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.
Once Again, World Is Silent on Darfur
For all the attention Darfur has received and for all the humanitarian assistance that it has been provided, innocent civilians are once again being killed as part of a ruthless counterinsurgency campaign by the Khartoum regime.
For rising China, an identity crisis
As a result of this process, whimsical ideas will rise to the surface, and given the inevitable disputes over currencies, Internet freedom and so on, some Americans will react angrily. But the smart option for the West is to let China's voyage of self-discovery take its course. China's rise is inevitable, and the Chinese must decide who they are and what they want. Embracing Western norms may well turn out to suit them.
U.S. demand will thwart Mideast peace
Middle East diplomacy requires enormous sensitivity. Jerusalem is the fault line in 5,000 years of emotionally charged history. That means the megaphone should be used sparingly, and the pressure should be reserved for times when it really serves a useful purpose.
True benefits of hosting best world cup ever
Ever since the announcement of South Africa being the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, critics have argued that the world cup will lead to “limited benefits that will probably not extend far beyond the final whistle”. However, what the 2010 critics omit to acknowledge are the significant benefits South Africa may reap by leveraging the nation branding dimensions of the FIFA World Cup.
Taiwan, Palau ink indigenous culture cooperation pact
Taiwan and the Republic of Palau entered into an agreement to cooperate in indigenous culture exchange, research, tourism and arts Friday in a ceremony attended by the presidents of both nations. The exhibition features 33 items of traditional indigenous crafts and 63 items of modern handicrafts.
The next ’special relationship’?
The 2010 World Expo, opening May 1st in Shanghai, will be Israel’s first foray into the World’s Fair fray. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pulling out all the stops with a $6 million, 2000 square meter Israel Pavilion, featuring an "orchard" with talking trees apparently conversational in both English and Cantonese
Recalling History: the Government will step down as private media step up
In an article written for The NY Times Magazine Dec 2, 1945, Asst Sec of State for Public Affairs William Benton described the purpose and need for what we know refer to as public diplomacy. This article came less than two months after HR 4368 was introduced in the House, a bill on extending and broadening the “existing programs for the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills between” the US and foreign countries.
Can India and Pakistan find friendship?
The sad irony is that we Desis remain bound at the cultural hip – be it our love for cricket, Bollywood and Pakistani tele-dramas, or class consciousness. Travel restrictions mean only a handful of us ever get to meet one another, creating a dangerous isolation that feeds racist stereotypes and turns dialogue into a political liability.
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