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MAY 2, 2012
Public Diplomacy, Branding, and The Image of Nations, Part II: More of the Same, or Different?
CPD Blog
With the notable exception of Canada, public diplomacy most everywhere is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance, with interest and activity at levels not seen since the end of the Cold War....Why the resurgence?
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MAY 1, 2012
Are passport control queues the result of government cuts?
The Guardian
There is enough research in the nation branding world to demonstrate that a country's image and reputation depends on part to its openess to others...The government is blaming the weather for recent long waits at border contro. But with a recruitment freeze in place, what effect are the cuts having?l
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APR 26, 2012
Mexican vacation? Much more than beaches and violence
Global Post
This colonial Mexican city recently received a special guest. Malia Obama, the US president’s 13-year-old daughter, walked through the city’s elegant, ornate churches on a school field trip with 12 classmates and two dozen security guards.
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APR 26, 2012
In China, blame for the USC victims
Los Angeles Times
This is the America that draws ever-growing numbers of Chinese students, who then take home a view of the United States that refutes the stereotypes.Such an exercise of informal diplomacy on a grand scale cannot help but change U.S.-China relations. It may even change the world.
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APR 24, 2012
A top director takes a new look at Somalia
CO.Create
“Somalia is a bizarre world where in their communities piracy can be accepted as just a job, an acceptable profession, to a degree. The pirates are just trying to survive because there is simply no economy or industry there."
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APR 23, 2012
Anti-Americanism rampant in Putin’s Kremlin
The Foundry
Anti-Americanism is a long-standing and fundamental pillar of Russian foreign policy and public diplomacy. As noted by Heritage’s Ariel Cohen, “Anti-Americanism in Russia is rampant. Putin has relentlessly created an image of Russia under attack from Western enemies. It worked for the elections and is likely to continue as a pillar of Russia’s domestic and foreign policy.”
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APR 23, 2012
China, US poll mostly favorable
China Daily
A majority of Americans and Chinese agree that: China will have leading influence in the Asia-Pacific region 20 years from now; China will have the most influence over the global economy in the next 20 years; and the US will remain the world's leading superpower during the next 20 years.
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APR 19, 2012
Soap operas don’t help Turkey gain Arab world approval
PanArmenian Net
Over the past decade Turkey may have significantly boosted its profile in the Middle East, but it still has a large gap to close between its expectations and capabilities in order to become a true “regional power,” says a study by the Ankara-based International Strategic Research Organization.
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APR 19, 2012
Turkey between two heinous propaganda campaigns
Today's Zaman
As a result, not only friendly or hostile foreign public opinion, but also Turkish public opinion is influenced by the strong negative propaganda efforts from the West and the East that consider everything, including lies, distortion of facts...
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APR 19, 2012
U.S. Leadership Still Viewed Positively, but with Major Declines in Africa
CPD Blog
America’s image abroad remains strong, retaining its post-Bush worldwide increase in 2009. But in new survey data released here this morning by Gallup, the U.S. has lost significant support in the past year in Africa and Latin America.
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