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.
Radio Free Asia to Get Permanent U.S. License
The U.S. Congress has passed a bill to renew the license for North Korean dissident broadcaster Radio Free Asia on a permanent basis. RFA has brought news and information chiefly about South Korea and the U.S to North Korean people via shortwave.
Spanish cuisine with local twist
The Spain Pavilion restaurant, a.k.a the restaurant of Pedro Larumbe, provides traditional Spanish cuisine adapted to the modern kitchen and local tastes. Larumbe, a Michelin three-star chef, has designed a menu that combines typical Spanish elements such as Iberian pork, olives and wine with an Oriental twist.
‘Little Obama’ Movie Opens in Indonesia
A new movie titled 'Little Obama,' chronicling the time President Barack Obama lived in Indonesia as a boy, has opened in Jakarta. The director says the film shows a young Barack Obama becoming the leader he is today.
China funds English TV news channel CNC World in push for soft power
China's state news agency launched an international English language news channel yesterday – the latest step in the government's multibillion-pound soft power push. The authorities hope expanding foreign language media will help promote the country's image and viewpoint, and ultimately challenge the BBC or CNN.
Brand Ghana’s Football Diplomacy on the move: 2010 FIFA World Cup and beyond
Ghana's soft power in the area of football is increasingly becoming seductive and an important determinant of the nation brand. Football has long become an European cultural export and an active part of their Public Diplomacy efforts.
NATO official: Ukraine shows desire to deepen cooperation with Alliance
Ukraine demonstrates a desire to further deepen cooperation with NATO, despite a temporary withdrawal of the question of membership in NATO from the agenda...under this program about 300 events are planned for 2010, among them - military doctrine and defense reform.
UN set to unveil single new body promoting women’s empowerment
In a historic move, the General Assembly is set to unanimously vote today to create a single United Nations body tasked with accelerating progress in achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment.
World Cup 2010: Ghana the pride of Africa
As the lone African team still in the running to win the first World Cup in Africa, Ghana is picking up a cohort of new supporters among locals.The vast majority of South Africans initially supported Bafana Bafana, the host country’s national soccer team, but after the team’s early exit many have had to pick a new favorite.
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