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France creates new institute to promote French culture abroad
France has created a new public institute to better promote French culture across the world, according to a statement seen Friday on the French government' website.
GAO and US Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy discuss evaluation tools
The subject of public diplomacy evaluation tools and methodologies has been front and center this week. Debating the difference between "measures of effectiveness" (or MOE), "measures of performance" (or MOP)...
Kuwait, Brazil eye boost in ‘trade and investment’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described his country’s relations with Kuwait as being deeply-rooted and dating back to 40 years of diplomatic ties, adding that Brazil truly wanted to enhance these ties...
Sony helps bring 3D World Cup games to life
Sony Professional has played a key role in making 3D World Cup games possible. Sony sets out to prove that an outside event can be covered in 3D at a reasonable cost.
Free the Tabouleh
We need recognition for what we achieve in the normal run of life," Abdulhadi says. "Like people everywhere we love our children, we're chefs, businessmen, carpenters, farmers, industrialists, shopkeepers, we're participants in the society of the world. We're not just a resistance movement fighting the occupation.
“Perhaps Azerbaijan Should Consider the Strategy of Mr. Davutoglu on Relations With Armenia”
Baku continues to view the lock on that border as its own success, an outcome of its active and public diplomacy.
Under Secretary of State Judith A. McHale Travel to Colombia
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A. McHale will travel to Colombia July 25-28. This is Under Secretary McHale’s first visit to Colombia.
$35 Tablet Computer Unveiled
It looks like an iPad, only it's 1/14th the cost: India has unveiled the prototype of a $35 basic touchscreen tablet aimed at students.
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