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.
Muhyiddin: Branding is about our strengths, not what we desire to be
It is important for everyone to realise that a country's brand is a proclamation of existing strengths and not a statement of desire, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said this had to be rooted in reality and connected to the people, encompassing products, governance, sustainable growth as well as social and human capital.
Google Chief Presses North Korea on Internet Access
Executive chairman Eric Schmidt and former Gov. Bill Richardson said they urged North Korea's government to drop barriers to Internet access to boost its impoverished economy. Officials in the isolated country, they added, appeared open to technological exchanges.
Google executive in North Korea urges more public Internet and cellphone access
A private delegation including Google's Eric Schmidt is urging North Korea to allow more open Internet access and cellphones to benefit its citizens, the mission's leader said Wednesday in the country with some of the world's tightest controls on information.
Asia Society’s Young Leaders Build a Movement at Dhaka Summit
One by one they came to the microphones, some gingerly, some with great gusto, each with a remarkable story to share. The speakers were members of the Asia Society's Asia 21 young leaders program — rising stars from more than 20 nations, representing a kaleidoscope of professional backgrounds.
Agencies getting better at social tools
There is no shortage of social activity in government, but a new report finds that agencies are becoming increasingly familiar with the benefits of social platforms and discovering uses that further their missions.
Turkish Red Crescent to send 625 tons of flour to Syria
The Turkish Red Crescent Society is set to send 625 tons of flour to Syria as part of "Bread&Blanket for Syria," an international campaign aimed at extending humanitarian aid to Syrians forced to leave their homes due to the nearly two-year-old civil war, Turkey's Office of Public Diplomacy said Wednesday.
Shining the Light of Transparency on U.S. Public Diplomacy
Transparency in government took a huge step forward on January 3. On that day, President Obama signed into law the Smith–Mundt Modernization Act as an amendment to the 2013 Defense Authorization Bill.
Masterpieces Sold To Hermitage Return To Britain For Exhibition
Masterpieces by Rembrandt, Poussin and Velazquez are among a collection of over 40 works from the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg which will travel to Britain for a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at one of this country’s finest historic houses, Houghton in Norfolk.
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