The Public Diplomacy Council
Advancing America's dialogue with the world
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Organizations
Here are links to other organizations interested in public diplomacy.
The American Academy of Diplomacy
American Diplomacy
The Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange
COLEAD Coalition for American Leadership Abroad
Kim Andrew Elliott blog on International Broadcasting and Public Diplomacy
State Department Web sites
State Department
International Information Programs
Educational and Cultural Affairs
DipNote Blog
Here are links to other organizations interested in public diplomacy.
The American Academy of Diplomacy
American Diplomacy
The Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange
COLEAD Coalition for American Leadership Abroad
The Layalina Review on Public Diplomacy and Arab Media
MountainRunner: A blog on public diplomacy and strategic communication
Phil Taylor's Website on writings about PD and propaganda
Presidential Transition Web site offering online job applications and social networking
Public Diplomacy Alumni Association formerly USIA Alumni Assocation
Shop Talk: PD Council Activities and DiscussionMountainRunner: A blog on public diplomacy and strategic communication
Phil Taylor's Website on writings about PD and propaganda
Presidential Transition Web site offering online job applications and social networking
Public Diplomacy Alumni Association formerly USIA Alumni Assocation
State Department Web sites
State Department
International Information Programs
Educational and Cultural Affairs
DipNote Blog
Current Writing
- Council member Bruce Gregory compiles an annotated list of books, periodicals, and online publications on public diplomacy and related subjects. He distributes the list with weblinks where available to teachers, students, and others interested in the study and practice of public diplomacy. Click here for Bruce's latest survey. To receive the list directly, send your email address to BGregory1@aol.com
Blogs by Council Members
John Brown's Public Diplomacy Press and Blog Review v.2
Joe B. Johnson on government information technology and communication
William Kiehl's commentary on public diplomacy
"Whirled View" blog by Patricia H. Kushlis, Patricia Lee Sharpe and Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Cheryl Rofer
The Winnowing Fan by Donna Oglesby
Books by Council Members
Click the following link to access books written by Public Diplomacy Council members. Brief descriptions highlighting the publications are included in a list with information about book purchases.
John Brown's Public Diplomacy Press and Blog Review v.2
Joe B. Johnson on government information technology and communication
William Kiehl's commentary on public diplomacy
"Whirled View" blog by Patricia H. Kushlis, Patricia Lee Sharpe and Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Cheryl Rofer
The Winnowing Fan by Donna Oglesby
Books by Council Members
Click the following link to access books written by Public Diplomacy Council members. Brief descriptions highlighting the publications are included in a list with information about book purchases.
Documents
Click below to access documents recommended by members. In general these will be documents that are not available elsewhere on the World Wide Web.
Click below to access documents recommended by members. In general these will be documents that are not available elsewhere on the World Wide Web.
- Emeritus Board Member Hans N. "Tom" Tuch takes issue with Past President Barry Zorthian on the utility of the name "public diplomacy" in today's diplomatic and communications environment. Read Hans Tuch's article "The Definition of Public Diplomacy" here. Barry Zorthian's piece, "What If" can be accessed at this link.
- USIA: A Commemoration. Brochure published in 1999 to chronicle the history of the United States Information Agency. (Large download; also viewable from the United States Information Agency site listed above.)
- Council Member Walter R. Roberts reviewed the book The Cold War and the US Information Agency by Nicholas J. Cull for the Mediterranean Quarterly. The review contains full bibliographic information for this comprehensive history of the USIA. Click here to read Roberts' review.
- Reforming Public Diplomacy:
