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.
ABC chief’s speech puts $223m TV tender in jeopardy
The ABC's chief, Mark Scott, has risked scuttling the broadcaster's bid for Australia's $223 million overseas television service...Australia Network is broadcast in Asia and the Pacific region, targeting a middle-class audience in 44 countries as part of an effort to promote Australia.
Judicial Diplomacy: The International Impact of the Supreme Court
Ryan Suto...is the President of the Syracuse chapter of the American Constitution Society and recently moderated a panel discussion on the issue of WikiLeaks and the Constitution. He writes on how the US Supreme Court must begin to engage in public diplomacy through its rulings...
U.S. Recognizes Rebels in Libya
Speaking at an international gathering here to discuss the five-month-old conflict in Libya, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that the United States would join more than 30 countries in extending diplomatic recognition to the main opposition group..
South Sudan vs. the world: The birth of a national football team
The link between football, identity, unity and nationhood is so strong that many newly-found states, or states divided by war, have used the soft power of football to achieve hard political aim.
Grapevine: Hail to the Maple Leaf
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, both in office and in the opposition, has demonstrated staunch support for Israel, and Canada Day proved to be a great opportunity for Israelis to show their appreciation for that country’s friendship.
Tal Brody: Changing basketball shoes for ‘hasbara’
But Brody, now a 68-year-old grandfather, hasn’t stopped representing Israel in the international arena. After embarking on a successful career as an insurance agent for many years, the tall, trim former star has embarked on what he calls his “third career”- advocacy for Israel.
A Brave New World, All-a-Twitter
With his digital town hall last November...Valenzuela’s assertive use and understanding of social media stand out as a chief positive contribution. This proactive social media presence falls in line with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s “21st Century Statecraft.”
Science diplomacy: Finding paths to Saudi-US cooperation
Two years ago, President Barack Obama made a commitment to support technological development in Muslim-majority countries and appointed science envoys to forge meaningful partnerships in science and technology.Since then, science envoys have visited dozens of countries and fostered cooperation in science and technology (S&T) across the globe.
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