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.
Public Diplomacy: “Out” for the U.S., “In” Overseas?
Public diplomacy -- defined by the State Department as "engaging, informing, and influencing key international audiences" -- has become increasingly passé among American officials, scholars, and NGOS as a term and activity used to define how America should communicate with the outside world.
RoK holds Vietnamese contest for students
A Vietnamese speaking contest and cultural exchange programme for students in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in the port city of Busan on November 27.
Nepal-China cultural exchange photo exhibition
A two-day photo exhibition on Nepal-China cultural exchange began in Yichhang Huwei province of China on Saturday.The exhibition organized by Chinese Yichhang Photographers' Association began with the participation of Kathmandu School of Medical Technology (KSMT).
Culture diplomacy: Delhi set for 10-day global arts fest
The capital is primed for a slot on the global cultural tourism map as it opens its doors to unique performances, fusion projects and artists from 18 countries in a mega showcase of arts and culture for 10 days beginning on Dec 3.
Silent work to improve ties with Greece
For some time now, Greek-Turkish relations have been witnessing a good mixture of silent and public diplomacy efforts with frequent high-profile appearances here and there, leading observers of foreign policy to the belief that something is definitely up in solving the decades-long problems between the two neighbors.
Made in China: Taiwan’s ghost world
When Taiwan entered a film in the Tokyo Film Festival last month, there was no sense of an impending diplomatic incident. On the surface, relations between Taiwan and China had rarely been better, and for more than 10 years, the Japanese festival has welcomed films ''made in Taiwan''.
Myanmar amateur directors to compete in Japan-Mekong film competition
Ten Myanmar amateur directors will compete in Japan-Mekong film competition to be held in Ibusuki and Kagosheema in Japan in the first week of December under the cultural exchange program of Myanmar and Japan, a local weekly reported Friday.
South Africa - Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirms appointment
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirms the appointment of Mr Clayson Monyela as the Deputy Director-General for the Branch Public Diplomacy as announced by Cabinet after a meeting held in Pretoria on 24 November 2010.
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