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Welcome to the Public Diplomacy Wiki, an online database for public diplomacy scholars and practitioners. This Wiki hosts numerous and varied definitions of "public diplomacy", detailed Country Case Studies outlining a nation's public diplomacy past and present, and profiles of theorists, scholars, practitioners and organizations dedicated to public diplomacy.

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Topic Areas

• What is Public Diplomacy? - read about how others define public diplomacy and add your own definitions.

• Key Terms and Concepts - a glossary of important concepts and ideas in public diplomacy.

• Country Case Studies - reports detailing how different countries around the world engage in public diplomacy.

• Public Diplomacy Initiatives - information about specific public diplomacy programs and strategies devised by individuals, organizations and nations.

• Profiles - profiles of corporations, public diplomacy practitioners, academics, and theorists.

• International Organizations - follow this link to case studies and information concerning international organizations.

• Suggested Readings on Public Diplomacy - Are you new to the field of public diplomacy? Check our list of PD "must-reads" and/or add your own suggestions.

• Educational Resources - a list of educational tools, resources, and recommendations from educators.

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Country Studies

• China
• Egypt
• Israel
• Mexico
• Thailand
• Vietnam

PD Initiatives

• Al Jazeera
• DANIDA – Danish International Development Agency
• Radio Free Europe
• Roving Buakeaw Project

International Organizations

• Nato
• World Bank

Just Added

India

India growing visibility in international politics and economics will bring new pressures as well as new opportunities for its Public Diplomacy efforts.

India seems certain to hold an undeniably powerful role in the future of international politics. Increased attention may prove a double edged sword for the nation, as the world is becoming increasingly aware not only of the nation’s most appealing offerings, like its rich cultural heritage and growing economy, but also of its widespread social problems. Public Diplomacy will therefore become increasingly important to India’s ability to shape a positive public perception of the nation, not on at the international level but also in the great diversity within India itself.

Editor's Pick

South Africa

South Africa has seen one of the most dramatic transformations of international image and reputation in recent history. Until 1994 the nation was governed under apartheid rule, and was widely condemned internationally for its violation of civil liberties and widespread racial violence. Since becoming fully democratic, however, South Africa has emerged as an international symbol of progress and leadership on the African continent. Building on its political and social transformation, South Africa continues to cultivate an image as a moral and political model for the rest of the Africa, and as a powerful political player in the global realm.

Must Watch

Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affaris, James K. Glassman, speaks at a Council on Foreign Relations event, Public Diplomacy in the Twenty-First Century. Posted August 12, 2008.

Recommended Reading

• Lord Carter of Coles' Public Diplomacy Review (December 2005). Commissioned by the United Kingdom's Foreign Commonwealth Office, this report provides a detailed overview of key terms and concepts of public diplomacy. This is a must read for those beginning in the field.

• The United States General Accounting Office's report, U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY: Actions Needed to Improve Strategic Use and Coordination of Research, is essential reading not just for those interested in American Public Diplomacy, but for those interested in new technology, media and broadcasting, comparative models and public diplomacy's role in countering extremism.