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.

Korea Will Use Museum to Upgrade National Image

In the past century, museums were committed to the cause of consolidating national identity via preservation and development of Korean cultural assets while struggling through Japanese colonial rule and the Korean War. But the 21st century has ushered in a new concept: to become the main player in promoting the "national brand" by providing abundant cultural content.

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Pakistan, Norway join hands to promote culture

Lok Virsa and Riksantikvaran (Norwegian Directorate of Cultural Heritage-NDCH) have initiated a joint institutional cooperation programme to enhance cross-cultural understanding between Pakistan and Norway, Khalid Javaid, Lok Virsa Executive Director told Daily Times on Saturday.

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German and Indian artistes enthralled people in Ludhiana

German and Indian artistes enthralled people at a function held Ludhiana city to commemorate 10 years of the Punjab Cultural Promotion Council. The objective was to explore folkloric traditions and enhance an interaction between Indian and German artistes. The artistes that included young students from different schools and colleges from Germany have come to India for the cultural exchange programme.

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Cultural boycott of Israel tested by Egyptian union

A controversial meeting between a journalist and the Israeli ambassador to Egypt has reignited a long-standing debate on whether cultural circles should normalise relations with Israel. Hala Mustafa, editor-in-chief of the quarterly Al-Demoqratiya, is facing disciplinary action by the journalists union for hosting Israeli ambassador Shalom Cohen at the headquarters of the state-owned Al-Ahram media group in violation of a ban imposed by the union.

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Clinton focuses on soft power

During her five-day trip to Europe, Hillary Clinton went from down-to-the-wire negotiations in Zurich over Armenian-Turkish reconciliation to discussions on Afghanistan and Iran in London. But there is a common theme to her travels in general from her first trip to Asia in February to her marathon tour of Africa in August - soft power.

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Having a ball with the pros

Part of Ancient Paths, Modern Voices, a six-week festival celebrating all aspects of Chinese culture, the pingpong tournament returns to South Coast Plaza today with appearances from world-class players. For five dollars, shoppers can take on a pingpong pro today, the second day of the tournament.

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Culture serves best ambassador for China, Germany: Cologne official

Cultural events may serve as the best ambassadors between China and Germany, Deputy Mayor of Cologne Norbert Walter-Borjans told Xinhua in an interview during the Frankfurt Book Fair. He said Cologne and Beijing established friendly-city relationship 22 years ago and since then had kept close and friendly cooperation in such fields as economy, culture, technology, energy saving and environment protection.

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A new way to talk to Pakistan

The recent spate of deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan over the past two weeks has created a rare opportunity for the United States to change the narrative Pakistanis have largely accepted of American neocolonialist meddling in their affairs. In that narrative, America has no concern for Pakistan’s well-being and no understanding of Pakistan’s rivalry with India, and only seeks cooperation with Pakistan when it suits US needs.

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