Public Diplomacy Council of America

💭 “I didn’t think much about PD…” — and yet, a series of international experiences led Carl Budd to a career in public diplomacy and the Foreign Service.
In an interview with the USC Center on Public Diplomacy, Budd reflects on the path that brought him there.
Read more: uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/qa-cpd-c…

🌍 How do Americans see the world—and how does the world see the U.S.?

Join us on June 15 for a conversation with Richard Wike of the Pew Research Center on new findings from Pew’s annual global attitudes survey.

📍 GWU Elliott School + Zoom

📅 June 15 | 12 PM
🔗 Register now: publicdiplomacy.org/news_manager.p…

What makes alliances resilient in times of global instability?

According to Tatiana Gfoeller-Volkoff, it’s trust—and the willingness of leaders across sectors to stand together.

Her article, “The Currency of Trust: Why a Covenant Forged in Peace Matters Most in Crisis,” explores the growing role of private-sector leadership in global diplomacy and international partnerships.

Read more: libraryenterprisingwomen.com/spring2026/110…

In his Worth Noting column, Bill Wanlund interviewed Nikki Hinshaw on the importance of citizen diplomacy and its growing role in Public Diplomacy.

The conversation explores career pathways, opportunities in the field, and how Public Diplomacy Council of America supports practitioners and emerging leaders.
Read more: publicdiplomacy.org/news_manager.p…

Great discussion at PDCA's May First Monday Forum on "Diplomacy's Public Turn" — exploring diplomacy's future in a turbulent world. 🌍

Thanks to our speakers Vivian Walker, Kathy R. Fitzpatrick, Bruce Gregory & Nicholas Cull for their insights on US public diplomacy.

And a huge thank you to our outgoing Hans "Tom" Tuch Fellow, Lam Tran — we'll miss you! 🌟

In case you missed it, catch the full video on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/dpEDbxZJRKs?si…
Photos courtesy of Bruce Guthrie
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