Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication
@ipdgc.bsky.social
The IPDGC aims to foster collaboration in shaping political communication across borders through scholarly research, academic programs, and networking events. 🌎
Check out our latest blog post featuring writer Ben O'Loughlin in the series: 25th Anniversary Special Blog Series: The Future of Soft Power and Strategic Narratives
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25 Year Anniversary Special Blog Series: The Future of Soft Power and Strategic Narratives
Written By: Ben O’Loughlin …it is a national security imperative for the United States to achieve and maintain unquestioned and unchallenged global technological dominance. (Trump, cited in 2025 US AI...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Check out our latest blog post featuring writer Ben O'Loughlin in the series: 25th Anniversary Special Blog Series: The Future of Soft Power and Strategic Narratives
Click on the link below 👇
@benoloughlin.bsky.social
blogs.gwu.edu/ipdgcsmartpo...
Click on the link below 👇
@benoloughlin.bsky.social
blogs.gwu.edu/ipdgcsmartpo...
Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hear Her Excellency Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir, Ambassador of Iceland to the United States of America. Scan the QR code to register; you won't want to miss this event!
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hear Her Excellency Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir, Ambassador of Iceland to the United States of America. Scan the QR code to register; you won't want to miss this event!
Check out our latest blog post featuring writer Mark Taplin in the series: 25th Anniversary Special Blog Series: A Flagrant Act of Cultural Diplomacy
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Click on the link below 👇
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25 Year Anniversary Special Blog Series: A Flagrant Act of Cultural Diplomacy
Written By: Mark Taplin Not so long ago, on a fragrant July evening in Sarajevo, in the courtyard of a 19th centuryhouse-museum, a Spanish musicologist, a Bosnian singer, and a handful of traditional ...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Check out our latest blog post featuring writer Mark Taplin in the series: 25th Anniversary Special Blog Series: A Flagrant Act of Cultural Diplomacy
Click on the link below 👇
blogs.gwu.edu/ipdgcsmartpo...
Click on the link below 👇
blogs.gwu.edu/ipdgcsmartpo...
Last week, we had the opportunity to host our 25th Anniversary Conference on The Future of Public Diplomacy. This 2-day conference brought leading public diplomacy practitioners and scholars together to celebrate IPDGC and examine the future of the field. @smpagwu.bsky.social @gwu1821.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Last week, we had the opportunity to host our 25th Anniversary Conference on The Future of Public Diplomacy. This 2-day conference brought leading public diplomacy practitioners and scholars together to celebrate IPDGC and examine the future of the field. @smpagwu.bsky.social @gwu1821.bsky.social
On Thursday, November 6th, 2025, we had our Ambassador Panel on The Future of Public Diplomacy. Check out the photos 👇
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
On Thursday, November 6th, 2025, we had our Ambassador Panel on The Future of Public Diplomacy. Check out the photos 👇
Check out this video from our 25th Anniversary Video Series on the Future of Public Diplomacy with Peter Lodge below 👇
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25th Anniversary Video Series on the Future of Public Diplomacy with Peter Loge
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October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Check out this video from our 25th Anniversary Video Series on the Future of Public Diplomacy with Peter Lodge below 👇
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Join us on Thursday, November 6th, 2025, for our Ambassador Panel on The Future of Public Diplomacy from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Use the QR code to register now; you won't want to miss this!
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Join us on Thursday, November 6th, 2025, for our Ambassador Panel on The Future of Public Diplomacy from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Use the QR code to register now; you won't want to miss this!
Our Engaging America Series #1: Ambassador Perspectives on Public Diplomacy, featuring the Ambassador of Iraq to the United States, was amazing!
Check out this article written by The GW Hatchet on this event:
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Check out this article written by The GW Hatchet on this event:
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Iraqi ambassador talks cultural diplomacy, building partnerships with US
Nazar Al Khirullah, who has served as Iraq’s ambassador to the United States since 2023, said he hopes to use cultural diplomacy to change Americans’ perspective of Iraq and increase their appreciatio...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Our Engaging America Series #1: Ambassador Perspectives on Public Diplomacy, featuring the Ambassador of Iraq to the United States, was amazing!
Check out this article written by The GW Hatchet on this event:
gwhatchet.com/2025/10/30/i...
Check out this article written by The GW Hatchet on this event:
gwhatchet.com/2025/10/30/i...
