http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/public-diplomacy.xmlPublic Diplomacy - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {A6F8FAFC-F6DF-459E-A6B6-B7AEBD242CCA}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/lessons-from-benghazi-investigation-leaves-important-questions-unansweredScott G Erickson, Jessica Zuckerman, Steven P. Bucci, Ph.D., Scott Erickson, Jessica Zuckerman, Steven BucciWhen armed terrorists stormed the United States Special Mission compound in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, killing Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, it was not the first such breach of a U.S. diplomatic installation. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400{C1A20E82-6840-4FFA-8E93-75C56D139EAE}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/how-to-save-radio-libertyAriel Cohen, Ph.D., Helle C. Dale, Ariel Cohen, Helle DaleRL management has caused tremendous damage to the image of the U.S. as a supporter of liberty and freedom of information around the world.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:24:00 -0500{1A8E93D3-89BE-41F4-9C87-C8C269D71324}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/11/winning-without-fighting-chinese-public-opinion-warfare-and-the-need-for-a-robust-american-responseDean Cheng, Dean ChengPeople's Republic of China is laying the groundwork for soft-power operations and the United States should counter that influence and prepare to use its arsenal of political warfare weapons should a conflict ariseMon, 26 Nov 2012 15:11:00 -0500{A6BA1AEF-2CEE-4FF9-8E14-6701FCD0D3B5}http://www.heritage.org/research/testimony/2012/11/learning-from-benghazi-rethinking-preparedness-and-response-for-securityJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoProviding security for outposts that protect U.S. personnel and their operations, while at the same time facilitating the accomplishment of the mission, is vital.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:54:00 -0500{773845E4-9313-471E-A40A-1190C04B0D9C}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/11/lessons-from-benghazi-attack-rethinking-us-diplomatic-securityJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Morgan Lorraine Roach, James Carafano, Morgan Lorraine RoachIf the U.S. is to learn from the Benghazi tragedy, it should get unvarnished, complete, and accurate answers to four key questions.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:38:00 -0500{3CE0E0DD-1E7F-4032-98A5-869CF4489558}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/11/global-entry-reciprocity-us-should-follow-australia-s-smartgate-leadJessica Zuckerman, Jessica ZuckermanThe U.S. should expand Global Entry and the VWP to take advantage of their economic, diplomatic, and security benefits.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:42:00 -0500{833E300D-C1E4-4244-80C1-6086FA68EEB4}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/09/obamas-miss-at-the-unBrett D. Schaefer, Brett SchaeferPresident Obama’s U.N. speech on Tuesday had clearly undergone substantial rewrites over the last few days. In the eleventh hour, the main goal became repairing the damage done by the administration’s inept response to riots in the Middle East and the murder of Ambassador Chris Stevens.Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400{425D5414-8FB5-4517-9C3E-B7100D725A4F}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/09/disengaged-president-takes-the-wrong-viewPeter Brookes, Peter BrookesThe high-flying rhetoric in his speech aside, the most troubling part of President Barack Obama’s visit to the United Nations yesterday was his decision to forego meetings with other heads of state gathering at the General Assembly meeting.Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400{12329276-7553-49C0-90B5-64D5922B5357}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2012/09/at-un-obama-defends-free-speech-sort-ofHelle C. Dale, Helle DaleSpeaking at the United Nations this morning, for the first time since anti-American violence erupted in the Middle East on September 11, President Obama found his voice in defense of freedom of expression, American values, and the work of murdered U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens.Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400{CE1F4327-6EC2-48D0-9A80-B1C7FF1BDD46}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/09/us-policy-to-address-anti-americanism-in-latin-america-neededRay Walser, Ph.D., Ray WalserWashington urgently requires a policy that stands against manifestations of anti-Americanism in the Americas.Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:16:00 -0400{A2C8AE10-B601-467A-89B5-8EFB83AFB91C}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/06/space-program-responding-to-china-s-manned-space-challengeDean Cheng, Dean ChengAs the U.S. engages in study after study about its future space plans, China has progressed steadily in developing its own space program.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:20:00 -0400{D837A824-6841-4786-8829-2A8470E40CD3}http://www.heritage.org/research/testimony/2012/06/china-and-public-diplomacy-chinese-media-reciprocity-act-of-2011Nick Zahn, Nick ZahnFunding is the more difficult issue, as all China’s major media outlets, including those operating overseas, are state- or party-controlled. The U.S. cannot—and should not—emulate that model. Still, the comparison illustrates well what we are up against. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:08:00 -0400{7ACD72EF-38B8-4D37-8362-6AF1EC894E02}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/06/challenging-america-how-russia-china-and-other-countries-use-public-diplomacy-to-compete-with-the-usHelle C. Dale, Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., Janice A. Smith, Helle Dale, Ariel Cohen, Janice SmithCompeting aggressively with the United States for the “hearts and minds” of people around the world, many state and non-state actors are funneling significant resources into their public diplomacy strategies. The Chinese government announced in 2009 that it would spend almost $7 billion on a “global media drive” to improve its image. The Russian government allocated $1.4 billion for international propaganda in 2010. Meanwhile, in the U.S., a confluence of issues, tightening budgets, and changing foreign policy directions compound the challenges that Americans face. The purpose and priorities for U.S. public diplomacy are being pulled in many directions. The result of this misalignment is that today, more people around the world believe the global balance of power is shifting away from the United States.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:35:00 -0400{C769B6DC-D0B7-446E-A807-88391C02FE19}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/05/iran-nuclear-talks-us-should-stand-firmJames Phillips, James PhillipsThe U.S. cannot afford to be suckered into endless talks that allow Tehran to buy time to build a nuclear weapon.Tue, 22 May 2012 10:01:00 -0400{47B03302-785D-4EB3-94CB-A094A564E3A3}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/03/a-threat-to-the-west-the-rise-of-islamist-insurgency-in-the-northern-caucasusAriel Cohen, Ph.D., Ariel CohenThe Islamist insurgency in Russia’s Northern Caucasus threatens to turn the region into a haven for international terrorism and to destabilize the entire region, which is a critical hub of oil and gas pipelines located at Europe’s doorstep. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:06:00 -0400{A18F8334-472D-4769-BEDE-7487CF165AF0}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2012/03/heritage-wfor-3-21-12The Heritage event 'Cuba Needs a (Technological) Revolution' with Sen. Rubio is discussed on Miami's WFOR.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{252BE739-1F2C-47B2-B1BD-7129B48E78BC}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2012/03/gardiner-fbn-3-15-12Nile Gardiner discusses UK Prime Minister Cameron's visit to the US on FBN's Willis Report.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{22B8EE7D-6544-409F-9A8F-693ACCB51879}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2012/03/gardiner-fnc-3-15-12Nile Gardiner, Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.Nile Gardiner discusses UK Prime Minister Cameron's US visit on FNC's Cavuto.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{50BB9FBE-BF5B-4634-8EED-4549258AF4D7}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/audio/2012/03/bromund-podcast-3-13-12Theodore Bromund, David Weinberger, Theodore R. Bromund, Ph.D., David WeinbergerIn this week's Heritage in Focus podcast, Ted Bromund discusses UK Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to the United States. David Weinberger hosts.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400{5BFE20A2-A136-4254-B616-991783943200}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/audio/2012/03/scribecast-3-10-12Robert Bluey, Nick Zahn, Robert B. Bluey, Nick ZahnOn this week’s Scribecast, Rob Bluey and Nick Zahn interview Ichiro Fujisaki, Japan’s ambassador to the United States. They discussed the one-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, nuclear energy and the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry blossoms to the United States. The interview runs about 12 minutes.Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500