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.
Iran Targets U.S. via Latin America
Hot on the heels of state visits last November between Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Latin American counterparts Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Evo Morales of Bolivia, Iran's tentacles continue to enmesh Latin American nations. Make no mistake: the target is the United States.
Harper changing way we talk, think about Canada
The Conservatives are backing away from internationalism, expunging most if not all of Canada's powerful human rights and humanitarian language from the lexicon of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade... Chief among the forbidden phrases are "human security," "public diplomacy," "good governance," "gender equality," "child soldiers," and "international humanitarian law."
Climate justice: Keyword of 2010 diplomacy
As the political, diplomatic, economic, and geographical factors are becoming increasingly intertwined in the international negotiations on climate change, the climate change issue has become an important subject for international relations.
Afghanistan Needs a Surge of Diplomacy
But assuring Afghanistan's future will require more than a military and civilian surge and better Afghan governance. A diplomacy surge is also required. Specifically, in the words of a recent statement signed by 20 former foreign ministers led by Madeleine K. Albright, "there needs to be a regional solution to Afghanistan's problems."
Why Russia Still Matters in the Asian Century
A game-changing great-power rivalry could be brewing -- not between Russia and the West, but between Russia and China. The common wisdom is that Russia is moving closer to China in order to counterbalance America and its European and Asian allies and partners.
Egypt: Why key US ally in Mideast peace is weaker
With renewed promises of revitalizing Middle East peace negotiations, US envoy George Mitchell is due in Beirut today – the first stop of his inaugural 2010 regional tour. But a key ally in his efforts, Egypt, has gotten off to a bad start in the New Year, further complicating American interests.
Istanbul’s dynamic cultural life takes the spotlight in 2010
Istanbul celebrates its year as a European Capital of Culture, while some EU members continue to discourage Turkey's bid to join the EU. Meanwhile, a conductor is using music to build bridges between cultures.
To Help Haiti, End Foreign Aid
It's been a week since Port-au-Prince was destroyed by an earthquake. In the days ahead, Haitians will undergo another trauma as rescue efforts struggle, and often fail, to keep pace with unfolding emergencies. After that—and most disastrously of all—will be the arrival of the soldiers of do-goodness, each with his brilliant plan to save Haitians from themselves.
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