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.
Ahmadinejad not seeking talks or ties with US: Iran FM advisor
Iranian Foreign Minister's advisor Manouchehr Mohammadi said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad neither seeks talks with the US nor establishment of relations with the country, but he wants to have a debate with his American counterpart Barack Obama. Speaking in a meeting held in Amir Kabir prestigious university in Tehran he said, "Iran's President wants to open a debate with Obama not on insignificant issues but on justice of the world and public diplomacy."
British Council Taipei to hold expo on international education exchange
The British Council Taipei announced Monday that it will hold an exhibition this Sunday on international education exchange, featuring presentations by teachers and high school students from home and abroad. The event is named "Connecting Classrooms: International Education Expo."
Saskatchewan Province Proclaims Multicultural Week Celebration In November
Saskatchewan was the first province to enact multiculturalism legislation, recognizing the right of every community to retain its identity, language and traditional arts and sciences for the mutual benefit of all citizens. The province’s commitment to multiculturalism is reflected in its motto, Multis e gentibus vires – From Many Peoples Strength.
25th International Ramayana meet on Nov 27
Delegates from 45 nations will attend the 25th International Ramayana meet. The city-based Avadootha Datta Peetham is organizing the meet to explore spiritual dimensions of Ramayana. The Vishwa Sahitya Sanskriti Sansthan will co-sponsor the event that will focus on key components in the Indian epic like spiritual values, unity and human understanding.
India doesn’t see China as a threat: Tharoor
Speaking at a function here on Sunday, Tharoor said: "The government of India does not view China or China's development as a threat of any kind. We always tried to develop a friendly and cooperative relationship with China which is our largest neighbour and with which we cannot afford to have relationship of antagonism."
Significant Value of the Humanities
Lack of communication, rigid social background and cold human qualities can be found in many aspects of our society. However, I would like to say that the lack of humanity is the most important problem. As our society moves from a traditional society to a post industrial society, and considers importance in visible calculation of production, the study of the humanities has naturally fallen behind other practical studies.
The New Rules: Choosing Your ‘Religion’ for These Complex Times
By most expert accounts, the world today is experiencing its own significant "awakening" of religious fervor, one triggered -- in my opinion -- by globalization's rapid expansion around the planet over the past three decades. In the face of such frightening assimilation, individuals naturally turn (or return) to religion as a way of retaining their collective identity.
Iran’s leader wants debate on ‘global justice’ with Obama
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has proposed launching a debate with U.S. leader Barack Obama on global issues, but does not seek direct negotiations with Washington, an Iranian official said on Monday. However, he said Iran welcomes "talks and interaction."
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