Public diplomacy

nytimes.com image from To the Editor: “How Trump Co-opts Leaders Like Barr,” by James Comey (Op-Ed, May 2), should be required reading for every high school student. Mr. Comey offers an important lesson on what happens when power corrupts and when bad leaders lead even good people astray. In explaining why and how the current attorney general could frame the Mueller report as a vindication for President Trump, Mr. Comey puts his finger on a human problem with enormous consequence: “Amoral leaders have a way of revealing the character of those around them.” He cites the courageous behavior of James Mattis, the former defense secretary who resigned in disagreement with Mr. Trump, as opposed to those who refuse to call out his bad policies. I resent what Mr. Comey did to Hillary Clinton in opening an investigation of her emails so close to an election. But Mr. Comey is speaking truth to power and warning all of us of the dangers of unchecked loyalty. That’s an important lesson. Tara Sonen..

usajobs.gov [JB: for full description of the advertised job, please consult the original documents at link cited on the left] image from BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSPromoting Mutual Understanding Excerpt: OVERVIEWOpen & closing dates05/03/2019 to 05/17/2019ServiceCompetitivePay scale & gradeGS 15Salary$137,849 to $166,500 per yearAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-Time ... DutiesSummaryThe position is located in the Office of International Visitors (OIV), Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of International Visitors (OIV) [JB link]. The incumbent of this position serves as Deputy to the Office Director, sharing in the management of the entire organization and all phases of its programs. ... Responsibilities Carries out such duties and responsibilities typical of a second level supervisor such as overseeing the work of supervisory staff and dealing with high level officials of other agencies and organizations.Coordinates the formulation of the Intern..

upenn.edu Excerpt: Eve of Destruction is a provocative contribution to a growing international debate over the acceptance of preventive military action. In the first work to identify the trends that have led to a coming age of preventive war, Thomas M. Nichols uses historical analysis as well as interviews with military officials from around the world to trace the anticipatory use of force from the early 1990s—when the international community responded to a string of humanitarian crises in Somalia, Bosnia, and Kosovo—to today's current and potential actions against rogue states and terrorists. He makes a case for a bold reform of U.S. foreign policy, and of the United Nations Security Council itself, in order to avert outright anarchy. Thomas M. Nichols is Professor of Strategy and Forrest Sherman Chair of Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] at the United States Naval War College. His previous books include The Russian Presidency and Winning the World: Lessons for America's Futur..

gulf-times.com, May 05, 2019 Image from article, with caption: Qatar receives GPDNet presidency Qatar officially received the Presidency of the Global Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] Network (GPDNet) at a special ceremony in Istanbul yesterday. President of the GPDNet General Assembly Professor Seref Ates and official delegations of the member countries attended the ceremony at Asma Sultan hotel in Istanbul. Qatar became the first Arab country to head the GPDNet since it was established back in 2014. The general manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, headed Qatar’s delegation to the ceremony and delivered a speech during the event in which he described Qatar’s pride and honour to receive the GPDNet presidency. The event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Yunus Emre Institute. “Qatar’s receipt of the Presidency of the GPDNet is another success of the continuing successes achieved by the State in its inte..

linkedin.com Image from, with caption: Kingdom of The Netherlands in Brazil #Internship The Dutch embassy in Brasilia is offering an internship to a Dutch student (studying at a Dutch university), to strengthen the team that is dealing with Political affairs, Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] and Culture (PPC). Starting in August 2019 for a period of six months. Deadline for application is May 22nd, midnight (CET) at the latest. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/dcxrvHA

via email, May 3, 2019 Today we commemorate World Press Freedom Day, an opportunity to address press freedom challenges, shine a spotlight on journalist safety and honor our fallen journalists. As the head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and as a journalist myself, I cannot underscore enough the necessity of raising these issues every day. Earlier this week, we marked the one-year anniversary of the deaths of three Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalists. They were senselessly killed on April 30, 2018 in Kabul, Afghanistan, in a bombing that targeted journalists. Through the years, 18 USAGM colleagues in total have paid the ultimate price in pursuit of the truth. I am reminded of this grave reality every day when I pass our Fallen Journalists Memorial at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, USAGM continues to witness firsthand how a free and independent media is deteriorating worldwide. We work in countries where government pressure has shuttered operat..

Nicole Einbinder, businessinsider.sg, May 4, 2019 Image from article, with caption: The United Nations Security Council meets at U.N. headquarters, April 23, 2019 in New York City. Member nations of the Security Council are considering a resolution concerning sexual violence in conflict, which would classify rape as a weapon of war. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Excerpt: The United Nations Security Council removed language on sexual and reproductive health from a resolution about rape as a weapon of war, after the United States threatened to veto it. While the final resolution still signals progress in combating sexual violence, many in the Security Council expressed their alarm over the removal of such language.The US’ efforts to diminish language related to sexual health, which some in the administration link to abortion, align with broad-sweeping efforts by the administration to thwart words and actions related to sexual and reproductive health and gender rights. ...“I think those who ..

fciny.org; [JB note "public diplomacy" -- as a term -- is cited below: "About the Consulate General of Finland in New York The Consulate General of Finland in New York promotes Finland’s commercial interests, works on improving the operational conditions for the Finnish cultural agents and strengthens Finland’s national brand through the means of public diplomacy [JB emphasis] . Design Diplomacy, a concept created by Helsinki Design Week, opens doors to the prestigious consular residences in a series of exclusive talks. Each Nordic Consul General from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden will host a talk with designers discussing life and work from questions structured around a deck of cards. Design Diplomacy in New York is presented in collaboration with WantedDesign. In addition to the conversation, you will learn details about the unique residences and enjoy refreshments.Presented in collaboration with WantedDesign. The events are free, but registration is required. DESIGN DIPLOMAC..

richmondspiders.com: Women's Swimming & Diving 05/01/2019 RICHMOND, Va. – Former Spider swimmer Emily Landon earned a Fulbright Scholarship this past week and will continue her graduate education in Tajikistan next year. Landon, a four-year letterwinner for Spider swimming, graduating in 2018 with a double major in International Studies: World Politics/Diplomacy and Arabic Studies with a minor in history. Next year, Landon will be teaching in Tajikistan where she'll be working at one of six American Space locations, teaching English and running skills programs that are tailored to her background and student interest. She will also be working in the community. During her undergrad, Landon studied abroad in Morocco and Peru, also teaching English. That experience encouraged her to apply to the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship as she is one of three Richmond Students to earn the scholarship. The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grants provide participants the opportunity t..

neftalie.com; original article contains two videos NEFTALIE WILLIAMS Williams image (not from entry) from An Academic Perspective On Global Issues Of Race, Class, Gender, Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] And Youth Empowerment Through The Intersectional Lens Of Skateboarding Culture...And My Favorite Nikon. The Nation Skate explores the intersectional nature of skateboarding culture in an attempt to understand what it might contribute to current questions regarding diversity, civic and cultural engagement, academia, sport and diplomacy. The Nation Skate builds upon Neftalie's work as a lecturer on skateboarding culture, skateboarding envoy for the US State Department and his PhD thesis at the University of Waikato, Colour in the Lines: 'Understanding the African-American and US Minority Experience in Skateboarding Culture. ['] PUSH TO PLAY THE NATION SKATE PART II email: Neftalie1@gmail.com, nswillia@usc.edu US +1(310)962-5643 New Zealand +64 027 962-5643 image (not from e..