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.
UK and India Forge Two New Research Collaborations to Tackle Global Challenges
UK and Indian researchers will collaborate on health research and the changing global water cycles which both present huge challenges for our societies as we adapt to a changing climate.
US scientists analyze first LHC data through the Open Science Grid
The task of connecting scientists with LHC data falls to the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid, a collaboration linking computing grid infrastructures with each other and with 170 computing centers in 34 countries.
Cambridge to “Brain Train” in India
Cambridge University and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have plans to collaborate in research with a view to generating innovation that benefits society.
Striped Pants Backpacker
Veteran Canadian diplomat Daryl Copeland has been on the ramparts of diplomatic studies for several years now, advocating a kind of diplomacy he calls Guerrilla Diplomacy. Last week, at the International Studies Association convention in New Orleans, a panel of expert academics reviewed Copeland’s thesis and generally applauded his ideas.
Israel Faces Growing Fallout Over a Hamas Hit
It's always possible that someone besides Mossad carried out the assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, a top Hamas military commander. On Monday Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman explained there is "no proof" Israel was responsible. But the Dubai police insist they are "99%" certain that Israel's famed intelligence agency did the deed.
Best of Australian movies at film festival
The Australian Film Festival 2010 has come to Malaysia once again. Australian High Commission counsellor said the film festival is not just about showcasing the talents of the actors or directors from down under, but also about enhancing cultural relations between Malaysia and Australia.
Bin Laden loses the argument
In June 2002, a moment in time when Osama bin Laden’s Islamic extremism was on the rise. Affluent, Western-educated moderates were clueless and defensive. But eight years ago, Fareed Zakaria provides a new snapshot in Newsweek, which paints a more encouraging picture.
Politicking time bomb: The politics of the Olympics
While the founder of the International Olympic Committee, sought a venue for countries to forge stronger bonds and demonstrate national vigor outside political forums, the games have also become political venues to advance ideologies through actions that shock the consciousness of the world.
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