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.
India, Pakistan hold first talks in 15 months
India and Pakistan held wide-ranging discussions Thursday about terrorism, Kashmir and other disputes in the first talks between the rival nations since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. India and Pakistan held wide-ranging discussions Thursday about terrorism, Kashmir and other disputes in the first talks between the rival nations since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
China warns US over future Taiwan arms sales
China warned the U.S. on Thursday against any future arms sales to Taiwan and reaffirmed its decision to suspend military exchanges over Washington's plan to sell $6.4 billion in military hardware to the island. China demands that the U.S. "speak and act cautiously" to avoid further damaging ties and upsetting relations between Beijing and Taiwan.
Leaders of Iran, Syria stand united against U.S. influence
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that a new Middle East -- one "without Zionists and without colonialists" -- was quickly emerging as regional bonds grow stronger by the day. "The whole world should know that Iran will stand behind the Syrian nation to the end," Ahmadinejad said.
Tehran’s vote-buying in Iraq
Iran is conducting what U.S. officials say is a broad covert-action campaign to influence Iraq's elections next month, pumping money and other assistance to its allies. The best way to counter this assault, American officials have decided, is by exposing it publicly.
The Falklands’ diplomatic soap opera
There are still dregs in the glass of anti-colonialism, and the Latin American left intends to drink them. Cristina Kirchner of Argentina, loudly supported by Hugo Chávez of Venezuela and Lula da Silva of Brazil, has called for the UK to hand over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Israel’s PR ministry takes swipe at foreign media
Israel is concerned that, after its offensive on the Gaza Strip last year, its image abroad is suffering. The main aim of the website is to offer tips to Israelis traveling abroad on how to correct common myths and misperceptions about their country.
Japanese Manga Diplomacy
First, there was the article in Le monde diplomatique’s Atlas. In “Japan’s innocent faces” Namihei Odaira argues that the government’s efforts in promoting anime and manga abroad have contributed to Japan being perceived favorably in the yearly BBC global attitudes survey.
Chinese artists perform in Vietnam
A traditional martial art and calligraphy troupe from Guangxi, China, arrived in HCM City on February 25 for a cultural exchange programme as part of activities to mark 65 years of diplomacy between Vietnam and China. Chinese artists will give a performance and conduct an exchange with local calligraphers, and take part in a traditional martial art festival in Kien Giang province.
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