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A Plan Forward for U.S. Public Diplomacy
Publication Date: January 2007
Publisher(s): Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Helle C. Dale
Series: Executive Memorandum
Topic: International relations (Diplomacy)
Keywords: WorldwideFreedom; diplomacy
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
An effective public diplomacy and strategic communication strategy must look beyond short-term needs, assign clear authorities and responsibilities, and establish sensible processes to aid research, planning, clearing, and assessment. Congress can help by reauthorizing funds for the now-defunct U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, which can provide input to keep involved agencies from just serving themselves.