by Matthew Wallin | Jun 21, 2013 | Monitor
Dr. Craig Hayden of American University published an article at the USC Center on Public Diplomacy discussing a recent blog post by ASP’s Matthew Wallin which challenged the use of the term “engagement” in public diplomacy circles: As Wallin argues,...
by Matthew Wallin | Jun 11, 2013 | Monitor
In recent years, diplomatic circles have been relying on the term “engagement” to describe various communication and public diplomacy activities with foreign publics. The term is used almost universally in government, the military, academia, corporations and think...
by Matthew Wallin | May 31, 2013 | Monitor
Putin’s numerous publicity stunts have generated a series of memes. Is this soft power? Earlier this week I attended an event held by the Alfa Fellowship Alumni Association discussing Russian soft power. Panelists included John Brown, Jill Doherty, and Yelena...
by Matthew Wallin | May 14, 2013 | Monitor
On Monday, May 13, ASP hosted Della Mae, the Boston/Nashville-based all-female bluegrass band which recently returned from an American Music Abroad tour of Central Asia. Their 43-day tour of Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan was...
by Matthew Wallin | Apr 29, 2013 | Monitor
Image Credit: Flickr – Laura Padgett In Foreign Policy today, Joseph Nye penned an article discussing China and Russia’s desire to increase their soft power. As originator of the term, Nye explains that neither China nor Russia understands exactly how to do...
