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.
Liberate Panda from Politics
Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai gave two pandas to the American people as ‘Red China’s gift to the U.S’. In the following decade, no matter where pandas appeared in the Western world, millions of people would turn out for a glimpse.
Frictions along with friendship
Unlike his predecessor who aggressively pressured China shortly after taking office, United States President Barack Obama and his initially soft stance have led many Chinese people to hold high expectations of him.
‘Political relationship must be anchored by educational, cultural initiatives’
The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which they expect will serve as a hub for Korean studies in South Asia.
Sudan-Chad relations improving: al-Bashir
Sudan's president said a two-day visit by his Chadian counterpart has put the neighbours, at loggerheads over alleged support for rebel groups, on course for normalized relations.
Pamoja finishes 21-day ‘mission’
Pamoja International Cultural Exchange has a grand mission and is proceeding with it one person, and occasionally, one boatload at a time. A group of 24 PICEI members returned Dec. 23 from a 21-day transcontinental cultural cruise that included stops in Italy, Spain, France, Morocco, Brazil, the Canary Islands, Barbados and the Commonwealth of Dominica.
What’s in a hand shake
The fact that Saudi Arabia has no diplomatic relations with Israel did not prevent the Saudi prince from responding to what appeared as an Israeli challenge when Ayalon challenged the Saudi prince to meet him half way and shake his hand.
Taipei featured in UP Social Science series
In his keynote speech “Taiwan’s Diplomacy in Southeast Asia and the Bilateral Relations between ROC and the Philippines,” he traced Taiwan’s history, Cross Straits Relations, and aspects of cementing bilateral and multilateral relations under the ‘One China Policy’ through ‘Flexible Diplomacy’ and ‘Constructive Engagement.’
How Washington Can Really Help the Greens in Tehran
For the Obama administration, there are dangers in doing too much and too little to help the pro-democracy movement in Iran. Here is how to chart a safe, effective third way.
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