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.
UN Interfaith Dialogue to be Well Attended
King Abdullah’s interfaith debate at UN headquarters will likely become the world’s most well-attended cross-religious parley to date, with as many as 30 heads of state set to talk including George W Bush, the US president, the Saudi monarch and King Juan Carlos of Spain.
Obama Win Changes Perceptions Abroad
Obama's victory isn't just a symbol of racial progress in the United States. For many people around the world, the victory is a sign of change in American attitudes and offers hope about their own aspirations. Nigerian reporter Constance Ikokwu; Mexico-based freelance journalist Luis Clemens; and Abderrahim Foukara, Washington Bureau Chief for Al Jazeera, discuss the global meaning of Obama's victory.
GAO Sets U.S. Image as Priority
The Government Accountability Office has tabbed public diplomacy and improving the U.S. image abroad among the 13 most urgent issues for President-elect Barack Obama and the upcoming 111th Congress.
World Leaders Hail Obama Triumph
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown called Tuesday's poll historic and said he and Mr Obama "share many values". Chinese President Hu Jintao said he looked forward to strengthening dialogue. France's Nicolas Sarkozy said the poll had raised "enormous hope".
In Obama, Latin America Hopes to Mend Fences with U.S.
Barack Obama's historic presidential win spurred hopes throughout Latin America that the U.S. would reengage with a region that's often had an uneasy relationship with its northern neighbor during the past eight years.
Worldwide Reactions to the U.S. Election
Many abroad embraced Barack Obama as America's next president, proclaiming that America is once again an example for the rest of the world.
Election Unleashes a Flood of Hope Worldwide
From the front lines of Iraq to more genteel spots like Harry’s Bar in Paris, the election of Barack Obama unlocked a floodgate of hope that a new American leader will redeem promises of change...The final moments of the election were covered in obsessive detail far from America. In Australia, radio stations interrupted their shows to broadcast the Obama acceptance speech. In Berlin, newspapers printed special editions.
Latam leaders praise Obama and hope for improved relations
Leaders across Latinamerica Wednesday welcomed the election of Barack Obama as the president of the United States and prospects of better relations with Washington.
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