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.
Russia Will Save the West
The idea of a "Union of Europe" between Russia and the European Union should be put on the long-term agenda. That union should be based on a common human, economic and energy space. The combination of a new security arrangement for the Euro-Atlantic community and the establishment of the Union of Europe could curb the decline of the West.
Peru and Chile Should Develop Intelligent Relationship Next Year
Peru and Chile should develop next year an “intelligent relationship” with special focus on increased trade and cultural exchange. This will enable them to take full advantage of their complementarities in view of the Asian market potential.
‘Medical Korea’ Campaign Starts
The government held a ceremony Tuesday to launch "Medical Korea," a nation-branding promotional effort to attract patients from overseas to the nation's top medical facilities.
Ministry names top 10 activities of year
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism needs to give more priority to developing a culture development strategy in order to confirm the central role of culture, sports and tourism in the future, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan yesterday.
Foreign policy changes under Obama’s administration
Since Barack Obama came into office US foreign policy has gone through some considerable changes. There has been an increase in both pragmatism and idealism.
New Heartbeat Music Video
Our hope is that the musical creations of our youth participants can be a powerful voice for the vast, silent majority of Israelis and Palestinians who yearn for a much brighter future for both communities.
Cuba Starts Cultural Cooperation Project with Suriname
Cuba started a cooperation program in the cultural field with Suriname with the arrival in that country of three Cuban music professors who are going to teach different courses in the music school of Paramaribo and to the members of the Police and Army bands of Suriname.
Israel Plans Homes in East Jerusalem
Israel announced Monday that it would build nearly 700 housing units in Jewish areas of Jerusalem, on territory conquered in the 1967 war that the Palestinians claim for their future state. The move was criticized by Washington and condemned by Palestinian leaders, who cited it as evidence that the Israelis were undermining efforts to restart peace talks.
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