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.
Budapest exhibition shows Cold War envoys of jazz
The US's cultural diplomacy through jazz continued over more than two decades and the Budapest exhibition "Jam Session: America's Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World" in the Palace of Arts presents 55 images capturing several of the memorable moments.
Plouffe, He’s Back
The Obama Administration is back to practicing public diplomacy — with the American public. Stung by the loss in last week’s election in Massachusetts, the White House is bringing back public outreach specialist David Plouffe, the mild-mannered star of the Obama election campaign.
‘Amerikaku’ Shows the Stories of Indonesian Students in the USA
Indonesian students increasingly travel to the United States to expand their educational horizons, often as part of exchange programs or to attain a college degree, and four are now being trailed on their voyage by camera crews, courtesy of the US Embassy.
Joint Statement on the Expansion of Educational Exchanges between the United States and the Ministry
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science announced its intention to contribute $1 million U.S. dollars to support the exchange of students and scholars under the U.S.-Mongolia Fulbright Program. The allocation of these funds will be determined by the Government of Mongolia, in consultation with the U.S. Department of State.
Meeting of the U.S. Advisory Commission On Public Diplomacy
The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy will hold a public meeting on February 11, 2010...The Commissioners will discuss public diplomacy issues, including interagency collaboration in advancing U.S. government public diplomacy efforts.
Tom Richmond Review His Trip To Cuba
MAD Cartoonist Richmond: I was contacted several months ago by Jeannie Schulz, the widow of the great “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles Schulz, and asked if I’d participate in a cultural exchange trip with a group of cartoonists and representatives from the Charles M. Schulz Museum to Havana, Cuba.
Transnistria Remains the Only Really “Frozen” Conflict
The conflict between Russia and Moldova in Transnistria remains the only really “frozen” post-Soviet conflict. If anything, the negotiating deadlock has deepened recently, with Russia advancing stricter conditions and exploiting Moldova’s internal political vulnerabilities.
$250 Million to Counter Extremist Voices in Af/Pak Region
We will expand local radio coverage and support creation of public, private and university radio stations. Using local partners, we will support distribution of content on all media, and use cell technology to help people build communities and get critical information.
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