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.
‘Theatre and dance are integral to better learning’
The arrival of Dr Kanta Kochhar Lindgren as the first US cultural envoy to the city heralded the return towards developing cultural diplomacy between US and Pakistan after a period of 30 years. “It is a double honour, first to be in Pakistan and then to be able to interact with the people here,” Lindgren told The News.
China, DPRK actively develop cultural exchanges
This year marks both the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Year of DPRK-China Friendship, during which the two sides have conducted a series of exchange activities in various fields, with cultural exchanges being of particular note.
Towards a broader understanding of Public Diplomacy
Indian policy establishment also need to move from focusing on “attractiveness” to “influence” if it’s serious about donning a larger role in the international system. Like global media, other elements like business, non-governmental actors, investment diplomacy et al need to co opted into a broader public diplomacy strategy. China is successfully doing it and results are there for all to see.
Next Nobel Peace Prize: Turkey and Armenia?
Will the winners of the next Nobel Peace Prize be the leaders of adversaries Turkey and Armenia? It's not every day that two neighboring but not neighborly countries agree to overcome a century of deep hostility, especially states that sit at one of the world's most strategic – and volatile – crossroads.
Sir Ian launches exchange plan
A GROUP of African youngsters gathered in Aberdeen yesterday to mark the launch of a new global exchange project. The 18 young people, nine from throughout the UK and nine from Tanzania, were at HM Theatre to launch Aberdeen’s Global Xchange programme.
Former Chinese leader’s seal cutting works exhibited in Paris
"The exchange of art and culture is the exchange of mind," Former Chinese leader Li Lanqing told the audience through a video from China and expressed the hope that China and France could deepen understanding, friendship and cooperation through cultural exchanges.
China,Russia pledge to enhance cultural and humanities cooperation
China and Russia will work to promote bilateral cultural and humanities cooperation to a new high, senior Chinese and Russian officials said here Saturday. At the 10th meeting of a China-Russia committee on humanities cooperation, Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong hailed the irreplaceable role of cultural and humanities cooperation in deepening mutual trust and friendship.
Oslo’s Decision Is Shortsighted
Waking up to a Nobel Peace Prize may not have been what President Obama wanted. Here's why: The Nobel Committee awarded the prize on the basis of hope for what he'll do in the future, rather than on his past achievements. The problem is that all these instruments rely on cooperation, so depending on them gives enormous power to the people you have to cooperate with.
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