This is an hour and a half. My name is elaine and im the director of research here at the Atlantic Council and it is my pleasure to host all of the distinguished guests for the Panel Conversation today. As the Atlantic Council center we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with russians independent societies and we believe it is our role as a Nonpartisan Organization to work in a bipartisan way rooted in the values and principles that it is our duty to serve for Freedom Fighters around the world including our friends and colleagues. Last year we hosted many events that brought together the researchers and policymakers together with the independent voices. We also heard about the fathers assassination and the role that the russian propaganda played in creating an atmosphere in russia today. We also are honored to host the recently released documentary film with one of the most prominent independent thinkers and places in russia today. Its not the first time that weve met our fr
My name is elaine and im the director of research here at the Atlantic Council and it is my pleasure to host all of the distinguished guests for the Panel Conversation today. As the Atlantic Council center we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with russians independent societies and we believe it is our role as a Nonpartisan Organization to work in a bipartisan way rooted in the values and principles that it is our duty to serve for Freedom Fighters around the world including our friends and colleagues. Last year we hosted many events that brought together the researchers and policymakers together with the independent voices. We also heard about the fathers assassination and the role that the russian propaganda played in creating an atmosphere in russia today. We also are honored to host the recently released documentary film with one of the most prominent independent thinkers and places in russia today. Its not the first time that weve met our friends speaking earlier and a
My name is elaine and im the director of research here at the Atlantic Council and it is my pleasure to host all of the distinguished guests for the Panel Conversation today. As the Atlantic Council center we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with russians independent societies and we believe it is our role as a Nonpartisan Organization to work in a bipartisan way rooted in the values and principles that it is our duty to serve for Freedom Fighters around the world including our friends and colleagues. Last year we hosted many events that brought together the researchers and policymakers together with the independent voices. We also heard about the fathers assassination and the role that the russian propaganda played in creating an atmosphere in russia today. We also are honored to host the recently released documentary film with one of the most prominent independent thinkers and places in russia today. Its not the first time that weve met our friends speaking earlier and a
I i would briefly walked to the agenda before we invite the speakers onto the stage. First up we have Katherine Brown and jay wang will participate on a paper which is published online today called Public Diplomacy and National Security in 2017. Building alliances, fighting extremism and dispelling this information. Katherine is council of Foreign Relations International Affairs fellow and a visiting fellow with my program here at csis and weve been fortunate to have her for a couple of months leading to his work on Public Diplomacy. She most recently served as executive director of the u. S. Advisory commission on Public Diplomacy. Jay wang is an associate professor at the Usc Annenberg school for communication and journalism, and director of the usc center on Public Diplomacy. The paper theyre going to present to you today emerged from the workshop that we held jointly with jason center back in november. Essentially what it does is indexed and assessment of where weve been with Publi
National security advisor ben rhodes. And former undersecretary of state jim glassman to begin. Theyll be talking about Public Diplomacy of the past two president ial administrations and what they recommend for the Incoming Trump administration. Good afternoon. Were going to go ahead and get started. N my name is shannon green, senior fellow and director of the human rights director and it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you today for what proves to be a fascinating discussion on Public Diplomacy and National Security. We have a very full program today so i thought i would very briefly walk through the agenda before we invite the speakers on to the stage. First up we have Catherine Brown and jay wong who will present the paper that we just published online today called Public Diplomacy and National Security in 2017. Building alliances, fighting extremism, and dispelling disinformation. Catherine is counsel on Foreign Relations International Affairs fellow and a visiting fellow with