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.
Turkey to seek Swiss, US support in Armenia row
A top Turkish diplomat will travel to Switzerland and the United States to seek their support over an Armenian court ruling that Ankara says threatens historic reconciliation deals with Yerevan, a foreign ministry spokesman said Wednesday.
British Council UAE Brings Critically Acclaimed Play to Dubai as Part of International Showcase
..."'One Small Step' by Oxford Playhouse, is a brilliantly inventive exploration of the space race, written by David Hastings, and directed by Toby Hulse. It is one of a series of plays that will be brought to the UAE," said Michel Bechara, Director of Projects, British Council UAE.
Small nations need friends more than new arms sales
It is never a good thing when the world’s superpower and the runner-up find themselves at loggerheads, especially when smaller nations depend on the health of their relationship for their own stability.
Japanese film festival kicks off at NAG
The film festival is aimed at strengthening cultural relations between Tokyo and Islamabad and to provide an opportunity to the people of Pakistan to learn about the Japanese society and life in Japan.
Who Pays To Promote The Caribbean?
More broadly it touches on the growing global interest in nation branding which, in the absence of differentiation of nations by ideology or policy, is coming to be seen as the best way to enhance political, economic and commercial objectives.
Obama expectations revised in Indonesia
United States President Barack Obama will make a much-anticipated official visit to Indonesia in March, raising speculation of a possible upgrade in bilateral relations.
Sweden’s embassy decision ‘worrying’
The Dublin mission is one of six embassies the Swedish government has earmarked for closure as it reassesses its diplomacy to focus on developing countries where it maintains aid programmes.
Forum focuses on fostering national prestige
Research by Samsung Economic Research Institute ranked [Korea] at 19th place among 50 countries in 2009. A survey by a British expert on national branding, Simon Anholt, placed Korea at 33rd in global branding power, although its economic size ranks 13th.
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