The Council is co-sponsoring a series of "listening sessions" on proposals to establish a new, independent institution to conduct some aspects of our nation's public diplomacy. The Brookings Institution and Business for Diplomatic Action (BDA) are partners with the Council for the sessions in Washington, New York and Los Angeles.
What's New:
- Upcoming events under Member Services
- On Reference Shelf page, a new "Books, Articles, Websites" review
- Rebuilding America's Public Diplomacy and Shop Talk
- Research papers from Ambassador William Rugh's graduate seminar at Tufts University
- Basic Principles on Improving U.S. Public Diplomacy
- Twelve premises have gained broad consensus among the members of The Public Diplomacy Council as pillars for initiatives to strengthen U.S. public diplomacy. View them at the link above or under "Our Work," Occasional Papers.
Of Note: James Glassman writes about public diplomacy and combating terrorism in "How to Win the War of Ideas," published in the Wall Street Journal on June 24. Glassman swore in as Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs on June 10.
"Getting the People Part Right:A Report on the Human Resources Dimension of U.S. Public Diplomacy"
View the report at:
The Public Diplomacy Council is a non-profit organization committed to the academic study, professional practice, and responsible advocacy of public diplomacy. Its members believe that understanding and influencing foreign publics, and dialogue between Americans and the citizens of other countries, are vital to the national interest and the conduct of 21st century diplomacy.
Since 2001, the Council has been affiliated with the Public Diplomacy Institute at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Council members will find discussion boards and personal contact information under "Member Services." (The page is presently in development.)
Everyone can see Council documents and information under "Our Work."
