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.
Bollywood soft diplomacy big hit in Israel
From Teenagers at school to youngsters in the old city of Jerusalem, the Bollywood films have greatly influenced the young Israelis. People appreciated the Indian work and created the Bollywood craze. At the meantime, the soft diplomacy of Bollywood is being taken seriously by the Indian Embassy.
S’pore, India discuss ways to enhance trade opportunities
India is hosting its global Diaspora in a three-day meet. More than 1000 participants, including a delegation from Singapore, are in the country to discuss ways to enhance trade opportunities and cultural relations.
All Politics Are Local
There's been a lot of media buzz about China's awkward efforts to promote itself as a soft, friendly power. Still growing at an almost rude 8 percent a year, China may deliver like no other nation on the economic front, but when it comes to winning hearts and minds, Beijing seems not to get it.
South Korea Plans $15B Tech-Biz ‘Belt’
South Korea, hoping to attract investment dollars, says it will build a $15 billion science and technology "belt."
Traces of the Walker’s colours
Twenty-eight years have passed since Alice Walker released The Color Purple, and the book still continues to be a topic of discussion among the literary circles across the globe. That has stunned the author herself — despite the tag that the epistolary work enjoys as her most popular novel.
Japanese set June deadline to call off whaling
JAPAN has been warned it has until June to agree to abandon future whale hunts or Australia will take action in the international court.
Iraq still top priority for Turkish foreign policy, says Turkish ambassador
The Turkish ambassador to Iraq attended a conference focused on investment and commerce in Iraq at the Institute for Strategic Thinking. During his speech at the conference held by the Ankara-based think tank, Özçelik spoke about the importance of Iraq in Turkey's foreign policy, and evaluated the Turkish-Iraqi bilateral relationship.
PM calls for setting up Afghan Resettlement Fund for refugees’ return from Pakistan
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday called for the establishment of Afghan Resettlement Fund to support the Afghan Peace and Reintegration Programme and provide a pull-factor for the return of refugees from Pakistan.
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