A Global Ranking of Soft Power 2018
Our fourth Soft Power 30 report reflects much of the global political change that is currently unfolding.
A Global Ranking of Soft Power 2017
Our third index builds on previous years, providing an in depth assessment of countries’ soft power resources in relation to each other.
A Global Ranking of Soft Power 2016
In June 2016, Portland launched our second Soft Power 30 report in collaboration with Facebook. This year, the USA beat the UK to claim the top spot.
A Global Ranking of Soft Power 2015
Global power is shifting and the old certainties are disappearing fast. Political and economic power is moving from West to East.
Digital Diplomacy
Portland hosted an event at Canada House on Tuesday 24 March to discuss how diplomacy is changing. Diplomacy must adapt. Unlike previous changes in technology, adapting to social media is more than merely adapting to the technology – it is accepting a new communications hierarchy. Digital diplomacy has meant that diplomatic engagement is no longer […]
The Age of Digital Diplomacy
Portland’s Jimmy Leach joined a distinguished panel at Georgetown University in Washington, DC to discuss Digital Diplomacy.
Digital Diplomacy & the #G8
In order to maintain relevance in an ever-changing world, diplomacy and politics must adapt.