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.
In Court of Public Opinion, Putin Goes on Trial
Investigators are still far from an official judgment of what brought down a Malaysia Airlines flight in eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers and crew onboard. But the global court of public opinion, the verdict appears to be rendered.
China to Join Military Exercise with U.S., Australia
China’s military will take part in an infantry exercise for the first time with Australian and US forces in October, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The joint exercise will take place in northern Australia and marks another step forward in efforts by Washington and Canberra to bolster relations with China’s People’s Liberation Army, officials said.
Building Diplomacy Through Art: Past Forward Exhibit at Meridian International Center
“In our country, we don’t just measure progress by the height of our buildings, the size of our airports, or the impact of our investments. Art has always been at the heart of Emirati society.” These were the opening remarks by UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaeba at the unveiling of Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the Emirates, a one-of-a-kind exhibition of Emirati artwork, at a reception on May 21st at the Meridian International Center.
How Prince George Won the World’s Hearts and Revived Interest in the British Monarchy — in Less Than a Year
He is quick on his feet and can wriggle for Britain. Before he could talk, he had generated a million words. He is a fashion icon who triggered an unlikely rush on smocked sailor suits. He is the future George VII, and he will be one year old on Tuesday.
State Varsities Lose Quota of Foreign Students
This year, the state may miss its quota of international students who come to study various undergraduate courses under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship scheme. According to ICCR officials in Delhi, Bangalore University (BU) is to be blamed for this.
MH17 Ends Russia's Dreams of Soft Power
Moscow's reaction to the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 and the latest round of U.S. sanctions reveals signs of disarray over the strategic shift toward confrontation with the West. Many Russian officials view the rising stakes with trepidation.
France Celebrates Bastille Day with French, Korean Businesses
The French Embassy celebrated Bastille Day in Seoul on Monday with a slew of French and South Korean businesses, while reflecting on its growing diplomatic and cultural relations with Korea. Bastille Day, or “La Fete Nationale,” is France’s National Day and celebrates the storming of the Bastille fortress on July 14, 1789.
With Jet Strike, War in Ukraine is Felt Globally
The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17rippled across multiple continents — from Amsterdam, where friends and family had just seen off their loved ones, to the distant shores of Asia and Australia that had been waiting for 298 passengers and crew who would never show up.
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