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.
Culture MEPs call on EU for more European online conversation
The role of the interactive internet in generating European conversations and explaining the European Union should be cautiously expanded says a recent report.
Sheikh Abdullah: UAE’s Foreign Policy has enormously changed
Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the foreign policy of the UAE has enormously changed thanks to the prudent guidance by its leaders. United Arab Emirates today applies the latest methods in diplomacy and continues to make several global initiatives.
Pakistan, US to enhance cooperation in media
Pakistan and the United States on Wednesday decided to explore the possibilities of enhancing cooperation in the media sector. A meeting to explore the possibilities of enhanced cooperation between the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the United States under Pak-US Sectoral Dialogue was held here.
China tying to attract more foreign students to study there
Along with global initiatives such as development aid and promoting the Chinese language, these scholarships are not simply academic awards but part of a larger strategy by China to cultivate friends abroad and grow its soft power to match its burgeoning military and economic strength.
Obama in the Mideast
The main struggle in the region is partly ideological, between moderate, pro-Western groups and Islamist and jihadi groups, and partly it is a contest for power in the region by Iran, in its effort to diminish American influence. The administration’s view is playing into Iran’s hands.
China pact proving hard to sell in Taiwan
After reaching a sweeping trade agreement, Taiwan and China face the challenge of persuading the island's 23 million people that Beijing has no ulterior political motives, analysts said.
Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism becomes Lead Sponsor of Istancool
This partnership will help to increase global awareness of Istanbul and Turkey's unique cultural landscape - both historic and modern; as well as strengthening cultural relations between the UK/US and Turkey.
Australia told: Engage with Asia
An international forum has heard that Australia needs to broaden its cultural engagement with Asia - and not be so ready to judge events in neighbouring countries. Michael L'Estrange, the former head of Australia's Foreign Affairs department, called for a more honest approach to relations with Asia.
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