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.
Taiwanese opera troupe displays `soft power’ in Britain
The leader of the renowned Ming Hwa Yuan Gezai opera troupe from Taiwan hailed British audiences as "bosom friends" Friday and voiced hope that the troupe will have another chance to perform in the U.K. capital to bolster in-depth cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Artists from diverse worlds come together at Siemens Art Gallery
International artists coming from diverse cultures are currently showcasing their work in a show titled “Other Worlds,” which offers a new definition of modernity at the Siemens Art Gallery in [Istanbul].
Chile Mine Disaster: Lessons In Nation Branding
Prior to the successful rescue of the miners, what readily comes to mind if Chile is mentioned is General Augusto Pinochet Ugarte, one of the most brutal dictators Latin America had ever seen akin to Field Marshall Idi Amin Dada and President Alberto Stroessner of Uganda and Paraguay respectively. These leaders were brand eroders for their nation brands.
‘In South Sudan the state is for everyone, religion for individuals’
In an interview with France24.com, a top official of the government of South Sudan insisted that an independent South would protect citizens of all faiths, as it has done since gaining autonomy in 2005.
21st Century Statecraft
A recent event at the United States Institute of Peace featured a discussion on the effects of social media, particularly in the Russian blogosphere. The project was carried out by Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet andSociety, and consisted of an analysis of over 11,000 Russian language blogs to understand how and by whom politics is discussed.
Kaira hopes Pak-US strategic dialogues will bring good news for Pakistan
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has said Pak-US strategic dialogues will bring good news for Pakistan. Talking to Radio Pakistan from Washington, the minister said ways of implementing various proposals agreed between the delegations of the two countries in previous meetings will be discussed during fourth meeting of Pak-US strategic dialogues...
Jon Stewart’s ‘Rally to Restore Sanity’ goes global, sparking events all the way to Mt. Everest
Jon Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity" has gone global, sparking sister rallies from Tel Aviv to Mt. Everest Base Camp on Oct. 30, the same day that Mr. Stewart will convene a gathering of like-minded cohorts on the Washington Mall. "Everyone was getting excited" about the rally in Washington, says Kittie Brown, a marketing consultant and mother of three who lives in Paris.
U.N. envoy defends Falun Gong, “evil cult” for China
The U.N. special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief on Thursday spoke out against intolerance toward religious groups such as Falun Gong and the Baha'is, remarks that irritated China.
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