A curated selection of public diplomacy-relevant news from a global cross-section of English-language media outlets, including independent, corporate-owned, and state-sponsored sources. The stories featured don't necessarily represent CPD's views nor have they been verified by CPD.
Citizen Diplomacy Where? Part I
Citizen diplomacy helped to stop the so-called Cold War. Could it now help to turn down the heat on a different kind of war that's already simmering? First of all, what can we learn from a past success?
‘We have more cameras than any broadcaster in the world’
The 162-year-old Associated Press news agency, an American icon, has chosen London as the hub of its global television operation. Ian Burrell pays a visit to its historic offices.
Indo British trade relations record double digit growth
British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata Sanjay Mark Wadhwani has underscored the need for steady and enhanced trade and investment, besides economic and cultural relations between the UK and India, considering the long stating relations between the two great nations.
EU, Russian Thinkers Say Closer Ties Possible, But Who Moves First?
The question of whether Russia is Europe's partner or challenger is the wrong question," Karaganov said. The former advisor to Presidents Putin and Yeltsin said that politicians ought to be asking whether the two sides are "allies or strategic idiots.
No easy options for Obama if Iran sanctions fail
The United States looks short of Iran options. Even President Barack Obama acknowledges that new sanctions might fail, but has not laid out another plan.
Deploying Soft Power
Yet again, a senior military official has argued that "U.S. foreign policy is still too dominated by the military." Yet again, the defense community has cried out for more robust diplomacy and development and the greater use of "soft power" - the ability to attract and persuade rather than force.
Shakira to build Haiti school
Colombian pop star Shakira has met child survivors of Haiti's earthquake as her charity prepares to build a school in the disaster-stricken Caribbean country.The singer has already joined Hollywood actors and other global celebrities to raise funds for the victims of the January 12 earthquake.
21st Century Cultural Diplomacy Objectives
Today's cultural diplomacy efforts look dramatically different than they did twenty or thirty years ago. In the post-Cold War, Internet, Twitter and Facebook era, government-sponsored cultural initiatives focus on fostering the types of cross-cultural encounters that can ultimately engender mutual understanding.
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