We are less than one week away from the 2025 Walter Roberts Annual Lecture, “New Cold Wars: A Conversation with David Sanger.” Join SMPA, IPDGC, and The Elliott School for a thought-provoking conversation between David Sanger and Frank Sesno. RSVP: smpa.gwu.edu/new-cold-wars-…

Join us for a Webinar series discussing the new “Handbook on Public Diplomacy,” featuring contributing authors. 📖 🌎 💬 RSVP below: March 18: form.jotform.com/250565589076065 March 25: form.jotform.com/250565460458158 April 1: form.jotform.com/250565899552169 April 22: form.jotform.com/250565926403155

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

"Public Diplomacy and National Security...." a great conversation with Drs. Katherine Brown and James Pamment, two contributors to the new "Handbook on Public Diplomacy" youtube.com/watch?v=UFufSa… IPDGC #publicdiplomacy e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/handb…

Don't miss the LAST 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/250623218761151

Thinking about saying yes to the GW Global Communication program? Hear directly from our current students about why they chose GW, what they’ve gained, and what advice they have for you as an admitted student.👇 youtube.com/watch?v=mXRQet… ✨Your journey starts here! #GWGlobalComms

Don't miss our last event of the year next Tuesday, April 22nd! 🗣️🇧🇭 RSVP now: form.jotform.com/250623218761151

Thinking about GW’s Global Communication program? Yuchen Lee (M.A. ’25), concentrating in Public Diplomacy, shares how courses, internships, and faculty support at GW have shaped his career path. 📖Read his story: blogs.gwu.edu/ipdgcsmartpowe… #GradSchool #PublicDiplomacy #GW

Isabel (M.A. ’26) came to GW knowing she wanted to work in public diplomacy, but not what that would look like. A year in, she’s building a career path in U.S.-Japan relations, shaped by classes, professors, and real-world events. 📖 Her story: blogs.gwu.edu/ipdgcsmartpowe…

Pleased to have joined the Ambassadorial Series on Public Diplomacy hosted by IPDGC at GW University. Grateful for the chance to share insights on HM the King's and HRH the CP and PM’s diplomatic vision for #Bahrain, its continued progress, and the enduring Bahrain–US partnership.

🎓 Melina Benjamin (MA ’26) chose GW’s Global Comm program for its hands-on courses, flexible structure, and the chance to grow her career right here in D.C. Thinking about applying? Her story shows how you can shape the experience to fit your goals. 🔗 blogs.gwu.edu/ipdgcsmartpowe…

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

In this interview, Joe Wierichs, Public Diplomacy Fellow at the IPDGC and a U.S. Senior Foreign Service officer, shares insights from his global career and teaching, plus advice for aspiring diplomats. #PublicDiplomacy #IPDGC Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=Wkkho5…

🎙️ We spoke with Jeta Abazi-Gashi, Fulbright Scholar at GWU & award-winning journalist from Kosovo, on her research: The Self and the Other in Public Diplomacy 🇽🇰🇺🇸 Watch the full conversation here. 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=dhkS5U… #PublicDiplomacy #Kosovo #Fulbright #GWU #IPDGC

October First Monday Forum: When: 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: eventbrite.com/e/unpreceden... Forum via Zoom, click here: bsky.app/profile/ipdgc.…...

The M.A. Global Communication program held a Fall 2025 dinner to welcome new & returning students, faculty, & staff. The evening had meaningful conversation, shared stories, & a strong sense of community, showing our program’s diversity & commitment to connection & collaboration.

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.

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 👇

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.

Below is a video from our 25th anniversary video series on the Future of Public Diplomacy featuring Karl Stolz. Click below, you won't want to miss this! 👇