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By AB Wire | January 2, 2019 [scroll down for article]Nikki Haley; by AB Wire [Photo Credit: usun.state.gov.]As the departing U.N. representative, the State Department rules required her to shut down her existing Twitter account with 1.7 million followers.While the world may still be posting their New Year Eve celebration details on Twitter, for exiting US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, the new year also brought along what for many may seem like a digital world nightmare.The Indian American announced to the world, on the first day of the year, that she will be adopting a new Twitter handle. Due to the State Department rules, as Haley moves out of her public diplomacy [JB emphasis] role, the change would mean that she would have to shut down her earlier account with a whopping 1.7 million followers.Haley tweeted: “Due to State Dept rules that were changed by the outgoing administration, I have had to clear my personal Twitter account that I have had for years. The followe..

via Linkedin Image (not from entry) from, with headline: "Apply to be an assistant" and caption "Male putting on an apron getting ready to start cooking" Assistant salaries San Francisco Bay AreaView jobsFilter by years of experience All years of experience Less than 1 year 1-5 years 6-14 years 15+ years Estimated salaryBase salary$60,700 /yrRange: $41K - $90KTotal compensation How is total compensation calculated $62,100 /yrRange: $42K - $91KIndustry estimateHistogram will be displayed after 20 responsesAdditional Compensations for the role of Assistant in San Francisco Bay Area at U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis; on the PD Ommission [pardon the typo], see]No additional compensation reported

conshochiminh.esteri.it Consolato Generale d'ItaliaHo Chi Minh City Maeci A stimulating and interactive afternoon at UEH Connected, a non-governmental organization that has the aim to inspire the growth, skills and values of young students, startupper and freelancers by guiding them step by step in consolidating their ability and their vocational training.On November 29 the Consul General of Italy at HCMC Dante Brandi intervened at the seminar organized by UEH Connected for a wide audience of students and young professionals, with a presentation aimed to illustrating the nature of the Italian "soft power", the communication action on social media and public diplomacy [JB emphasis] that the Consulate plays to promote relations between South Vietnam and Italy.The seminar, titled "Italy and Soft Power: Using the right Weapons. Public diplomacy, communication & branding in times of social media", was an opportunity to illustrate the nature of the Italian Soft Power, based on the valu..

The Joe Walsh Program - December 31, 2018 uncaptioned image from entryExcerpt: Joe breaks down the latest news on Mueller, Cohen, and Manafort. Then, Joe pivots to the state of Illinois and asks listeners if they believe there is any hope left for the Illinois Republican party. Plus, Joe is joined by Moran Birman, Consul of Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] from the Consulate of Israel in Chicago to talk about Hezbollah and the UN! ...

standwithus.co.il; original entry contains an image for video, StandWithUs Fellowship Opening 2018 image, not entry, fromExcerpt: The leading program for public diplomacy [JB emphasis] and leadership in Israel has opened its 13th year!This year we have an an elite group of 150 articulate and diverse young Israeli men and women from all across the country. The StandWithUs Fellowship program gives young future leaders of the state of Israel an opportunity to go through a prestigious training to become the next ambassadors and leaders for Israel in all fields. Here are some of the highlights from this year's opening event where we officially opened the academic year [JB - video, available at the above-cited link].

image (not from entry) from Deadline: 31 December 2018 The Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] Section at the U.S. Embassy Suva is seeking applications for its Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program. The grant proposals must benefit Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu and address one of the Public Diplomacy Initiatives or Embassy Goals listed below.Public Diplomacy Initiatives:Foster media contacts and professional developmentExpand STEAM and educational opportunities for youth to meet the needs of a 21st century workforcePromote sustainable economic development and women’s economic participationEmbassy GoalsBolster U.S. security and regional security, as well as protect U.S. citizensFoster a free and open Indo-Pacific region by promoting a rules-based order, both bilaterally and multilaterally, by supporting responsive, democratic governance, strong civil society and an independent mediaPromote sustained economic prosperity driven by open-market economic policies and high-standard invest..

Editorial, The Guardian, Mon 31 Dec 2018; original article contains links The world in 2019: The vexed politics of our times has obscured the view ahead. Over the holidays we are examining some big issues on the horizon. Today we look at tensions between the leading global powers Image from article: Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping. Many of those peering with trepidation into 2019 have first turned to the past, to see what lessons history offers as a great power rises and the hegemon falters. Some look back two and a half millennia to the Peloponnesian war and the idea of the “Thucydides trap”: that war is made inevitable by the emergence of a new power (Athens) and the fear of the established leader (Sparta). Others draw on more recent transitions to suggest that powers moderate behaviour in times of decline or retrenchment. However it plays out in the long run, there is trouble ahead – and not only for the US and China. With evidence mounting of the impact of the trade w..

Serhii PROKOPENKO, Chief Innovation Officer, Global Shapers Kharkiv Hub, kharkivobserver.com An initiative, backed by the World Economic Forum, entitled Global Shapers Community, is a network of 7,000 participants in 156 countries, comprising 376 city hubs, primarily for younger citizens between the ages of 20 and 30, who are exceptional in their potential and drive to make a difference in their communities. Hubs sync between remote and ongoing events to discuss global challenges with a targeted approach to local needs. Just recently, 60 Shapers from different hubs first time have led a panel at the WTO Public Forum 2018.One of the hubs is located in Kharkiv. At that moment, it is expanding and launching new projects. Among them are MoreInfo project, catalyzing urban mobility and local tourism, scaling in Ukraine and other countries, VR Marathon, promoting modernization of product variations via innovative media-technologies, initiative for developing entrepreneurial spirit of youth..

By Nilima Pathak Correspondent, gulfnews.com Photo 1 Indigo cotton bought during my trip to JaipurNew Delhi: Her colleagues at the United States Embassy in New Delhi can corroborate that MaryKay Carlson, the US Deputy Chief of Mission, wears saris as often as she wears Western outfits. Carlson herself tells Gulf News, “I often joke that my love of the sari is connected to my love of Indian food. As I have gained a few pounds in Delhi, I simply adjust the sari to fit! I cannot do that with my western clothes.”Ahead of India’s Independence Day this year (August 15), the US Embassy released a video in which Carslon, while greeting everyone, talked about her love for saris.“The sari represents the vast culture, colour and diversity of this great country,” she says.Online buzzConsidered one of the public diplomacy [JB emphasis] initiatives by the US envoy, who is also active on Twitter, the video created quite a buzz online. U.S. Embassy India ✔@USAndIndia Chargé d’Affaires Carlson was de..

image (not from entry) from Matthew Lawrence, Strategic Communications and Marketing Professional, via linkedin, published December 27, 2018 It’s no surprise that Army officers tend to be ‘can-do’ type people who don’t shy away from things that need to be done; however, knowing when to get advice from a subject matter expert is the key to success in many ventures. Unfortunately, when it comes to engaging with the media, too many leaders assume that their abilities will enable them to shine because, well, they are great, successful, smart people. Media interviews are deceptively easy-looking, and if you do not put in the same thought and preparation into your media engagement as you do other missions, whether the media outlet is positive, neutral, or negative in nature, can leave you with less than desirable results. Here are some pitfalls that we Public Affairs professionals often see, and some advice on how you should approach any interview. Be Honest With Yourself Conducting an inter..