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.
British photojournalist wins UN prize for helping refugees
UNHCR announced today that it is bestowing its most prestigious award this year to British photojournalist Alixandra Fazzina for her dedication to pointing the lens at the overlooked human consequences of war.
Events organized by Romanian Embassy in Baku acting as NATO Contact Point
Romania further contributed to the development of dialogue and cooperation between Azerbaijan and NATO, by providing a better understanding of the role and opportunities...
A brand-new Cape Town
As Cape Town and South Africa are playing an increasingly bigger role in hosting major events, it is important to assess the socio-economic impact of these mega-sporting events.
World Cup is a reminder of what’s possible
The World Cup's success should not serve to mask the delinquency of South Africa's public services or the inexcusable gulf between the quality of life enjoyed by the minority and that of the poverty-stricken majority.
Russia to promote its language abroad
A new federal program to support the Russian language abroad will appear in 2011, the head of the Agency for the CIS Affairs and Compatriots Living Abroad Farit Mukhametshin told Russia’s prime minister Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Moscow.
Youth Ambassadors Travel to the United States of America
Youth Business Trust, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Belmopan and Georgetown University’s Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) in Washington, DC, is coordinating a Youth Ambassadors Program for young Belizeans. This program is financed by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by CIED.
Knowledge economy in focus
Higher Education Minister Khaled Al-Anqari has reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to become a knowledge-based economy. The minister said Saudi universities have established partnerships with leading institutions of higher learning in the world, including those in Japan, to develop a knowledge-based society. “We want greater cooperation with Japan in this respect,” he added.
The Future of Russian Innovation: A Conversation with Russia’s Young Entrepreneurs
On the margins of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, I joined John Beyrle, U.S. Ambassador to Russia, for a meeting with a dynamic group of about 20 young Russian entrepreneurs to discuss their role in and expectations for Russia's economic transformation and modernization.
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