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.
US brings Syria ‘in from the cold’
Washington's European allies have pushed ahead in terms of bolstering both diplomatic ties and trading links, with France very much in the lead. Continuing this policy of semi-isolation now seems counter-productive.
Re-Branding Kosovo: A New Image For a War-Torn Land
In short, Kosovo may finally be free of its former Serbian masters and it may have all the symbols of a state — its own flag, national anthem and passports — but the country still has a massive image problem to overcome.
Taiwan to challenge China’s ‘soft power’
Taipei plans to establish a string of "Taiwan Academies" around the world in a race with Beijing to promote traditional Chinese language and culture, an official said Wednesday.
Syria cultivating strategic ties with Venezuela
A report said the regime of President Bashar Assad has enhanced strategic ties with Venezuela over the last year. They said the improved relations with Caracas were coordinated with Iran, Syria's leading ally.
‘Running a Marathon, Not a Sprint’
In an interview with Spiegel Online, Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour discusses efforts for future diplomacy with the uncompromising state, sanctions and the potential for a military strike.
PM praises Canada’s ‘hard power’
Canada, typically viewed as wielding "soft power" as opposed to military might, has moved in with the big boys in its resources and influence, Harper suggested.
Jews admire and follow Indian leaders: Peres
Likening their cultural relations with India with an old love affair, Israeli President Shimon Peres has said the Jewish community admire Indian statesmen like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru and its leaders closely follow them.
Obama’s Visit an Opportunity to Open Doors in US for Indonesian Culture
Indonesia is in a position to promote its popular culture and arts to change the American public’s perspective from that of a one-dimensional newspaper story “over there” to a living cultural force that Americans want to interact with here and now.
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