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.
The Narrative Gap in the New PD Strategy
The number one objective in the strategy is to “shape the narrative.” Its authors reckon that we are not dealing effectively with new media, that inaccurate information shapes our story before we have a chance to do the shaping ourselves, and that too little information is available to audiences around the world.
CRDF Statement on the Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act
CRDF applauds the extraordinary work spearheaded by Representatives Howard L. Berman (D-CA) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), with their introduction of legislation to enhance and expand the role of science in American foreign policy.
H.R.4801
To establish the Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy, and for other purposes
Putin’s India visit part of Russia’s balancing act with Asia’s rising powers
Relations with India are also part of Russia's broader strategy to geographically diversify its economic external relations. Moscow believes that this focus on Europe could constrain its freedom of action on the international stage so relations with India are important to the expansion of Russia's global agenda.
Berman Introduces Legislation to Boost U.S. Science Diplomacy
Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance U.S. efforts at science diplomacy.
China Expands Science Globalization Trends
Science globalization is in vogue, pooling together scientists and researchers of various races and with different backgrounds and Chinese scientists "go global" as well.
U.S. changing focus of Iran policy
With the apparent failure of Obama's initiative to open negotiations, the administration turns toward support of the opposition and a focus on sanctions targeting the powerful Revolutionary Guard.
Putin’s India visit part of Russia’s balancing act with Asia’s rising powers
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi this week hoping to seal military cooperation deals worth around $4 billion (2.9bn euros). But experts says there will be more than just contracts up for grabs.
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