A Twitter exchange on the role of public diplomacy in reducing European opposition to US intermediate range missiles in Europe to counter the SS-20s

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Strobe Talbott‏Verified account @strobetalbott 20h20 hours ago
Strobe Talbott Retweeted Matthew Wallin
Well, public diplomacy didn’t seem entirely effective when the protests were at their height. Altogether a close thing.
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Matthew Wallin @MatthewRWallin
Replying to @jillrussia
.@strobetalbott @apolyakova @steven_pifer @OlyaOliker Don't forget the successful role of #publicdiplomacy in reducing European opposition to placing intermediate range missiles in Europe to counter the SS-20s.
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Matthew Wallin‏ @MatthewRWallin

Replying to @strobetalbott

The public diplomacy campaign wasn't really intended for a mass audience, but rather opinion makers in Europe. It was aimed at reducing opposition enough to get the policy objective done, but helped the wider audience accept the "sincerity" of US goals. @NickCull

7:49 AM - 13 Dec 2017