Institutions that remember their own tone and maintain consistency across changes in leadership and context are the ones that build trust over time.

For Saudi Arabia, the announcement that Riyadh will host Expo 2030 represents more than a prestigious global event; it is an opportunity to showcase our authentic identity to the world through the lens of cultural diplomacy.

“Public Diplomacy in the News” is a CPD Blog series by Andrew Dubbins, featuring noteworthy recent stories in public diplomacy.

The coffeehouse, whether it’s a street-side stall in California or a quiet cafe in Washington, D.C., tells its own version of cultural diplomacy.

CPD Faculty Fellow Nicholas Cull reports on the treatment of religious issues at Expo 2025 Osaka.  

Publications by diplomats are a form of public diplomacy since they are geared, by definition, towards an open audience, thus also helping shape public opinion.

Ilan Manor probes whether AIs developed in different countries follow a Country-of-Origin Effect, in which AI narration of world events differ based on the country.

César Corona, CEO of ExpoMuseum.com reports on Ukraine's "Not for Sale" Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.