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 Affairs for the 21st Century
...the Department of State emerged from the 20th century a weaker, less relevant and more ambiguous partner of the Department of Defense and other agencies of national security. This led to the gradual but inexorable accumulation of civilian duties to the military--public diplomacy, foreign assistance and nation building in particular.
President Obama Expands “Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology,
President Obama Expands “Educate to Innovate” Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education. Public-private investments of more than $250 million will help prepare over 10,000 new math and science teachers and train over 100,000 existing teachers
How America Can Rise Again
We could reflect on how much more attainable our goals are when the world works with us—economically, diplomatically—rather than against us. We could not compel international obedience even if we tried, but everything we care about becomes easier if the American model attracts rather than repels.
Whale war erupts after Ady Gil rammed by Japanese
Anti-whaling protesters have accused Japan of a high-seas hit-and-run after their boat was rammed in the Southern Ocean, propelling Australia into a diplomatic storm.
S. Korea to Work with U.S., Space-tech Leaders to Bbuild KSLV-2 Rocket: Official
South Korea will work closely with the United States and other space technology leaders to build its indigenous Korea Space Launch Vehicle-2 (KSLV) rocket, a senior policymaker said Wednesday.
Where is Turkey going, ask Israelis in streets
From irate taxi drivers to senior public opinion makers, Israelis are confused by the new direction of Turkish foreign policy under the Justice and Development Party, or AKP. Although Turkish commentators have dismissed talk of a sea change in policy, Israelis are concerned Turkey’s glacially slow EU accession process has pushed the country to embrace Arab players, especially Hamas.
Two Koreas can Cooperate in Chemistry, Biotech and Nano Science
Inter-Korean cooperation is possible in the chemistry, biotech and nano science arenas, where the technology gap separating the two countries is the smallest, a report by a state-run think tank said Wednesday, according to Yonhap News.
As USAID awaits its fate, Clinton lays out new U.S. development agenda
Clinton has made it clear that she wants the elevation of the development mission to be a key part of her legacy as secretary, but it remains to be seen how that will be implemented bureaucratically and whether USAID will enjoy the policy and budget independence that was stripped away from the organization during the Bush administration.
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