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.

What needs to change to defend America

While the missions falling to today's military lend themselves to increasingly "whole of government" solutions, the civilian elements of national power -- what Gates has called the "tools of soft power" -- are insufficient and have been imperfectly integrated into the process.

Tags: image building

S. Korea to raise stature, widen diplomatic spectrum by hosting G-20

South Korea's hosting of a G-20 economic summit in November will mark something of a turning point in the country's diplomacy traditionally focused on resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis and managing relations with four major regional powers...

Tags: g20, economic exchange, global korea campaign

New cultural sites inscribed on the UN world heritage list

The United Nations agency mandated to conserve the world's heritage today inscribed new cultural sites in Viet Nam, China, Tajikistan, France, the Netherlands, Mexico and Brazil on the World Heritage List in Bulgaria.

Tags: united nations, cultural exchange, unesco

Timely For Malaysia To Integrate Model UN In School System

It is timely for Malaysia to integrate the Model United Nations (Model UN), an academic simulation of the UN, into its national school system as it could promote critical thinking among the younger generation, a UN official said.

Tags: educational exchange, malaysia, model un

South Africa, China sign police agreement

South African and Chinese police leaders have signed a police cooperation agreement in keeping with efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, local media said on Saturday.

Tags: bilateral relations

Emir, Sheikha Mozah visit south Lebanon

At the Arab diplomacy level, Berri paid tribute to the role played by the State of Qatar to support Arab diplomacy at international forums, referring in this regard to its great contribution, as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Tags: qatar, lebanon, arab diplomacy

Polling Pakistan: America the Unloved

The Pew Research Center has just released the results of another look at public opinion in Pakistan. The poll answers some questions. It raises others.

Tags: pakistan, us image

Pakistan likes Al Qaeda more than America

The US may be in the midst of providing the country with $7.5 billion in aid. But average Pakistanis like the United States less than Al Qaeda and just a little more than the Taliban.

Tags: pakistan, image building, taliban

Pages

Stay in the Know

Public Diplomacy is a dynamic field, and CPD is committed to keeping you connected and informed about the critical developments that are shaping PD around the world. 

Depending on your specific interests, you can subscribe to one or more of CPD's newsletters >.

Visit CPD's Online Library

Explore CPD's vast online database featuring the latest books, articles, speeches and information on international organizations dedicated to public diplomacy.