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.
Falling Eagle, Rising Dragon
After having fulfilled its self-imposed historical mission of keeping Communism in check, the US has clearly lost its sense of purpose. It still leads the path in a number of technological fields, and may do so for a few decades more, but it will be its only lasting legacy.
A sample, not a sermon
Taiwan is a genuine democracy with freedom of speech and assembly. Any group with a grievance or cause can peacefully protest, agitate or advocate their position. But history shows that the "soft power" of persuasion is often more effective than "in-your-face" confrontation.
Strange bedfellows in Sarkozy’s Club Med
The idea is to create a permanent institutional link between Europe and all countries with Mediterranean coastlines, including such odd bedfellows as Israel, Palestine, Syria and Libya...Critics – and there are many – say Sarkozy's grand projet is a vainglorious attempt to increase French influence in a region it has manipulated and exploited since Napoleonic times.
India, Israel sign MoU for project on India
Indian ambassador to Israel, Arun Kumar Singh has announced to help a group of Israeli scholars to carry out a research project on India's culture and civilisation. More and more Israeli universities have started teaching India-based subjects.
Iran’s missile tests ignite little response from U.S.
Undersecretary of State William Burns told Congress that "we view force as an option that is on the table but a last resort"...Burns said the United States and the other nations are working on "an intense public diplomacy campaign to explain what we're offering directly. We want the Iranian people to see clearly how serious we are about reconciliation."
How the Wall Street Journal Came To Communist Poland
The visit of Warren Phillips, publisher and CEO of the Wall Street Journal, to Poland in 1960 illustrates how US Public Diplomacy, communicating directly with the people of other countries, could be practiced in a communist country.
Barack Obama: An International Disaster Waiting to Happen
Barack Obama often talks about how George W. Bush has destroyed America’s image in the world...And to a large degree, I agree with Obama. However, Obama’s conduct gives me the impression that he would not treat America’s allies, and especially Europe, in a more respectful manner than Bush has.
Voice of America to Cut Language Services
The Voice of America plans to eliminate seven radio language services this year, reflecting the Bush administration's emphasis on outreach to the Muslim world. Among the cuts are the radio and TV broadcasts of the Russian service, along with radio broadcasts in Ukrainian, Serbian, Hindi, Macedonian, Bosnian and Georgian.
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