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.
Why Hillary would be the best candidate to restore america’s credibility
While personal appeal and oratorical skill are certainly helpful in building diplomatic ties and conveying goodwill, they aren't a substitute for strong relationships and demonstrated leadership on the international stage....Hillary Clinton has been practicing public diplomacy for years and is widely respected around the world for her longtime commitment to international development, human rights and America's global leadership.
Defense Secretary Gates supports diplomacy
Finally, someone in the Bush administration acknowledged that it will take more than military power to win the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. It also will require the "soft" power that American diplomats can exert in those countries in an attempt to rebuild political infrastructures and the civilian institutions of government.
‘Destination Sri Lanka’- in step to impress the world
'Making an impact at a time like this when it is most needed is important. The Sri Lankan team of delegates in Belie are making the best of this forum to promote 'Destination Sri Lanka' on the global map. It is a golden opportunity to invite more global players to invest in Sri Lanka too.' The ITB Fair is the largest global event of the travel industry promoting domestic' inter regional and international travel throughout the world.
The Celebrity Solution
Hollywood celebrities have become central players on deeply political issues like development aid, refugees and government-sponsored violence in Darfur.
China Steps Up Its Argument Over Darfur
Liu Guijin, China's special envoy for Sudan, was fielding yet another question Friday on Darfur and the Olympics. Politics have no place in the Olympics, he told reporters, and it violates the Olympic spirit to claim that China has a duty to do more in the embattled western Sudanese region because Beijing is hosting the 2008 Games.
Photo Exhibit Explores Bulgaria
The Harvard Bulgarian Club (HBC) joined with an unusual partner yesterday to publicly launch a photo exhibit on the nation of Bulgaria.
Nigeria: In Guns They Trust
One Nigerian writer questions Foreign Minister Ojo Maduekwe's statement that Nigerians are in far greater danger rejecting AFRICOM than accepting it.
Promote Independent Global Media to Reverse Global U.S. Isolation and Win the War of Ideas
The United States must engage more forcefully and realistically in this war of ideas. It must get inside the decision-making cycle of communities that give terrorists explicit or tacit support. One way to do this is to promote the development of independent global media.
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