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.
Younger Scientists to be Included in Israel-South Korea Joint Research
Scientific cooperation between Israel and South Korea is expanding to allow more cooperation among researchers, especially younger ones, the Science and Technology Ministry announced Monday.
Sharpen your journalistic skills with free BBC masterclasses
A new initiative from the BBC will grant the general public access to online material used to train the industry's elite, with masterclasses delivered by the likes of John Simpson and John Humphrys. The move comes as the international broadcasting agency launches the BBC Academy today, a centre dedicated to turning out the journalists of tomorrow.
Embracing Co-existence
Historical truth demonstrates that Naga political relations with India and Burma have been an acrimonious one. It is imperative that one turns to that history so that people may once again engage with those defining issues, with the intent to imaginatively create opportunities that will affect future Naga generations as a dignified shared humanity.
‘Korea Discount’ Deepest in Hi-Tech, Celebrities
Science and technology and celebrities are the sectors where Korea fails to secure the respect the nation deserves by the biggest margins, according to a survey by Samsung Economic Research Institute (SERI) and the Presidential Council on Nation Branding.
Third GFCA conference to be held in Jerusalem
Over 500 delegates from over 50 countries - among them high representatives from around the world, including statesmen, Members of Parliament, diplomats, journalists, legal experts, NGO representatives, and leading academic figures - are expected to attend, along with senior leaders of Jewish communities and organizations world-wide.
A Hectic Week For Turkey
On Iran in Turkish-American relations, there is more convergence than divergence between Ankara and Washington. Washington seems content with Turkey's effort to talk some sense to Iranians. This looks like very bad public diplomacy on Turkey's part, but the fact of the matter is that Tureky's pro-Iran image helps Ankara's credibility and influence when Erdoğan or Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu meet with their counterparts behind closed doors.
Georgian Journalists Meet Russian President
Georgian media representatives planned their trip in Moscow in response to an aborted roundtable in Georgia involving Russian journalists. Two Russian journalists were denied entry into Georgia on September 9. The two then announced that although they were insulted by Tbilisi’s “hostile attitude” they would invite Georgian journalists to Moscow in an attempt to restore dialogue.
Taiwan’s Détente Gamble
To defend Taiwan, military means is one of the means we are going to use, and it may not be the most important means. We also depend very much on the soft power of Taiwan to engage the Chinese mainland. For Mr. Ma, "soft power" has meant direct flights between Beijing and Taipei, direct postal links and cargo shipments, and making it easier for mainland tourists to come visit.
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