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.
President Obama and a New World Order
The doctrine of a unipolar or bipolar world as the ultimate guarantor of global peace and stability has had its chance—and blown it. What should emerge in its place is a different type of world order, based on rights and responsibilities which are equal.
BCC ranks among nation’s top colleges
With 741 international students, Bergen Community College was the only community college in New Jersey to receive a national ranking for international student enrollment, according to figures released by the Institute of International Education.
How to Mend Fences With Pakistan
The free world stands with President Obama in the effort to defeat the extremism that threatens us all. Pakistanis are on the frontlines in this battle. But we need help. We need the support of our allies in war but also to help build a new Pakistan...
Rebranding Russia From Communism to Cool
Like many countries, Russia is expending considerable effort to improve its image and reputation abroad, but it has little success to show for it. How can Russia do better? The first step...Nations...have brands.
Public Diplomacy
Mr. Schadler, a former USIA officer now with the American Foreign Policy Council, called the closure of the agency dedicated to "telling America's story" for 46 years an "inexplicable self-inflicted wound" that damaged U.S. public diplomacy.
Afghanistan’s way forward must include the Taliban
Ordinary Afghans are entwined in the movement, choosing daily whether to join the fighters or join the move toward democracy. The Obama administration is right to open the door to dialogue.
Iran’s Conservative Crackup
The circle around Iranian President Ahmadinejad is hardening and shrinking -and more and more, his former allies are turning against him. The regime seems determined to pursue a policy of dictatorship at home and isolation abroad, whatever the cost.
Cultural exchange enhances U.S.-China relations and understanding
No relationship between two countries in this century is more important than that of China and the United States, and people-to-people and cultural exchange can help enhance this relationship, said a distinguished musician
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