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.
Missing element in China’s charm offensive
Chiefly through its state-controlled media, the Chinese government launched a campaign to highlight its peaceful rise and attractive culture by providing information about its ideas and value system. China’s charm offensive, however, is unlikely to bear much fruit if its public diplomacy strategy lacks a critical element: “a responsible China.”
The Battle for Water - Water scarcity leads to conflict? Not a foregone conclusion
Instead of assuming the inevitability of conflict, it is possible to see water scarcity as an opportunity for cooperation, with states and communities realising the mutual benefit available to them through working together rather than competing.
The Battle for Water - “Good Water Neighbours” collaborate
Indeed, FoEME's experience has shown that if trust is built around shared water issues, it can then impact positively on other aspects of human relations, toward working cooperatively for common gain.
Ghana Unveils New Brand
With the official launch of the Brand Ghana programme Tuesday morning, then Vice President, John Dramani Mahama discussed the importance of promoting a positive image of the country despite the many challenges Ghanaians currently face.
‘Brand Ireland’ should be rethought and replaced
Recent studies of nation brand image, however, suggest that changing geopolitical trends could weaken that image. Economic power is moving eastward and our diaspora history is of receding relevance, even in the US. There is also evidence that younger people around the world are less favourably disposed to us than older generations.
Olympic opening ceremony moment of silence would be chance to share similarities
As a young person asking the International Olympic Committee to commemorate the lives of 11 athletes massacred in Munich in 1972, I have been asked why I care to fight for the world to remember an event that has been repeatedly ignored by the IOC and, until recently, the rest of the world.
Revelation of North Korean Leader’s wife denotes break with tradition
The revelation that the North Korean leader is married raises questions about the announcement's significance and whether it is a sign of change in the reclusive country. Kim Jong Un's spouse was revealed in low key fashion during a broadcast in Pyongyang Wednesday.
Missing element in China’s charm offensive
China strives to project a profile on the global stage as a responsible state because some western observers remain wary of "an assertive China" after its rapid rise to become a global economical power house.
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