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.
Foreign Ministry Readying to Adopt New Foreign Policy Vision
The Turkish Foreign Ministry decided to establish a department that will be responsible for working on developing public diplomacy tools that will strengthen Turkey’s hand and provide it the ability to shape world public opinion in favor of Turkey.
Politicians discover the power of a photograph
While images are fleeting, photographs that capture a "special moment" are generally long lasting. Diplomats in Turkey learn about etiquette and body language in protocol classes and relevant books they must read when stepping foot into their career; however, press relations and proper posing are fairly new factors for Turkish diplomats, who until now had not focused too much on public diplomacy.
60 years, viva la fiesta
Spain-Korea Forum, co-organized by Casa Asia and the Korea Foundation, brings together government officials and civil society groups to discuss issues of mutual interest and set goals for bilateral cooperation at all levels. In this year's edition, a special focus will be put on gender equality, innovation, science and technology, public diplomacy and politics, and security issues.
Hillary Clinton’s First Year Report Card: The Good, the Bad and the Undecided
Next wee marks the first anniversary of Hillary Clinton's swearing in as secretary of state-- an excellent time to take stock of her tenure in that role so far. She's a former presidential candidate, and far more comfortable with the public side of the job. If you look at her trips abroad, she has a lot of enthusiasm for the public diplomacy side of the job.
“Conservative” silence on the British Council may undermine their value-promoting credentials
Five years after the last review of the British Council, as part of a review of the Britain’s public diplomacy, it is probably time for another assessment. If the Tories want to make sure they are not seen as forsaking the promotion of liberal democratic values, they need to say something more about the future role of the British Council than they have done.
‘Amerikaku’ Shows the Stories of Indonesian Students in the USA
Indonesian students are increasingly traveling to the United States to expand their educational horizons, often as part of exchange programs or to attain a college degree, and camera crews are now accompanying them of the voyage.
Obama and Human Rights in the Middle East: Suggestions for Act Two
The Obama administration’s promotion of human rights with abusive Middle Eastern governments, however, has been ambiguous and, in some cases, negligent, raising concern that the United States is still operating in a universe of double standards. Human rights have certainly not been part of the public diplomacy surrounding the president’s meetings with the leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
U.S. Science Envoy Says Turkey Is A Strategic Country
Dr. Ahmed Zewail, a member of U.S. Council of Advisors on Science & Technology, said on Friday that Turkey was a strategic country.
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