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.
Diplomacy, a must for a win-win battle
My objective in this article is to educate the public on diplomacy and diplomats. Before defining these two terms, it is not out of place to emphasize the fact that ‘diplomacy’ is the most important and most influential among the five major instruments in the conduct of international relations.
Culture needs adequate funding - Putin
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin demanded proposals for government backing of elitist art-house productions. He also backed an initiative by the Moscow actor Yevgeni Mironov for theatre clusters developed as public-private partnerships, with a sizable role of big business in them.
Royal wedding: what did the wedding tell the world about this nation of ours?
There are so many different ways of describing what we witnessed yesterday. According to an expert commentator on the BBC, it was a “fan-blooming-tastic day for British fashion”. According to Boris Johnson, crammed into his morning suit from Moss Bros, it was “a good dry-run for the Olympics”.
“Windsor Power” is in action around the world
Prince William to Catherine Middleton’s spectacular Royal event delivered hundreds of millions of pounds in extra revenue for memorabilia manufacturers, and a major tourism boost for the British capital. Across the world, millions still come to understand Britain through the monarchy.
Vietnam Legacy Shapes Today’s Military Leaders
That manual has become the guide for counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. It emphasizes that military power alone can’t succeed against an insurgency, and the importance of public diplomacy as part of a “comprehensive strategy employing all instruments of national power.”
Can the Arab awakening be a positive black swan for Turkey?
The fire of the Arab awakening is now catching up with the Syrian youth. The streets of Arab countries, following a long period of oppression, are continuing to vent their anger until they attain freedom or the cold kiss of death.
Iran, Cuba critical of U.S. double standard policy
Mehmanparast said the West has taken contradictory approaches toward popular uprisings the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in Libya and Bahrain, Tehran Times correspondent reported from Havana.
Venezuelan Minister Lauds Cultural Exchange with Cuba
Venezuelan minister of Culture, Francisco Sesto, said cultural exchange between Cuba and his country is excellent and thanked the island’s contribution to the social development of that nation.
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