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.
Just Google “China”
But the larger point at issue appears to be the unfettered access to the Internet in China. Several years ago, Google agreed to allow some censorship in exchange for the right to run its search engines in China. As a result, more people use Google in China than in any other country except the United States.
Bolden: New Space Policy Will Stress Cooperation
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden pledged to boost Israeli participation in the U.S. space program, citing Earth science, robotics and instrumentation as potential areas for future cooperation.
Muslims Still Waiting
As President Obama's first year in office comes to an end, the enthusiasm generated by his speech in Cairo has dampened considerably...While some are still appreciative of the President's friendly gesture, increasingly, Muslims in America and around the world are expressing concerns that his words have not been followed up with concrete policy changes.
Propaganda Wars
Steven Aftergood comments on the latest developments in government secrecy and national security policy for Secrecy News, asserting that psychological operations are intended to foster stronger foreign attitudes and behaviors towards a certain country.
Obama and the New America
As American popularity has climbed, American credibility continues to decline. There is no campaign to rally a grand alignment of the forces opposing Islamism and some start to wonder if foreign policy may contribute to the early downfall of the president and his team.
Somervillians experience first cultural exchange in Tiznit, Morocco
The Sister Cities Civic Participation and Leadership Initiative was created by the University of the Middle East (UME), a program based in the Armory building on Highland Ave. UME promotes educational leadership and civic engagement through cross-cultural understanding.
Winning Hearts and Minds in AfPak?
Acknowledging that part of the problem in Pakistani-US operations lies in trust-building measures between both countries, Gates noted, "We have to do this in a way that is comfortable for them, and at a pace that they can accommodate and is tolerable for them."
U.S. Senate Approves Stronger Penalties Against Iran
The United States Senate approved legislation on Thursday that would let President Obama impose sanctions on Iran’s gasoline suppliers and penalize some of Tehran’s elites, a move aimed at pressing Tehran to give up its nuclear program.
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