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.
From Bonjour to Namaste
India this week launched a 15-month cultural festival,'Namaste France',to reciprocate France's 'Bonjour India',a two-month-long festival organised in 18 Indian cities. It's a risky strategy in a culturally perceptive country like France.Cultural diplomacy is much appreciated by the French;but this needs to be incisive for India to enter their consciousness.
Syria Signals U.S. School in Damascus May Reopen
Syria has signaled that the American school in Damascus, ordered to shut down two years ago in response to a deadly U.S. raid on a village near the country's border with Iraq, may reopen, in yet another indication both countries seem keen to take major steps toward improving strained ties.
China Press Weekly starts Portland edition amid controversies
While many U.S. papers shrink, the fat, color-printed Chinese broadsheet is expanding across America and opening a one-man Portland bureau. A Chinese official praises the mainland-friendly publication and to begin repairing Portland ties frayed by a recent dust-up over Tibet.
Indonesia to reshape image at World Expo 2010
Indonesia aims to portray its identity and achievements to the world through its participation in the upcoming World Expo Shanghai China (WESC) 2010. Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said Friday that Indonesia would take advantage of its achievements in various sectors during the last decade.
Voice of the Regime?
Voice of America is finding itself in the news again, and not for reasons that should please the leadership of the institution. This time the spotlight has landed on VOA’s Persian News Network.
World’s Fair: Shanghai Expo 2010
On May 1, 2010, a sensational showcase of global architecture, science and technology will open in Shanghai, with tens of millions of visitors expected over six months.
Despite Poland’s grief, there is much to celebrate
As heartache abates and normalcy returns, Poland has the chance to practice another great virtue of successful public diplomacy: listening. This moment in the spotlight is a golden opportunity to digest international public opinion, and to capitalize on the emerging image of Poland as a powerful and stable nation with a vibrant economy and balanced politics.
Official and grassroots relief groups rally in wake of China earthquake
The official death toll from 6.9 magnitude China earthquake rose above 1,100 Friday. Thousands of Tibetan Buddhist monks joined Chinese soldiers to distribute food and clothes in the devastated town of Jiegu. Chinese, Tibetan, and international aid groups rallied in both official and grassroots relief efforts Friday to help the 100,000 people left homeless in western China by a devastating earthquake.
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