Citizen Diplomacy

Citizen Diplomacy is the concept that the individual has the right, even the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations, “one handshake at a time.” Citizen diplomats can be students, teachers, athletes, artists, business people, humanitarians, adventurers or tourists. They are motivated by a responsibility to engage with the rest of the world in a meaningful, mutually beneficial dialogue.

Become more involved, and use this web site as a individualized pathfinder to citizen diplomacy.

Anjali Bhatia, Khris Nedam, Greg Mortenson, Donna Tabor, Tarik Daoud and Jillian Poole (not pictured above) were honored at the National Awards ceremony in Washington D.C on Feb. 12. Click here to see pictures taken at the event.


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Citizen Diplomacy in the News

The Soft Power Surge: New U.S. public diplomacy efforts seek to promote a more appealing brand. (CFR) Read story

Citizen Diplomats: Changing America's Image 'One Handshake at a Time' (VOA News). Read story

What do a Billion Muslims Really Think?(Christian Science Monitor) - Read story

Foreign outreach called deficient - Read story

UK to boost impact through 'public diplomacy' - Read story

International Diplomacy News

Defense Secretary Robert Gates urges more spending for U.S. diplomacy. Read more

U.S. Center For Citizen Diplomacy News

Jazz and Diplomacy - a thoughtful analogy from Amb. John K. Menzies. Read more

Citizen Diplomats Honored. Read more

U.S. Center Board member Manatt receives ISU Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more

Center's website picked as the "Site of the Month" by the Foreign Service Journal. Read more

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Shopper's Guide

Whether you want to care for cheetahs in Namibia or study sea turtles in Sri Lanka, learn how to find the right non-profit and the right project for your best international intentions. Learn more.

Children from around the World Create Masterpieces for World Leaders

The most creative children from around the world gathered in Washington, DC on June 23-25, 2007 to create spectacular artwork for global leaders. Learn more

Bhatia spreads Umubano in India

This article is the first in a series to update our readers on the six honorees of the 2008 National Awards for Citizen Diplomacy.Learn more

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