The October 2016 edition of Bruce Gregory's public diplomacy reading list is now available. Known affectionately at CPD as "Bruce's List," this list is a compilation of books, journal articles, papers and blogs on a wide variety of PD topics, and features a number of CPD scholars. Highlights in this edition include:

A new book on Polish soft power, nation-branding and public image. 

The role of dramatic theater as a vehicle for human rights discourse. 

The August 2016 must-reads in PD scholarship from Bruce Gregory

This new video from C-Span explores the "existential crisis" affecting news media outlets, governments and public diplomacy practitioners in the digital era, with a special hat tip to USC's exemplary public diplomacy programs.

The impact of news media framing on public opinion of the U.S. and Chinese involvement in Africa. 

A soap opera in Laos is both entertaining families and helping to reshape dietary habits.