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.
Obama’s retreat from the global stage
Is a wounded Barack Obama withdrawing from the world? Europeans could be excused for speculating as much. The White House announced last week that the president would not attend a U.S.-European Union summit planned for Madrid in May, forcing its cancellation
Critics Worry About Shanghai Expo’s Legacy
Shanghai has spent $45 billion on a face-lift for the upcoming 2010 World Expo, more than was spent on the Beijing Olympics. The makeover ahead of the international exposition's May 1 opening includes six new subway lines, a new riverside promenade and a coat of paint for just about every neighborhood.
Taliban will negotiate, but path fraught with risk
Unthinkable a year ago and still officially beyond the pale, the idea of a political role for Taliban leaders in Afghanistan is creeping onto the agenda as war-weary governments seek to bring an end to an unpopular war.
Iran detains 7 tied to US-funded radio for spying
Iran has arrested seven people linked to a U.S.-funded Farsi-language radio station for allegedly fomenting unrest, and accused some of the suspects of working for American spy agencies, Iranian state media reported Sunday.
Turkey can save the pompous European has-been
Copenhagen exposed the demise of Europe not only as a global power, but even as a global arbiter. So what is the EU is left with? As its “hard power” ebbs, its “soft power,” as illustrated by the Copenhagen summit, seems to be very weak. This in part arises from a failure to provide the EU with political power.
U.S.-China growing pains
Despite the recent squall in U.S.-Chinese relations, both countries have powerful reasons to cooperate with one another. These have grown over the past two decades, a progression that both countries seem to recognize.
Students Practice Citizen Diplomacy in Syria
Fifteen George Mason University students have just returned from a diplomatic mission to Syria as part of a class learning how to engage in citizen diplomacy. The master’s and doctoral students spent seven days in Syria, attending lectures, cultural events and meetings with religious leaders and Syrian presidential advisers.
EU to become more active in South Caucasus conflict settlement
The South Caucasus is now a priority region for the European Union and there is no going back from this. Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are members of the Eastern Partnership and both within that framework and bilaterally relations are set to develop. The EU wants this, and the three countries want this too.
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