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.

A pipeline to prosperity in Afghanistan

Creating stakeholders through the participation of as many players as possible in this project would have significant potential to enhance stability in the region.

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NICO sets to reposition Nigeria with cultural diplomacy

Even as Nigeria's international image has been further tainted by the failed terrorism adventure of one Nigerian youth named Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, experts believe that through strategic cultural orientation the country will turn out a cherished global destination.

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MPs press Dutch lawmakers on aid policy

Rwandan lawmakers have criticized the Dutch government’s aid policy that mainly looks at funding Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and commits a small portion to direct budget support.

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Goodbye Model T, hello green tea – China is the world’s biggest car market

China is overtaking Germany to become the world's largest exporter; and today it emerged that China is now the world's single largest car market, ending a century of American dominance that started with Ford's Model T, the first mass market car.

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Thailand’s diplomacy: searching for new dynamics

Entering its second year, the government under Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will pay more attention to Thai diplomacy and strategic interests.

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Secretary Clinton dines with high-tech titans to talk diplomacy

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met last week with a handful of high-tech’s titans to talk about how the Internet and gadgets can intersect with the nation’s foreign diplomacy needs.

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Taking the Measure of Obama’s Foreign Policy

It was nonetheless a year of international displays of presidential ego, sometimes disguised as cosmic modesty ("I do not bring with me today a definitive solution to the problems of war"), but mainly of one slip after another.

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Chinese painting exhibition opens near Rome

"I am very enthusiastic, it's a great opportunity to host world-famous artists and to spread awareness on Chinese contemporary art," she told Xinhua. This year is set to be crucial for Sino-Italian ties, marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

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