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.
Ethiopia to Send Public Diplomacy Delegation to Egypt
Ethiopia and Egypt are in the middle of diplomatic rapprochement to narrow their differences over the construction of a multi-billion hydroelectric dam on the Nile.
U.S. Gives Boost to Young Moroccan Entrepreneurs
The United States plans to invest an estimated $50 million in public-private partnerships to support young entrepreneurs in Morocco, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday.
Australian Government 'Attacks' Public Broadcasters ABC, SBS
Australia's prime minister has long accused public broadcaster ABC of being “unpatriotic,” now he has slashed its budget by US$219 million.
Storytelling Trumps Smartphones in Ebola Crisis, Experts Say
S torytelling and plays trump smartphones to deliver messages on Ebola in some communities, illustrating how new technologies have their limits in aid delivery, humanitarian experts said on Wednesday.
Foreign Press Association Hits Back at Israeli Diplomat's 'Inappropriate' Remarks
A Foreign Ministry spokesman's criticism of the international media coverage of terror attacks in Israel was "inappropriate," the Foreign Press Association said Wednesday.
Briefing: Country Pledges to the UN's Green Climate Fund
Countries are meeting in Berlin today to announce how much they will give to the UN's climate adaptation fund.
Xi Jinping Shows Soft Power Skills in Australia
China's new leadership has been following a new pattern of diplomacy that features increasing softer elements and a down-to-earth manner. President Xi Jinping's just-concluded trip to Australia serves as a good example. During the state visit, the two Asia-Pacific giants lifted their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership and concluded their nine-year-long bilateral free trade talks.
Funds Crunch in Way of Recast of Cultural Diplomacy
India's soft power was being driven by its economic growth. But all that crashed after 2008. Almost 85 chairs for India studies were created, new cultural centres conceived and opened. But as budgets did not grow, they took a hit in the last couple of years.
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