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.
NATO struggles to build relations with Afghan people
Even as US troops take on Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan, officials at NATO headquarters are turning to civil society groups, hoping to correct past mistakes and build new cultural relations.
Ma to set sail for South Pacific
Differing from the model established by former President Chen Shui-bian, who preferred holding lavish multilateral summits with the leaders of allied countries, Lin said Ma favored pragmatic bilateral meetings.
Corruption and diplomacy
Corruption that involves diplomats is perceived as directly reflecting the whole performance of Indonesia’s international diplomacy, and hence the image of the nation.
How to Improve China’s International Image
China used to have until the last decade a quite good image in the West, maybe particularly in Europe, due to the image Europeans had of an ancient and prestigious civilization...
EU, Vietnam to Start Free-Trade Talks
EU officials say they want a privileged trade and investment relationship with Vietnam, a booming country with 86 million people and a $100 billion economy that is open to buying European cars, wine, cheese and pharmaceuticals.
Steinberg expected to get China-US relations back on track
...fixing the worrisome US-China relations will be the main task for the visiting US Deputy Secretary of State Jim Steinberg in Beijing, according to the US Department of State.
Kremlin ‘soft power’ pays off in France
Known and feared in its own backyard for aggressive power-plays like cutting off Ukrainian gas or occupying Georgian territory, Russia turns on the charm in its relations with western Europe, and gets results.
Yvo de Boer: Stepping away from world diplomacy
While De Boer said his decision to resign had nothing to do with the failure to produce a legally binding deal in Copenhagen, he warned it was unlikely a new climate treaty would be finalized in Mexico this year...
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