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.
Afghanistan and the Decline of American Power
The shadow of American power is receding; the rogues are emboldened. The world has a way of calling the bluff of leaders and nations summoned to difficult endeavors. Would that our biggest source of worry in that arc of trouble was the intemperate outburst of our ally in Kabul.
The Last Tango in Prague
In the end, both sides can claim PR victories in resetting relations and in making further steps — albeit modest — toward nuclear disarmament. In addition, Russia can claim a few small victories for itself. It is happy that the new inspection regime of test launches for missiles is far less intrusive than under START.
Out of Kyrgyzstan’s chaos, another chance for democracy
For Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous nation that prided itself on being an "island of democracy" in Central Asia after the collapse of the Soviet Union, events represent a second chance to get back on track.
What Exactly Do We Mean With Branding a Country?
The reason Brand Kenya exists today is because we had a social disaster in 2007-2008 following our general elections. When over a thousand people died with thousands more internally displaced due to ethnic violence, the damage done to the tourism sector, investor confidence, the economy and food production was incomprehensible.
The Armenian Genocide and the Turks
The month of April marks the 95th anniversary of the start of the Armenian genocide. An unusual television documentary shows what motivated the murderers and why Germany, and other countries, remained silent.
Religiously Watched
“Clearly, we are living in the heart of the marketing segmentation and customization era, but when we talk about Muslims in the Arab world, the mainstream approach [is] the norm, with few exceptions when it comes to non-Muslim Arabs or expats,” says Mazen Hayek, MBC’s group director of marketing. “The halal lifestyle is a given in the Arab world… being culturally relevant and sensitive to tradition is key – at all times.”
The Rise of Cultural Diplomacy
Consequently, communication has reached a point today where it provides populations with a capacity to connect, exchange and share their culture, eventually leading to a “cultural progression,” whether it is abroad or in the United States.
The Glossy Taliban
The group is also using audio and video recordings, flyers and handouts, so-called "night letters" (letters with warnings or messages posted overnight), newspapers, journals and magazines, and books. The Taliban also uses FM radio stations in Pakistan broadcasting to promote anti-US propaganda. In some areas, cell phone ring tones of Taliban anthems can even be heard.
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