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FEB 13, 2008
Visa Policy and Transportation Security: Ensuring the Right Balance
The Heritage Foundation
Visa policy is a strategic public policy that America must get right. It is a critical tool for promoting American public diplomacy, economic growth, and international alliance-building.
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FEB 13, 2008
Spielberg Boycotts Beijing Olympics over Darfur
Times of India
US film-maker Steven Spielberg has abandoned his role in the Beijing Olympics and a host of prominent figures accused China of not doing enough to press its ally Sudan to end devastating violence in Darfur.
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FEB 13, 2008
Public Diplomacy: Reinvigorating Our Strategic Communications
U.S. Department of State
Many view the strategic communications of the Cold War as the solution to our public diplomacy challenges today. But, unfortunately, many of the solutions that were valid then, fall short now.
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FEB 12, 2008
Both Soft, Hard Powers Needed for NK Denuclearization: Nye
The Korea Times
Harvard Professor Joseph Nye, who pioneered the theory of "soft power,'' said that the resolution of the North Korea's nuclear weapons issue would require both soft and hard power.
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FEB 12, 2008
Olympic Committee Allows China to Showcase Ancient Martial Art
VOA News
China has pushed unsuccessfully to have the ancient martial art of wushu -- better known as kung fu outside of China -- included as a demonstration sport in the 2008 Olympics. Instead, the International Olympic Committee has granted permission for an international wushu competition alongside the Games, something Chinese state media are promoting as an Olympic showcasing of the sport.
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