Public diplomacy

weforum.org Image from article, with caption: Non-governmental exchanges can be a powerful tool to promote understanding between countries This article is part of the World Economic Forum's Geostrategy platform With both China and Japan making efforts to shift the focus of bilateral relations from competition to common development and prosperity, the bilateral relationship has seen steady improvement in 2018. Following Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Japan in May, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited China in October, his first official trip in nearly six years since he returned to power in December 2012. Apart from changes in the international landscape, the thawing relationship between China and Japan is largely attributed to the constant people-to-people exchanges, despite disputes over territorial and historical issues. Although some netizens from both countries are still posting inflammatory remarks on the Internet, Sino-Japanese civil diplomacy has maintaine..

germanyinafrica.diplo.de German Information CentreAfrica image from Google search What’s happening in Germany? What’s up in Africa? Find out more about Germany’s engagement with the African continent! Check out German cultural events on the continent! And find out what scholarship opportunities there are to study in Germany or to learn the German language in Africa! The GIC is a public diplomacy [JB emphasis] initiative of Germany's Federal Foreign Office. It offers English-language stories with a German-African angle, as well as information on business, education, research, politics, sports and culture in Germany. Please also check out our Twitter and Facebook page!

seek.com.au image from DFAT Cyber Cooperation ProgramMonitoring and Evaluation OfficerPosition Terms of ReferenceTo apply Please submit CV with a short description (no more than 500 words) telling us why you are the right person for the job. Applications should be provided to Asha Sharma, Manager – Cyber Cooperation Program (CyberAffairs@dfat.gov.au) and will be accepted until filled.Summary of PositionThe Cyber Cooperation Program is a $24 million investment that aims to build cyber resilience across the Indo-Pacific. The Program is managed by DFAT and works closely with whole-of-government agencies, academic institutions, NGOs and the private sector to deliver activities.The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be engaged to advise and undertake project monitoring and evaluation support under the Cyber Cooperation Program. The M&E Officer will support implementing partners, to ensure activities are meeting project objectives, outputs and outcomes in line with the Cyber Cooper..

erienewsnow.com image from MONUMENT VALLEY, Utah, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Set high above Monument Valley's stunning sandstone structures, two German athletes set out to unite Germany and America in a thrilling event. On October 25, 2018, Alexander Schulz and Niklas Winter walked along a one-inch belt at about 2,500 feet in the air. The belt was suspended between two hot air balloons, one wrapped in the German flag and the other wrapped in the American flag. The symbolic slackline bridge is part of "Deutschlandjahr 2018/19" (Germany year), a year-long celebration honoring the relationship between Germany and America. The German-American cultural exchange is sponsored by the German Foreign Ministry, the Goethe Institute and the Federation of German Industries (BDI). Representatives from these organizations were on-hand to support the event, including: Christoph Mücher, Director, Deutschlandjahr USA and Goethe Institut; Markus Sporkmann, Video Journalist, Deutschlandjahr ..

jpost.com Jeremy Sharon Jeremy Sharon reports on religious affairs in Israel, covering Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as other minority faith groups in the country. Before joining The Jerusalem Post he worked at several think tanks and public diplomacy [JB emphasis] groups and also served in the IDF’s Spokesman’s Unit. In addition, Jeremy has provided commentary and analysis on Israeli diplomatic and foreign policy issues for The Guardian, LA Times, and other international newspapers. Hailing from London, England, Jeremy has a BA in History from the University of Leeds and an MA in History of International Relations from the London School of Economics. Email Jeremy at jsharon@jpost.com

lisd.princeton.edu Excerpt: The Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination has hosted a seminar on Emerging Foreign and Security Dimensions. The seminar discusses emerging security challenges from strategic developments, inter-state and intra-state perspectives, self-determination, climate and environmental issues, to migration and leadership challenges in the region spanning from Vancouver to Vladivostok. A key feature of the seminar is the participating student fellows, chosen through a competitive application. Student participants were chosen from a variety of departments and programs, bringing their specific academic backgrounds, interdisciplinary methodologies, and professional experiences to bear on key issues related to religion and international politics. EFSD fellows will use their research as a basis for academic publication, future thesis and dissertation work, and have utilized their research through the course of internships at places such as the UN, State Department, ..

from linkedin Katarzyna Rybka-IwańskaKatarzyna Rybka-Iwańska • 1stHead, Political and Economic Section, Embassy of Poland in Israel12hIt was a true pleasure to meet students of the David Yellin Academic College in Jerusalem. These future educators, thanks to the SparkPro organisation, are just about to start the study trip to Poland. We discussed thoroughly educational challenges and opportunities Poland and Israel face. Thank you very much Boaz Yardeni for giving me the opportunity to meet these wonderful women.Activate link to view larger image.2 Likes2 Likes on Katarzyna Rybka-Iwańska’s post 2 Comments2 Comments on Katarzyna Rybka-Iwańska’s post

Bulldog Reporter, agilitypr.com/pr-agency-news| Nov 21, 2018 Qorvis Communications, the D.C.-based public affairs and public diplomacy [JB emphasis] arm of Publicis Groupe, announced that Kara Hauck has joined the firm as a vice president of public affairs.Hauck comes from Capitol Hill, where she most recently served as communications director for the House Republican Conference and its chair, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). In that role, she led an accomplished team of communications and creative professionals responsible for informing and educating the public about policies advancing in the U.S. House, including tax reform and healthcare.“Kara’s distinguished work serving as a communications advisor to the highest levels of Congressional leadership make her a tremendous asset to our firm,” said Qorvis Communications Founder and President Michael Petruzzello. “We look forward to applying her experience in advancing integrated communications campaigns to our clients’ public affairs..

ug.usembassy.gov; see also: U.S .Embassy Uganda: Notice of Funding Opportunity: Civic Education Project image from entry Funding Opportunity Title: Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY19-KAM01 Deadline for Applications: December 21, 2018 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Program Total Amount Available: Up to $20,000 This notice is subject to availability of fundingA. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces an open competition for organizations interested in administering the American Center and implementing programming in to promote mutual understanding between the people of Uganda and the United States.The selected implementer will be responsible for administering and maintaining the Center, managing and curating the Center’s collection, and implementing programming under the direction of the Cultural Affairs Officer or her/his designees. The implementing partner will also be expected to have staff at the American Center full-time ..

Matthew Choi, Politico, 11/20/2018 Image (not from article) from, with caption: Heather Nauert (far left) and two other 'Fox & Friends' hosts play golf with pro golfer Michelle Wie. The president has been signaling that a Cabinet shuffle is in the works. Excerpt: United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley announced in October she would resign from her post at the end of the year. In her resignation letter, Haley insisted she won’t challenge Trump in 2020 for the presidency. Potential replacements: • Heather Nauert: A former Fox News host, Nauert now serves as the State Department's spokeswoman and acting undersecretary for public diplomacy [JB emphasis] and public affairs. • Kelly Knight Craft: Currently serving as ambassador to Canada, Craft has prior U.N. experience as an alternate delegate during the George W. Bush administration. • Jamie McCourt: McCourt served as California co-chair for the Trump campaign and is currently deployed as ambassador to France and Monaco. • R..