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 U.S. Department of State Social Networking Progress Report
While the U.S. State Department has become expert in crafting a message and getting information out to a wide public, more thought should be taken to once more move the conversation forward. Now they must include listening carefully to concerns and responding to issues raised in these newly networked societies...
Reaching the next generation with ‘Muppet diplomacy’
In the Palestinian territories, Muppets teach nonviolence on a local version of Sesame Street called "Shara'a Simsim." Sesame Workshop calls this effort "Muppet diplomacy."
COLUMN-A Speech EU’s Barroso Should Give, but Won’t: Paul Taylor
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso needs to set out a convincing agenda for the European Union to win the European Parliament's endorsement next month for a second five-year term. Here is the speech he should give but probably won't to avoid offending key member states and interest groups. (In brackets, he says what he really means).....Another aspect of our European model, and of our "soft power", is our commitment to human rights, both in our own societies and around the world.
Obama Uses Islamic Soft Power Against Terrorism
Two months ago, US President Barack Obama addressed the Muslim world from Cairo. There he repeated what he said in Ankara, that the US was not at war with Islam. Many may not remember, but this was exactly what Bush said when he was in office.
Funding Fight Sparks Debate On Peace Corps’ Future
Barack Obama's election should have given the Peace Corps a shot in the arm. As a candidate, Obama praised the program as a cornerstone of American soft power and pledged to double the number of volunteers by 2011. Online applications in the days surrounding Obama's inauguration tripled from the year before, and applications overall rose 12 percent in the first six months of 2009.
NK Overshadows S. Korea’s Positive Image
To Manchester United's fervent fans, Park Ji-sung is one of the most important members of their team. But, still, the majority of people in the United Kingdom don't know much about South Korea. Likewise, when former foreign minister Ban Ki-moon was inaugurated as the U.N. secretary general in 2007, South Korea was put under the global spotlight.
Mexico, Colombia Seek to Promote Cultural Cooperation
Mexico and Colombia signed an agreement on Wednesday to promote cultural exchanges, Mexico's National Arts and Culture Council said in a statement. This agreement formed part of Mexican President Felipe Calderon's visit to Colombia.
Med Student From Dallas Gets Cultural Education in Cuba
Cuba is prepared to give you the education you want and deserve," Banks, 23, graduated the University of Hawaii in 2008 said by e-mail. "I don't see any medical schools in the states that would put 20 people in a room if needed for free in order so that those students can have a free medical education.
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