War of Ideas - Public Diplomacy and Information Warfare
The United States has frequently touted the war on terror as a war of ideas, and sometimes as a clash of civilizations. Find news here on how it puts ideas to work for war in public diplomacy and information warfare.
Public Diplomacy -- American Public Diplomacy's Use of "Us" and "Them" Language
American public diplomacy--how the United States communicates with foreign audiences--is constructed as a dialogue between different countries. But the use of "us" and "them" language is a softened version of the aggressive vision of a world that is either "with us" or "with the terrorist."
American public diplomacy--how the United States communicates with foreign audiences--is constructed as a dialogue between different countries. But the use of "us" and "them" language is a softened version of the aggressive vision of a world that is either "with us" or "with the terrorist."
Undersecretary of Public Diplomacy, Karen Hughes, Resigns
Karen Hughes resignation as Public Diplomacy Undersecretary of State leaves observers grappling with her legacy, as well as the role of public diplomacy in the "war on terror."
Karen Hughes resignation as Public Diplomacy Undersecretary of State leaves observers grappling with her legacy, as well as the role of public diplomacy in the "war on terror."
Public Diplomacy and the War on Terror: Pentagon Head Gates Wants Civilian Help
In November, 2007, Pentagon head Robert Gates outlined a new proposal to engage "civilian experts" in public diplomacy in the war on terror. The idea, however, is not so new.
In November, 2007, Pentagon head Robert Gates outlined a new proposal to engage "civilian experts" in public diplomacy in the war on terror. The idea, however, is not so new.