by Matthew Wallin | Nov 2, 2012 | Monitor
As discussion of the diplomatic use of Twitter and other social media continues to expand, Douglas Yeung of the RAND Corporation posted a thought provoking blog that highlights a different aspect of the discussion. Pointing out that social media can be useful in...
by Matthew Wallin | Oct 30, 2012 | Monitor
This week, the Pentagon began its This week, the Pentagon began its investigation of Leonie Industries, its top contractor for communications efforts in Afghanistan. investigation of Leonie Industries, its top contractor for communications efforts in Afghanistan....
by Matthew Wallin | Oct 30, 2012 | Monitor
Syrian rebels preparing for a VBIED attack As the debate about what, if anything, to do about the situation in Syria continues, I recently sat down with Dr. Philip Seib of the USC Center on Public Diplomacy, and discussed the course for American public diplomacy over...
by Matthew Wallin | Oct 4, 2012 | Monitor
Public diplomacy is a vital element of national security for the United States. Being mindful of the upcoming elections, voters should give thought to how America communicates its message abroad, understand that strengthening our public diplomacy is a non-partisan...
by Matthew Wallin | Oct 1, 2012 | Monitor
In an oped for the European online publication E!Sharp, Matthew Wallin analyzes whether President Obama’s efforts to improve relations with Europe have helped to achieve his security goals for Afghanistan: Are President Obama’s efforts to repair US-European...
