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.

6th Songzhuang Culture and Arts Festival to open

This year's festival aims to cross lines -- lines between globe and region, culture and industry, creativity and daily life, government and society, and various other categories of culture and creativity... Institutions from 11 countries have participated in the festival...

Tags: china, Cultural Diplomacy

Intensive Exchange Program Bonds Central, South Asian Students

In short, they are hanging out, much like many teenagers around the world. That may not be listed on the Franklin Institute’s formal agenda, but these moments may well be the most memorable and enduring part of their exchange program.

Tags: united states, Cultural Diplomacy, cultural exchange, us department of state, south asia, youth

As English Spreads, Indonesians Fear for Their Language

The global spread of English, with its sometimes corrosive effects on local languages, has caused much hand-wringing in many non-English-speaking corners of the world. But the implications may be more far-reaching in Indonesia...

Tags: united states, Cultural Diplomacy, language, indonesia, culture

Cuba indicates it will free all its political prisoners

Cuba has signalled that it will free all its political prisoners and let them stay on the island in a bold attempt to repair Havana's ties with the international community.

Tags: public opinion, cuba, prisoner release

BBQ perfection from S. Korea

The "Hungry Henrik" team left our comfort zone, the Sweden Pavilion, and took an overcrowded bus to the South Korea Pavilion. I was overwhelmed by the size and the beautiful silver exterior decorated with letters of the Korean alphabet.

Tags: nation branding, shanghai expo, south korea

Australian Embassy opens doors to interns

The Australian Embassy is expected to have several intern positions available in the agriculture, corporate, education, defense, and public diplomacy sections. The embassy is looking to enhance the Australia-Korea relationship.

Tags: australia

Under Secretary of State Judith A. McHale Travel to Colombia

US Department of State: "Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A. McHale will travel to Colombia July 25-28...

Tags: judith mchale, colombia

France creates new institute to promote French culture abroad

France has created a new public institute to better promote French culture across the world, according to a statement seen Friday on the French government' website.

Tags: cultural exchange

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