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.
Daiquiri Diplomacy in Havana
The Daiquiri King competition at La Floridita opens to international competitors marking the first time an American competitor competes.
Palestinian-Funded TV Channel for Israeli Arabs Challenged
Israel closed the channel's studio in the Israeli Arab town of Nazareth within days of its June launch because it is funded by non-Israelis — the Palestinian self-rule government in the West Bank. [...] Hot-button issues like gender roles and identity conflicts are raised spontaneously by guests, said Fadi Zgairy, the evening show's host.
Lord Paul Calls for Revamping United Nations
“The traditional approach of foreign offices and chancelleries, of strategic command centres, now needs to be supplemented and expanded and re-fashioned by public diplomacy and cultural outreach. I draw your attention to a very successful cultural diplomacy policy that the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been vigorously promoting in the last year or so,” he said.
Brian Cox Pens Faith-Based Diplomacy
For him, this paradigm must acknowledge the cultural and historical factors at the heart of many identity-based conflicts and advance the role of nation-states in resolving them. Cox calls this emerging paradigm "Faith-Based Diplomacy".
Making Ghanaian Fashion Internationally Sought After
Ghanaians abroad have been urged to vigorously promote the beauty and elegance of their traditional wears to become the preferred brands internationally. [...] It was to promote the cross-cultural exchange for peace and development between the two countries as well as to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
Sehreen NoorAli: Advocate for Women in Edtech
Sehreen NoorAli tells TechRepublic about using the digital outreach in the Middle East and building a community for women in the education technology industry. [...] Working in the State Department made her shift her attention and interest from international development to public diplomacy.
Narendra Modi’s Worrying Push into India’s Cultural Institutions
For more than a month, students at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) have been on strike. The FTII is one of numerous institutions of higher learning funded by the government.
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel Travel to Nairobi, Kenya for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel travels to Nairobi, Kenya July 23-26 as part of President Obama’s delegation for the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit. While in Nairobi, Under Secretary Stengel will co-host the Summit’s Youth and Women Day.
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