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Image from article, with caption: White House senior adviser Jared Kushner. Photo: Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images Excerpt: White House senior adviser Jared Kushner will travel to several Middle Eastern capitals in late February for talks on the Trump administration's upcoming Israeli-Palestinian peace proposal . ...Why it matters: The Trump administration is expected to release the long awaited peace plan after the April 9th elections in Israel. Until then, it is trying to mobilize support for the plan, especially in the Arab world, and build a public diplomacy [JB emphasis] strategy with allies. ...

eeas.europa.eu image (not from entry) from Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and The Cayman Islands?The EU Delegation to Jamaica was established in 1975 after the signature of the first Lomé Convention in Togo. The Delegation also covers Belize, the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands and Cayman Islands. The Delegation represents the EU in all matters relating to partnership with Jamaica. It also works closely with EU countries as well as with representatives of non-EU countries and multilateral organisations. The Delegation helps managing EU’s programmes in the region. Its role has expanded greatly in recent years, making EU external assistance both more rapid and efficient.What we offer?A traineeship of 6 months for within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegati..

tlnint.com image fromExcerpt: Public Diplomacy Award for Croatia The Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] Award presented by the Diplomatic Council together with Diplomat Magazine was accepted by the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, Dr. med. Gordan Grlić Radman, visibly moved. Dr Mayelinne de Lara, publisher of the 1.5 million readers worldwide leading diplomatic magazine, presented him with the prize sculpture. At the same time, the Croatian ambassador was solemnly accepted as an honorary member of the Diplomatic Council. ...

dfa.gov.ph Ambassador to the United Kingdom Antonio M. Lagdameo welcomes representatives of various Philippine and British higher education institutions at the Philippine Embassy in London Hangouts on 22 January 2019. (Stacy Garcia photo) LONDON 08 February 2019 — “Education is a critical instrument in opening eyes, minds, and hearts. It is a bridge that has connected and will continue to connect both the Philippines and the United Kingdom in the years to come,” said Ambassador to the United Kingdom Antonio M. Lagdameo as he welcomed more than a hundred representatives from Philippine and British higher education institutions to the first Philippine Embassy in London Hangouts of 2019 on 22 January 2019. The year’s first Hangout aims to spark collaborations and uncover opportunities in education to increase Philippine and British student mobility, facilitate institutional linkages, and to promote stronger partnerships among Philippine and British universities. In his speech, Ambassador..

Neville Teller, jpost.com In a new memoir, Zalman Shoval recounts his early political life, working with David Ben-Gurion and serving at the UN and as US ambassador Image from article, with caption: Former Ambassador to the US Zalman Shoval speaks at an appearance in Washington in 2001Excerpt: Zalman Shoval made aliyah in 1936 at the age of 12. Mandate Palestine was in turmoil, and it was not long before he got caught up in the political excitement. At 14, the enthusiastic young Zionist penned an essay describing the future Jewish state that he was certain would soon emerge. His principal gathered the students together to listen to Shoval read his essay out loud. This, Shoval recalls in Jerusalem and Washington: A Life in Politics and Diplomacy, was his first political appearance in public. That day marked the beginning of a life largely devoted to the internal politics and foreign policy of Israel. Starting with the prestate struggle against the British administration, Shoval’s career..

lk.usembassy.gov; see also image (not from entry) from Position Description: Public Engagement Assistant (American Spaces)  Basic Function of Position: The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (or PAO designee). The position supervises one LES (Outreach Assistant). Develops and maintains USG ties with the "Emerging Voices" sector through leadership and broad oversight of the countrywide network of Partner American Spaces. Develops and recommends the Mission's strategic objectives and performance standards for American Spaces; recommends strategic locations for optimal return on investment in American Spaces and overall program development; coordinates sharing of activities and projects among the Partner American Spaces and overall program development; coordinates sharing of activities and projects among the Partner American Spaces; maintains appropriate standards of professional staffing, customer service, physical design and presentation, in..

Charles S. Clark, govexec.com, February 7, 2019 uncaptioned image from article At least four U.S. ambassadors overseas ran afoul of State Department guidelines by posting unofficial “personal” items on social media, an inspector general found. In a just-released “management assistance report,” the watchdog called for clarity in State’s policy after performing a review based on allegations sent to its whistleblower hotline. The Facebook and Twitter accounts of 138 ambassadors were identifiable as of last September, the IG reported, noting that some used pseudonyms or go by a name too common to easily track. The IG stressed that social media postings of official State materials are encouraged as “tools of diplomacy” for “innovative” use by bureaus, embassies and consulates. But the posting of materials—such as articles on relevant topics that are not official—is forbidden without advance review by designated authorities, such as the Bureau of Public Affairs. Four envoys were found “to va..

Margaret Re, theconversation.com The look, feel and functionality of the modern American office can be traced back to the work of one woman.Florence Knoll Bassett, whom Architectural Record called the “single most powerful figure in modern design,” died at 101 on Jan. 25.In the early 20th century, offices consisted of rows of dark, heavy desks and chairs, with the executive desk angled toward an office door.Knoll, who believed that a building’s interior was as important as its exterior, introduced an office aesthetic based on function. She interviewed people about how they did their job so they could do it efficiently and comfortably. She then went on to design products like the Model 1500 series – a desk that allowed drawers and cabinets to be added to the frame based on need.The press coined a term for her “humanist interpretation of European modernism”: the “Knoll Look.” Her clients included CBS, Connecticut General, Alcoa and the University of Michigan, and you’ll see her influence..

Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The Trump administration will tap a former Fox News reporter and former intelligence operative to lead the U.S. government's premier agency charged with exposing and countering disinformation from Russia and other foreign governments around the world.Lea Gabrielle, who joined Fox News in 2013 and is also a former Navy pilot, will be the new head of the Global Engagement Center, according to a copy of the announcement obtained by USA TODAY. State Department spokesman Robert Palladino later confirmed the appointment at a briefing on Thursday, saying Gabrielle will begin her new position Feb. 11. Gabrielle is the latest in a string of Fox News personalities to win high-profile roles in the Trump administration. The president has selected Heather Nauert, a former Fox News anchor, to be his next United Nations ambassador. And he hired former Fox News executive Bill Shine in June to serve as a top communications adviser. Gabrielle's appoint..

by Amb Cathy Russell, iop.harvard.edu uncaptioned image from articleExcerpt: Week 2: Using American soft power to support women and girls. Wise diplomats know that American power includes the ability to persuade others to follow our lead. The United States conveys and highlights our culture and values through a wide range of public diplomacy [JB emphasis] and exchange programs administered by the Department of State. In 2017, OMB Director Mulvaney announced a “hard power budget” which proposed dramatic cuts in State Department and USAID budgets. What is the value of soft power in promoting and supporting women’s rights? What programs have been most effective in conveying the important values of equality and opportunity? ...