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.

Cameron’s costly migration policy

It is understandable that the UK government worries about immigration. By limiting student visas to bring down migrant numbers, however, the coalition risks harming Britain’s world-class higher education system. Theresa May, home secretary, should rethink this plan.

Tags: soft power, united kingdom, migration policy

Opening Space for Civil Society in China: Can the “Soft” Power of the United States Help?

Despite headline-grabbing reports of repression of China’s nascent civil society, there are unmistakable signs in China of the emergence of new organizations and the willingness of government to work with them.

Tags: china, united states, soft power, Cultural Diplomacy, civil society

Wielding ‘smart power’ in world affairs

In his new book “The Future of Power,” Joseph S. Nye Jr. analyses the changing nature of power in the 21st century as upheavals man-made and environmental alter the global terrain and as both state and non-state entities jostle for dominance

Tags: united states, soft power, smart power, joseph nye

Mary Narayanan: 40 Years of Serving Denmark

In the newly renovated spaces of the Danish Embassy in Singapore, Personal Assistant Mary Narayanan enjoys her new private office. Even though she is truly a people's person, she also likes the fact that she is now able to close the door behind her and focus on the tasks ahead.

Tags: government pd, denmark, scandinavia

“Rapid response unit” needed in London 2012 Olympics

A "rapid response unit" should be set-up by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) ahead of next year's Olympics and Paralympics to "rebut or challenge negative stories appearing in the world media", a report published by MPs has recommended.

Tags: sports diplomacy, united kingdom, olympics, london olympics 2012

Taiwan Aboriginal Art Group shines in Tokyo

A singing and dancing performance staged by the Taiwan Aboriginal Art Group at the 6th MIFA International Exchange Festival in Tokyo on Sunday earned the acclaim of the audience.

Tags: soft power, taiwan, japan, cultural exchange

Arab evolution tied to religion, army, US

As the tsunami of popular revolt continues eastward from Tunisia towards the Arab heartland, engulfing Egypt and threatening the autocracies of Jordan and Yemen, it has inevitably drawn comparison with a similar wave two decades ago.

Tags: united states, middle east, arab world

U.S. Secretly Backed the Brotherhood’s Soft-Power Strategy in Egypt

From former President George Bush's Freedom Strategy to President Barack Obama's Islamic policy, Washington has pursued a dual approach in the turbulent Mideast: supporting military-based alliances with authoritarian regimes; while urging popular agitation for free and fair elections.

Tags: united states, soft power, egypt, crisis coverage, muslim brotherhood

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