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.
Shot in the arm for multilateralism
US President Barack Obama’s commitment to ‘a new era of engagement’...holds the promise of bringing about an international opinion climate which may be facilitatory of multilateralism in world affairs. However, the US would need to bridge a considerable gap between words and deeds before a secure basis for a more joint approach by the international community to tackle the ills of the world could be considered as having been laid.
State Department Gets an “F” in Language Designate-Positions
A recent report released by the GAO...announces that Foreign Service Officers do not have the necessary language skills they need to do their jobs effectively. America's public diplomacy will not improve if her ability to communicate with the local officials and population is absent. Such shortcomings are unacceptable and will only hinder America's engagement in the areas of most strategic importance.
Will Turkey’s EU membership dream come true?
Any country that embraces this way of life becomes European by virtue of this choice and is therefore eligible for EU membership. On this criterion, Turkey has a strong claim. The prospect of EU membership has reinforced the country’s secular democracy and led directly to fundamental reforms, notably the abolition of the death penalty. “The relationship with the EU has been the driving force of change in Turkish politics, society and economics,” says Ilter Turan, professor of political science at Bilgi University in Istanbul.
Obama Makes Gains at U.N. on Iran and Proliferation
The successes came as Mr. Obama told leaders that the United States intended to begin a new era of engagement with the world, in a sweeping address to the General Assembly in which he sought to clearly delineate differences between himself and the administration of President George W. Bush.
America Needs a New Monroe Doctrine
Such manifestations of close political, economic, and military cooperation between Caracas and Moscow is more than a matter of academic interest. Relations between Venezuela and neighboring Colombia have deteriorated markedly in recent years, and tensions along their border have flared on several occasions.
Kenyans learn to milk their resources the Italian way
The Terzoi from Western Kenya have traditionally made an unusual yogurt, but they've never turned their milk into cheese. They presented their produce in Italy this year and swapped knowledge with Italian farmers. "It has been a phenomenal learning experience, for both the Kenyans and the farmers in Italy." said Peter Namianya, a Kenyan graduate from the University of Gastronomy in Piedmont, who coordinated the trip.
Korea Should Change Its Name
For most people outside the country, the first thing that comes to mind when you say "South Korea" is "North Korea." The connection is, in fact, so strong that people frequently confuse the two countries. But, there is a more strategic way to distance ourselves from North Korea that has not been raised publicly. That is for South Korea to lose the word "Korea" and get foreigners to call it something else. Let the northerners have Korea. Why not change our English name to Hanguk?
Russia’s president pledges to help U.S. nudge Iran on nuclear issue
Reporting from The United Nations - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev offered closer cooperation with the United States in curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions Wednesday, promising President Obama that Moscow would help the Islamic Republic make "a right decision" and hinting that sanctions might be necessary to achieve it.
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