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.
In the war of ideas, Uncle Sam’s voice must be heard
The new age demands new technology, not only the latest forms of radio transmission, but TV, and Internet platforms delivering content, like President Obama’s address to Muslims last June, in real time to computers and mobile phones.
Professor Helps School in Ghana Get Supplies
With cooperation from international shipping giant DHL, a Central Michigan University professor was able to donate 700 pounds of science equipment to a needy school in Ghana.
China needs admirers to match its ambitions
If 2009 was China’s year and the ‘noughties’ were a decade when its rise seemed on permanent fast-forward, the last two weeks have been a setback for Beijing’s global ambitions. The Copenhagen conference, a dissident sent to prison and an execution have raised again the question of whether China’s political system is compatible with the international respect it craves.
Major-General Andrew Mackay says MoD is ‘institutionally incapable’ in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence is “institutionally incapable” of running a successful campaign in Afghanistan, a top Army commander has claimed in a critical assessment of the operation in Helmand province. Major-General Andrew Mackay, who commanded 52 Infantry Brigade in Helmand when he was a brigadier, resigned in September after voicing personal doubts about the way the campaign was being run.
A New Paradigm for Engaging Somalia
If there is any wisdom to be gained out of this young 21st century it has to do with the costly lesson that “hard power” (mainly military, technological, and economic) alone cannot sustain peace or political influence. Any effort intended for effective political problem-solving and conflict-resolution must be made of a mix that includes “soft power” (public diplomacy, humanitarian and development aid, strategic educational campaigns, political and/or economic pressure).
Center to mark 50 years of work
Half a century after its inception, the East-West Center is more relevant than ever. Since Congress formed the public diplomacy institution in 1960, nearly 60,000 students, scholars, journalists and political, civic and business leaders have participated in cooperative research and leadership and educational programs to enhance relationships and promote cooperation between the people and countries of Asia, the Pacific and the United States.
Turkey to determine 2010 foreign policy road map
Turkish ambassadors home from postings around the world will begin a week-long brainstorming conference Monday under the theme: “Democracy, Security and Stability: A look at 2010 in Turkish Foreign Policy and Global Affairs.”
Brand Obama: First Lady on Food Network tonight
President Barack Obama has grilled steaks with the Food Network's Bobby Flay. He's filled out his NCAA basketball tournament picks with Andy Katz on ESPN. And he has appeared on Comedy Central as commander in chief demanding that Stephen Colbert get a haircut during the comedian's telecast from Iraq. Is there a talk show on any channel outside of Fox News on which the president has not appeared in 2009?
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