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.
India, Korea Take Initiative in Science
The deal will bring Indian experts together with their local counterparts in a regional cluster of scientific research, development and businesses.
Despite numerous differences, two leaders unite
They come from different backgrounds, have different personalities, and there’s a 16-year age gap between them. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, 68, is a former businessman who honed his leadership skills in the corporate world. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, 52, is a long-time diplomat who has been posted in Sweden and China.
U.S., Japan to Hold Meetings on Nuclear Forensics
The United States and Japan are expected to hold meetings in Washington this month geared toward encouraging collaboration on nuclear forensics.
Chinese envoy urges overseas students to help promote Sino-Russian friendship
Chinese students in Russia shall continue to boost the traditional friendly ties between China and Russia, while serving as messengers for bilateral people-to-people exchanges, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Li Hui in Moscow Sunday.
Spain and Jordan Agree to Nuclear Cooperation
Spain recently signed a bilateral agreement with Jordan to cooperate in the field of the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including for power generation and water desalination.
A Collision of Rhetoric: U.S. Interests in Central Europe
In Europe, and Central Europe in particular, one gets the impression that in managing its commitments, Washington has been complacent and oblivious at best, dangerously myopic at worst.
Krishna heads to Kuwait; Indo-Arab conclave in Delhi
India’s Gulf diplomacy is set to move into top gear this month as External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna heads to Kuwait Wednesday and New Delhi hosts a two-day Indo-Arab investment conclave next week.
The New Rules: Why China Will Not Bury America
So what are we to make of China's growing loss of face? Why is the West, and especially the United States, suddenly so perturbed by this particular moment in China's decades-long rise?
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