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.
Crickets and Cheney Chirping on the Brand America Front
The Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs is the highest profile nation image position outside the Secretary of State and President. Sh/e is tasked with carrying out U.S. efforts to understand, influence and engage with global publics. Perhaps the former dueling Democratic presidential candidates Clinton and Obama are choosing to share the Brand America load for now, but those of us who watch the news ticklers on public diplomacy are waiting and wondering who the next chief of PD will be.
Re-Branding Nigeria: Entertainment Sector Is Best Tool To Drive Campaign
Foremost Nollywood star act and businessman, Kanayo O. Kanayo has called on the Federal government to engage the Nigerian entertainment sector, especially his immediate constituency; the movie industry, as a vital tool to drive the current campaign to re-brand Nigeria
Pentagon To Show Softer Side to the World
After seven years of war, American foreign policy has become nearly synonymous with the brawny side of its military. But the US armed forces may now be moving to show a different face to the world. Last week, Defense Secretary Robert Gates recommended an admiral better known for humanitarian and diplomatic initiatives than for muscle-flexing to assume a critical command post in Europe.
Taliban Threat
German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth on Tuesday defended his government's deployment of German forces to the north of Afghanistan, saying the decision was made by NATO...In his speech earlier this month, Mr. Haidari said the alliance has failed in three key areas by dispatching too few troops, failing to coordinate military and civilian reconstruction efforts and neglecting a "public diplomacy" strategy to win the hearts and minds of Afghans.
India Begins Uphill Journey with the SCO
A shift in India's approach to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has become unavoidable as Indian regional policy in Central Asia painstakingly works its way out of a cul-de-sac. Tentative signs first appeared during the visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to Delhi last December and formed part of a rethink against the backdrop of the transition of power in Washington.
Sudan-Ethiopia joint committee to meet in April
The Sudanese Ethiopian Higher Committee will meet in Addis Ababa next month, Sudan’s foreign ministry said after a meeting with a meeting with the Ethiopian chargé d’affaires today. The meeting was scheduled on March 10, but it was delayed without explanation after the issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court on March 4 against President Omer Al-Bashir who had to lead the Sudanese delegation.
Dhaka to Further Strengthen Ties with Asean Countries
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni yesterday said Bangladesh would further strengthen its ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) countries. She said the proposed link road through Myanmar would be helpful in increasing political, economic and cultural relations with the South-East Asian countries.
“Arabesque”: more than a festival
Alicia Adams, the Kennedy Center's vice president of international programming, said, "We have presented many international festivals at the Kennedy Center over the years, but I particularly wanted to showcase the beauty and humanity of Arab culture. I believe the arts are the best tool that we have to share common ground." Negotiating the politics and logistics of Arabesque was a monumental task that took more than five years. The festival, presented in cooperation with the League of Arab States, brought more than 800 artists from 22 Arab countries to the city.
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