Woodrow Wilson Center & public diplomacy

Woodrow Wilson Center starts look at public diplomacy, especially the media aspects that have struggled since demise of the USIA.

New Hampshire and citizen diplomacy

In New Hampshire the World Affairs Council is a major instrument of citizen diplomacy by organizing visits to the state by foreign leaders.

NCIV and Citizen Diplomacy

National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) is featured in this blog as a prime example of citizen diplomacy in operation.

Citizen diplomacy in Egypt

George Washington University's School of Business urges tourism to Egypt as a means of citizen diplomacy.

Harvard and public- citizen diplomacy

Harvard University seeks to collaboration with everyone that practices public- and citizen diplomacy. The site has more information.

International Exchanges

The International Higher Education blog reports that the conservative Heritage Foundation in a background paper has suggested that all international exchange programs funded by the U.S. be eliminated. What a wrong-headed approach in my opinion.

Latin American arts and crafts

Sessions dealing with artists and artisans from Latin America and bringing their goods to trade in the U.S.A. will be held at the Hispanic Cultural Center in south Albuquerque, reported this story from KOAT TV in Albuquerque. The event starts Nov. 16 and runs through the 19th. This sounds like citizen diplomacy to me.

Social media and public- and citizen diplomacy

A group is working on providing a document talking about the use of social media in promoting citizen diplomacy and public diplomacy, which it is calling public diplomacy 2.0. Its working document is available online.

Henry S. Dakin obituary

The San Francisco Chronicle published an obituary of Henry S. Dakin a pioneer in citizen diplomacy, especially between Russia and the U.S.A.

citizen diplomacy

A link to a blog that gives information on Anna Marie Slaughter and a new book A New World Order. The site includes a video by Slaughter on civilian diplomacy.

Ameican Indian Summit

New Mexico Business Weekly writes about the National Council of American Indians that will meet in Albuquerque Nov. 14-19, 2010. Should be some good discussions about the future.

Citizen Diplomacy in San Diego

The interns at the San Diego Council talk about their experiences with citizen diplomacy and the International Visitors Leadership program.

Mueller and public diplomacy

Sherry Mueller, president of the National Council for International Visitors, spoke at the recent public diplomacy summit at American University in Washington, D.C. Mueller will speak at the Oct. 2011 Community Summit on Citizen Diplomacy to be held by the Albuquerque Council for International Visitors in Albuquerque at the University of New Mexico campus.

New organization for public- and citizen diplomacy

A blog recently reported information about Strengthening America's Global Engagement (Sage), a new organization out of the Woodrow Wilson Center to strengthen public- and citizen diplomacy without being tied directly to the U.s. government and State Department. Worth examining

Albuquerque Council for International Visitors

The Albuquerque Council for International Visitors (ACIV) will host two additional group of visitors to the area during the remainder of the year, the organization announced in its latest newsletter. The organization sets up appointments for the visitors to area companies, organizations and individuals to foster exchange in the interest of citizen diplomacy.
The two groups are: 1) from Latin America on Nov. 14-17 the visitors will study area efforts to control and prevent drug abuse, and 2) visitors from various countries will visit Nov. 30-Dec. 3 will study transparency in government.
For information people may call the organization at (505) 888-1867 or send an e-mail to aciv@juno.com.

Public diplomacy summit

A summit was held at U.S.C. to discuss the developing role of public diplomacy in the foreign policy of the U.S.

International students

A white paper talks about the importance of U.S. universities attracting international students.

Bahrain and USA

Bahrain seeks more cultural exchanges with U.S.A. I take it to mean citizen diplomacy is included.

Book on citizen diplomacy

You can buy a book about citizen diplomacy in an era of religious militancy from this site.

Citizen Diplomacy for Robert Redford

The Salt Lake Tribune recognizes Robert Redford for his citizen diplomacy awards in France and the United States.

International Education blog

This blogger keeps one up on the trends in international education and public diplomacy. Useful.

Citizen diplomacy at local level

The author of this article argues that public diplomacy must be below the national level. I think that this means citizen diplomacy, at least in most instances.

Nat. Awards for Citizen Diplomacy

Judith Jamieson of Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, among others, will receive National Award for Citizen Diplomacy later this month.

Citizens using new media for diplomacy

A blogger talks about the role of new media and the spread of information by citizens in spreading citizen diplomacy on a worldwide scale.

Citizen diplomacy in Wisconsin

The LaCrosse Tribune publishes a story about the role of the state of Wisconsin and the Lt. Gov. in promoting global citizen diplomacy.

New Public diplomacy journal

Syracuse University’s Association of Public Diplomacy Scholar based in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications, launched the first issue of Exchange: The Journal of Public Diplomacy earlier this month.
This information comes from a release from Syracuse University.

Conference at American University on public diplomacy

A one-day conference will be held at American University on Nov. 8 talking about the need to listen as a part of public diplomacy. Here's where to find more information.

Foreign Journalists visit US

Washington - The State Department welcomed more than 150 young international media professionals representing 125 countries to the nation's capital as part of the fifth annual Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists that lasts from October 25 to November 12.