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.
Russians Wary of Cyrillic Web Domains
...computer users are worried that Cyrillic domains will give rise to a hermetic Russian Web, a sort of cyberghetto, and that the push for Cyrillic amounts to a plot by the security services to restrict access to the Internet.
Standing On The Edge Of The Future: The New Media In Copenhagen
I want to focus on story behind the story: how new media, grassroots activists, ordinary people and citizen journalists worked together in inspired ways to get the Copenhagen story out.
Pragmatism, realism prevail
he Copenhagen Accord is a step forward, but it is clearly not the bold initiative that many had hoped for. It is a triumph for pragmatism and realism...The breakthrough came when U.S. President Barack Obama joined a meeting of heads of state from Brazil, China, India and South Africa.
NATO to expand Internet connectivity in Afghanistan
The NATO C3 Agency and the Public Diplomacy Division of NATO have completed the signature process of the Letter of Agreement in support of the "SILK-Afghanistan" project. This is a significant step towards expanding broadband Internet connectivity for higher education throughout the provinces in Afghanistan.
‘We underestimate the value of soft power’
The Foreign Secretary believes prospects for the rule of law and democracy can be significantly advanced over the next few years by "soft power" – campaigning diplomacy – and, like many, he sees the Obama factor as an inspiration.
U.S. Scientists Impressed by North Korean Young Talent in Science Sector
North Korea may lack resources, but its scientists have strengths that their Western counterparts often lack -- access to a wide pool of young talent and their passion for science, a U.S. professor who has recently visited Pyongyang noted Tuesday.
Recognizing confident India as indispensable
India embraced capitalism without reservation, which has produced spectacular economic progress. And, like the economy, India's self-confidence has boomed. India today sees that the wider world...regards it with growing respect.
Chileans get it right
Chile was admitted to the OECD, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is the 31st country to join that select group of nations, generally considered to be the world's best governed...the quality of the Chilean state is the highest in Latin America.
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