Media as Global Diplomat

On Feb 3, USIP & Independent Television Services (ITVS) convened a meeting with U.S. public diplomacy innovators, strategic communications experts, and media professionals, to discuss ways film and media can be used to improve understanding between the U.S. and other countries. Relevant to the CSIS Commission on Smart Power recommendation that the U.S. needs to inspire and persuade, the issues covered ranged from Public Diplomacy 2.0, to a screening and discussion of the highly acclaimed animated documentary Waltz with Bashir.  YouTube video of the panel discussions are available, along with a summary of the day’s events.