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.
The BBC’s Flop
If editorial policies are shaped with the public interest in mind, it is hard to see how the BBC could betray British or international public trust by broadcasting an appeal for the assistance of the Gaza population.
“Integration Through Culture Need of Hour”
Abdullah Saihati, chairman of Saihati Group, has commended Soorya, Asia’s largest cultural organization, for its efforts to promote peace and integration through culture...He made these comments while opening Soorya Sargam’s annual festival titled “Ragam, Thanam Pallavi” here on Wednesday. He noted Soorya Sargam’s efforts to promote Saudi-Indian cultural relations. Shashi Tharoor, who was India’s candidate to become UN secretary-general and author of several books, was the chief guest.
Qatar Sets Scene for Film Industry
Tribeca Film Festival Doha itself will screen approximately 40 movies from new and established filmmakers. Next year’s programme is still in the works but it intends to showcase films about the local Qatari community and Arab culture, as well as international movies. There will also be a series of workshops and master classes designed to train fledgling filmmakers. The festival also plans to stage “The Doha Conversations”, a series of dialogues between high-profile global figures.
Obama, King and Gandhi combined for US public diplomacy in India
While much of the world celebrates Valentines Day, February 14th will be celebrated in India as the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's 1959 visit. And it all ties to photographs of King, Gandhi and President Obama.
Changing media habits for NGOs
At this critical time, in which severe reductions in newsgathering power at traditional media outlets are making those NGOs with boots on the ground in difficult places more influential in foreign news and opinion forming than ever, it is essential we in NGOs get this right.
Anti-Islam Film’s Maker Blasts UK Over Ban
Controversial Dutch filmmaker Geert Wilders condemned as "crazy and cowardly" Britain's refusal to let him enter the country Thursday. Wilders, a Dutch lawmaker who produced a much-criticized film about Islam last year, flew to London for a screening of the movie despite being told a day earlier he would not be admitted. "I still believed and hoped that they would change their tune," he told CNN by telephone, saying he was speaking from a detention room at London's Heathrow Airport.
Clinton: Here She Comes, There She Goes
Three weeks into her new role as America’s chief diplomat, Hillary Clinton has burrowed in at the State Department’s Foggy Bottom headquarters. There are reports of her cruising the hallways and dropping in on people to talk about what they’re doing but it has been mostly a mix of briefings, meetings and policy reviews taking place out of the public eye.
Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Betrays Its Ideals
Anna Karapetian’s "Open Letter" has attracted the attention of American Media because RFE/RL, being funded by the U.S.
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