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.
A Beloved Bollywood Extra Draws Indians
For years, Bollywood’s producers and directors have favored the pristine backdrop of Switzerland for their films... In the process, they have created an enormous curiosity about things Swiss in generations of middle-class Indians, who are now earning enough to travel here in search of their dreams.
Games Give South Africa Hope in Fighting Woes
As host of the most-watched sporting event on earth, South Africa set out to reinvent itself in the eyes of the world, casting off its reputation as a place defined by violent crime, poverty and AIDS.
The US needs a new soft era
I discovered that the same soft power of science has a huge influence in building bridges between cultures and religions – and has the potential to do so with the Muslim world.
World Cup doubters were wrong: South Africa hosted a great tournament
Here’s a question I haven’t thought about for about a month: Can South Africa really hold the World Cup?
African youth get once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch World Cup final
Twenty young Africans will get the chance of a lifetime to watch the final match of the soccer World Cup in South Africa...
Foreign ministry gearing for social marketing
As per the officials from the foreign ministry, very soon the foreign ministry shall be joining all through the social networking means.
A Strait Deal: Taiwan, China and the PD Implications of ECFA
Cross-Strait relations between China and Taiwan took a dramatic and historic turn with the recent signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA).
China: Expat views of the Shanghai Expo
The Shanghai World Expo is already two months in to its half-year residency. Bloggers have been active in trying to decipher the purpose of the extravaganza...
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