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.
China leads surge of foreign students into US colleges
Education is becoming more globalized, with more foreign students coming to the US, while more American college students head abroad to new destinations such as India and China, according to two new studies...American students heading abroad in increasing numbers, while foreign students flood Texas universities, returning home "with a greater understanding of the values we hold dear."
A Diplomatic Surge in Pakistan
For a nation whose partnership is vital to U.S. security, the fact that 64% of Pakistanis view the U.S. as an enemy represents no small problem. As the White House reassesses its “Af-Pak” strategy, it is important to clearly define U.S. interests in Pakistan and to chart a new course in US-Pakistani relations that places a greater emphasis on diplomacy.
U.S. Door Stays Open in Face of Swirl of Corruption
The nation’s doors are open to Mr. Obiang, the forest and agriculture minister of Equatorial Guinea and the son of its ruler, even though federal law enforcement officials believe “most if not all” of his wealth comes from corruption related to the extensive oil and gas reserves discovered more than a decade and a half ago off the coast of his tiny West African country.
Michigan: tops for international exchange
The University of Michigan attracted 5,790 international students to the state in 2008-09, the sixth highest total of any U.S. university, according to an Institute of International Education report showing international enrollments nationwide grew to a record 671,616.
Nigeria: Re-Branding Gets Scholarly Boost
The current re-branding campaign spear-headed by the minister of Information and Communication, Professor Dora Akunyiri, this week received a scholarly boost as a Nigerian born and German-based writer Mr. Emeka Onwuakor unveils his latest book; "This Is Nigeria" to the dossier of the re-branding academic works already in circulation in the country.
Sports on centre stage
The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the South African government are gearing up for the world's first international tourism, sport and mega-events summit in Sandton, South Africa. "This process must take into account the economic, social and environmental consequences for host nations, and the massive multimedia opportunities for nation branding and export promotion."
Stamp of `soft power’
What constitutes a nation classified as a world leader is not just nuclear capacity or economic growth but the ability of a country to attract others through `soft power,' Shashi Tharoor says. 'soft power' includes things such as the culture and administration of the country.
China in Africa: Soft power, hard results
Building upon interviews from a broad range of Africans, it is shown that elites generally favor China’s presence in the region while the lower classes do not. Importantly, such divided opinions on China’s presence in Africa, if not addressed, could have a detrimental effect on what could be a positive relationship – China has been investing in infrastructure in the region, while the West has not.
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