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.
Pan African Festival Attracts Thousands
Thousands of artists and tourists from dozens of African nations and the rest of the world gathered in Algiers, Algeria, to attend the second Pan-African Cultural Festival. The event, set to run through July 20th, began on Saturday.
Amid Islamic Anger, China Insists Violence in Xinjiang is Not Related to Ethnicity or Religion
China is seeking to play down ethnicity and religion as factors in the recent unrest in the Muslim-majority Xinjiang region, amid growing signs that Muslims, including hardliners, are rallying to the cause of their co-religionists in China.
Clinton: Iranian Opportunity for Engagement Limited
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the United States remains ready to engage with Iran, but warned that the opportunity will "not remain open indefinitely."
Exchange Students Live American Nightmare
They came from around the world hoping to spend a high school year immersed in the culture and joys of America. Instead, five young foreign exchange students found themselves caught in a nightmare of neglect, malnourishment and abandonment by those supposed to protect them.
Full Funding for More Fully Redundant Broadcasts to Tibet.
In a strong assertion of support for Tibet, the US Congress has advanced legislation that provides millions of dollars for Tibet programs. The bills also provides full funding for Tibetan broadcasting by Radio Free Asia and Voice of America.
New York Philharmonic Invited to Perform in Cuba
The New York Philharmonic is known to be a pillar of American high culture. In the past, it has repeatedly been referred to as the ‘American musical ambassador’, and the New York Philharmonic has now begun discussions regarding a trip to Cuba.
‘Dynamic Korea’ Slogan Unfit, Says Branding Chief
The chief of a presidential panel on enhancing the national image proposed yesterday the national slogans, "Dynamic Korea" and "Korea Sparkling," be replaced by something more symbolic of the nation's "miraculous" technological advancement.
Defining Public Diplomacy (Again)
Purpose of public diplomacy is to identify, empower, encourage (and possibly equip) self-organizing systems.
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