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.
PM for concerted efforts to project soft image of Pakistan
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage), Shakarparian inaugurated an exhibition ‘Connecting People Through Crafts’ on Tuesday.
New START treaty passes key Senate vote
The strategic nuclear arms treaty passed a key procedural hurdle on Tuesday when the Senate voted to bring the weapons pact between the United States and Russia to the floor of the Senate for a final vote.
With New Ice Cream Shop, Iran Wields Soft Serve Power in Iraq
Iranian ice cream parlor Ice Pack wants to challenge U.S. fast-food hegemony around the world. They've got some catching up to do. When you think of soft power being used throughout the world, it's generally American brands, American music, American food, American culture.
Brazil: a new face in the Middle East
Despite the worldwide economic downturn, Brazil's economic performance is the strongest in recent memory. Inflation is under target and international reserves stand at around $240bn (£155bn). This, in turn, has created a space for Brazilian diplomatic activity that reaches far wider than in the past.
Turkey’s FM calls for wider press freedom in Turkic world
Turkey's minister of foreign affairs said on Tuesday that media organs were important actors for public diplomacy. Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Davutoglu attended the "Turkish-Speaking Countries Media Forum", jointly organized by Turkey's Directorate General of Press & Information and Turkish Foreign Ministry's Center for Strategic Research, in the Turkish capital of Ankara.
A Different Kind of Public Diplomacy
The United States–which holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council this month–is doing things a bit differently in the chamber today. About two weeks ago, Ambassador Rice solicited feedback from young people around the world for the kinds of topics and issues they would like taken up by the Security Council.
QDDR: no bull’s-eye, but generally on-target
On Dec. 15, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rolled out the State Department's first ever Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) at an internal town hall meeting -- a year behind schedule. No surprise, it turns out to be more of a public relations document than a disciplined strategic review.
Faith Leaders: Stop Religicide of Iraqi Christians
Religious leaders across different faiths joined together with Open Doors, a ministry that serves persecuted Christians around the world, on Monday to call attention to the systematic "extermination" of Iraqi Christians.
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