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 ‘realistic’ in agreeing to talk
The coming meeting between the Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan is aimed at building a climate of trust for future talks between the neighbours, but much will depend on what Islamabad actually does, according to official sources.
Obama and Iran
These have been busy days for Iran's leadership. On January 28, the regime hanged two government opponents and sentenced 10 others to die. It has arrested and jailed some 500 opponents since December. Last week, it shut off access to Gmail and Google Buzz, as it already has done with Twitter, to prevent opposition forces from organizing.
Obama’s meeting with Dalai Lama hews to protocol—though not in China’s eyes
President Obama and the Dalai Lama held a relaxed, unhurried conversation Thursday, reiterating long-standing commitments to seek greater rights for people living in the Tibetan regions of China. After the hourlong meeting, the Tibetan spiritual leader emerged from the White House, smiling and playfully tossing a handful of snow at reporters before heading to a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
War in Iraq will be called ‘Operation New Dawn’ to reflect reduced U.S. role
The Obama administration has decided to give the war in Iraq a new name -- "Operation New Dawn" -- to reflect the reduced role U.S. troops will play in securing the country this year as troop levels fall, according to a memo from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.
Obama and Iran : The End of Illusions?
Is the Obama administration shedding its illusions about the Khomeinist regime in Tehran? Six months ago it would have been naive to pose the question. Today, it is not. For there are signs that at least some key players in the new American administration are beginning to see beyond Obama’s rose-tinted glasses when it comes to dealing with the Islamic Republic in Iran.
From Sweden with Love. The Strategic Use of Swedish Values in Brand Communication
Sweden is seen as a model of how to successfully balance growth and innovation with the need to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens and the commitment to protect the environment. Maintaining this brand attribute is not only crucial for the continued success of Sweden’s nation brand but also for its product brands.
EU’s Hedegaard to embark on climate diplomacy tour
The European Union's new climate chief, Connie Hedegaard, will soon embark on a climate diplomacy tour to reinvigorate global negotiations after the weak outcome of talks in Copenhagen in December.
On Soft Power
When the term "soft power" is becoming more and more popular in the mainland Chinese media language, one wonders how informed the authorities are of the origin of the term and of the implications of its usage.
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