by admin | May 19, 2012 | Government, Politics, Strategic Comm.
by Steven R. Corman The House of Representatives has been working to amend the laws that govern the dissemination of “propaganda” materials in the U.S. What seemed like a good idea to me and others–one long overdue–is being spun by some...
by editor | Dec 29, 2011 | Diplomacy, Government, State Dept.
by Steven R. Corman In an apparent budget cutting move, the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy was cut from the recently passed budget, and has ceased to exist. The move eliminates an organization over 60 years old. The Commission was established under the...
by lundry | Nov 11, 2010 | Media, Sensemaking, State Dept., technology, Terrorism 2.0
by Cameron Bean Since November of 2006, the State Department has taken its public diplomacy efforts into the online arena of Arabic, Urdu, and Persian discussion boards. Heading this effort is the Digital Outreach Team (DOT). According to DOT member Muath Alsufy, the...
by editor | Jan 7, 2009 | Government, Strategic Comm.
by Steven R. Corman Yesterday I participated in a journalists’ roundtable discussion (sponsored by the AOC) on next week’s symposium organized by blogging buddy and Smith-Mundt super-wonk Matt Armstrong. At issue is what to do about the Smith-Mundt Act...
by editor | Aug 13, 2008 | Analysis, Framing, Government, Media
by Steven R. Corman Matt Armstrong recently posted an essay on the Smith-Mundt Act that has been getting a lot of attention. In it he claims that the Act has outlived its usefulness, and I am on record as agreeing with him. Sharon Weinberger over at Danger Room...