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.
Is Open Diplomacy Possible?
So when the furor erupted over WikiLeaks’ recent release of a quarter-million diplomatic cables, I was reminded of Wilson’s 1918 speech in which he put forward “Fourteen Points” for a just peace to end World War I.
Voices of South Asia: 15 young bands forge new cultural engagement
The power of South Asia as a cultural block is woven around its young contemporary music which is drawing from ancient traditions to fuse with new sounds to create a distinct voice and identity.
Taiwan Design Expo opens in Taipei
The annual Taiwan Design Expo kicked off in Taipei City Dec. 11, with local and international designers from France, Germany, Japan and the U.K. showcasing over 1,450 creations at the nine-day event.
Secretary Clinton to Present 2010 Awards for Corporate Excellence on December 17
The prestigious and competitive ACE is designed to recognize the important role that U.S. businesses play in advancing good corporate governance and democratic principles worldwide. The award honors exemplary business practices, corporate responsibility and innovation in a company’s overseas operations.
Hamdan bin Mubarak hails selection of UAE Pavilion as the best in Shanghai Expo 2010
Sheikh hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works '&' Chairman of the National Media Council (NMC), has expressed pleasure after UAE Pavilion was named by Shanghai Jiao Tong University as the most popular international pavilion at EXPO 2010.
Strengthening Zimbabwe – India relations: looking East for economic revival
As the global economic balance of power shifts from the West to the East, it is becoming increasingly evident that we are living through the tail end of half a millennium of Western supremacy. Consequently, Zimbabwe must perfect the art of benefiting from India, one of Asia’s emerging giants and a country that may become its most important trading partner.
Beijing Will Be the Next Hollywood
Since the worldwide success of Zhang Yimou's "Hero" in 2002, Beijing is increasingly churning out glossy blockbusters whose production values (and budgets) rival those of Hollywood. This is all part of a China's plan to build a movie and entertainment industry, not just for its 1.3 billion inhabitants, but for the whole world—a $32 billion market.
Interns accepted at Australian Embassy
The Australian Embassy is expected to have several intern positions available in the Agriculture, Corporate, Education, Defense and Public Diplomacy Sections.
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