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.
Integrated Strategy to Improve Global Image
Brand America has lost its luster. But it is not too late to polish our wares and present them anew to the American people and the global community...The Nye-Armitage Commission concluded that addressing the main foreign and economic policy challenges facing America today requires the full spectrum of smart power tools and issues, from public diplomacy and educational exchanges to economic development, health and energy security to counterterrorism and nuclear nonproliferation.
Q&A: Kristen Silverberg, U.S. ambassador to the European Union
As a new ambassador, you're the face of America at a time when the United States is viewed negatively by 47 percent of the people around the world - a rating worse than that of Russia and China, and only 7 percentage points different from Iran (according to a BBC World Service Poll released in April). Do you feel any kind of obligation, personally, or as an agent of the Bush government, to make reparations for this?
Next President Will Inherit Huge Challenges
There are urgent, already identified problems: wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the fight against terrorists, the banking crisis, the volatile stock market, rising unemployment, shrinking economic output, shrunken U.S. influence and growing anti-Americanism abroad.
Taking Diplomacy a Step Further, US Engages in World Conversation
When the US decided to take diplomacy a step further by appointing an Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy three years ago, it sought to engage in world conversation, that is, to find out people’s perception of America. The new media was particularly useful in achieving this goal, deputy assistant secretary for public diplomacy Coleen P. Graffy told The Malta Independent on Sunday during a visit to Malta earlier this week.
A Golden Chance For The BBC To Return To What It’s Good At
The BBC was, and could easily be again, something to be proud of, a force for good and unique in international broadcasting. It would be a great national loss if the Ross-Brand Radio 2 scandal were used as an excuse to destroy Auntie by all those who would love to see her brought down.
Communication is Key to Good Government
There is another facet to good government performance: the ability of a central government to engage and communicate important information to its citizens and other key audiences in a timely and dynamic manner. Coordinated and proactive strategic communication strategies often determine the fate of government initiatives. And proper handling of information goes a long way in shaping the public awareness and perception of government planning and performance.
Broadcasting Board Of Governors Issued Statement On Media Restrictions In Azerbaijan
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) strongly objects to the proposal made by the government of Azerbaijan to discontinue local radio broadcasts of international media, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and the Voice of America (VOA). "Millions of people in the region rely on our high-quality news, information and analysis and we urge the government of Azerbaijan to reconsider this plan," says BBG Board Member Steven J. Simmons.
Azerbaijan to Censor Foreign Broadcasts
Authorities in Azerbaijan say they plan to halt local broadcasts by foreign stations by the end of the year. The chairman of Azerbaijan's National Television and Radio Council, Nushiravan Maharramli, says his country is not interested in granting local frequencies to foreign broadcasters. He says the change will affect the BBC, the British Broadcasting Corporation, U.S. financed Voice of America and Radio Liberty.
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