Main Page

Welcome to Public Diplomacy.
We are currently editing over 486 articles, and you can help

About this wiki | New pages | New files | Active users | Categories | Wiki tutorial (Central wikia) | Help pages

Welcome

Welcome to the Public Diplomacy Wiki, an online database for public diplomacy scholars and practitioners. This Wiki hosts numerous and varied definitions of "public diplomacy", detailed Country Case Studies outlining a nation's public diplomacy past and present, and profiles of theorists, scholars, practitioners and organizations dedicated to public diplomacy.

Enter your search terms in the search bar on the left of the screen underneath our logo. This search bar will remain the left side of the screen on all pages of the wiki.

Getting Started

• Explore the different topic categories listed below. Recent changes can be monitored here.

• If you are new to wikis, you may want to try the tutorial on the Central Wikia. Don't be intimidated. Wiki's are friendly and easy to use.
• Before posting on this wiki, please consult our Citation Guidelines. This wiki adheres to a strict citation policy. Any material that is not properly cited will be deleted.
• A list of all help pages can be found at Category:Help

• To write a new Public Diplomacy article, enter the page title in the box. After adding content, please sign up to watch your page to keep track of future edits. Note - this feature is caps sensitive.

Topic Areas

• What is Public Diplomacy? - read about how others define public diplomacy and add your own definitions.

• Key Terms and Concepts - a glossary of important concepts and ideas in public diplomacy.

• Country Case Studies - reports detailing how different countries around the world engage in public diplomacy.

• Public Diplomacy Initiatives - information about specific public diplomacy programs and strategies devised by individuals, organizations and nations.

• Profiles - profiles of corporations, public diplomacy practitioners, academics, and theorists.

• International Organizations - follow this link to case studies and information concerning international organizations.

• Suggested Readings on Public Diplomacy - Are you new to the field of public diplomacy? Check our list of PD "must-reads" and/or add your own suggestions.

• Educational Resources - a list of educational tools, resources, and recommendations from educators.

Get Involved | Pages in Need of Finishing

Country Studies

• China
• Egypt
• Israel
• Mexico
• Thailand
• Vietnam

PD Initiatives

• Al Jazeera
• DANIDA – Danish International Development Agency
• Radio Free Europe
• Roving Buakeaw Project

International Organizations

• Nato
• World Bank

Just Added

McDonalds

Despite its worldwide proliferation, McDonald’s is still an indelible symbol of American culture. Representing the world’s largest chain of fast food restaurants, the McDonald’s golden arches are nearly ubiquitous; the chain boasts some 31,000 restaurants in over 100 countries that together serve about 52 million customers each day.[1] With one of the top-ten most-recognized brands in the world [2]— the golden arches, claims Joe Kincheloe, even out-compete the Christian cross [3]—the McDonald’s Corporation poses interesting challenges to public diplomacy.

Editor's Pick

Russia

In 2005, the Kremlin initiated an extensive public diplomacy campaign in order to improve Russia’s image abroad. One of the first efforts made by the Russian government was the launching of an international broadcasting company, Russia Today. A year later, the Kremlin decided to hire the well-known U.S. public relations firm, Ketchum Inc. Encouraged by the G8 summit in 2006, which took place in St. Petersburg, Russia chose Ketchum for its reputable marketing and corporate communications expertise. Concerning its plans with the Russian Federation, Ketchum stated that “it aims to promote the three key issues of Russia’s G8 presidency: education, health, and – most importantly – energy security.” By hiring Ketchum, Moscow in turn “is hopeful that it will be able to convey its intentions more clearly and avoid any major scandals” through a series of media ventures, foundations, conferences, and non-governmental organizations.

Must Watch

Jena Baker McNeill, Homeland Security Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation, discusses three ways President-elect Obama can keep his pledge of strengthening America's visa waiver program as a public diplomacy benefit for U.S. allies.

Recommended Reading

• Lord Carter of Coles' Public Diplomacy Review (December 2005). Commissioned by the United Kingdom's Foreign Commonwealth Office, this report provides a detailed overview of key terms and concepts of public diplomacy. This is a must read for those beginning in the field.

• The United States General Accounting Office's report, U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY: Actions Needed to Improve Strategic Use and Coordination of Research, is essential reading not just for those interested in American Public Diplomacy, but for all interested in new technology, media and broadcasting, comparative models and public diplomacy's role in countering extremism.