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.
Wyclef Jean mulling Haiti presidential run against politician uncle
Wyclef Jean is considering running for president against his politician uncle, although some observers are skeptical if the earthquake-ravaged country is even capable of holding elections this year.
US ‘science for development’ promises: it’s time to act
Delivering on its 'science for development' promises will help the Obama administration regain trust within the developing world.
Social media makes Hanoi debut
In a nation where just one in four citizens has Internet access, The New Hanoian is a new phenomenon...
Ballet Company Sets a Trip to Cuba
American Ballet Theater announced Thursday that it will travel to Cuba to dance in the International Ballet Festival of Havana in November. The company last visited Cuba in 1960, at which time ABT was celebrating its 20th anniversary.
A cultural angle on Azerbaijan
Cultural diplomacy has certain advantages over traditional diplomacy. Everyone speaks the language of cultural diplomacy. Culture is in everything from the food we eat to the languages we speak.
Morocco welcomes closer economic ties
Bilateral relations between Morocco and Viet Nam have been going on since the opening of embassies in Rabat and Ha Noi.
China-made documentary series spotlights Israel
An event to mark the launch of the TV documentary series "Walk into Israel – The Land of Milk and Honey," the first comprehensive TV series about the Jewish civilization and the State of Israel produced by CCTV, was held at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing
How the churches intend to increase their influence in the EU
One way or another, debate over what role the Church, and by extension churches, can play in engaging with the European Union is only likely to intensify.
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