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
October 7: Democracy and U.S. Presidential Elections: A View from Europe.
Our featured speaker is Willem Post, an IVLP alumnus from The Netherlands who reports on US elections on Dutch television.
September 23 Forum: Honoring Excellence in PD Leadership by a Senior Officer - Camille P. Dawson, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
PDCA will honor Camille P. Dawson on September 23 with its Award for Excellence in Public Diplomacy Leadership by a Senior Officer
September 9 forum: How U.S. presidents used their travel abroad to shape public opinion at home
Allison Prasch, an expert in U.S. presidential rhetoric, political communication, and the history of rhetoric, will discuss her research and teaching on how U.S. political leaders use...
Member Views
Soft Power on Stage
Dr. Sherry Mueller reacts to the play currently at Arlington's Signature Theatre.
Spotlight on Public Diplomacy at the U.S. National Political Conventions
The University of Southern California summarizes its experience at the recent political conventions.
The Power of Music Diplomacy: a “Rock Diplomacy” Experiment in Argentina 2007-09, by Earl Anthony Wayne
Career ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne recalls how he turned to music to start new conversations and change attitudes as U.S. ambassador to Argentina.