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.
Obama Loses Round
In status-conscious China, symbolism and protocol play a role that is larger than life. U.S. diplomatic blunders could reinforce Beijing’s mindset that blatant information control works, and that a rising China can trump universal values of open, accountable government.
Turkey, an honest broker?
Growing Islamist conservatism in Turkey and the not so complaisant frequent outburst of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan or some senior members of his ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP, against Israel has been crippling Ankara’s potential “honest broker” or “mediator” role in the Israeli-Palestinian or Israeli-Arab rapprochement process.
Cultural Diplomacy and the Muslim World: What’s Old is New Again
In an era in which the U.S. presence in the Muslim world is underscored by extended military engagement(s), the reminder that cultural diplomacy can and should be part of the mix is a welcome change in tone and substance. In addition, the passing mention that cultural diplomacy should be integrated into development efforts makes a great deal of sense, depending on the development project.
San Francisco team to visit [Bangalore] on Nov 29
In order to strengthen the bond between Bangalore and San Francisco, which signed an MoU last year for cultural exchange, economic growth and cultural ties the Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsoms will be visiting Bangalore with 50 delegates on November 29.
Iranian Art Market
Over the last three years the international art world has witnessed a golden age for Iranian art. Artists from Iran have defined their presence as strong performers in terms of auction sales and exhibition profiles. Iranian artists have benefited considerably from this flowering art market as the UAE, Dubai in particular, serves as a platform to the global art market for Iranian artists because of the emirate’s position as a crossroads between Middle Eastern and Western professionals and commercial activities.
Fresh Start for the Broadcasting Board of Governors
Last week, the White House announced its nominees for the Broadcasting Board of Governors. For the first time since the BBG was created fourteen years ago, the Board will change completely with the new slate of eight candidates. If all the nominees are confirmed, it will be the first time since 2004 the Board was at 100%.
Cultural Diplomacy: Afghan Idol and Poet of the Millions
Brookings Fellow Cynthia Schneider has a great TED talk about how popular television shows like Afghan Idol and Poet of the Millions, which is broadcast out of Abu Dhabi, are changing tribal societies. These merit-based competitions, with equal access to everyone and the winner selected via SMS voting, are reaching incredibly deep into society. People of all ages go to great lengths to watch the shows in private and public places, and become so engaged that they campaign for their favorite candidate.
Back from Russia, with love
I saw an advertisement in the newspaper looking for applicants to study their respective professions in Russia for a month through a Rotary Group Exchange Program, and I knew this was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I had already learned so much from my experiences in Peru and Honduras, and knew that cultural education is so beneficial to people's growth as individuals, students and employees.
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