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.
U.S. public backs Obama in dealing with Iran on nuclear program
When it comes to dealing with Iran as a nuclear threat, two polls out Tuesday find that Americans agree with President Barack Obama's approach of combining diplomacy and the threat of sanctions. Fifty-six percent of American adults said the U.S. should take economic or diplomatic action toward Iran, while 31 percent said it shouldn't, according to a McClatchy-Ipsos poll. And 66 percent said that Iran is a serious threat to the United States, while 30 percent said it's not.
Venezuela Envoy: Hopes Obama Can Help Reset Ties With Latin America
Venezuela's ambassador to the U.S. said Tuesday he hopes the Obama administration can "help reset" the relationship between the U.S. and Latin America. "There are a lot of expectations at home for President Obama," said Ambassador Bernardo Alvarez, speaking at the University of San Francisco. He added that among Venezuelans' expectations is hope that "the new administration can help reset the relationship with Latin America."
Mexican pianist meets capital artists
I have been here for just about 18 months and I find the people of Pakistan very friendly and hospitable," the Mexican envoy said adding, "I plan to bring more artistes and cultural events here, so that the people of Pakistan can get familiar with the Mexican culture.
Public Diplomacy Becoming a One Man Show
Since President Obama delivered his speech in Cairo on June 4th, numerous commentators and analysts have dissected the real effect and intent of his message on Arab and Muslim populations. However, in terms of advancing American interests, little has been achieved by President Obama’s speech since America’s image in the Arab world has barely ameliorated.
Quarrels Continue Between DoS and DoD
Matt Armstrong remarks on his blog Mountain Runner that one of the main crises facing public diplomacy today is a clear lack of leadership that leads to a poor use of resources. “This is a core issue behind the Congressional examination into Defense strategic communication activities,” he notes.
Obama’s PR Team Drops One
In Washington last week I sat down with a group of bloggers to interview two smart and savvy foreign correspondents. The fact that they were women, representing influential media from the Middle East, made their views interesting on several levels...Among their views, both complained that access to the Obama White House is not what you might think. After granting his first interview upon taking office to Al-Arabiya, President Barack Obama has not been particularly available to the Middle Eastern press corps.
Obama’s America Conquers the World
The United States has soared from the doldrums of number seven to the top spot as the most admired country in the world. The founder of the Index, Simon Anholt, attributed America's jump to one factor: the election of Barack Obama to the presidency.
When Soft Power Meets Hard Choices
So although President Obama's personal appeal to Europeans is genuine, also genuine is the European disagreement with the United States on both specific policies and the general nature of the international system. And when soft-power affections collide with hard-power interests, the latter carries the day.
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