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 Joins Others To Endorse Kaine-Young Bill for Annual Report on Unfunded Programs
PDCA has formally endorsed S. 4863, 'The Fully Funding our National Security Priorities Act,' cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN). PDCA joined colleague organizations...
Join Us for a Holiday Get-Together
PDCA will be hosting its end-of-year reception on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at PDCA's Partner, the International Student House of Washington.
Nov. 18 Forum: 2024 Election Landscape
Bret Schafer of the German Marshall Fund of the U.S. and Joyce Karam of Al-Monitor will help us analyze the 2024 election landscape at our Nov. 18 forum.
Member Views
Council Members: Find Your Colleagues
This short article takes PDCA members step by step to find their colleagues and explore communities of interest within our organization.
How Indigenous Names and Languages Are Reshaping Global Diplomacy, by Naseem Qader
Nations that suffered under Colonial regimes can build a new global image by reclaiming indigenous names and languages, but "to maximize their soft power potential, these efforts...
What's Truth Got To Do With It, by Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson wonders why the Department of State's public diplomacy corps doesn't have a code of ethics for truthful and transparent public communication.