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.
Vietnam, Japan Promote Folk Cultural Exchange
Vietnamese and Japanese folk cultures were highlighted in the International Folk Performance Festival, co-organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan and the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs...The event is aimed at promoting cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan, as well as marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
China, DPRK to Boost Cultural Co-op
China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will strengthen cultural exchange and cooperation in 2009...A total of 68 cultural, educational, sports and health delegations from both countries exchanged visits in 2008.
Shoring up Relationships with Africa
A new Army program intended to boost contacts with African military forces, sends soldiers to the Rwandan capital of Kigali to teach Rwandan troops the skill of loading a military cargo aircraft.
What are India’s Foreign Policy Options?
India as a land of arts and crafts, should use cultural diplomacy to enhance its attraction to other people and to gain more acceptance for democracy, human rights and pluralism. The Indian diaspora requires to be heeded and cultivated.
Part Two: Clocking Government Internet Traffic: Let the Races Begin
The Voice of America has one of the most popular Internet news websites in the world, and in the United States as well, based on website page turns and user reach. According to Alexa.com, which ranks websites according to their daily traffic volume, the VOA is ranked as the 53rd most popular website in the "news category" of almost 9,000 news websites on the day we looked.
The New Ethic of Public Diplomacy
Pundits and reporters have been buzzing this week about the lack of a formal announcement from the Obama Administration on who will be the next U.S. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy...but the overall discussion is missing something critical—call it the ethics of public diplomacy.
Clinton Arrives In Jakarta; Criticizes Myanmar’s Military Junta
On the second stop of her maiden overseas trip as the top U.S. diplomat, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Indonesia on Wednesday and criticized the military dictatorship of Myanmar, also known as Burma.
German Official’s Visit Highlights Iraq’s Interest In Reaching Abroad
The latest in a growing list of countries Iraq has welcomed is Germany. On Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier made an unannounced visit to Baghdad, expressing an interest in bolstering ties between the nations as sectarian violence has diminished in the oil-producing country.
Pages
Visit CPD's Online Library
Explore CPD's vast online database featuring the latest books, articles, speeches and information on international organizations dedicated to public diplomacy.