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.
Digging Diplomacy: Kerry, 5 Predecessors at Museum Groundbreaking
Secretary of State John Kerry warned Wednesday against creeping American isolationism, making the case that U.S. global leadership is essential in uncertain times as he hosted a rare public reunion of five of his predecessors. Speaking at the groundbreaking of a new museum celebrating the achievements of American diplomacy, Kerry said the United States looks inward at its peril and that U.S. engagement is needed more than ever.
Professor Speaks about Military Policy
Dr. Carol Atkinson, professor of international relations at USC and a veteran of the United States Air Force, gave an hour-long briefing to USC students at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism about U.S. military tactics on Wednesday afternoon. Atkinson, who served in Operation Desert Storm, spoke on the shift of the U.S. military’s approach from hard tactics to soft, due to what she described as a changing tide of foreign policy and a new era in public diplomacy.
Israel Signs 15-Year Natural Gas Deal With Jordan
Israel will sign a deal to supply natural gas from its Leviathan field to Jordan for 15 years, Israeli Energy Minister Silvan Shalom said on Wednesday. An industry official who asked not to be identified said the deal was worth about $15 billion.
Venice Considers Fees on Daytime Tourists
Venice gets 20 million visitors every year - but soon tourists may have to pay just to visit the city. Locals are tired of day trippers who do not spend much money in the city, so now the authorities are proposing a daily fee of $40.
Digital Diplomacy: Modi and the Art of Trending, Garnering ‘Likes’ and ‘Followers’
If Narendra Modi wants, he has all the knowledge and inside view required to write a bestseller on how best to use the social media, a platform he made a priority long before hitting the Lok Sabha campaign trail. His priority hasn't changed after his sweeping victory and prime ministership. In fact, his love for Twitter and Facebook only seems to be growing along with the band of people tracking him online.
Graphic Anti-ISIS Colouring Book Released 'to Help Teach Children' About Terrorism
While many around the web have questioned how just how "factual" some of the publisher's representations are, most can agree that its colouring books are in fact unique — albeit incredibly controversial. The updated books are said to feature such topics as the release of Taliban prisoners for the freedom of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the Boston Marathon bombing, and, as Bell puts it, "these brutal people, these terrible humans on the planet called ISIS.”
The Senate Republicans’ Foolish Fight Over Ambassadors
Talk about America’s decline is usually wrong. But how else would you describe a country that, in a world of exploding tensions, is unable to confirm dozens of ambassadors to foreign posts because of partisan squabbling? Even by Washington standards, the Senate Republicans have hit a new low for hypocrisy. They denounce President Obama’s inaction on foreign policy — and simultaneously refuse to confirm his nominees for U.S.
U.N. and Medical Group Make Appeals for Ebola Aid
The United Nations and the medical aid group Doctors Without Borders each issued urgent appeals on Tuesday for international aid to contain the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Senior United Nations officials urged diplomats to cable their capitals to send money, doctors and protective gear to the affected region. The doctors’ group called for countries to send civilian and military biohazard experts.
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