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.
Coming to America isn’t easy
The United States has been displaced by China as the world's third most-visited country....These are the latest statistics from the Travel Industry Association (TIA), a Washington-based lobby group which says the government is not doing enough to dispel worldwide perceptions of the United States as unfriendly to international travellers.
Sudan: Anti-Danish protest draws thousands
USA Today
Thousands of Sudanese chanted slogans against Denmark on Wednesday in a government-backed rally protesting the publishing in Danish newspapers of a cartoon satirizing Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
Bush chooses tech entrepreneur as Islamic envoy
Reuters
President George W. Bush will name Texas technology entrepreneur Sada Cumber as the first U.S. special envoy to the Organization of Islamic Conference, the White House said on Wednesday.
Canadians cycle from Hanoi-HCM City for charity fund
"In 2008 Canada and Vietnam celebrate 35 years of diplomatic relations, and this group's initiative is a wonderful example of the strong people-to-people relations between the two countries..."
One camera, two men, big difference
Created by Vancouver's Sol Guy and Josh Thome, the series, [4Real], takes celebrity guests on adventures around the globe to connect with young leaders who share the drive and passion for effecting real change in the world.
Wanted: world’s best minds
The Japan Times
The United States and other advanced countries have carefully crafted strategies for recruiting promising talent from other countries. Unfortunately, however, Japan lags far behind other industrialized nations in attracting young brains from abroad.
‘Rambo’ movie sends the wrong message
The Japan Times
A poll that disproves Western myths about Muslims
What was the single most important conclusion the authors drew from their work? "The conflict between the Muslim and Western communities is far from inevitable. It is more about policy than principles." But they added a critical thought: "However, until and unless decision-makers listen directly to the people and gain an accurate understanding of this conflict, extremists on all sides will continue to gain ground."
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