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 Needs to Break Through Power of Western Ways of Thought
The world is surrounded, and even blinded by the soft power of Western countries, the Western media and the information they provide. Many Chinese have already been accustomed to understanding the world based on Western ways of thinking. When meeting with two Chinese PhD candidates in Harvard University, Wang was shocked that these two highly-educated Chinese students described their motherland, where they had lived in for years, in terms shaped by Western discourse.
Evans Fears Tarnished Reputation Overseas
Former Labor foreign minister Gareth Evans has lamented the quality of political leadership and warned recent sexist incidents had tarnished the nation's international reputation. In an address discussing the concept of "soft power", Mr Evans said image was important for middle powers such as Australia in conducting international diplomacy and maximising leverage.
Japanese Cultural Fair a Twinning Success
The Campbell River Twinning Society hosted its annual Japanese Cultural Fair on Saturday, celebrating the 30th anniversary of being sister cities with Ishikari, Japan. On hand for the event at Spirit Square were the Uminari Taiko Drummers from Victoria, KAEDE Japanese Chorus singing group, martial arts demonstrations by the CR Judo Club, CR Aikido, Yo-Gi Jyuku Jujitsu and Araki Muninsai Ryu Iaido demonstrating swordsmanship.
Omani Team, ADEC Exchange Expertise
The aim of the visit was to share ADEC’s knowledge and expertise related to development of education, student assessment strategies, means of strengthening mutual cooperation, exam development, printing, marking and reports, professional development programmes and means of motivating qualified teachers.
“Engagement” Is More Convenient Than Helpful: Dissecting A Public Diplomacy Term
The term “engagement” is a floating signifier; its meaning is typically embedded in the context of the articulation – who is saying it, in what venue, to serve a particular argument claim, etc. It’s a form of jargon that informs practice, and helps to rationalize acts of public diplomacy into the larger strategic language for U.S. diplomacy.
Egypt’s Revolution Inspires Tech Start-ups
First, that the combined power of the crowd can accomplish anything. Second, that it takes critical networks of communication and collaboration to activate that crowd. While the revolution eventually led to the collapse of a 30-year old regime, it has also had a lesser-chronicled impact - becoming a catalyst for a growing movement of technology start-ups booming across the country.
Nigeria: Japan Boosts Cultural Ties With Abuja Food Fair
The embassy of Japan in Nigeria is stepping up its ties with Nigeria through culinary diplomacy with a food fair in Abuja where Ambassador Ryuichi Shoji revealed his country's "great" respect for culture and its influence, especially through food.
Korean Film Archive Signs Collaboration Agreement With Shanghai Film Museum
The Korean Film Archive (KOFA) has signed an “agreement of cooperation” with the newly opened Shanghai Film Museum, the South Korea state-backed body announced. The pact, the first of its kind to be pursued for KOFA since its inception in 1974, means the two organizations will collaborate for film screenings, exhibitions, and restoration projects.
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