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.
11 Countries with the Worst Reputation in the World
Reputation matters and this list of 11 Countries with the Worst Reputation in the World, tries to bring this matter to light. [...]With the world becoming a global village and world trade increasing many folds, reputation of a nation takes centre stage. Today, many countries depend on foreign investments and technology, as well as revenues from tourism and intellectual capital by way of expatriates
Julie Bishop and Team Turnbull in Sync
"The Australian fashion industry is the exemplar of our creative economy. 220,000 jobs in Australia, $12 billion contributed to our economy each and every year. I have embraced 'fashion diplomacy' as coming under the umbrella of 'economic diplomacy', a pillar of our foreign policy," she [Julie Bishop] said.
Worldview: The Pope As A Global Diplomat
The big question is how effectively he can apply his accumulated soft power to make a difference on the world stage. [...] But the pope's most audacious foreign-policy move has been a crusade against worldwide income inequality and environmental degradation, including man-made climate change.
Closing the American Center in Moscow Closes a Door for America
The closure of the American Center in Moscow is just the latest step taken by the Kremlin to crack down on U.S. public diplomacy initiatives within Russia and ratchet up anti-Western sentiment.[...] As Ambassador Tefft suggests, the move marks the culmination of a decades-long process of undermining U.S. cultural influence in Russia that emerged in the wake of the post-perestroika euphoria and belief in the rosy future of Russian-U.S. relations.
Despite Bombs and Bullets, These Men Made Music and Drama In Afghanistan and Sarajevo
The inaugural Lincoln Center Global Exchange in New York on Friday brought together international leaders, stars and guest speakers including Barry Diller, chairman of IAC, parent company of The Daily Beast—explored "how art and culture can become even more effective in fostering healthy citizens, vibrant cities and strong communities.”
The AK Party and the ‘Erdoğan Effect'
This radical sea change and negative public diplomacy toward Erdoğan's image gradually found inroads in Turkey, leading some observers of Turkish politics to wrongly claim that the sociological basis of the "Erdoğan effect" has already expired.
Global Goals Summit: from the Pope to Shakira, Everything You Need to Know
For three days this week, New York will be the center of the world when the pope, presidents and pop stars descend on the city to ratify the sustainable development goals and celebrate the start of a new era.
French President Starts Two-Day State Visit to Morocco
French President Francois Hollande is arriving in Morocco for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening cooperation against terrorism and boosting economic partnership with the former colony that counts France as its leading foreign investor.
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