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.
Media Encouraged to Contribute to China-India Ties
Media organizations in China and India are expected to forge a synergy in a bid to help advance relations between the two emerging economies, said a top Chinese information official at the Second India-China Media Forum in Beijing on February 1.
Pope Francis’ Soft Power Amidst the Crisis of the International Order – Analysis
Why does Pope Francis capture the imagination of vast audiences across the globe as he travels to different parts of the world? Why do the statements he makes leave a deep and lasting impression in the minds and hearts of millions if not billions of people?
Security Service Terminates Russian Propaganda Center Activities in Kyiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has terminated the activities of the Russian organization Gorchakov Fund for Support of Public Diplomacy, which was conducting open, anti-Ukrainian propaganda among Ukrainian students, an adviser to the SBU chief, Markiyan Lubkivsky, has said.
Indonesia`s International Diplomacy to Focus on Public Interest
Indonesias international diplomacy in the next five years focuses on upholding the publics interests and welfare, stated Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi. The foreign affairs ministry applied down-to-earth diplomacy that prioritizes the public interest, is beneficial for the people, and is connected with the needs of the public, the minister stated during the foreign affairs ministrys leadership working meeting, which was officially opened by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo here, Monday.
Departing From Japan’s Pacifism, Shinzo Abe Vows Revenge for Killings
When Islamic State militants posted a video over the weekend showing the grisly killing of a Japanese journalist, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reacted with outrage, promising “to make the terrorists pay the price.”Such vows of retribution may be common in the West when leaders face extremist violence, but they have been unheard of in confrontation-averse Japan — until now..
The Wide World of Sports: Beyond the Superbowl
Last year the Superbowl had an estimated audience of 111.5 million viewers. But world over there is an audience for sport, just different sports. This post we’re going to look at the biggest sporting events in the world, at least by television audience size. One, because it’s fun. And two, because public diplomacy is always in search of audiences, and these sporting events are unquestionably some of the biggest.
China Outstrips US Foreign Investment in 2014
More foreign direct investment flowed into China than the US in 2014, bumping the US off the top spot for investment in the world, a position it has held since 2003.
Sushma Swaraj Unveils Chinese Version of India's Diplomacy Magazine
The magazine is printed in 15 languages now and is circulated in as many as 170 countries "disseminates interesting information about India's rich culture and tradition", according to the details available on its website.
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