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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join The Public Diplomacy Council of America and USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy on Monday, October 5th. Featuring Allan Goodman, President Emeritus at IIE and CEO of the AIEA, Clare Overmann. Use this link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hi everyone! Please join us on Monday, September 21st from 2:00-3:00pm for Benjamin Goldsmith's talk of U.S. Soft Power in the Global South. Scan the QR code for more information. We hope to see you there! @gwu-hai.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/2001000089...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join the Public Diplomacy Council of America and the Lois Roth Foundation at the Elliot School of International Affairs tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19th for this event. Use the link below to register now! @smpagwu.bsky.social @gwu1821.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-p...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of our PDx Podcast! Episodes 0 and 1 are now streaming! Click the Links below to listen! @smpagwu.bsky.social open.spotify.com/show/033ACvJ... ipdgc.gwu.edu/media/podcast/ on.soundcloud.com/7teLYBvaxTeg... on.soundcloud.com/lYp3SzSyGhfK...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We want to give a special congratulations to our MA Global Communication graduates! We are so proud of all your work and accomplishments. We can't wait to see all your future successes and to continue being changemakers! Raise High 💙 💛 @smpagwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Join The Public Diplomacy Council of America for its Monday Forum on June 15th online or via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Use the link below to register @smpagwu.bsky.social publicdiplomacy.org/news_manager...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We recently had our 2026 Walter Roberts Annual Lecture: Has America Lost Its Voice? A special thank you to our speakers: David Ensor, Bay Fang, Jamie Fly, Jeffrey Gedmin, and our Moderator: Patsy Widakuswara. @smpagwu.bsky.social Photos by: Bruce Guthrie

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Join us this Monday for PDCA's First Monday Forum! Use the link below to register for tickets! @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/may-4-dipl...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Remember to join us on Monday, April 27th, at 5:30 p.m for our Annual Walter Roberts Lecture: Has America Lost Its Voice? Our speakers include: Bay Fang, Jamie Fly, Jeffery Gedmin, Jeffery Trimble, David Ensor, and Patsy Widakuswara. @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-wal...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

This week, we had the honor of hosting his excellency Samuel Archibald Anthony Hinds, Ambassador of the Republic of Guyana to the United States of America. Check the photos below! @smpagwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Join us on Wednesday April 22nd from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. for a conversation with Emma Briant who is a Visiting Associate Professor at the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/putting-th...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us on Tuesday, April 21st, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to host His Excellency Samuel Archibald Anthony Hinds, Ambassador of the Republic of Guyana to the United States of America @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/engaging-a...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us on Monday, April 27th at 5:30 p.m for our Annual Walter Roberts Lecture: Has America Lost Its Voice? Our speakers include: Bay Fang, Jamie Fly, Jeffery Gedmin, and Jeffery Trimble! @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-wal...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Today, we hosted our moderator, Thom Shanker, as well as our panelists: Jack Detsch, Antoine Brimbal, Francesca Ebel, and Hannah Allam, in a conversation about How can journalists navigate an age of growing conflict? @smpagwu.bsky.social Check out the photos below👇

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Join us on Friday, April 10th, from 12:15 - 1:30 PM for Journalism Under Fire: How can journalists navigate an age of growing conflict? Use the link below to register! @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/journalism...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This past Monday, we had the honor to host Ambassador Vlad Kulminski, the Republic of Moldova's Ambassador to the United States. @smpagwu.bsky.social @ieres-gwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Join us on Monday, March 30th, at 5:30 p.m. for a conversation with His Excellency Vlad Kulminski, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United States of America. Get your tickets now, using the link below 👇 @smpagwu.bsky.social @ieres-gwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/engaging-a...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Samantha Custer, Pablo Morales, and Steven Johnson discussing China’s Public Diplomacy in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Thank you, everyone, for coming! Check out some of the photos! @smpagwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Join us on Wednesday, March 18th | 12:00 – 1:00 PM. This panel discussion brings together three experts who have conducted research on China’s PD in Latin America, Africa, and South and Central Asia. @smpagwu.bsky.social Use this link to register for tickets! www.eventbrite.com/e/chinas-pub...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Myanmar Post-Elections: Is There a Chance for Change? Short Films and Panel When: March 3rd, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM EST Where: School of Media and Public Affairs, 5th Floor, Studio Room 524 Use the QR code to register now! @smpagwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Recently, we hosted our BookTalk: After Soft Power-Diplomacy And The Reordering Of World Politics with author Juan Luis Manfredi Sánchez, who is a tenured Full Professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha. Check out these photos from the event! @smpagwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to host a joint event with PDCA for their First Monday: Strengthening Public Diplomacy: The Council of American Overseas Research Centers Joins the State Department! Check out these photos from the event, provided by Bruce Guthrie! @smpagwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Please join us on February 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hear the featured speaker, H.E. Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana, the Republic of Rwanda to the United States Ambassador. Use the link or QR code to RSVP for this event. @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/engaging-a...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Join us on February 3rd at 11:30 a.m. for our BookTalk with Juan Luis Manfredi Sánchez, Professor of International Studies at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, and our moderator, Steve Livingston. Use the QR code to RSVP! @stevenlivingston.bsky.social @smpagwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Join us and PDCA for their First Monday Forum on Monday, February 2nd, at 12 p.m. at the Elliot School. Use this link to register. We hope to see you there!! 👇 @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/strengthen...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Join us on Wednesday, January 28th, from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm with the speaker H.E. Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana, the Republic of Rwanda to the United States Ambassador. Use the QR Code to register for this amazing event. See you all there! @smpagwu.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/engaging-a...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We had the pleasure of hosting Her Excellency Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir , Ambassador of Iceland to the United States of America. Her Excellency reminded us that learning about each other's cultures and collaborating helps to bring the best public diplomacy. @ieres-gwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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! @smpagwu.bsky.social @ieres-gwu.bsky.social

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

On Thursday, November 6th, 2025, we had our Ambassador Panel on The Future of Public Diplomacy. Check out the photos 👇

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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!

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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 👇

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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.

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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.

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Thank you to the Ambassador of Bahrain, Shaikh Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa, for being IPDGC's final Ambassadorial Series speaker! 🇧🇭📸 #AmbassadorSeries #IPDGC

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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! 🇧🇭🔜 form.jotform.com/250623218761...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Join us for a Webinar series discussing the new “Handbook on Public Diplomacy” featuring contributing authors 📖 🌎 💬 RSVP below: March 18: form.jotform.com/250565589076... March 25: form.jotform.com/250565460458... April 1: form.jotform.com/250565899552... April 22: form.jotform.com/250565926403...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Congrats to @jetaabazi.bsky.social, our visiting scholar, for putting on this insightful & important conference about US-Kosovo relations' past, present, and future. 🇽🇰👩🏻‍💻 Thank you to @ieres-gwu.bsky.social for co-sponsoring, to our panelists for participating, and to the audience for attending!

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Join us and @ieres-gwu.bsky.social for an important conference reviewing 25 years of US-Kosovo relations, looking forward to the next 25 years, and examining prospects for peace. 🇽🇰 A great opportunity to listen to and connect with experts in the field! Learn more: ipdgc.gwu.edu/kosovo-relat...

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Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication @ipdgc.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It was great to host @smpagwu.bsky.social alum Ethan Oser for a screening and panel discussion of his documentary, Public Defender! ⚖️🍿🎥 Thank you to everyone who came and participated! #RaiseHigh #IPDGC #PublicDefender

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