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U.S. Public Diplomacy and the War of Ideas
(Oct. 28): Under Secretary Glassman briefed on the background, structure, strategy, and programs used in the public diplomacy realm to combat violent extremism, reduce the threats to America, and to promote freedom across the world. Full Text
I-VOTE Election Fellows
(Oct. 24): Under Secretary Glassman addressed about 100 Election Fellows from around the world who are participating in I-VOTE 2008 (International Visitors Observe the Elections). Notice to the Press
State Department and Avon Foundation Cohost 2008 Breast Cancer Global Congress
(Oct. 15): Under Secretary Glassman addressed the 2008 Breast Cancer Global Congress. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Goli Ameri and Director of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade Dr. Mark Hurlbert opened the event in the George C. Marshall Conference Center at the U.S. Department of State. Notice to the Press
Bloggers' Conference
(Sept. 17): Under Secretary Glassman participated in an online discussion covering current events. Full Text
Launch of the Democracy Video Challenge
(Sept. 10): The U.S. Department of State announced the launch of a worldwide competition aimed at enhancing the global dialogue on democracy. The launch took place on the United Nations’ first International Day of Democracy, September 15, 2008. Media Note | Learn More
Under Secretary Glassman at the Foreign Press Center
(July 15): Under Secretary Glassman briefed on U.S. public diplomacy and the war of ideas at the Foreign Press Center. Full Text
Benjamin Franklin Award for Public Diplomacy
The second annual Benjamin Franklin Awards are accepting nominations from October 1, 2008 until December 15, 2008. This award recognizes the outstanding leadership of the American private sector as an integral part of U.S. public diplomacy efforts to engage critical communities internationally. The award is presented in four categories: individuals, corporations, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations. Learn More | 2008 Announcement
U.S.-Palestinian Partnership
President Bush, Secretary Rice, and Administrator Fore announced a new public-private partnership focused on creating economic opportunity for the Palestinian people and helping to prepare Palestinian youth for the responsibilities of citizenship and good governance. Learn More | Fact Sheet: October 2008 |