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.
Kenya’s Soft Diplomatic Power in Sizzling Geothermal Energy
Geothermal development is emerging as one of Kenya’s enviable jewels at the deck of attractive ventures that make our country admirable.
What is ‘Digital Diplomacy’?
It’s a term that seems so obviously dreamed up in a government boardroom; something to do with the developed world’s constantly advancing technologies and foreign relations. In short, digital diplomacy is a means for foreign governments to engage with a country’s people rather than its government.
Big Nations' Aid in AirAsia Search May be to Boost Their Soft-Power Stance, Observers Say
US and Chinese warships have rushed to help Indonesia search for a crashed plane, but analysts say more than altruistic motivations are at play with world powers jostling for influence.
Identity Politics Play Out on Social Media After Paris Attacks with #JeSuisAhmed and #JeSuisJuif
Following the attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 people dead Wednesday in Paris, Twitter users around the world showed their solidarity using the hashtag #JeSuisCharlie, or “I am Charlie.” As of this writing, the hashtag has been used 3.7 million times.
Radio and TV Martí Have Roles to Play as Cuba Enters a New Era
Western broadcasts provided essential information to all those dedicated to change and helped accelerate that change. Cuba is approaching such a moment, and once again the United States has a powerful instrument in place to help shape the outcome.
Asian Cup Politics: More Than Just a Game
In a world in which diplomacy has expanded from government-to-government contacts into public and cultural diplomacy and in which nations are ranked as much on their performance in high-profile international tournaments as on other attributes, autocratic abuse of sports and its impact on soccer, including performance, is nowhere more prevalent than in the Middle East and North Africa.
Sister Cities Commission Looks Forward to Bright Year
The Atlanta Sister Cities Commission, a volunteer organization that helps coordinate Atlanta’s relationships with 18 world cities, partnered with the city’s Office of International Affairs to host the evening event, which attracted diplomats from Germany, Nigeria, France and many other countries.
Public Democracy
The fact that a deepening pessimism concerning Turkey has begun to overwhelm global public opinion with the accumulation of such publications and broadcasts does not escape our notice.
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