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Stability as the New Currency: IMD World Talent Ranking Highlights Shift in National Reputation

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Editorial briefing on what the IMD World Talent Ranking 2025 means for country brand performance and talent attractiveness positioning.
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Cultural Interoperability: How Place Branding Evolves in a Social-First World

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Place branding is no longer broadcast-led. Cultural interoperability explains how places stay relevant in a social-first, AI-mediated world. Contribution by Sara Seif Ibrahim.
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The US in Decline as Hard Power Returns — Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2026

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Despite its top rank in the Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2026, the US posts the steepest decline, signalling a shift in global trust and reputation.
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What Latest Global Power City Index Reveals About Urban Competitiveness

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Editorial briefing on what the latest (2025) Global Power Cities Index means for urban competitiveness and city brand leadership.
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Universities as Reputation Infrastructure: 2026 Latin America Higher Education Rankings

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The 2026 Latin America university rankings show how higher education shapes national reputation, talent attraction, and global positioning across the region.
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The State of Place Branding Research in 2026: Priorities, Trends, and Get Togethers

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Editorial briefing by TPBO on where place branding research is heading in 2026, including key topics, trends and events not to miss.
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