FEB 8, 2010
The Willis Conover Facebook Page
All About Jazz
What three administrations in the White House have refused to do, the people have done. They have recognized Willis Conover, the Voice of America broadcaster who may have been America's greatest cultural diplomat of the Cold War.
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Cultural Diplomacy
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Americas
FEB 8, 2010
Seeking A Kinder, Gentler Image For Israel
NPR (All Things Considered)
"Public perception today in the global economy and in the world as it is today is not less strategic than having any other military strategic weapon. Public perception is almost as important as existence," says Lior Chorev, one of Israel's top public relations experts.
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Government PD
Nation Branding
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Middle East
FEB 7, 2010
Libya Bans YouTube
The Media Line
Libya’s crackdown on YouTube, independent news sites and at least seven opposition websites based abroad is drawing criticism from human rights organizations. The moves, which began last month, have been labeled a “disturbing step away from press freedom” and are being condemned by bloggers and activists alike.
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Media & PD
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FEB 6, 2010
U.S. Girds for a Fight for Internet Freedom
TIME
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced in a recent speech, the United States plans to champion their cause by enabling unprecedented freedom of speech on the Internet, in defiance of all political censorship.
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Government PD
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Americas
FEB 4, 2010
Iran.ir: an ominous sign
The Guardian
Last week Iran launched a national webmail service via iran.ir, intended to replace free foreign webmail services with a domestic one that is easier to control. All government employees are being urged to use it instead of foreign webmail providers.
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