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.
Culture Minister Takes Part In “Constructive Dialogue in an Age of Conflict” Conference
Discussions focused on local, regional and international cultural identities and the role of cultural exchange in shaping an inspiring dialogue rhetoric that uses cultural diplomacy as a means to achieve sustainable human development and real peace.
Cuba to Share Expertise in Animation, Art and Craft
The Governments of Jamaica and Cuba have inked an agreement, which will see Cuban specialists in movie animation and high quality art and craft coming to the island to impart their knowledge to local youths. The ‘Youth and Cultural Exchange’ agreement will be implemented as a pilot before the end of this year.
“Once You Are Into Propaganda, You Are Finished” - Debate on Soft Power (Transcript)
As the name of our new publication suggests, soft power is all about influence and attraction which in the end we believe are far more powerful than coercion. If we draw people towards us because they respect our values, because they are excited by our visual arts, because they admire our universities, then the relationship is going to be far stronger than if it was based on any other factors.
William Hague: Scottish Independence Would ‘Diminish’ Britain on World Stage
The Foreign Secretary said the UK was currently the world’s most effective country at using “soft” diplomatic power to influence global events and further its interests. But he said the British have to “confront” the fact some of this power would ebb away if Scotland decided to separate, while Scotland would lose its seat on the “top table” of international institutions.
Waka, Waka, It’s Time for Mandarin!
China is without a doubt here to stay in Africa! China clearly has a plan for Africa. The "sinofication" of Africa is currently taking place through immigration, the assertion of soft power and mass investments and goods.
Smart President Koroma Utilizing Smart Power
President Koroma’s decision to adopt the Smart Power strategy didn’t emerge as a coincidence but through crucial evaluation of the international system in terms of threats, vulnerabilities, risks, interests and opportunities.
“Knesset Caucus Needed to Reinforce Relations with European Jewry’
Israeli parliamentarians must establish a Knesset caucus aimed at “reinforcing” relations between Israeli and Jewish communities abroad and “especially in Europe,” Israeli Jewish Congress CEO Michel Gourary said on Wednesday.
McFaul Welcomes Russia’s New Exchange Students
On June 19, U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul welcomed new Russian exchange students and alumni of U.S. State Department programs to his Moscow residence, Spaso House.
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