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.
Top North Korea Officials Make Rare Visit to South as Diplomacy Ramps Up
North Korea sent its highest level delegation to South Korea on Saturday and the two sides agreed to reopen dialogue amid a flurry of diplomatic activity which has raised hopes for improved ties between the arch rivals.
Intensified Educational Links Strengthen Ties with China
In the last decade, the European Union has made China a priority of its international strategy. China's fast economic development and its growing importance in the global economy and politics put the country in the focus of the EU's interest. Differently to the US, though, Europe has intensified its educational links with China relatively recently.
San Francisco Celebrates Arab Heritage Month with Festival, Films and Exhibitions
San Francisco celebrates Arab Heritage Month with three major events in October. The 20th Annual Arab Cultural Festival kicks off the festivities on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Union Square.
Israeli Speaker Supports Diplomacy
As part of the IMPACT speaker series, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, Opher Aviran, spoke to Tech faculty and students to encourage political cooperation between the State of Israel and the Southeast United States. With the Gaza Strip crisis currently occurring, Aviran’s aim to strengthen ties is especially relevant.
Is Beijing’s Most Successful Effort at 'Soft Power' About to Unravel?
Beijing sees the Confucius Institutes as a way to promote its own soft power overseas, similar to the British Council or Germany’s Goethe-Institut. Yet recently, criticism has come hard and fast.
Asian Philanthropy: Strategic Social Stewardship
Asian philanthropy is an emerging force in international relations. As social impact investors, philanthropists in Asia are non-state actors transforming civil society and diplomacy.
Foreign Aid Workers Feel Pressure in S. Sudan
The ongoing conflict in South Sudan is straining relations between the government and international organizations trying to assist millions in need. There are attempts to rein in the NGOs and agencies that are pushing the boundaries and testing a government trying to take control of a country in crisis.
War on Robot Cat Shows China's Soft-Power Paranoia
In truth, the fears about CIA infiltration and those about Japanese cartoon characters are part of the same anxiety: a feeling that China's lack of soft power presents a weak underbelly to the outside world.
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