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.
U.S., allies denounce Iran’s decision to make higher grade of enriched uranium
The United States and several European allies took turns denouncing Iran's behavior at a board meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, and a U.S. diplomat warned that new U.N. sanctions may be inevitable.
Nguyên Lê‘s ‘Saiyuki’ at GlobalFEST: A Jazz-World Mashup With an Eastern Bent
In the jazz world the same foment is apparent (the kora seeming to be the instrument of choice these days, appearing alongside jazz heavies) and when the world music extravaganza of GlobalFEST blew into the Apple in January, it brought Nguyen Le's "Saiyuki" with it.
US rules out arbitration between India, Pakistan
Stressing that both India and Pakistan have legitimate security interests in Afghanistan, the United States said Tuesday it encouraged a dialogue between the two neighbours but has ruled out any mediation between them.
Tweets of freedom are ringing across China
Twitter is largely blocked by China's "great firewall" (GFW), which prevents Chinese people from accessing certain sites. Yet Twitter has an almost religious following among tech-savvy Chinese, whose determination to use the service outstrips authorities' efforts to block access to it.
A taste for culture: cuisine at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair
“One of our main aims is to bring publishing professionals from different countries together and encourage business as well as cultural exchange,” says Claudia Hanauer, a programme manager for Kitab, the joint project of the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and the Frankfurt Book Fair.
U.S. aid unlikely to reverse diplomatic woes
But as the U.S. gears up to help earthquake-ravaged Chile, it appears any public relations benefit from the effort will be more modest. Latin American diplomats and private experts say that although Chileans will respond with gratitude, the larger region's strained ties with the Obama administration are unlikely to improve.
Cracks in the Dubai Brand’s Facade—and Sharktank
Mark Ritson, an Academic and Brand Consultant interviewed for the report, notes that Dubai "stands for modern; it stands for safe; it stands for luxury. Anything it does which is contradictory to that ... runs counter to that perception and therefore does damage to the perception of Dubai."
Second U.S. Science Envoy Begins Travel to North Africa
U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Zerhouni, M.D., arrived in Morocco today on a two-week trip to North Africa that will include visits to Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.
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