Technology and 21st Century Diplomacy

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Technology and 21st Century Diplomacy

Tech Tuesday explores how old and new communications technology can transform America's 21st century diplomacy. We talk with Alec Ross, Senior Advisor on Innovation at the U.S. State Department.

They're the new tools of 21st century diplomacy: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The Obama administration says "new media," coupled with older technologies like radio, can transform America's foreign policy and development goals. We talk with Alec Ross, senior adviser on innovation to Secretary Hillary Clinton at the State Department.

Guests

Alec Ross

Senior Adviser on Innovation, Department of State

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State.gov

Official website of the U.S. State Department

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