WASHINGTON – It is well known that Dizzy Gillespie and Dave Brubeck toured the world as American Jazz Ambassadors, and American symphony orchestras have played throughout the world. Less well known is the role country music has played and is playing in U.S. public diplomacy. That was the focus of this month's CCLP Communication Leadership Lunch Forum here, presented by David Firestein (pictured right), a China expert and vice president at the East West Institute. "For public diplomacy to be effective," said Firestein, "it has to be organic, personal and emotional." He added that it must be "true to who……Continue Reading Country music explored as a tool of U.S. diplomacy
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The Next UN Secretary-General: An Experienced Woman to Foster Global Food Security
This article was originally published in Huffington Post. Food security and related humanitarian needs present the great unacknowledged challenges of the 21st century. While conflicts in countries like Syria and Ukraine dominate the daily news cycle, and longer-term concerns about climate change and energy security are frequently aired, the problem of hunger and the emergence of new threats to world food supplies receive far less attention than they merit. These problems contribute directly to political instability, forced migration and violence. Without sustained focus at an international level and the commitment of adequate resources to address the problems, there is a……Continue Reading The Next UN Secretary-General: An Experienced Woman to Foster Global Food Security
US soft power triumphs in probe of Sepp Blatter’s corrupt casino
This article by CCLP senior fellow Derek Shearer was originally published in The Conversation. Soccer is truly the world's sport. It is played and watched by more people across the globe than any other sport. Every four years, it is the center of global attention when the World Cup is held. It's as if the World Series and Super Bowl were rolled into one mega-sporting event with viewership in the hundreds of millions. A private organization based in Switzerland called FIFA controls the selection of the host country, the commercial sponsors for the event and the rules by which the……Continue Reading US soft power triumphs in probe of Sepp Blatter’s corrupt casino
In the News: CCLP research cited in article on newspaper revenue
CCLP research cited in Crain's Detroit Business article on newspaper revenue…….Continue Reading In the News: CCLP research cited in article on newspaper revenue
In the News: Reeves on Rose
Richard Reeves was interviewed by Charlie Rose about his new book, Infamy…….Continue Reading In the News: Reeves on Rose
In the News: Chapman interviews Van de Kamp
CCLP project fellow Justin Chapman interviewed former California attorney general John Van de Kamp for the Pasadena Weekly…….Continue Reading In the News: Chapman interviews Van de Kamp
In the News: Dan Schnur says to ignore Trump’s campaign
Ignore Donald Trump's presidential campaign, CCLP senior fellow Dan Schnur tells media in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal…….Continue Reading In the News: Dan Schnur says to ignore Trump’s campaign
A year of national service for young Americans could restore trust in government
This op-ed was originally published in the Kansas City Star. Over the last few years, we've seen the public's trust in government reach historic lows. This lack of connectivity with our political leaders and institutions is acute with today's millennial generation showing low voter turnout and half of them identifying as politically independent. When government ceases attracting top talent it deepens government inefficiency and public mistrust. Unfortunately, there is evidence that a cycle of distrust and cynicism is already beginning as members of the next generation dedicate themselves to careers outside government. According to a recent Bipartisan Policy Center report,……Continue Reading A year of national service for young Americans could restore trust in government
Glickman pens column for Kansas City Star
CCLP senior fellow Dan Glickman wrote a column for the Kansas City Star, entitled "A year of national service for young Americans could restore trust in government."……Continue Reading Glickman pens column for Kansas City Star
Weapons of Mass Deception: Part Two
This article was written by CCLP visiting fellow Vasily Gatov and was originally published by the Institute of Modern Russia. In part one of his essay, prominent Russian media analyst Vasily Gatov explained the origins of Putin's anti-Western narrative and the current Russian propaganda campaign. In this second installment, he focuses on the twisted logic behind this narrative and the mistakes of the West, and he provides recommendations on how to counter the Kremlin's offensive. Launching an Offensive Against the West There is another side of the story that I merely touched on at the beginning of this article. By……Continue Reading Weapons of Mass Deception: Part Two