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.
Faith Diplomacy: Francis I's Efforts in the Americas
Performing as facilitator of dialogue and negotiation between Obama and Castro has positioned the Pope once more as a political leader and as a representative of Faith Diplomacy efforts in world politics.
Tango with Rohani
It would seem that now, these young Iranians have a president willing to listen to them. (...) The current president promises to bring about the removal of all boycotts against Iran, and is not afraid of Facebook. But he, too, must tread carefully through the Iranian minefield.
Turkish Foreign Ministry Prioritizes Technology with e-Visa and e-Archives
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Naci Koru, in an exclusive interview with Daily Sabah, said that efforts to develop technological reforms were prioritized in the Foreign Ministry and the e-visa and e-archives projects would be introduced soon.
Think Tank Gives Japan-U.S. Diplomacy an Okinawan Voice
In an interview with The Washington Post in November, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the U.S.-Japan alliance “the cornerstone of Japanese diplomacy,” a stance supported by the U.S. State Department, whose website asserts, “Japan contributes irreplaceable political, financial and moral support to U.S.-Japan diplomatic efforts.” However, such official comments on Tokyo-Washington ties are misleading, believes Sayo Saruta, the director of Japanese think tank New Diplomacy Initiative.
Rowhani Tests Diplomatic Waters: Is 2015 Iran’s Year?
With just over a month to go until the anniversary of the Iranian revolution, current President Hassan Rowani is making waves by calling for a referendum in the country.
US, South Korea, Japan Start Sharing Intelligence on North Korea
The United States, Japan, and South Korea signed a military pact that will lead to the three countries sharing intelligence and other sensitive information on North Korea’s progress toward a nuclear missile as well as the state of the country’s general military preparedness.
Rowhani Says Iran Must End Isolation for Economy to Boom
Iran's President Hassan Rowhani said Sunday that foreign investors should no longer be viewed as a threat and signaled his country's decades-long isolation from the world economy could soon end.
Pope Francis Names New Cardinals, Reflecting Shift to Developing World
Pope Francis nominated 15 new members to the College of Cardinals on Sunday, with the majority hailing from small, developing countries such as Cape Verde, Myanmar and Tonga.
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