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.
Why Washington was blindsided by Egypt’s cry for freedom
The only surprise about the Egyptian revolution is that it took so long. Demonstrations have been increasing in the past few years, despite the brutality of the regime, and with them deep distrust and hatred for President Hosni Mubarak and his government.
Indian PD at Davos: Credibility as Public Diplomacy
As India asserts itself within the global power dynamic, India is having a vibrant discussion about public diplomacy and how to engage in channels of public diplomacy as a means to project its emergence.
Why the White House is not going to use the word “coup”
Earlier today, the Egyptian military announced that it had taken "necessary measures to protect the nation and support the legitimate demands of the people."...CNN at the moment is quoting a senior military official denying the characterization, but one thing is definitely for sure: you're unlikely to hear the word coup from President Obama or any other senior administration official.
Georgia: people’s diplomacy instead of policy
According to a poll, three fourths of Georgians are calling for a fence-mending with Russia and want a more peaceful North Caucasus, a prominent Georgian political scientist told a Tbilisi round table on Thursday.
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo bans UN radio broadcasts
The government of Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo has officially banned UN radio broadcasts. Mr Gbagbo has refused to stand down following polls in November, which the UN peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast say was won by Alassane Ouattara.
Open SESAME – building the MidEast’s first synchrotron
The notion of scientists from Israel meeting in Jordan with counterparts from countries such as Iran, Bahrain, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey seems like something out of a fantasy novel. Yet such meetings have been occurring - most recently in November last year - for about 15 years, as a conglomerate of Middle East countries hammers out the details of a major scientific project to benefit scientists from across the region.
‘Soft power will strike hardest at Teheran’s nuke program’
A US-based Iranian journalist and analyst speaking at the Herzliya Conference on Wednesday urged the West to combine sanctions with human rights activism to curb Teheran’s nuclear ambitions.
Crisis Diplomacy In Egypt
Crises have always existed in diplomacy and will always come upon us, and as a result, there are several traditional mechanisms for crisis management and crisis prevention that are more relevant than ever.
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