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.
Questions raised over U.S. Cuba policy
The detention of a U.S. government contractor in Cuba has put the spotlight on a secretive U.S. pro-democracy program that ballooned during the Bush administration but has faced persistent questions about its management and effectiveness.
EU Mission to Tehran Draws U.S. Ire
An 11-person European Parliament delegation is scheduled to visit Tehran next week, drawing a rebuke from U.S. lawmakers concerned the visit could legitimize Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government. The Jan. 7-11 mission marks the first visit by a Western parliamentary body to Tehran in more than a year.
As threats multiply and power fragments, the coming decade cries out for realistic idealism
We face more and more risks, threats and challenges that affect people in one country – say, Britain – but originate mainly or entirely in other countries, and can only be addressed by many countries working together... The need for international co-operation has never been greater, but the supply has not kept up with the demand.
A New Paradigm for Engaging Somalia
Soft power is by no means cheap; however, it is much cheaper than wars and their destruction of lives and properties. Therefore, the international community should flood Somalia with food and medicine--an amount that far exceeds what would eventually be stolen and end up in the wrong hands.
Brand India to become a world beater
The combination of economic and cultural power made Brand India a formidable engine of global trends. On the back of this new influence that India enjoyed, a new generation of Indian brands were created, that started replacing Western brands on shelves across the world.
Next 60 Years
This country now stands at a crucial juncture for another takeoff, not just economically but also diplomatically and culturally. Its emergence as the world's 14th-largest economy over the course of only a half century has earned this country the admiration of the international community...
China’s Execution a Subtle Power Play
The US can no longer act as it pleases and must consider China's interests whenever it makes a decision. Chinese politicians have perfected the art of soft power, and they are not afraid to use it.
India’s quiet diplomacy turns quieter
Now the question is, why did the Home Ministry turn to quiet diplomacy, first in Kashmir and then with the Maoists? It seems the overabundance of criticism by civil society against the government is probably taking its toll. It is possible that the ministry understood the futility of pursuing an ostentatious policy regarding domestic security.
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