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.
Power and Influence
Through the lens of American influence and power, Bridget Kendall and guests explore how power is being adapted and deployed by countries and organisations around the World.
Medical Diplomacy Helps Build Cuba's Soft Power
In addition to tropical scenes and hand-rolled cigars, doctors have become yet another leading force of human resources characteristic of Cuba, not only earning respect and hard currencies from the rest of the world, but also building soft power for the Caribbean island.
Even in Israel, Frank Sinatra Always Did It His Way
To mark what would have been Frank Sinatra’s centennial year, Duke University Professor Shalom Goldman explores Sinatra’s deep connection to Israel. [...] Goldman sat down with The Jerusalem Post to discuss the connection between Israel and American popular culture.
US Foreign Policy Headed for Millennial Shift
Price and Thrall both pointed out that millennials are not just the largest generation in the United States, but the largest in many regions of strategic interest to the U.S. […] “How American millennials respond to that is going to be one of the defining features of American foreign policy for the next fifty years,” Thrall said.
‘Concept Turkey' to Promote Turkish Photographers in Los Angeles
"The art of photography can build a bridge between cultures and carry our collaboration forward. 'Concept: Turkey' is a very important event in terms of the meeting of two different cultures," Türkoğlu said. He also invited everyone who is interested in photography to become a part of the project in order to introduce the Turkish way of life as well as culture to the Americans.
In Fiery Speeches, Francis Excoriates Global Capitalism
Having returned to his native Latin America, Francis has renewed his left-leaning critiques on the inequalities of capitalism, describing it as an underlying cause of global injustice, and a prime cause of climate change.
Boy Band Joins The Masses to Take a Stand for Global Development
The duck suits and One Direction's online call "to put pressure on our leaders" are both part of a global effort to send a message to the Financing for Development summit that starts on Monday in Addis Adaba, Ethiopia.
10 Pics Show Why You Need to Be Down With Malala’s ‘Books, Not Bullets’ Campaign
On July 12, Yousafzai turns 18. For her birthday, she’s asking not for presents but for people around the world to share pictures of themselves with their favorite books. The goal: Pressure world leaders to cut military spending and fully fund K–12 education.
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