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.
Doubting Dubai’s Doubters
The schadenfreude surrounding Dubai World’s request for a partial debt standstill is understandable, however lamentable. Dubai has the unfortunate timing of having experienced its tremendous evolution, and subsequent stumble, at the peak of populist displeasure with leveraged driven growth.
Scientist in Line for Top USAID Job
The next head of the US development agency USAID may bring a stronger science and technology flavor to developing country assistance because of his background in agriculture, say commentators.
Two Science and Technology Agreements Signed in Brussels
On 30 November, the European Community signed technology cooperation agreements with Japan and Jordan that will help identify common research priorities and areas of common interest, such as energy, sustainable development and environment.
Nations Hail Exchange of Space Science Info
China and the United States yesterday said they will open a dialogue on space cooperation, a move experts say will increase understanding and benefit both sides in the long run.
War zone 2.0
A new IDF unit formed to help fight the nation's public-relations war is recruiting and training soldiers for the virtual battlefields of Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. "The Internet, and especially social networks, Web 2.0 and bloggers, are an increasingly important and powerful way to disseminate information," said Sgt. Aliza Landes, who heads the unit, which was formed in September.
China and India Share Dryland Farming Tips
Researchers in China and India have joined forces to explore the best ways of turning unpromising drylands into productive farming land.
Obama’s Folly
Achieving even a semblance of success, however modestly defined, will require an Afghan government that gets its act together, larger and more competent Afghan security forces, thousands of additional reinforcements from allies already heading toward the exits, patience from economically distressed Americans as the administration shovels hundreds of billions of dollars toward Central Asia, and even greater patience from U.S. troops shouldering the burdens of seemingly perpetual war.
At last. Obama’s vision offers hope for all sides
President Obama has got it right. After taking his time to wrestle with the enormous challenge of defining the US national interest in Afghanistan and its region, he has provided a credible vision of ending the war, stabilising the country and handing over responsibility to Afghan self-rule. His move away from fighting, endorsing General Stanley McChrystal’s analysis, will protect the population and provide a security bridge while Afghan forces are trained.
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