Diaspora Diplomacy: A Double Edged Sword

• Diaspora, Digital Diplomacy, Diplo Learning Corner, Public diplomacy
• 15th June 2016

Diaspora diplomacy or the use of overseas expatriates and populations in the pursuit of diplomatic agendas is of long-standing, but possibly understudied. It has come up frequently when I have been teaching students in the Diplomatic Academy in Yerevan. The Armenian diasporas are an important part of Armenia’s diplomacy. It is undoubtedly true that diasporas

Does Sports Diplomacy Work?

• Magazine, Public diplomacy, World
• 30th January 2014

Done right, athletic diplomacy can be more effective than political outreach. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (left) meets with former NBA star Dennis Rodman in Pyongyang, North Korea. Photograph from Rodon Sinmun via European Pressphoto Agency Daniel Stone National Geographic Published September 12, 2013 When former NBA player Dennis Rodman returned last week from his

Kara Hauck Joins Qorvis Communications as Vice President, Public Affairs

• John Brown's Public Diplomacy Press and Blog Review
• 21st November 2018

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..

Second stage of football cooperation with China

• John Brown's Public Diplomacy Press and Blog Review
• 29th November 2018

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Information for the Press N°: 458/18Within the framework of cooperation in the field of football, Chinese football players will stay in Argentina for a nine-month period, during which they will play approximately 30 friendlies against the youth teams of Banfield Club and other Argentine clubs, in addition to receiving specific training under the supervision of the coaching and physical training staff of Banfield Club.The Chinese delegation, comprised of 28 football players between the ages of 14 to 16 and 3 coaches, will be staying at the facilities of Banfield in the municipality of Luis Guillón.The presentation and the first official activity of this second stage of the football cooperation agreement signed by Presidents Macri and Xi Jinping in China in May 2017 took place on 9 November at Banfield Club.The event included a visit to the stadium facilities and the club, a welcoming address by Banfield's president..

Weekend topic 2/8 ***Islamic State Pushes Social-Media Battle With West***

• Digital Diplomacy, Public diplomacy, Tweetpedia
• 23rd August 2014

Sophisticated Campaign Includes Gruesome Video, Nutella Meme   An image posted on a militant website shows Islamic State fighters marching in Raqqa, Syria. Associated Press The gruesome James Foley execution video released this week by Islamic State marks the highest-profile offensive by the militant group in a social-media battle with the West that has escalated