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.
Kissinger: How to make progress on North Korea
It is time to face realities. This is the 15th year during which the United States has sought to end North Korea's nuclear program through negotiations. These have been conducted in two-party and six-party forums. The result was the same, whatever the framework.
The Year in Review
The year 2009 in public diplomacy was a year for re-branding America in the world...By year's end, as Obama's popularity fell at home, his – and America's – popularity overseas recovered from the "Bush effect."
The New BBG Can Expect Occasional Poor Reception
Why go to such lengths to provide this protection for a news operation that will, from time to time, have to transmit news unfavorable to the United States, or not in sync with US policy objectives? Three main reasons.
Agricultural Alliance Vows to Grow More and Emit Less
Countries are joining forces to find ways of doubling global food output without increasing carbon emissions from agriculture.
The Moral Hazard of U.S. Global Interventions
Indeed, while Americans have been considering the moral hazard of their government bailing-out the...irresponsible risk-takers in Wall Street, they could also have pondered the way American global intervention in support for foreign governments and groups tends to encourage them to engage in risky behavior.
Why the road to peace may run through Damascus
Mr Hof wrote a report...in which he laid out the idea of creating a nature reserve on the Golan Heights...that would be returned to Syria...based on existing parks and nature reserves...accessible to both Syrians and Israelis to encourage informal, people-to-people contacts that could solidify a peace agreement.
Showing TV dramas in a better light
I think exporting TV series is not only about money. It's about spreading culture and improving the world's understanding of China, which is vitally important in the long run...How much can we expect an ordinary American to understand China when there are no channels for him or her to know about China...?
Cultural views shared in Russia
There was a touch of Americana in Moscow earlier this month when the Norman Rockwell Museum was represented by its director...as part of a U.S. cultural diplomacy trip to Russia. Moffatt served as a delegate for the State Department and President Barack Obama's Committee for the Arts and Humanities.
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