Video now available: The Fate of Exchanges ~ A Call to Action
Our September forum with Mark Overmann, Executive Director of PDCA's partner Alliance for International Exchange. Click on the image for more information
After State: Employment Opportunities in Academe
Join us Oct. 21 at 6:00 p.m. Click on image for more information.
Politization of Military Public Affairs? by James L. Bullock
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Strengthening America's Dialogue with the World
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Latest News
After State: Employment Opportunities in Academe
To help colleagues navigate life after State, PDCA’s Academic Study and Program Committees invite you to join a virtual panel on employment in academe scheduled for Oct. 21 at...
October First Monday Forum: Unprecedented Challenges -- The Future of the State Department and Public Diplomacy
The October 6 program will feature Michele Sumilas, the National Engagement Director at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.
Sept. 8: The Fate of Exchanges ~ A Call to Action
PDCA's Sept. 8 Forum featured Mark Overmann, the Executive Director of The Alliance for International Exchange.
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Bill Wanlund's Worth Noting: This year’s Ameri Prize for Innovation in Public Diplomacy
This year’s Ameri Prize for Innovation in Public Diplomacy was presented to Andrea Stanford, press officer at the American Embassy in Mexico City.
International Judges and Journalists Exchange Ideas on Transparency and Accountability, by Karen Walker
How to improve public trust in the courts? The Presidential Precinct brought together journalists and international jurists to discuss how the media and courts can work best in the...
People to People Outreach -- How It Works for Orlando Florida, by Sarah Gal
Sarah Gal, Executive Director of WorldOrlando highlights the importance of the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to American communities.