Below is a video from our 25th anniversary video series on the Future of Public Diplomacy featuring Karl Stolz. Click the link below, you won't want to miss this! 👇
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25th Anniversary Video Series on the Future of Public Diplomacy with Karl Stolz
YouTube video by IPDGC
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October 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Below is a video from our 25th anniversary video series on the Future of Public Diplomacy featuring Karl Stolz. Click the link below, you won't want to miss this! 👇
youtu.be/SYb68vQTKgI
youtu.be/SYb68vQTKgI
Engaging America Series #1:
Ambassadorial Perspectives on Public Diplomacy
Wednesday, October 29th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST
The featured speaker is His Excellency Mr. Nazar Issa Abdulhadi Al-Khirullah, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States
Ambassadorial Perspectives on Public Diplomacy
Wednesday, October 29th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST
The featured speaker is His Excellency Mr. Nazar Issa Abdulhadi Al-Khirullah, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States
October 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Engaging America Series #1:
Ambassadorial Perspectives on Public Diplomacy
Wednesday, October 29th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST
The featured speaker is His Excellency Mr. Nazar Issa Abdulhadi Al-Khirullah, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States
Ambassadorial Perspectives on Public Diplomacy
Wednesday, October 29th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST
The featured speaker is His Excellency Mr. Nazar Issa Abdulhadi Al-Khirullah, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States
October First Monday Forum: Michele Sumilas discussed how the USGLC is addressing unprecedented challenges and working to ensure, as Secretary Rubio said, a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. Check the video below 👇
October 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
October First Monday Forum: Michele Sumilas discussed how the USGLC is addressing unprecedented challenges and working to ensure, as Secretary Rubio said, a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. Check the video below 👇
The Global Communications MA’s held its first-ever Alumni event, bringing together alumni and current students. It was a great opportunity to make connections, develop mentoring relationships, and explore various career paths for current students.
October 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The Global Communications MA’s held its first-ever Alumni event, bringing together alumni and current students. It was a great opportunity to make connections, develop mentoring relationships, and explore various career paths for current students.
The M.A. Global Communication program held a Fall 2025 dinner to welcome new and returning students, faculty, and staff. The evening had meaningful conversations, shared stories, and a strong sense of community, highlighting our program’s diversity and commitment to connection and collaboration.
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The M.A. Global Communication program held a Fall 2025 dinner to welcome new and returning students, faculty, and staff. The evening had meaningful conversations, shared stories, and a strong sense of community, highlighting our program’s diversity and commitment to connection and collaboration.
October First Monday Forum:
When: Monday, October 6th, from 12-1 p.m.
Where: GWU's Lindner Family Commons-Elliot School of International Affairs
To register to attend in person, click here: www.eventbrite.com/e/unpreceden...
Forum via Zoom, click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
When: Monday, October 6th, from 12-1 p.m.
Where: GWU's Lindner Family Commons-Elliot School of International Affairs
To register to attend in person, click here: www.eventbrite.com/e/unpreceden...
Forum via Zoom, click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
October First Monday Forum:
When: Monday, October 6th, from 12-1 p.m.
Where: GWU's Lindner Family Commons-Elliot School of International Affairs
To register to attend in person, click here: www.eventbrite.com/e/unpreceden...
Forum via Zoom, click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
When: Monday, October 6th, from 12-1 p.m.
Where: GWU's Lindner Family Commons-Elliot School of International Affairs
To register to attend in person, click here: www.eventbrite.com/e/unpreceden...
Forum via Zoom, click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🎙️ We spoke with Jeta Abazi-Gashi, Fulbright Scholar at GWU & award-winning journalist from Kosovo, on her research: The Self and the Other in Public Diplomacy 🇽🇰🇺🇸
Watch the full conversation here 👇
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#PublicDiplomacy #Kosovo #Fulbright #GWU #IPDGC
Watch the full conversation here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhkS...
#PublicDiplomacy #Kosovo #Fulbright #GWU #IPDGC
Jeta Abazi Gashi on Identity, Discourse, and Diplomacy | Fulbright Scholar at GW
YouTube video by IPDGC
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July 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🎙️ We spoke with Jeta Abazi-Gashi, Fulbright Scholar at GWU & award-winning journalist from Kosovo, on her research: The Self and the Other in Public Diplomacy 🇽🇰🇺🇸
Watch the full conversation here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhkS...
#PublicDiplomacy #Kosovo #Fulbright #GWU #IPDGC
Watch the full conversation here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhkS...
#PublicDiplomacy #Kosovo #Fulbright #GWU #IPDGC
In this interview, Joe Wierichs, Public Diplomacy Fellow at the IPDGC and a U.S. Senior Foreign Service officer, shares insights from his global career and teaching, plus advice for aspiring diplomats. #PublicDiplomacy #IPDGC
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkkh...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkkh...
Interview with Joe Wierichs, Visiting Professor and IPDGC Public Diplomacy Fellow 2024-2026
YouTube video by IPDGC
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June 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
In this interview, Joe Wierichs, Public Diplomacy Fellow at the IPDGC and a U.S. Senior Foreign Service officer, shares insights from his global career and teaching, plus advice for aspiring diplomats. #PublicDiplomacy #IPDGC
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkkh...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkkh...
