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.
The Failure of the “Diplomatic” Argument
Modern-day conduct of foreign affairs heavily depends on communication, especially when it comes to public diplomacy and non-traditional warfare. After all, it’s about perception management and “manufacturing consent,” be it domestic, or within a foreign public: control over info. That’s the key.
Twenty Years On in Berlin: One Eurovision in the Making?
With its peace, prosperity, safe and liveable cities, social safety net, rich historical heritage and thriving artistic and cultural life, Europa is very likely destined to lead the world in soft power, the power of attraction. In practice, then, the source of Europe’s strength and the basis of its comparative advantage will be in the demonstration effect, in the ability to project its success internationally.
Russian jazz czars rising
For the fifth year, students in University of the Pacific's Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet and a group of Russian musicians - escorted by Bayrak for the third time - are sharing ideas, rhythms, chops and lots of smiles during a two-week program that culminates with three public performances this week.
US to forge wide-ranging ties with Pakistan - Holbrooke
The United States is committed to forging a wide-ranging relationship with Pakistan, top American envoy for the region said while describing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent visit to the key regional country as extraordinary.Richard Holbrooke, U.S. envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan...said Clinton had an incredible trip and articulated turning of the page in the US-Pakistan relations.
Israeli president visits Brazil, ahead of Iran
Dueling visits to Brazil by the presidents of Israel and Iran are showing the South American powerhouse's growing role in Mideast diplomacy. Israeli President Shimon Peres opens a visit to Brazil on Tuesday, in the Jewish state's latest bid to battle growing Iranian influence in Latin America.
International letdown
Public diplomacy had been a problem area for the George W. Bush administration, but the new administration pushed its message aggressively to young audiences via the new media, Internet and cell-phone technology. Marketing the personal appeal of the president to audiences in Africa and the Muslim world seemed especially promising.
Not the voice to sell our values
In last Thursday's Bruce Allen Memorial Lecture, ABC managing director Mark Scott called for a significant expansion of the ABC as a global media provider, including a phased roll-out of international television, radio and online content, first to the Asia-Pacific region and then the rest of the world.
Who Caused the End of the Cold War?
Today we celebrate 11/9. The end of the Cold War was a greater historical transformation than 9/11, but controversy persists about its causes. An article by Steven Erlanger in today's New York Times quotes the neo-conservative commentator Robert Kagan as saying that "the standard narrative is Reagan." But the standard narrative is misleading.
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