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jpost.com Jeremy Sharon Jeremy Sharon reports on religious affairs in Israel, covering Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as other minority faith groups in the country. Before joining The Jerusalem Post he worked at several think tanks and public diplomacy [JB emphasis] groups and also served in the IDF’s Spokesman’s Unit. In addition, Jeremy has provided commentary and analysis on Israeli diplomatic and foreign policy issues for The Guardian, LA Times, and other international newspapers. Hailing from London, England, Jeremy has a BA in History from the University of Leeds and an MA in History of International Relations from the London School of Economics. Email Jeremy at jsharon@jpost.com

lisd.princeton.edu Excerpt: The Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination has hosted a seminar on Emerging Foreign and Security Dimensions. The seminar discusses emerging security challenges from strategic developments, inter-state and intra-state perspectives, self-determination, climate and environmental issues, to migration and leadership challenges in the region spanning from Vancouver to Vladivostok. A key feature of the seminar is the participating student fellows, chosen through a competitive application. Student participants were chosen from a variety of departments and programs, bringing their specific academic backgrounds, interdisciplinary methodologies, and professional experiences to bear on key issues related to religion and international politics. EFSD fellows will use their research as a basis for academic publication, future thesis and dissertation work, and have utilized their research through the course of internships at places such as the UN, State Department, ..

from linkedin Katarzyna Rybka-IwańskaKatarzyna Rybka-Iwańska • 1stHead, Political and Economic Section, Embassy of Poland in Israel12hIt was a true pleasure to meet students of the David Yellin Academic College in Jerusalem. These future educators, thanks to the SparkPro organisation, are just about to start the study trip to Poland. We discussed thoroughly educational challenges and opportunities Poland and Israel face. Thank you very much Boaz Yardeni for giving me the opportunity to meet these wonderful women.Activate link to view larger image.2 Likes2 Likes on Katarzyna Rybka-Iwańska’s post 2 Comments2 Comments on Katarzyna Rybka-Iwańska’s post

Bulldog Reporter, agilitypr.com/pr-agency-news| Nov 21, 2018 Qorvis Communications, the D.C.-based public affairs and public diplomacy [JB emphasis] arm of Publicis Groupe, announced that Kara Hauck has joined the firm as a vice president of public affairs.Hauck comes from Capitol Hill, where she most recently served as communications director for the House Republican Conference and its chair, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). In that role, she led an accomplished team of communications and creative professionals responsible for informing and educating the public about policies advancing in the U.S. House, including tax reform and healthcare.“Kara’s distinguished work serving as a communications advisor to the highest levels of Congressional leadership make her a tremendous asset to our firm,” said Qorvis Communications Founder and President Michael Petruzzello. “We look forward to applying her experience in advancing integrated communications campaigns to our clients’ public affairs..

ug.usembassy.gov; see also: U.S .Embassy Uganda: Notice of Funding Opportunity: Civic Education Project image from entry Funding Opportunity Title: Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY19-KAM01 Deadline for Applications: December 21, 2018 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Program Total Amount Available: Up to $20,000 This notice is subject to availability of fundingA. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces an open competition for organizations interested in administering the American Center and implementing programming in to promote mutual understanding between the people of Uganda and the United States.The selected implementer will be responsible for administering and maintaining the Center, managing and curating the Center’s collection, and implementing programming under the direction of the Cultural Affairs Officer or her/his designees. The implementing partner will also be expected to have staff at the American Center full-time ..

Matthew Choi, Politico, 11/20/2018 Image (not from article) from, with caption: Heather Nauert (far left) and two other 'Fox & Friends' hosts play golf with pro golfer Michelle Wie. The president has been signaling that a Cabinet shuffle is in the works. Excerpt: United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley announced in October she would resign from her post at the end of the year. In her resignation letter, Haley insisted she won’t challenge Trump in 2020 for the presidency. Potential replacements: • Heather Nauert: A former Fox News host, Nauert now serves as the State Department's spokeswoman and acting undersecretary for public diplomacy [JB emphasis] and public affairs. • Kelly Knight Craft: Currently serving as ambassador to Canada, Craft has prior U.N. experience as an alternate delegate during the George W. Bush administration. • Jamie McCourt: McCourt served as California co-chair for the Trump campaign and is currently deployed as ambassador to France and Monaco. • R..

bljworldwide.com "Mike Holztman, Gobal President," image from entry Excerpt: Michael’s clientele includes a broad range of non-governmental, academic, media, corporate, and governmental organizations in the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America, and Asia. A founder of the firm’s Arabian Gulf headquarters in Doha, Qatar, his high-level international political and business clientele includes various United Nations bodies, the Republic of Gabon, the Kingdom of Morocco, and Ecuador. Michael has spearheaded a number of innovative people-to-people initiatives between the US and China, Russia, and elsewhere. At the government’s request, Michael was seconded to the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the September 11th terrorist attacks. Reprising a role he held with FEMA during the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center, Michael served as a media liaison from Ground Zero. He later served as an advisor to the Director of Policy Planning Staff at the US Department of State during th..

Danny Grossman, wexnerfoundation.org, November 06, 2018 Entry includes a video, "One on One with Alan Dershowitz- Nov. 1, 2018." Dershowitz image (not from entry) from I am turning to you, fellow Wexnerim, to share the latest edition of One on One with Alan Dershowitz, which includes a moving segment with Wexner Heritage Alum Lou Weiss (Pittsburgh) from Pittsburgh's Tree of Life * Or L'Simcha synagogue and a discussion on how Israel views this tragedy. To engage in public diplomacy [JB emphasis] on behalf of Israel, We launched this show over two years ago with a veteran warrior in the realm, Professor Alan Dershowitz. With my help Professor Dershowitz has launched on ILTV a weekly Question and Answer format aimed to engage a wide audience of those seeking to learn about Israel. Conceptually Alan's new program is a user-friendly video version of his landmark pro-Israel book The Case for Israel, which was essentially a clear set of Answers to 32 Frequently Asked Questions..

Public Diplomacy Public diplomacy is the process by which an international actor pursues the ends of foreign policy by engaging a foreign .. IN THIS WORK Anti-Americanism Cold War (1945–1991) Diplomacy, Theories of Foundations, Philanthropic, and U.S. Foreign Policy Fulbright, William (1905–1995) Good Neighbor Policy Media, Role of, in U.S. Foreign Policy Political Warfare Public Opinion, Influence of, on U.S. Diplomacy Soft Power, Concept of United States Information Agency Voice of America Warfare, Psychological War Propaganda and Popular Culture, American ... Access to the complete content on Oxford Reference requires a subscription or purchase. Public users are able to search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter without a subscription. Please subscribe or login to access full text content. ...

pdf Internal Security Advisory Board image fromExcerpt: The Secretary of State's International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) provides the Department of State with independent insight and advice on all aspects of arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy [JB emphasis]. The ISAB is sponsored and overseen by the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control And International Security. The ISAB is chartered to have up to 30 members. The Board members reflect a balance of backgrounds, points of view, and demographic diversity and include a wide variety of scientific, military, diplomatic, and political backgrounds. Designated Federal Officer Christopher M. Herrick Executive Director, ISAB ...