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.
The art of diplomacy, 20 years later
In retrospect, it is easy to invest events like the reunification of Germany with historical inevitability. By the time the Berlin Wall came down, the forces of change in Central and Eastern Europe had become irresistible. Hungary and Poland were already moving rapidly to dismantle their police states. Massive peaceful demonstrations were sweeping East Germany. The Soviet Empire set up in the wake of World War II was crumbling for all to see. The division of Germany into two states, one free and one not, was no longer sustainable.
Ringing the Alarm
There is an Alice in Wonderland quality to America’s dealings with Pakistan. Late last month, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Pakistan to undertake a highly visible campaign of public diplomacy to placate Pakistanis about their worst fears regarding the intentions of the US foreign-policy and security establishments.
20th Anniversary of The Fall of the Berlin Wall in Germany, 2009
On November 9, 2009, Berlin will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a "Festival of Freedom", during which over 1,000 foam domino tiles over 8 feet tall will be stacked along the former route of the wall in the city center and toppled. A Berlin Twitter Wall was set up to allow Twitter users post messages commemorating the 20th anniversary. Masses of Chinese users have used it to protest the Great Firewall of China. Berlin Twitter Wall was quickly blocked by the Chinese authorities.
Study Group plans big for Nigeria, Ghana
Study Group, United Kingdom’s largest independent supplier of international students to universities in Britain, has announced the launch of a programme, which will see four of its Bellerbys Further Education Colleges, twinned with institutions in Nigeria and Ghana. The new initiative will enable an exchange agreement in which students and teachers will be given the opportunity to visit and work at their international partner colleges.
Business-Led Diplomatic Action
Arab & American Business Fellowship, spearheaded by Business for Diplomatic Action and the Young Arab Leaders, is a two-way exchange program designed to engage young, high-potential professionals in bridge-building efforts between the US and the Middle East. It is a unique program, the only one of its kind designed and driven by business leaders.
Voices of U.S. Diplomacy and The Berlin Wall Web Exhibition
The U.S. Diplomacy Center, Bureau of Public Affairs, is launching the Web exhibition "Voices of U.S. Diplomacy and the Berlin Wall" on its website. This exhibit draws upon different and less well covered aspects of diplomacy and shares experiences of U.S. diplomats serving in Germany from the time of the Berlin Wall's construction to its demolition.
Cabinet has approved the new international marketing logo for South Africa
The new logo replaces the logos that were primarily used by the International Marketing Council (IMC) and SA Tourism to market South Africa abroad. "This decision marks the beginning of a new era in nation branding as South African entities will now go out to the world under a single, colourful, dynamic logo and positioning.
The TEDIndia Experience – Ideas That Should Spread – Part – 3
External Affairs Minister Shashi Tharoor spoke about the fact that the country with the most soft power will be the next super power. He stated that India’s bollywood and ability to attract the world with its various cultures and compassionate behaviour would be what would make it a world leader.
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