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.
Turkey Should Wield Its Power in Syria
The government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spent the last decade building up a friendly relationship with Damascus by cultivating economic and political ties. Erdogan should to use some of that goodwill to convince Assad to halt the attacks.
Exhibit Showcases Endangered Culture Embraced by African Americans in US South
The lives and rich traditions of descendants of West African slaves who live in southern coastal regions of the eastern United States are being showcased at a museum in Washington, DC. The exhibit at the Smithsonian's Anacostia aims to educate people about the Gullah people while promoting preservation of their culture and traditions.
Comment is free My twitterspat with Paul Kagame
Returning home from a Saturday afternoon walk with the dog, I did what has become almost a reflex action and checked Twitter. Bizarrely, there was the president of Rwanda having a go at me over disparaging comments I had made about an interview he gave that morning.
McDonnell Pushes Virginia Wine in China
Gov. Bob McDonnell is touting the virtues of Virginia wine on a trade mission in Asia. Virginia wines have been served at dinners with ministers and business executives, while wine events introduced restaurants, merchants and retailers to some of the products from its vineyards.
S. Korea picks sites for $4.7bn science belt
South Korea on Monday announced sites for its $4.76 billion "science belt" designed to help Asia's fourth-largest economy take the lead in cutting-edge technologies. Daedeok district will become a global hub for basic scientific research and help South Korea become a world technology leader.
Virginia delegation to return to US with some pending trade deals
As Virginia’s economic development mission to Asia winds down, Gov. Bob McDonnell said that the state trade delegation’s gatherings have resulted in about six business agreements, with a particular focus on agricultural exports including some deals with Virginia ports.
Malaysian Government Initiative Targets Global Film Sector (Cannes 2011)
The government is launching a new initiative to bring Malaysian TV and film projects to the world. As local productions have increased and the country has become a prominent location double for other Asian countries, it is investing in efforts to increase Malaysia’s international presence.
After bin Laden: End the Public Diplomacy Apology Tour
The global reaction to the death of Osama bin Laden, while not 100 percent positive, has been one of great international relief. The President should take advantage of this opportunity by reasserting U.S. leadership on the world stage rather than bowing to sentiments about American decline.
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