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.
Reform Party urges PAP to embrace need for political reform in Singapore
The incoming U.S. Ambassador to Singapore told the U.S. Senate earlier this week that he is aware of the fact that Singapore is not a democracy and he will make use of public diplomacy to work towards greater press freedoms and more political space for opposition parties.
Vietnam Year launched in Germany
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Cuong declared the start of the 2010 Vietnam Year in Germany and celebrations for the traditional lunar New Year festival in Berlin on February 5. A wide range of activities will be held throughout the year in many localities of both countries.
The Year of Cultural Diplomacy a success
Like the rest of the world, Viet Nam was hit hard by the global economic crisis in 2009, but all activities related to cultural diplomacy had been creatively organised with effective focus. The success of Viet Nam's Year of Cultural Diplomacy was marked by the support and active participation of ambassadors and foreign corps' representatives.
U.S. Girds for a Fight for Internet Freedom
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced in a recent speech, the United States plans to champion their cause by enabling unprecedented freedom of speech on the Internet, in defiance of all political censorship.
Diplomacy: What’s Science Got To Do With It?
We all know that the technology produced from scientific research can make international conflicts more deadly than ever. But can science help stop war?...Everyone seems to think the time is ripe for science diplomacy, especially following Obama's appointment of three international "science envoys".
US Military may use Czech Cyber Attacks Protection System
he U.S. armed forces will most probably use the results of Czech experts' research in the protection of computer networks against cyber attacks this year.
The careful choreography of China-US ties
With their big eyes and cuddly looks, pandas Tai Shan and Mei Lan add a somewhat lighter note to an increasingly tense relationship between Washington and China now mired by arms sales, cyber attacks, threats and warnings and talk of currency rates.
Selling South Korea
His goal is to transform South Korea from a successful but self-involved economic power into a respected global soft power with the clout to mediate between rich and poor nations on global issues such as climate change and financial regulation.
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