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.
Israel’s smiling PR drive
Armed only with a government-issued hasbara pamphlet and a winning smile, they will be sent to wage war with their detractors, in an effort to present Israel as a benign, democratic utopia whose only achilles heel is poor public relations.
Silent diplomacy between New Zealand and Fiji is working says academic
A Fiji academic says the announcement of diplomatic appointments to Wellington and Suva are a sign that New Zealand’s strategy of silent diplomacy is working.
Abu Dhabi’s moving with great speed beyond the era of oil
The push to build Abu Dhabi into a destination for investors and tourists alike is fast becoming a global case study on how a nation is transforming itself and diversifying its economy.
New age, tweet-up diplomacy
This is instant diplomacy in the twitter age. When Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa met Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor last week, a ministerial tweet-up followed.
Japan gears up for Shanghai Expo 2010
The final touches are being put on the Japan Industry Pavilion, which is said to be the biggest pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010, which runs from May 1 until Oct 31.
Special Dispatch No.2817
In a recent article, former Pakistani diplomat Shamshad Ahmad notes that it is the U.S. military, rather than the State Department, that is now leading U.S. diplomatic efforts overseas. This, he says, causes anti-U.S. resentment, particularly in Pakistan.
Israelis recruited to PR Corps
If reserve military duty wasn't enough for them, Israeli tourists are invited to join efforts to improve State's image abroad. Ministry of Information launches campaign, complete with training centers. Remember: Israel developed cherry tomatoes.
UK Night in Seoul tinted with contemporary art
The British Council gave a fresh twist this year to the annual alumni event for Koreans who received higher education in the United Kingdom. The 2010 U.K. Night, organized by the British Council, was opened recently at the Coreana Museum of Art Space.
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