by editor | Jun 12, 2009 | Analysis, Listening, State Dept., Strategic Comm.
by Steven R. Corman Yesterday, the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale gave her first major speech outlining priorities in her new job. My reaction to her remarks is mixed. On the one hand there were some confusing...
by editor | May 27, 2009 | State Dept.
by Steven R. Corman Judith McHale was sworn-in yesterday as Under Secretary of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Accordingly the Countup Clock that has graced these pages for the last several weeks has been retired. The final reading was 129 days between President...
by editor | Apr 17, 2009 | Government, State Dept., Strategic Comm.
by Steven R. Corman I just ran across this “Washington whisper” item in USNWR: President Obama has nominated longtime national security expert Philip J. “P. J.” Crowley as assistant secretary of state for public affairs, a move that suggests...