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.
Germany Losing Global Clout
Despite Germany's economic clout, Berlin has failed to place German officials in top jobs at the EU and key organizations such as the IMF. The country's global influence is suffering as a result. A dearth of suitable candidates, domestic politics and Angela Merkel are to blame.
Volkswagen, Museum of Modern Art Announce Two-Year N.Y. Sponsorship Deal
Volkswagen AG (VOW) and the Museum of Modern Art announced a two-year, multimillion-dollar sponsorship in New York today. The collaboration with MoMA is part of the German automaker’s expansion in the U.S. and its push to become the world’s leading carmaker.
New Study analyzing Al Jazeera and Arab Viewers Offers Implications for Public Diplomacy
Despite the fears of some Americans, Arab television networks such as Al Jazeera do not promote anti-American feelings among all their viewers, according to a new study.
Facebook to assemble global team of ‘diplomats’
Facebook's new global policy team will monitor the local political landscape and act as multilingual, TV-friendly communicators in countries and for cultures that, in many cases, have very different values and laws about privacy and personal communications than the U.S
Tomato Diplomacy: Is Fukushima Bringing China and Japan Together?
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak went to Japan's disaster-struck region to express their sympathy to residents and to kick off a new period of cooperation in a region beset with both long-playing historical grievances and recent geopolitical squabbling.
New Egyptian cultural bridge with S. Korea
Egypt and South Korea have partnered to open a 'Window on Korea' exhibition tomorrow in Cairo. 'Window on Korea' will display 3,848 books and DVDs, in Korean and English, which introduce the political, economic, historical, cultural and social aspects of Korea and its unique developmental expertise.
Medical tourism to grow
With Malaysia making its mark as an affordable and sophisticated healthcare hub, the Health Ministry is aiming to attract more than 437,000 tourists to experience what the local healthcare industry has to offer, by bringing in significant players to galvanize its efforts.
India woos Africa with aid, technology, hoping to gain ‘soft power’ advantage
Across Africa, India is reaching out with a generous mix of aid, education and technology transfers it hopes will pay rich dividends in the global scramble for natural resources.
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