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 New Rules: When Contractors Fill America’s Foreign Policy Gap
When that construction effort brings globalization into previously off-grid locations, the result is political-security repercussions that, when they get bad enough, sometimes trigger military interventions by outside great powers. But that hardly means that the governments of these external powers are in charge of globalization's advance. This tail does not wag the dog.
What India must learn from China
A superpower diplomacy has to be backed by `cultural` propaganda and economic diplomacy. China has begun to act. It has earmarked some $6.62 billion for its `overseas propaganda` . The State media like CCTV or Xinhua News Agency will increase their coverage in several different languages, mainly in the West, in Asia, Middle East and Africa.
Rudd wants Australian voice heard louder
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has set up a new division within the public service to help push his reform agenda through the international media. A spokesman for Mr Rudd says the section is part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and will coordinate Australia's involvement in global forums.
Chinese general on a long march
Drew Thompson, director of China studies at The Nixon Center, sees China's decision to have General Xu Caihou, the second-highest ranking officer in the Chinese People's Liberation Army, address a public audience on this trip as an indicator of China's desire "to engage in public diplomacy and shape the image of the PLA abroad".
Whatever happened to speaking softly?
'Soft power" in Canadian foreign policy isn't much discussed these days. It used to be all the rage in Ottawa circles. Instead, "hard power" - armed forces that can break things and kill people as need be - is the new focus of attention and money, especially in Afghanistan.
The Global Nation Branding Event, 12 November 2009, World Travel Market, ExCel, London
The Global Nation Branding Masterclass is a unique one-day interactive seminar which will examine global best practice in managing and building competitive identity. The day will be led by Simon Anholt, widely recognised as the leading expert in measuring, building and managing national identity and reputation.
Romania: MAE to use Twitter to quench suspicion of ballot box fraud abroad
Romania's Foreign Ministry (MAE) will present on Twitter the organisation abroad of the November 22 presidential election, and this initiative is sought as an exercise in transparency over the election, Director General of the MAE Public Diplomacy Department Oana Marinescu told a news conference on Monday.
Africa week: Africa week aims to heighten awareness, spread culture
The Africa Initiative and African Students Union hosted the three-day event, which is part of a larger campus-wide event, Africa Week. The week, which is hosted by the African American Students Union, is meant to be a re-awakening of Africa's dreams and celebrate its achievements.
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