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.
Strong enough for a ‘reset’ with Russia?
It was Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes who observed that relations between two actors really involve six "persons": each actor's self-image, each actor's image of the other and, finally, what each actor actually is. Under this rubric, the success of President Obama's "reset" policy with Russia will depend not only on getting U.S. actions toward Moscow right but also on getting insight into the way the Kremlin views the United States and its new president.
What will it take to tame Tehran’s nuclear plans?
The fact that both Russia and China now appear to be prepared to take a tougher line with Tehran is about the only positive development to emerge from this otherwise sorry saga. This is partly due to Mr Obama's intense diplomatic efforts to court both Moscow and Beijing, and a growing awareness that, unless urgent action is taken soon, the world will wake up one morning and find that the ayatollahs have successfully tested an atom bomb.
South Africa: Indian Economic Model Impresses SA
India has emerged as the closest model of how economic planning is to be organised in SA, following detailed studies of various countries in preparation of the proposed national planning commission.
South Africa: African Aura for World Cup Draw
The numbers surrounding the 2010 Fifa World Cup draw to be held here on Friday are both record-breaking and staggering...It speaks volumes for the globalisation of the sport, but also for the excitement and genuine interest in this first African World Cup. It is clear that the world is not entirely sure what to expect from South Africa and the tournament, and so will watch with fascination as events unfold.
U.S. Africa Command Hosts 3rd Annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Program
U.S. Africa Command health specialists, doctors, and staff members discussed the latest trends in HIV/AIDS at the AFRICOM headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, November 30, 2009, in recognition of World HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on December 1.
China pledges target to curb greenhouse emission
As world leaders warm up for the United Nations big summit on climate change in Copenhagen, capital of Denmark from December 7 to December 18, China, one of the world's biggest emitters, has pledged to set its first target aimed at curbing greenhouse emission.
Russia’s vs China’s Rise
Teaming up with regional balancers such as Venezuela, Iran, or China and sometimes some EU member states to contain and limit the exercise of US power is one thing. Competing with everyone all the time is another thing. Despite all the Russian declared enthusiasm for multipolarity, the reality of multipolarity for Russia might be a bit more brutal for Russia than the sound of it.
Is $120 Million Study Abroad Bill About Cultural Exchange or American Dominance?
It goes on to mention the importance of study abroad programs to our “economic competitiveness, future diplomacy, and security.” Sounds an awful lot to me like sending kids abroad to…discover new markets? Convince everyone of just how compassionate and warm and big-hearted America is, and how it’d be just fine if the U.S came to dominate their country and say, their economy a bit more?
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