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.
Good Service
In his interview with Foreign Affairs (“Generation Kill,” March/April 2013), Stanley McChrystal, the retired U.S. general, argued that the United States should compel all Americans to serve their country through some form of national service. Conscription, however, is not the answer to the United States’ challenges at home or abroad.
Branding boosts tourism image
While Malaysia does have attractive attributes as a tourist destination, its image abroad can be boosted by creating brand awareness. German tour operators who offer Malaysia in their tour programmes are upbeat about the attractiveness of the country to German tourists, but they want the country to be as well-known as Thailand and Bali.
People Power
Following Obama’s visit to the region, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has embarked on shuttle diplomacy which signals that, perhaps, diagnosing the peace process as “moribund” is premature. But despite signs that the U.S. is attempting to resuscitate its engagement in the peace process, it is unlikely that such an effort will produce any favorable results.
Is Turkish Foreign Policy Paranoid?
Davutoglu responded by saying that Turkey is not isolated, but that this unfortunately was the image opposition parties and others were seeking to present of the country's leadership to the world. Davutoglu said Turkey is involved in so many important regional issues that it could not possibly be isolated.
Schwarzman Backs China Scholarship
Most Americans, says Blackstone Group LP founder Stephen Schwarzman, "know next to nothing about China." His solution for that: a $100 million donation from his personal fortune to fund a scholarship program to bring 200 mainly U.S. students to China every year.
North Korea diplomacy effort grows, but sides are still far apart
A week of critical diplomacy is set to begin in Washington, Beijing and Pyongyang. But the sides are so far apart, at least in public declarations, it is impossible to predict where any diplomatic efforts will lead.
Ambassadors’ wives share in magic of ‘flower diplomacy’
"Flower diplomacy" is bridging political and religious gaps in Tokyo, as wives of foreign ambassadors in Japan meet each month for a flower arranging session and dinner at various ambassadors' residences. They will share their work at the "Flowers Connect the World" exhibition on April 22 in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
New diplomacy club opened in UAE
Dubai, UAE: A newly established Diplomacy Club has opened its doors in the United Arab Emirates. The club aims to become a bridge in promoting cultural, sports, humanitarian and business diplomacy among the diplomatic community in Dubai, according to Mobisher Rabbani, CEO and founder of the Diplomacy Club-UAE.
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