Category: Global Communication

25 Year Anniversary Special Blog Series: Russia’s Investment in Dual Track International Engagement: Sharp Power and Public Diplomacy

December 9, 2025 Cultural Diplomacy Global Communication in the field IPDGC public diplomacy Russia
Written By: Yelena Osipova-Stocker Public diplomacy – the process by which international actors communicate their culture, values, and policies to engage foreign publics and accomplish foreign policy goals – has always rested on one essential ingredient: trust. Without trust, no nation can sustain influence, credibility, or meaningful dialogue abroad. Russia’s…

25 Year Anniversary Special Blog Series: A Flagrant Act of Cultural Diplomacy

November 13, 2025 Cultural Diplomacy Global Communication IPDGC public diplomacy Uncategorized
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 sevdahmusicians committed a flagrant act of cultural diplomacy. Hosted by the Spanish ambassador,the program linked the centuries-old…
M.A. Global Communication Student Spotlight Melina Benjamin First Year My advice to new students would be to think about the technical skills you want to gain. It's easy to focus only on subject matter, but the hands-on communication skills- things like writing for media, digital strategy, or data visualization-are what make you stand out professionally. Look into GW's skills-based courses, especially the ones offered through SMPA. Also check out free workshops or trainings-both on campus and across D.C

Student Spotlight: Melina Benjamin

April 23, 2025 Education Global Communication PDx public diplomacy
Meet Melina Benjamin – GW Global Communication Program, Class of 2026 Why did you choose the GW Global Communication program?What drew me to GW’s Global Communication program was its structure and how thoughtfully it’s built. I appreciated that it offered a strong mix of theory and technical skills—things you need…