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.
Bistros and the art of Russian diplomacy
And analysts say that the abrasive, aggressive, bistro-style diplomacy which has characterized Russia's return to power is now, paradoxically, a diplomatic liability. "The more Russia indulges in coercive or threatening behaviour towards its neighbours, the more it antagonizes them," Michael Emerson, head of security studies at the Brussels-based Centre for European Policy Studies, wrote in a paper ahead of the summit.
World Leaders at UN Split on Root Cause of Religious Intolerance
World leaders met Wednesday at the United Nations to discuss religious tolerance in a conference called for by by Saudi Arabia, a country where only a strict form of Islam is allowed. More than a dozen heads of state were due to speak, including US President George W. Bush and the leaders of Arab nations and of Israel...However, critics honed in on King Abdullah's role, questioning whether the leader of a country steeped in the rigid Wahhabi sect of Islam was the right person to promote interfaith relations.
Facebook Urged to Remove Fascist and Hate Groups
The popular on-line social networking site Facebook came under fire this week for hosting a number of fascist and hate-sponsoring groups. In the week commemorating the 1918 end of World War I and the 1938 pogrom against Jews known as Kristallnacht, European politicians and the Simon Wiesenthal Center blasted the site for allowing "offensive" and "shameful" groups to be formed on its network.
Israel to shine spotlight on innovation
Israel will highlight innovation in its pavilion at World Expo 2010 along with putting a spotlight on ancient Jewish culture.
Former V.P. Calls For Collaboration To Develop ‘Soft Power’
Former Vice President Lien Chan on Wednesday called for peace and collaboration between Taiwan and China, and between Taiwan's ruling and opposition parties to help develop the Chinese people's "soft power."
Turkey To Establish Strategic Communication Center
Parliamentary Group Chairman Suat Kiniklioglu said a strategic communication center would be established in Ankara, Turkey. Kiniklioglu, an MP from Justice & Development (AK) Party, held a news conference and said the main target of the strategic communication center would be to pave ways for communication that would contribute to Turkey's EU process.
Barack Obama and The Ugly American
Within minutes of the results, American television viewers were treated to what have become rare images from abroad: large crowds happily waving - rather than burning - American flags. As Obama put it in his victory speech: “A new dawn of American leadership is at hand.
VOA Launches Free Guided Studio Tour
The Voice of America has announced the launch of VOA Studio Tour, a free guided, audio-visual tour that introduces the public to U.S. international broadcasting, as an "undiscovered gem" in Washington, D.C. "You’ll have the opportunity to watch live radio and televised broadcasts to countries around the globe."
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