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.
Under Secretary of State Judith A. McHale Traveling to South Africa and Senegal
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A. McHale is traveling to South Africa and Senegal May 5-13, 2011, to highlight the important role of young Africans in shaping the future of their continent.
New online platform will help people connect across Commonwealth
New and innovative web portal will strengthen cooperation between members of the Commonwealth community, allowing individuals, organizations and governments to share information, network and collaborate online.
10 years later, Pacquiao a U.S. sensation
The yellow gloves to promote unity against poverty aren't just a symbolic gesture. Neither was getting elected to congress in the Philippines. Manny Pacquiao is celebrated like no other Filipino athlete. But his legacy may one day be more important for what he does outside the ring.
Pakistan’s Twitter Diplomacy on Journalist Visas
In the past few days, India-based journalists have found it impossible to get a visa to go to Pakistan and cover the fallout of the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden.But a complaint on Twitter by NDTV’s Barkha Dutt got the attention of the Pakistani establishment and now Islamabad is loosening up.
Indian General Hurts Chance for Peace
Indian army chief told reporters that India had the capability to carry out a similar strike on Pakistan, inserting itself into the row between the U.S. and Pakistan. Pakistan acknowledges militants are a greater threat, but India remains Enemy Number One, and public diplomacy reflects that.
The U.S. and Pakistan: Frenemies forever
Life after Osama bin Laden, whatever cold comfort it brings to Americans, comes with the stifling stench of betrayal for the world’s most dysfunctional allies.
Irish-German relations ‘excellent’
Ireland and Germany have an excellent relationship within the common home of the European Union, the Minister for Education said today, while opening a conference on contemporary German-Irish cultural relations.
Obama chooses smart power
The assassination of bin Laden was a watershed moment; Obama decided to realize the international role of authority that the US has assumed since World War II.
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