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.
Tourism’s true paradigm
How does one bring in the right type of tourist? A crucial step would be to come up with promotional campaigns bearing the correct branding...Branding is important to position the tourist destination concerned on the top of the lists of would-be tourists while also ensuring it attracts only tourists who can appreciate what that country offers.
Global trade fair to boost Singapore’s arts
The arts industry is serious business here [Singapore]- and its latest boost is the inaugural global arts exchange, Live! Singapore. The event, which began on Tuesday and will end on Friday, will see 1,500 people - such as performing artists, producers and venue owners - from over 50 countries mingling with players in the Singapore industry to establish connections, exchange ideas and, hopefully, ink a partnership or two.
‘Simple Gestures’ Can Lead to Mideast Understanding
Despite decades of close U.S. involvement in Middle East affairs, most Americans know little about the cultures of the region. Andrea Rugh, however, is an exception. In her new book, "Simple Gestures," the anthropologist explains the cultural differences and similarities she encountered...
Gates: EU pushing Turkey away from West
The EU's refusal to accept Turkey as a member swiftly has partly caused Ankara's foreign policy shift and the deterioration in its relations with Israel, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday.
Australian art group to perform circus in city
Australian Consul General Graeme Swift said, "...The performance will feature a large Australian presence, furthering strengthening people-to-people links between Australia and Vietnam and enhancing an understanding of Australian contemporary art."
Brass ring Canada’s to grasp
A once-in-a-century shift in world power is opening up a place for Canada on the world stage, but it has to step up and take it, suggests a report released yesterday. The report, titled Open Canada: A Global Positioning Strategy for a Networked Age, points to a number of "game-changers" that have brought about that shift...
Kenya to focus on trade and economic diplomacy, says Kibaki
The Head of State pointed out that the current global economic, cultural and communities integration had led to a growing need for broad consular representation of the country to spur close interaction with other countries.
Fourth Iran sanctions: Last resort or lost opportunity?
After patient and persistent diplomacy and a few perks, Russia and China, Iran's powerful trading partners, finally fell into line. But divisions have emerged elsewhere in the Security Council, signifying concerns about a strategy that appears to stress pressure over engagement with Iran.
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