Matthew Asada

Public diplomacy scholar, practitioner and global mega events specialist.

[Matthew Asada @matthewasada]

Five years ago, I assumed my position as Deputy Commissioner General @USA_Pavilion_ Expo 2020 Dubai. Today, the pavilion’s Great Seal hangs in @StateDept lobby as a memento from the journey and inspiration for future World’s Fairs. Next month, USA pavilion opens Expo 2025 Osaka!

[Gulf Int'l Forum @GulfIntlForum]

🚨New Report Alert : "Lessons Learned from the Gulf’s Hosting of the Global Mega Events FIFA 2022 Doha and EXPO 2020 Dubai" by @matthewasada
https://t.co/9hnwNZfumc
This report is a product of the inaugural Gulf Studies Symposium.

[USC Public Diplomacy @PublicDiplomacy]

"We are at an incredibly exciting time in #publicdiplomacy with the convergence of #digitalmedia and artificial intelligence, the continued importance of in-person engagement and the power of cultural and commercial diplomacy around global mega events," reflected @MatthewAsada - https://t.co/YY6U8ef0ju

[Dubawa GHANA @dubawaGH]

Today, we officially launched the Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition and opened the Election Situation Room ahead of the Ghana general elections this weekend.

#GhanaDecides2024

[Dubawa GHANA @dubawaGH]

Highlights from last week's Elections Information Literacy Training for journalists in Kumasi.

Grateful to @USEmbassyGhana and American Spaces for this collaboration!
🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
#ElectionLiteracyForAll
#GhanaPolls2024

[Mobile Web Ghana @MobileWebGhana]

Explore all that American Corner Agbogba has to offer!

In partnership with the @USEmbassyGhana ,we provide FREE access to a wealth of resources, including a book collection, computing stations, Internet access, and a reading and workspace room.

[email protected]

[Matthew Asada @matthewasada]

Inside the 10-year @AFSA and #AAFAA campaign to Reform #AssignmentRestrictions and Improve #AmericanDiplomacy @StateDept in the @afsatweets Sept 2024 #FSJ

https://t.co/nvzhB3eluU

[U.S. Special Rep for Subnational Diplomacy @SubnationalDip]

Last week, LA colleagues shared with @RepTedLieu @RepKamlagerDove how @StateDept is working in America's 2nd largest city @LACity to facilitate travel (issue passports), manage relations with foreign consulates (OFM and @StateDeptDSS), and engage more Americans in foreign policy.

[Matthew Asada @matthewasada]

From Seabrook to St. Louis, read about "The Village and the Cosmos" in April's edition of LA Monthly - https://t.co/7TmIFAsSaB

[Matthew Asada @matthewasada]

Last Tuesday, so proud that @PublicDiplomacy brought #DefiningCourage and new audiences to @USC. @abc7davidono performance shares story of Nisei WWII soldiers, including my grand-uncle Kaz Taniguchi's 442nd, and their #CongressionalGoldMedal in 2011. https://t.co/7SybQ5STVT

[Public Diplomacy Council of America @PDCouncil]

Matthew Asada, an FSO and USC Visiting Fellow, looks backs at the State Department's reception centers and how they engaged the American public. Read his article in the Foreign Service Journal here: https://t.co/my40hM15Ww

[Matthew Asada @matthewasada]

Visited the @UniversityOfArk archives to learn about story of #SanFrancisco reception center as early example of @SubnationalDip and lessons for today @GlobalTiesUS

[AFSA @afsatweets]

In “@StateDept’s Reception Centers: Back to the Future,” #ForeignService Officer @MatthewAsada tells the story of this little-known but possibly instructive early example of city and state #diplomacy. #FSJ https://t.co/VmpKdimz4K

[Matthew Asada @matthewasada]

This President's Day, I'm returning to my grandfather's hometown of Dinuba, CA for a #DayofRemembrance E.O. 9066 event @JACL_National @PublicDiplomacy https://t.co/70PzfCaolT

[BIE @bieparis]

World Expo 2030: 1st round of voting

🇰🇷 Republic of Korea - 29
🇮🇹 Italy - 17
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – 119
Abstentions - 0

BIE Member States elect Saudi Arabia as host country of World Expo 2030! Congratulations Riyadh!

[State Department Spokesperson 2013-2025 @statedeptspox_a]

The work our U.S. ambassadors do is critical for our national security. But they can’t do their work if they aren’t confirmed.

[Senator Gary Peters @SenGaryPeters]

Starting this morning by standing with @UAW workers striking in Wayne for the wages, benefits, and job security they deserve!

They built the middle class — and when they succeed it’s a win for ALL workers.

[Matthew Asada @matthewasada]

Great to have Special Envoy Finkenauer and A/S Russo @GPA_AS visit @USCAnnenberg and meet with my grad students in @PublicDiplomacy

[U.S. Global Youth Envoy @USGlobalYouth]

From meeting with @USC faculty and students, to seeing the newest additions to the Annenberg Building, it’s clear that USC is prioritizing cutting-edge communications technology which will advance diplomatic efforts across the globe.

Energized by the students and their invaluable ideas and engagement!

[Michael J. Rigas @DepSecStateMR]

Honored to speak at @CFAllegh Founders’ Day celebration about how Johnstown welcomed my immigrant parents and inspired my public service at @StateDept on behalf of Americans in PA and beyond.

[USUAEBusinessCouncil @USUAEBizCouncil]

The @USUAEBizCouncil congratulates Martina Strong on her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the Ambassador of the United States to the U.A.E.

We wish her success in this new role and look forward to working with her to advance the #UAEUSA trade and commercial relationship.

[USC Public Diplomacy @PublicDiplomacy]

Great to have confirmed @UnderSecPD Liz Allen back at @USCAnnenberg to engage with #PublicDiplomacy professionals from @StateDept and other friends and partners at the 17th Summer Institute