Strengthening America's Dialogue with the World

The Public Diplomacy Council of America is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association of professionals and scholars promoting excellence in the professional practice, academic study, and advocacy for public diplomacy.

Our work

  • Honors practitioners’ achievements;
  • Helps members stay in touch and keep current with issues and new developments in global communications;
  • Mentors and trains professionals in this rapidly changing field;
  • Promotes understanding of the increasingly important public dimension of statecraft and;
  • Generates support for America’s global engagement.

Latest News

PDCA recognizes Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his contributions to U.S. public diplomacy

The Public Diplomacy Council of America presented a special award on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to U.S....

Feb. 3 - First Monday Forum with NZ Ambassador Rosemary Banks: The Changing Face of New Zealand Public Diplomacy

Ambassador Banks will discuss the place of public diplomacy projecting national identity and as a tool of diplomatic tradecraft. She will explore the different dimensions of New Zealand’s...

Jan. 14 - Special PDCA Forum Honoring Secretary of State Antony Blinken

PDCA’s Board of Directors has voted to present a special award to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in recognition of his extraordinary Public Diplomacy efforts during the...

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Member Views

Saying "Thank You" to Secretary Blinken for Creative Use of Public Diplomacy, by Larry Schwartz

In a January 14 ceremony honoring Secretary of State Antony Blinken, PDCA Board Member Larry Schwartz outlined six aspects of United States public diplomacy where his contributions...

The Truth, and USG Broadcasting - by John Lennon

A veteran of the Voice of America cites his experience at every level of authority to warn against compromising U.S. broadcasting's original mission: factual reporting and the truth.

Bill Wanlund's Worth Noting: Professor Joseph Nye's January 6 First Monday Forum

Dr. Joseph Nye has ticked all the boxes for an exceptionally well-founded career in international relations – Assistant Secretary of Defense for international security affairs;...

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