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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Continues 'Selfie Diplomacy' in UAE Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his 'selfie diplomacy' as he visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, the UAE's largest and the world's third largest, on his first visit to the Emirate. [...] The Prime Minister, who has a penchant for selfies, has clicked them in the past with several leaders and the 'selfie diplomacy' has emerged as an integral part of his overseas trips.
Those Who Can Make You Think the Way That's in their Interest Enjoy the Real Power
So in this background, no instrumentality like diplomacy, intelligence, perception management, media, use of soft power, influencing minds of the people, that have become new instruments of the statecraft.
Iranians Coordinate a Global Event to Support the Iranian Nuclear Deal
On August 15th 2015, Global Day of Peace for Iran, thousands of people are gathering in cities across the world to show support for peace and prevent another war in the middle east. This is a grassroots movement organized by dozens of volunteers in over 100 cities in 20 countries in 4 continents. Hundreds of volunteers, with no affiliation to any organization or group, have joined this grassroots movement.
The U.S. Embassy in Havana Is a Perfect Metaphor for American Diplomacy
The embassy itself, an acclaimed example of midcentury modern architecture, has been rotting for just as long. In a sense, it’s a beautifully tragic metaphor for the arc of post-war American history. [...] Completed in 1953, the subtly imposing structure implied a sense of American superiority as the Space Race took off and the Cold War heated up.
Homer's Iliad Performed in 15-hour London Epic
More than 60 actors took part in Homer's Iliad which tells part of the story of the Trojan War. The performance started at the British Museum and finished at the Almeida Theatre. [...] For people just wanting a snapshot of the epic, @IliadLive tweeted the salient points of the poem in 399 tweets, the final being: "ILIAD UPDATE: it's finished. #iliad."
Musical Diplomacy: Cuba’s Los Van Van Focuses on High-Energy Music, Not Politics
Cuba’s Los Van Van are a force in their home country. And the ensemble is prepping for its fifth tour in the United States. [...] In addition to the Los Van Van concert, a Cuban film series has been airing at the NHCC.
MIKTA and Middle Power Diplomacy in the South China Sea
MIKTA – an association consisting of Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey, and Australia – is still a relatively new platform, having been formed in 2013, but it may now be confronted with its first real opportunity to have an impact on the global stage.
How One Man Brought 2,00,000 [sic] Indians and Pakistanis Closer Through a Mobile App
Amrit realized that despite being neighbours, the vast majority of Indians and Pakistanis didn’t know much of each other. In light of this, Amrit wanted to work on humanizing the India-Pakistan relationship. He thought of using technology and social media (with their vast reach) to take this initiative forward and break stereotypes.
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