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 Counter-Revolution Will Not be Tweeted
The recent street rebellions against the Ahmadinejad regime in Iran were touted by many as the first baptism-by-fire of Twitter as a political tool. Celebratory articles abounded for a brief time, before such foolish dreams came crashing back to earth under the weight of a metric ton of misinformation, unsubstantiated rumor, and idle gossip. …And the Tweeters Fell Silent
Donors Find a Home in Obama’s Ambassador Corps
Of the Obama administration's 55 ambassadorial nominees so far, 33 -- or 60% -- have gone to people outside the foreign-service ranks, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Chinese President’s Visit to Italy Set to Boost Bilateral Ties, Partnership: Italian Expert
Numerous events are planned for the Chinese Year in Italy, which marks celebrations of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It will be an opportunity for high level political, economic and cultural exchanges between Chinese and Italian leaders and industry representatives.
Kingdom, Sweden Team Up To Promote Green Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia will be a partner of a major European initiative called Green Public Diplomacy, which calls for intensified efforts to create green environment, control pollution on a global level, adopt environmental-friendly technology and encourage journalists to write more on environmental issues.
Preparing for Trip to Russia, Obama Praises Putin’s Protégé, at Putin’s Expens
Mr. Obama distinguished Mr. Putin from President Dmitri A. Medvedev, his hand-picked successor, who was elected last year and is the object of much speculation, given the unusual power-sharing arrangement here. Unlike Mr. Putin, Mr. Obama said, Mr. Medvedev recognizes that it is time for the two cold war antagonists to put the past behind them.
Person to Person Diplomacy for Cross-Cultural Appreciation
[The multitude of pairings] represented the breadth of international affiliates that presented the best of the best in intercultural communication with the singular purpose of bringing people and ideas into a closer working relationship for the good of our hemisphere and the global community.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Marks 25th Anniversary
The CBYX/PPP is a bilateral exchange program that was founded in 1983 by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag to commemorate 300 years of the first sizable, stable, and distinctly German settlement in America, which was established at Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1683.
Iran leader’s Foes to Continue Disputing Election
Opponents of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad went on the offensive Wednesday, proclaiming his government "illegitimate." They vowed to continue disputing his reelection despite a violent crackdown on their protests and dire warnings against challenging the vote.
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