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.
Germany’s Imagemaker - Michael Zenner, Commissioner for Communication and Public Diplomacy
On its website, the Directorate-General for Culture and Communication in the German Foreign Office outlines that its goals are to “inspire an interest in dialogue and exchange” between Germany and the rest of the world, explain German foreign policy “coherently and convincingly,” and to “canvass support for German positions.”
Alhurra’s Baghdad Bureau Mired in Controversy
Officials at Alhurra, the Arab-language station that has received nearly $500 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars, say that of all their broadcasts to the Middle East, they are most proud of their broadcasts to Iraq. But a close look at both the content and personnel suggests the problems in the Baghdad bureau and the effort to broadcast programming for Iraqis are as profound as those that afflict the rest of the network.
French Most Obnoxious European Tourists, Survey Finds
A recent survey found that it wasn't the 'Ugly American' who ranked highest on a recent obnoxious traveler list, but the French. They tend to complain, be impolite and disregard local customs, the poll found.
Music as Cultural Diplomacy: Perspectives and experiences from musicians, academics and diplomats
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy which took place between the 23rd and 27th of June covered a range of different topics related to culture and its purpose in achieving diplomacy. Among some of the topics presented at the symposium were business, environment, art and sport, including a seminar on “music as cultural diplomacy”. The questions raised and discussed during this tutorial were: Is there potential for music to serve as cultural diplomacy? If yes, how? Through what means? What has worked in the past, and what has not?
The Iraq war movie: Military hopes to shape genre
Burned by portrayals of Vietnam, the Pentagon focuses on a new era of filmmakers...With military assistance, moviemakers get access to bases, ships, planes, tanks and Humvees. Military leaders also offer script advice.
Italy-Israel: Economic and cultural ties strengthen
The Italian Foreign Minister, Franco Frattini, will meet key Israeli leaders in Jerusalem on Tuesday to strengthen the strong cultural and economic ties between the two countries.
People’s Daily Hails One-month Countdown to Beijing Olympics
The People's Daily editorial, headlined "Beijing embraces the world," says China can still host a "high-level Olympic Games with characteristics" after the devastating earthquake that jolted southwestern Sichuan Province and neighboring regions on May 12. It said the massive disaster is a major test for China and the country passed it splendidly. "The quake won't batter the determination of 1.3 billion people to host a successful Olympics, nor it will batter the expectation of the Chinese nation to realize the century-old dream," it said.
Prof to study industrial shutdown for Olympics
A Valparaiso University professor plans to spend several weeks in Japan this summer to study whether China's efforts to clear Beijing's air for the Olympics has any impact on air quality in the island nation.
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