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.
Academic Exchange with North Vital in Era of Failed Diplomacy: Professor
When traditional diplomacy doesn’t work between two countries at loggerheads, where should they look for a breakthrough? Stuart Thorson, professor of political science and international relations at Syracuse University, has his answers.
Egyptian Government Releases New Public Opinion Poll
A report issued by the Information and Decision Support Center of the Egyptian Cabinet (a government think tank) showed that 53% of Israelis oppose the removal of all Israeli settlements from Palestinian land even if it leads to the failure of peace efforts between the two sides and only 41% favor removing all settlements from the Palestinian territories until they reach an agreement on a lasting peace between the two conflicting parties.
When Liberal Dreams Collide With Public Opinion
In the Bella Center on the south side of Copenhagen and in the Senate chamber on the north side of the Capitol, we're seeing what happens when liberal dreams collide with American public opinion. It's like what happens when a butterfly collides with the windshield of a speeding SUV.
BBC says Persian service being jammed
The BBC said Monday that its Persian television signal was being jammed, adding that it was continuing to broadcast into Iran. The British Broadcasting Corporation said its service for Persian speakers began facing persistent interference after it began coverage of the death of Iran's top dissident cleric, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri.
Preparations for Indonesian cultural week discussed
Yemen and Indonesia discussed on Monday preparations for holding the Indonesian cultural week organized by the Indonesian embassy in Sana'a and Aden during the coming week.The cultural week would include fashion shows, workshop and Indonesian handicrafts.
Cuba President Raul Castro lashes out at Barack Obama
Cuban President Raul Castro has lashed out at the US, accusing Barack Obama's administration of endorsing efforts to undermine the communist regime. The comments came as US band Kool and the Gang performed in Havana, in what some saw a sign of improving ties.
China Loses Appeal Over WTO Ruling on Book, Film, Music Imports
World Trade Organization judges rejected a Chinese appeal of a ruling that held its restrictions on the sale of books, films and music from the U.S. illegal. The decision, issued today in Geneva, may force China to liberalize imports or face possible sanctions.
Week of Egyptian Films opens in Baku
The opening ceremony of the Week of Egyptian Films was held in Azerbaijan Cinematographers Union on December 21. Director Egypt Cultural Center in Azerbaijan Adil Dervish said such events play great role in the expansion of the cultural relations between the two countries.
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