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.
Turkey’s Foreign Policy Framework
Davutoglu describes Turkey's historic image as an island of stability and a bridge country (between East and West, Muslim and Judeo-Christian), but argues that its identity should now evolve towards that of a central country similar to Germany and Russia due to its geography, but with a unique role due to its regional history as a cultural center of attraction.
Teasing readers about propaganda
Life is like a night in a second-class hotel. It contains hints of beauty and glory with little of the reality. This is more than a paraphrase of a quote from St. Teresa of Avila. It serves as an analogy for the coverage of religion in The Washington Post’s two-part series about propaganda in the U.S. war against Islamic terrorism.
Olympic doctors stand ready
Dr Peng Mingqiang is deputy-director of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, the only medical institution designated to receive athletes, coaches and sports experts during the Olympic Games. He talks to Guan Xiaomeng of chinadaily.com.cn about how his staff has been preparing for medical services during the Games.
U.S. diplomat now a music star in Paraguay
Until January, a career diplomat appeared to be readying for retirement in Miami. Now the U.S. ambassador to Paraguay is the country's most unusual singing sensation.
The democratic strengths drawn from our heritage
It is usual when the concept of democracy is raised in any discussion regarding the Gulf region in general, or the United Arab Emirates, to cite the example of Kuwait and its parliament...The Kuwaiti experiment, however, has run into considerable problems and few would now recommend that the other GCC states follow the same path.
Diplomacy at Checkpoint Charlie
The worldwide network of "Czech Centres“ act as cultural ambassadors of the Czech Republic, presenting Czech culture to the world as well as encourgaing tourism and trade between their host nation and the home land.
Germany-Turkey Clash Shines Spotlight on Integration
Turks in Germany insist it is just another football match. But with the two countries meeting in the Euro 2008 semifinals on Wednesday night, peace and friendship are at the top of everyone's wish list.
Asia ♥ America
A poll released last week by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the East Asia Institute in Seoul shows that Asians embrace America's presence.
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