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.
European music festival returns to Vietnam
The event "is in itself an excellent example of important public diplomacy exchanges in the EU-Vietnam relation,” said Mr. Franz Jessen, ambassador – head of the Delegation of the European Union in Vietnam.
Moroccan ‘public diplomacy’ trophy awarded to Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas
“Public Diplomacy” trophy, given by Moroccan French-speaking magazine “Diplomatica,” was awarded to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The award...represents a support to peace initiatives, coexistence and dialogue, with the aim of achieving independence in a climate of fair and comprehensive peace.
New documentary reveals the secrets of the Golden Temple
The basic idea behind producing this film was to create awareness about Sikhism among global audiences by distributing it through Indian missions and embassies.
Re-Analyzing Dick Marty’s Report Opposing New NATO Strategic Concept – Analysis
In the Lisbon Summit (2010), NATO decided to use Soft Power (the term which belongs to Joseph Samuel Nye – Harvard University Professor) for stabilisation of the Western Balkan Countries in the new millenium because it is not only cheaper and effective, but also this strategy brings long-range stability to the region and provides prosperity and more democratic rights to these nations.
Lebanon’s Twitter dawn
Prime Minister Mikati tweeted that "social media is helping build digital diplomacy as a form of parallel public diplomacy".
Europe crisis makes pecking order clear: ‘Merkozy,’ then the rest
Many Europeans realize that their futures are being increasingly dictated by Germany and France...There is grumbling across the continent and an anti-German tone to street protests in Greece..."This crisis is profoundly transforming European integration"
Korean traditional dancers tour India
The program is designed to introduce Indian audiences to various dances including intangible cultural assets. Korea has a unique cultural heritage listing system for recognizing intangible skills that have been passed on through the generations, such as “Salpuri”and “Seungmu.”
Call for cultural diversity
Cultural activists, cultural workers, researchers and policymakers from Mali and Algeria to Singapore, and Limpopo to Cape Town, gathered in Joburg recently for the much-anticipated Diversity Conference.
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