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.

Second meeting of the Prime Minister’s Global Advisory Council of Overseas Indians

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh chaired the second meeting of the Prime Minister’s Global Advisory Council of Overseas Indians on 7 January, 2011. Fourteen eminent overseas Indians from across the world attended the meeting. The External Affairs Minister, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs and senior officials also attended the meeting.

Tags: soft power, india, diaspora

Still exceptional?

What if the United States isn't just experiencing a deep recession but is entering a period of long-term economic decline? Analysts point out that in some ways the U.S. has already taken a backseat to China, which is the world's largest manufacturer and exporter.

Tags: united states, soft power

Rise of Tibetan soft power

Tibetan ‘soft power’ has ensured that we are going to see a continued rise in Tibetan nationalistic aspirations along with the flourishing of Tibetan culture and civilization, in tandem with the rise of China as a global power.

Tags: china, soft power, tibet

Fundamentally Freund: Time for faith-based diplomacy

The dawn of a new calendar year may have begun, but there are few rays of sunshine on the diplomatic horizon, as pressure continues to mount on the Jewish state.

Tags: faith diplomacy, israel, religion, jerusalem

Fundamentally Freund: Time for faith-based diplomacy

The dawn of a new calendar year may have begun, but there are few rays of sunshine on the diplomatic horizon, as pressure continues to mount on the Jewish state. In recent weeks, various South American countries have conferred recognition on an independent “Palestine,” in effect prejudging the outcome of any future negotiations.

Tags: Cultural Diplomacy, faith diplomacy, israel, religion

Nigeria’s Top Banker Wins International Recognition

Nigeria is frequently cited as one of the most corrupt countries in the world, but its central banker has won two international banking awards.

Tags: soft power, public opinion, nigeria

Hungary plunges into EU hot water in steering role

Hungary's turn at the helm of the EU has been accompanied by a chorus of concern about a media law brought in by the centre-right government.

Tags: media, non-state pd, hungary

Traditional Afghan Farming Gets Modern Twist

In Afghanistan, the vast majority of the population relies on agriculture for its livelihood. Three decades of war have not changed the central importance of farming in this country, only its difficulty.

Tags: united states, afghanistan, non-state actors, non-state pd, agriculture

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