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.

Jewish prayers for Egypt’s uprising

Ever since the victory over the dictator of Tunisia and the subsequent uprising in Egypt, my email has been flooded with messages from Jews around the world hoping and praying for the victory of the Egyptian people over their cruel Mubarak regime.

Tags: middle east, public opinion, egypt, africa, israel, crisis coverage

King of Jordan Dismisses His Cabinet

King Abdullah II of Jordan fired his government on Tuesday after weeks of demonstrations challenging his regime, part of a wave of demands of public accountability sweeping the Arab world that has brought throngs of demonstrators into the streets of Egypt.

Tags: middle east, public opinion, crisis coverage, jordan

Top Five Lessons from the Fight for Freedom in Egypt

As millions march in the streets of Cairo, it is far too soon to tell whether the upheaval will deliver the economic and political freedoms that the people demand. History is littered with radical transformations that have taken societies in radically different directions.

Tags: united states, soft power, middle east, egypt, crisis coverage, barack obama, internet freedom

Global Insights: Russia’s Positive Role in Korea Talks

Many observers of the Korean Peninsula have traced the apparent relaxation of tensions there to the supporting contributions made by China and the United States, with attention now focusing on the upcoming inter-Korean dialogue. But Russia's role in this process also deserves mention, since Moscow can be a positive force regarding the Koreas.

Tags: russia, south korea, north korea, nuclear development

Iranian FM Hails Tunisians, Egyptians’ Uprisings

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi lauded the justice-seeking uprisings of the Tunisian and Egyptian people against the tyranny of their rulers, and said the era of the world arrogance has come to an end.

Tags: iran, egypt, crisis coverage, tunisia

India aims to raise its profile vis-a-vis China by ‘looking east’

In a sign of the importance that India is attaching to its ties with East and Southeast Asia, India hosted Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at its Republic Day celebrations last week.

Tags: china, soft power, india, asean, bilateral relations

Arab World Turbulent Unrest Strategically Threatening United States

The Greater Middle East or the Greater Arab World extending from Tunisia to Egypt and reaching Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen and Sudan are today in a state of turbulent unrest.

Tags: united states, soft power, middle east, egypt, crisis coverage, tunisia, lebanon, jordan, sudan

The State Department’s School for Revolutionary Bloggers

An Egyptian political activist, a Bush-appointed diplomat, and Obama campaign staffers met in New York in 2008 to talk about revolution—of the social media kind. And now the Internet is buzzing. Plus, full coverage of the Egypt revolt.

Tags: united states, new technology, us department of state, blogging

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