Brookings: Experts - Kristin M. Lord

The Science of Diplomacy

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kristin Lord and Vaughan Turekian write that President Obama has won over the scientific community. Now, they argue, he should adopt their resources and influence for a novel use: bolstering America's foreign policy through public diplomacy.

To Rebuild U.S.-Muslim World Relations, Obama Is Not Enough

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Obama has demonstrated a strong personal commitment to strengthening relations between the United States and the Muslim world, in support of common security, political, economic, and social interests. Stephen Grand and Kristin Lord argue that he also needs an army, of civilians, behind him.

The USA-World Trust: Bringing the Power of Networks to U.S. Public Diplomacy

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Though the success of President Obama’s foreign policy will depend on the cooperation of foreign nations, global public opinion is not on America’s side. Kristin Lord explores how American public diplomacy should better tap into and mobilize private actors to employ technology, media, and private sector expertise.

The Arab World's (Uneven) Progress

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mired in conflict, afflicted by joblessness, frustrated by unresponsive and oppressive governments, and flooded with images of woe, the world's 22 Arab nations have much to lament, writes Kristin Lord. Yet these societies are also making rapid, if insufficient, progress that Lord argues will determine the future of the region.

Obama to Europe: Ich bin ein listener

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama’s election was greeted with jubilation in many parts of the world, raising hopes that his personal appeal will translate into progress on a range of important issues in which Europeans are essential partners. Kristin Lord and John Glenn caution that Obama's popularity alone may not be enough and that he will have to collaborate with European allies to make potential turn into action.

Voices of America: U.S. Public Diplomacy for the 21st Century

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Drawing on extensive research, approximately 300 interviews and the advice of a distinguished board of ten advisers, Kristin Lord presents a vision for U.S. public diplomacy in the twenty-first century. Lord provides a detailed blueprint for a new non-profit organization, the USA World Trust, as part of a comprehensive public diplomacy strategy.

The Pentagon and Public Diplomacy

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kristin Lord says the next administration must change the face of U.S. public diplomacy. Lord argues that putting the military, not civilians, at the forefront of U.S. global communications undercuts the likelihood of success, distorts priorities, and undermines the effectiveness of U.S. civilian agencies.

Public Diplomacy and the New Transatlantic Agenda

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kristin Lord examines public opinion relevant to the transatlantic relationship; transatlantic opinion regarding terrorism, climate change, and international trade; and public diplomacy and how it might advance the transatlantic agenda.

Building a Knowledge Society in the Arab World

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Arab nations share a history of remarkable intellectual and scientific achievement,” writes Kristin Lord, “yet as a group, these 22 countries lag behind other regions—and their own potential—in educational achievement, scientific advances, and economic growth.” Drawing on the insights of a distinguished panel of experts from the Arab world, Lord assesses what has happened in the five years since the UNDP’s Arab Human Development Report 2003.

Building an Arab Knowledge Society: How Business Can Help

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kristin Lord offers ideas for Arab countries to build a knowledge based society in which business can flourish.