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msn.com uncaptioned image from article Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. China is emphasising public diplomacy [JB emphasis] to help soften Indian public opinion and mute Indian concerns over an increasingly asymmetrical trade relationship. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in New Delhi the new people-to-people mechanism will “help consolidate the public-opinion foundation” for bilateral ties. China’s public diplomacy aims to underpin its “win-win” policy toward India — engagement with containment. New Delhi, however inadvertently, is lending a helping hand to Beijing’s strategy of engagement as a façade for containment. India has done little more than implore China to rein in its spiralling trade surplus. The lopsided trade relationship makes India essentially a colonial-style raw-material appendage of the state-led Chinese economy, which increasingly dumps manufactured go..

hkuspace.hku.hk DATE & TIME 23 JAN 2019 (WED) 17:30 - 19:00 FREE VENUE Room 205, Admiralty 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong SPEAKER Mr. Clayton Powell III, President of Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] Council of the United States and Director of Washington Programs for the University of Southern California’s Center on Communication Leadership and Policy Commentator: Mr. Peter M Herford [JB - see], Journalism Professor and Former Producer for 60 Minutes Host: Professor N.R. Liu, Deputy Director (Business and China) of HKU SPACE and Principal of HKU SPACE Executive Academy (SEA) ENQUIRY 29755633 (sea@hkuspace.hku.hk) Public Lecture: U.S. Public Diplomacy in the Trump Era In a world of rising tensions, public diplomacy, or the art of communicating to the global public to foster dialogue and understanding, is a central element in international relations. Mr. Clayton Powell III, an expert in international communications, digital strategy and disruptive change, will share h..

By Benjamin Dynkin and Barry Dynkin, law.com/newyorklawjournal; see also (1) Photo: Christian Schwier/FotoliaIn a recent poll of cybersecurity experts, when asked if “state election systems [are] sufficiently protected against cyberthreats,” 95 percent responded no. Given the seriousness of the threat, and its ability to impact the future of the United States it is worth examining what other options there are in the United States’ playbook for dealing with election interference and hacking, specifically, the scope of responses permitted under international law to deter and respond to these types of attacks. ...The question of whether or not an electoral interference campaign that does not directly impact vote totals or the functionality of electoral systems can reach the necessary threshold of coercivity is both complicated and unsettled. Many theories of how such a campaign could potentially violate international law have been proposed, from the notion that the erosion of democratic l..

events.scps.nyu.edu image (not from entry) from, with the headline: Xi Jinping exhibits sports diplomacy with visit to IOC Start Date: 2/5/2019 Start Time: 8:30 AM End Date: 2/5/2019 End Time: 12:00 PM Event Description: In today’s global sports world, the intersection of sport and diplomacy has become an everyday phenomenon. The power of sport is wide and diverse but is greatest when it unifies citizens across cultures and communities to better understand each other; a remarkably similar outcome to that which Diplomacy endeavors to achieve. Different approaches to global sports leadership and utilization of sport as an element of soft power/public diplomacy [JB emphasis] efforts are deployed around the world by states and non-state actors like leagues, teams, companies, and individuals. But just what, exactly, does the intersection of sport and diplomacy look like? What is sport diplomacy? Who, in today’s Internet-connected, social media-influenced world, serves as de facto ambassador..

By James Stavridis, time.com Stavridis image from Admiral Stavridis (Ret.) was the 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and is an Operating Executive at The Carlyle Group. [JB note: He also was until recently the dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, a graduate school for international affairs, which includes the Edward R. Murrow [JB see] Murrow image from Center of a for a Digital World [:] Cyber [,] Media [,] Public Diplomacy," [JB emphasis] one of its programs being "Public Diplomacy Workshop, a student-led initiative focused on studying the theory and practice of public diplomacy.] After a couple of tumultuous years, President Donald Trump seems to have reached the conclusion that he has had quite enough of generals. Now, as a retired admiral, I have certainly been annoyed over the years by a number of generals. Yet by and large, I’ve found them quite effective as leaders, organizers, planners and strategists–the type one would expect from those wh..

mfat.govt.nz Image from, under the headline (May 31, 2016): "Plans for NZ embassy in Colombia under fire" The New Zealand Embassy in Colombia is seeking to recruit a Public Affairs & Consular Adviser. As Public Affairs Adviser, the person is responsible for contributing to the development and delivery of the Embassy’s communications and public diplomacy [JB emphasis] plans as well as events, including social media. As Consular Adviser, the person is responsible for providing consular advice and assistance to New Zealanders in distress in Colombia and countries to which the post may be accredited in future. This includes providing guidance and support for emergency response, including activating crisis contingency plans. The Public Affairs & Consular Adviser will be responsible for:Public AffairsWith Embassy managers, develop and implement the Embassy public diplomacy programme and strategic communications plan to support agreed post strategy and objectives.Manage an approved budget for..

networks.h-net.or image (not from entry) from Discussion published by Elliott Kaduck on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Excerpt: Politics & Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] in Contemporary Russia program This five-week summer program is designed to give participants new insights into the historical and cultural trends that shape today’s Russia. Through readings and intensive coursework in the form of lectures, seminars, and discussions conducted with faculty of Moscow International University, program participants gain a fuller understanding of the complex factors underlying politics and public diplomacy in Putin’s Russia. The program explores regional developments and conflict, economic and political reforms, the role of mass media, and new cultural phenomena. No foreign language is experience required. ... Students admitted to American Councils programs are eligible to apply for financial support from a wide range of sources, including the U.S. Department of State (Title VIII), U.S. Departm..

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald, 3 January, 2019 image from article, with caption: Charles: history’s longest-serving heir The Prince of Wales is likely to shake up English Christianity when he becomes monarch Last year saw an important milestone in the history of the British Royal Family. Prince Charles, the eldest son and heir to the Queen, celebrated his 70th birthday. This being a royal celebration, it was unlike most significant birthdays. The Prince reached 70 on November 14, but the initial celebrations were in May. The series of garden parties and speeches and other events were designed as part of the Royal family’s continuing strategy of public diplomacy [JB emphasis] , conveying to all that the heir to the throne is ready to take up his role as king whenever the time comes, without, of course, mentioning anything as distasteful as the death of the Queen. Prince Charles had a good year, and is, as the longest-serving heir in history, well prepared for his future role..

fundsforngos.org U.S. Embassy Lisbon image from Deadline: 28 February 2019The U.S. Embassy Lisbon Office of Public Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] Small Grants Program. OPA invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions for projects that strengthen the bilateral ties between the U.S. and Portugal. OPA will only consider grants that have an American component or aspect in their proposal.Priority Program Areas:Media Literacy and Countering Misinformation: activities that promote media literacy and critical thinking, resist malign influence, and counter disinformation.Trade and Investment: activities which support the expansion of U.S. exports and investments, improve the connections between U.S. and Portuguese businesses, and/or expand economic opportunities for women and underserved populations.Technology and Innovation: activities ..

A cynic on American public diplomacy: "Just Lite Propaganda." JB note: An earlier draft of this entry was -- that's all I can surmise -- censored (by what algorithm?) on linkedin for highlighting cynicism and mentioning propaganda-induced mental intoxication. On propaganda and public diplomacy, see (1) (2); also, on being "kicked off" Facebook, see (3)