Thank you to the Ambassador of Bahrain, Shaikh Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa, for being IPDGC's final Ambassadorial Series speaker! 🇧🇭📸
#AmbassadorSeries #IPDGC
#AmbassadorSeries #IPDGC
April 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Thank you to the Ambassador of Bahrain, Shaikh Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa, for being IPDGC's final Ambassadorial Series speaker! 🇧🇭📸
#AmbassadorSeries #IPDGC
#AmbassadorSeries #IPDGC
Don't miss our last event of the year next Tuesday, April 22nd! 🗣️🇧🇭
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April 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Don't miss our last event of the year next Tuesday, April 22nd! 🗣️🇧🇭
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RSVP now: form.jotform.com/250623218761...
Thinking about saying yes to the GW Global Communication program? Hear directly from our current students about why they chose GW, what they’ve gained, and what advice they have for you as an admitted student.👇
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✨ Your journey starts here!
#GWGlobalCommunication
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✨ Your journey starts here!
#GWGlobalCommunication
GWU M.A. in Global Communication: Student Experience
YouTube video by IPDGC
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April 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Thinking about saying yes to the GW Global Communication program? Hear directly from our current students about why they chose GW, what they’ve gained, and what advice they have for you as an admitted student.👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXRQ...
✨ Your journey starts here!
#GWGlobalCommunication
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXRQ...
✨ Your journey starts here!
#GWGlobalCommunication
Don't miss the LAST featured speaker for our Ambassadorial Perspective series, Mr. Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa, the Ambassador of Bahrain to the US. Join us on April 22nd at the SMPA studio to learn about Bahrain’s approach to public diplomacy! 🇧🇭🔜
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March 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Don't miss the LAST featured speaker for our Ambassadorial Perspective series, Mr. Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa, the Ambassador of Bahrain to the US. Join us on April 22nd at the SMPA studio to learn about Bahrain’s approach to public diplomacy! 🇧🇭🔜
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"Public Diplomacy and National Security...." a great conversation with Drs. Katherine Brown and James Pamment, two contributors to the new "Handbook on Public Diplomacy"
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@ipdgc.bsky.social #publicdiplomacy
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@ipdgc.bsky.social #publicdiplomacy
Public Diplomacy and National Security: Lessons from 21st Century Conflicts and Emerging Challenges
YouTube video by IPDGC
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March 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"Public Diplomacy and National Security...." a great conversation with Drs. Katherine Brown and James Pamment, two contributors to the new "Handbook on Public Diplomacy"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFuf...
@ipdgc.bsky.social #publicdiplomacy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFuf...
@ipdgc.bsky.social #publicdiplomacy
Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support our Ambassadorial Series! Earlier this week, Pjer Šimunović shared insights into Croatia’s approach to Public Diplomacy. 🇭🇷 As always, stay tuned for our next Ambassador! 🔜 #AmbassadorSeries #IPDGC
March 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support our Ambassadorial Series! Earlier this week, Pjer Šimunović shared insights into Croatia’s approach to Public Diplomacy. 🇭🇷 As always, stay tuned for our next Ambassador! 🔜 #AmbassadorSeries #IPDGC
Join us for a Webinar series discussing the new “Handbook on Public Diplomacy” featuring contributing authors 📖 🌎 💬 RSVP below:
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February 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Join us for a Webinar series discussing the new “Handbook on Public Diplomacy” featuring contributing authors 📖 🌎 💬 RSVP below:
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Don't miss award-journalist David Sanger in conversation with Frank Sesno at the 2025 Walter Roberts Annual Lecture. They’ll be discussing Sanger’s new book 'New Cold Wars' and the shifting dynamics between the U.S., China, and Russia.
📅 March 5, 6pm
📍 MPA Studio
🔗 smpa.gwu.edu/new-cold-war...
📅 March 5, 6pm
📍 MPA Studio
🔗 smpa.gwu.edu/new-cold-war...
February 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Don't miss award-journalist David Sanger in conversation with Frank Sesno at the 2025 Walter Roberts Annual Lecture. They’ll be discussing Sanger’s new book 'New Cold Wars' and the shifting dynamics between the U.S., China, and Russia.
📅 March 5, 6pm
📍 MPA Studio
🔗 smpa.gwu.edu/new-cold-war...
📅 March 5, 6pm
📍 MPA Studio
🔗 smpa.gwu.edu/new-cold-war...
Mr. Pjer Šimunović, the Croatian Ambassador to the US, will be the fifth featured speaker for our Ambassadorial Perspective series! Join us on March 3rd at the SMPA studio to learn about Croatia's approach to public diplomacy! 🇭🇷🔜
RSVP at this link: form.jotform.com/250233530017...
RSVP at this link: form.jotform.com/250233530017...
February 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Mr. Pjer Šimunović, the Croatian Ambassador to the US, will be the fifth featured speaker for our Ambassadorial Perspective series! Join us on March 3rd at the SMPA studio to learn about Croatia's approach to public diplomacy! 🇭🇷🔜
RSVP at this link: form.jotform.com/250233530017...
RSVP at this link: form.jotform.com/250233530017...