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.

Why Korean Films Are Now Showing At Theaters Worldwide

One of the major drivers in the rapid progress of Korean filmmaking has been the support provided by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). They help support Korean films within the country and promote them to international markets through film-based cultural exchanges. 

Tags: korea, Cultural Diplomacy, international exchange, kofic, cinema

Back On Air: ​CNN Gets Broadcast License In Russia After 3-Month Hiatus

CNN stopped broadcasting in Russia on December 31, 2014, after changes to Russian legislation regulating the operation of mass media. In particular, a ban on advertisements on pay television came in force from January 1, 2015.

Tags: united states, russia, international broadcasting, cnn, non state pd

U.S. Losing "Information War" to Russia, Other Rivals - Study

The United States is losing an information war to Russia, Islamic State and other rivals, says a new report that calls for a strengthening in U.S. counter-propaganda efforts and an overhaul of the government's international broadcasting arm.

Tags: united states, russia, international broadcasting, broadcasting board of governors, public diplomacy

Armenian-Turkish Show Symbolizes Peace

Organized by DanceMotion USA, a cultural diplomacy program run by the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the "Unsettled" modern dance performance focuses on reconciliation of people. Dancers from Turkish, American and Armenian origins examine the nature of saying "sorry." 

Tags: armenia, turkey, dance, peace, Cultural Diplomacy, dancemotion usa, united states

SEVP Releases 2015 International Student Data, Launches Interactive Mapping Tool

The report highlights February 2015 data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a Web-based system that includes information about international students, exchange visitors and their dependents while they are in the United States.

Tags: international students, educational exchange, united states, student exchange visits program, SEVIS, homeland security

Obama: Dim Hope for End to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Obama's comments at the White House did little to repair rocky U.S.-Israeli relations, which were aggravated by a Wall Street Journal report Tuesday alleging Israel spied on sensitive negotiations about Iran's nuclear program. 

Tags: barack obama, israel, palestine, conflict resolution, two-state solution, united nations, prime minister benjamin netanyahu, iran nuclear negotiations

Australia and India Build Ties Through Cricket

It is important to appreciate that cricket has for many years been the lifeblood of the Australia-India relationship. Historically, it has often been said that the Australia-India relationship is based on three things: cricket, Commonwealth and curry. 

Tags: australia, india, cricket, sports diplomacy, narendra modi, tony abbott

Korean Culture and Information Service Broadens Global Reach

The Korean Culture and Information Service currently operates in 27 cultural centers in 23 countries around the world. Its master plan is to boost the global image of Korea and assist in events and exhibitions that raise the awareness of Korean culture both domestically and internationally.

Tags: korea, international broadcasting, nation branding, soft power, kocis

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