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.
Tibetans mark 49 years of China rule
Supporters of a free Tibet are trying to use Beijing's hosting of the Olympics to highlight their cause.
Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa
Updated periodically, the CRS provides a comprehensive look at the creation and establishment of AFRICOM.
Remarks at International Women of Courage Award Ceremony
From Somalia and Fiji, to Iraq and Afghanistan, from Pakistan and Paraguay to Kosovo and the Palestinian territories, these women of courage are transforming their societies from the bottom up, and in doing so, they are inspiring us all. Our eight honorees are among 95 exceptional women who were nominated by American Embassies worldwide.
US Government Planning Azeri-Language Broadcasts to Iran
The US government is planning to beam Azeri-language radio broadcasts into Iran, in a bid to influence opinion among the significant ethnic Azeri population there.
Dutch ‘must show’ anti-Islam film
The Danish cartoonist behind drawings satirising the Prophet Muhammad has urged a Dutch lawmaker to air an anti-Islam film despite Muslim outrage.
Survey of Chinese Attitudes and Opinions Finds Excitement High for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
A just-released online survey found enthusiasm and excitement among local Chinese is soaring for the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, with pride in China as host of the Games and Chinese athletes potential for Olympic Gold driving much of this excitement.
The India-Pakistan Thaw Continues
Still, in recent years, there has been growing reason for hope that Islamabad and New Delhi can not only learn to coexist, but might even be able to forge a trade and business-based friendship. The most colorful recent sign of detente was Pakistan's decision to partly lift its ban on Indian films.
Afghan Students Protest Danish Cartoons
Thousands of students blocked a highway in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar on March 9 in the latest in a series of protests over what participants say are insults to Islam. The protest near the city of Jalalabad comes a day after demonstrations in the western city of Herat.
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