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.
Iraq out of Beijing Games
The International Olympic Committee said Thursday that Iraq will not compete at the Beijing Games because of government interference. The IOC suspended Iraq's national Olympic committee in June after the Iraqi government dismissed and installed its own group chaired by the sports minister. The IOC told officials in Baghdad that it was upholding the suspension.
Understanding What Is At Stake
Hollywood and Madison Avenue might have what it takes to fight terrorism, Wichita Falls’ congressman said Tuesday during a speech at a prestigious conservative think tank. The federal government could recruit from movie and advertisement industries to staff a nonpartisan center for strategic communications, a key front in the global war on terror.
Former US Information Agency Director Charles Wick Dies
Charles Wick, who directed U.S. public diplomacy under President Ronald Reagan, has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 90.
Iraq Calls for Expansion of Cultural Ties with Iran
The head of an Iraqi delegation currently visiting Tehran called for all-out cultural relations with Iran, expressing his pleasure with Iraqi Cultural Week being held in Tehran from July 22.
IOC Official Surprised at Beijing’s Air Quality Improvement
The air quality in Beijing has improved dramatically in recent days thanks to the effective temporary measures, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) official said on Wednesday.
Chronicling Life Through the Camera
New York photographer Jason Eskenazi has turned pictures taken by Jewish and Arab children in Jerusalem into a stunning show, which is now touring the US.
Foreign Flight Students To Lose Work-Study Option
Work-study visas that allow foreign flight students to train and work in the U.S. will no longer be granted, effective June 2010, according to a new policy issued by the U.S. State Department..."While this only impacts a small number of students, we are deeply disappointed that the State Department believes that flight training programs no longer further the public diplomacy mission of the United States," said Craig Spence, AOPA vice president of aviation security.
UN Chief Full of Praise for Beijing
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday he was impressed by the "spectacular" Olympic facilities he saw last month during his visit to Beijing.
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