The Qatar-based news channel was often denounced after the Iraq invasion by right-wing pundits in the U.S. as “enemy media”. Since then, though, Al Jazeera has expanded in both Arabic and English; on TV and online. But now it’s facing financial pressure. As it scales back in some operations, its expanding on others, specifically in the world of sport. The clip includes remarks by Philip Seib.

In the wake of the events that have occurred in the Middle East as a response to an American citizen’s film, the State Department has released a short video via YouTube of President Obama and Secretary Clinton addressing the United States’ position on the freedom of speech and the freedom of religion. The video is a montage of powerful images united by statements made by the President and Secretary. The remarks are accompanied by Arabic subtitles.

Public Diplomacy Magazine is now accepting submissions for its Winter 2013 issue on Sports Diplomacy.

Public Diplomacy is the process of government and individual outreach to citizens of other nations. As such, public diplomacy is an important tool in impacting the perceptions and view that others have of the United States. Dr. Christopher Lamb and Fletcher Schoen, authors of a new report discuss the importance of a comprehensive public diplomacy effort that utilizes capabilities across the government at The Heritage Foundation.

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy is delighted to announce that Kimberly Marteau Emerson will serve as the new chair of its Advisory Board. Emerson will succeed Ambassador William H. Luers who served as the... >

In the weeks leading to Election Day, the Elliott School’s Web Video Initiative will post a series of videos that explore the major foreign policy issues facing the next U.S. president. Each installment will feature an Elliott School faculty expert outlining the greatest challenges in their field. In this video, Stephen Biddle, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, discusses the challenges faced by the next U.S. President in winding down the war in Afghanistan.