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.
Time to close Australia’s diplomatic deficit
The recently tabled report on Australia's Overseas Representation – Punching below our weight? by the Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee of the Australian Parliament confirmed what many concerned stakeholders such as the Lowy Institute, peak business groups, DFAT chiefs and operatives, aid organisations and diasporas have been saying for a long time.
On eve of CPC congress, China examines its digital image
What the people think of their leadership and government will be increasingly reflected not in the traditional print and TV media, but in the digital media and in the blogs and micro-blogs of the digital world. The digital image of China in the international net community will increasingly influence governmental and non-governmental perceptions of China.
The 20 Most Innovative People In Democracy 2012
Ironically, technology has radically democratized nearly every social institution and industry except democracy itself. A handful among us are pioneering ways to bring transparency and interactivity to the process of self-government. On the eve of America’s political new year, Election Day, we highlight this year’s most innovative people in democracy.
Analysis: Economic Diplomacy Key to Foreign Policy
The paradox of Indonesia’s foreign policy is that since independence, it has placed primacy on the country’s political standing while marginalizing its economic interests. This is paradoxical because most nations start with the construction of economic power as the basis for political bargaining in the world arena.
In Vietnam, US relies on pirate site to network
t’s a wildly popular website laden with unlicensed songs and Hollywood movies, a prime exhibit of the digital piracy that affects the music industry in Asia and eroding legitimate online sales around the world. But a few clicks inside the free-to-download bonanza that has pushed Vietnam’s Zing.vn into the globe’s top 550 websites reveals a surprising presence, the American government, which maintains a bustling social media account on the site.
Foreign countries going big on blogs
If not for a lottery on the micro blog of the Italian embassy's culture office, Wang Yueyue, a fan of traditional Chinese operas, may never have thought of listening to an Italian one. "I haven't watched any foreign operas because I'm afraid my local ears can't get used to them. Besides, you know, anything foreign in China costs too much," said Wang, a Beijing resident in her 30s.
Sport builds bridges between cultures - Charmaine Crooks
Interview with Charmaine Crooks, a Canadian athlete, five-time Olympian and member of the “Champions for Peace” club, a group of 54 famous elite athletes committed to serving peace in the world through sport. Ms. Crooks believes sports to be a very powerful opportunity to put the spotlight on peace.
‘Brand US’ key to pivot in Asia
The most significant management shake-up in Apple Inc's recent history, including this week's forced departure of the technology company's top mobile software and retail executives, will do little to undercut the "soft power" of iconic American companies in Southeast Asia.
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