat is perceived in the region. Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

Ambassador Mark Minton discusses the public dimension of relationships in the region, such as the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and the highly publicized summit between Kim Jong-un and President Trump. Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

The latest episode of The Public Diplocast features a talk on the world's views on media and technology by senior researcher at the Pew Research Center Jacob Poushter. More: www.uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/trends-digital-world Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

The latest episode of The Public Diplocast features a talk on the internet as a transnational resource by CPD Advisory Board Member Fadi Chehadé, a UN High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation expert. More: https://www.uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/trust-times-digital-innovation Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

In Episode 5: Foggy Bottom Engaging the World, The Public Diplocast speaks with the Executive Director of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, Dr. Shawn Powers. Powers discusses the ways in which the U.S. Department of State is engaging in public diplomacy, examples of embassies excelling in the field, and future trends in public diplomacy. Shawn Powers is the Executive Director of th...

In Episode 4: City Diplomacy in the Big Apple, The Public Diplocast speaks with New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs, Penny Abeywardena. Abeywardena discusses the emerging role of the global city, how New York City engages international communities, and the importance of connecting the local to global. Penny is New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs. As head of th...

In Episode 3: On Countering Violent Extremism and Engaging Communities, The Public Diplocast speaks with noted Homeland Security expert and USC Professor, Dr. Erroll Southers. Southers discusses the role of countering violent extremism in public diplomacy, how communities are working to address radicalization, and how information sharing plays a key role in counterterrorism. Dr. Erroll G. Southers...

In Episode 2: Religion, Diversity & Global Understanding, The Public Diplocast speaks with religious scholar and Dean of Religious Life at USC, Varun Soni. Soni discusses the importance of interfaith dialogue, how today's youth are encouraging tolerance and understanding, and the three things he would tell U.S. diplomats about faith and diplomacy. Varun Soni serves as Dean of Religious Life of USC...

In Episode 1: On Being a Good Neighbor, Globally, The Public Diplocast speaks with noted scholar and CPD Faculty Fellow, Nicholas J. Cull on his definitions of the term "Public Diplomacy," globalization, goals for the field and more. Nicholas J. Cull is Professor of Public Diplomacy and Director of the Master’s Program in Public Diplomacy at USC and a CPD Faculty Fellow. His research and teaching...