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.
New Web Portal Tracks Airlines Delivering Aid and Arms
A new information portal launched Monday has been described as the world's first internet clearing house aimed at tracking unethical air cargo carriers transporting humanitarian aid and relief supplies to war zones while simultaneously smuggling arms and narcotics - at times, to the same conflict areas.
Clinton cancels Finland trip, Estonia visit unclear
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton canceled plans to travel to Finland this week because of the volcanic ash cloud that has disrupted European aviation, a U.S. State Department official said on Monday.
‘India facing biggest diplomatic failure’
Singh said Pakistan's 'shrewd diplomacy' has outsmarted the UPA Government in recent significant diplomatic developments pertaining to India's strategic interests.
Turkish foreign minister prepares for grueling five-day trip
Diplomacy is not an easy job. Unexpected developments can take diplomats, foreign ministers and even accompanying journalists to different parts of the world: The foreign minister is on just such a mission to spread Turkey's perspective on regional peace.
Indonesia’s fate after ACFTA: A global player?
This dream-sense of "being a global player" was soon realized as too farfetched. Beside the current important elements of strong economies such as infrastructure, IT and human resources, Indonesia's state of mind isn't ready to play this global player role yet.
U.S.-China Relations: Vision Needed
U.S.-China relations have been at a low point in recent months due to tensions over American arms sales to Taiwan, President Obama's meeting with the Dalai Lama, disputes over the value of the yuan, the Copenhagen climate conference, and the U.S. government's support of Google's criticism of Chinese censorship.
When Your Best Friend Gets Angry
How do you know when there's a real crisis in U.S.-Israel relations? It’s when the president of the United States convenes a nuclear security summit to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, and the Israeli prime minister declines the invitation.
Ahmadinejad Struts His Stuff in the Nuclear Showdown
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was pointedly left off the guest list for last week's Washington summit on nuclear security, which was attended by 47 world leaders... But Ahmadinejad is never one to stay home waiting forlornly for the phone to ring
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