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JUN 23, 2011
Everybody’s learning Chinese
Shanghia Daily
Students all over the world are learning Chinese and reaping its benefits. The number is rising as China plays a more important role on the world stage and offers many job opportunities. And learning about 5,000 years of culture is a big draw.
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JUN 23, 2011
“Radio In A Box”: Psyops, Afghanistan And The Aesthetics Of The Low-Tech
CPD Blog
During research on media and conflict in Afghanistan, Professor Price came across the interesting phenomenon of "Radio in a Box,"....RIAB is a technique used by the U.S. military, in part, for improving communication with the Afghan National Army.
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JUN 23, 2011
Few surprises, little comfort, in Obama’s speech on Afghanistan
iPolitics
If this sounds cynical, it is. The president’s speech, like much of the rhetoric surrounding the Afghan war, was a triumph of misdirection — the smoke-and-mirrors approach to public diplomacy...But the president’s speechwriters knew what they were doing.
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JUN 22, 2011
United States Affirms Military Realignment Plan in Japan
Heritage Foundation
The U.S. should also increase its public diplomacy efforts to convince the Japanese and Okinawan legislators, media, and public that the U.S. military presence is critical to the security of Japan and regional stability.
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JUN 22, 2011
In South Africa, Michelle Obama helps rebuild trust and wows the young women
Christian Science Monitor
...coming at a difficult time for US and South African relations, the first lady’s trip to South Africa is a chance for the Obama White House to use a bit of what Washington analysts call “soft power,” or the power to persuade by focusing on shared positive aspirations and goals.
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JUN 22, 2011
Another Re-Set In Russian-American Relations
Huffington Post
...the event was organized around the launch of the U.S. studio of the Russian news service, 'The Voice of Russia.' Moreover, this distinguished group of experts gathered to discuss not how to block the Russian broadcast in the U.S. but rather to offer advice on how it might be more effective.
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JUN 22, 2011
EducationUSA Forum`
U.S. State Department
When students study in the United States, they return to their homes with a greater understanding of the United States and our people. And very often, they return to become government officials or business leaders in their home countries. This helps solidify the relationship between our nations and pays dividends of friendship and partnership for decades.
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JUN 22, 2011
For U.S., study abroad programs a “strategic necessity”: U.S. official
Xinhuanet
Study abroad programs are not only a chance for students to expand their cultural and linguistic horizons, but are important in promoting long-term international stability, according to U.S. State Department Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale.
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JUN 22, 2011
Arabic World Service gets U.K. government funding
CBC News
The funding, provided over the next three years, is a response to the Arab Spring — the pro-democracy movements that have arisen in Egypt, Tunisia, Syria and other Arabic countries.
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JUN 22, 2011
Foreign Emerging Leaders Learn about AFRICOM’s Role in Africa
U.S. Africa Command
"These meetings are critical for developing positive relationships with community members and citizens of other countries and regions who may not be familiar with U.S. Africa Command," said Major Charles Parada, U.S. AFRICOM's International Engagement Division deputy chief, who briefed the guests on international engagements.
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