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.
On the Iranian Diaspora
The Iranian diaspora should promote cross-cultural programmes to enhance and raise interest in the Iran that the mass media seldom cover. Every Iranian émigré is, on this account, now a ‘goodwill ambassador’ of the country’s long history and culture. Such ’people’s diplomacy’ should in time eradicate stereotypes and prejudices, bridging gaps amongst civilizations.
Asking for a Rethink on US Immigration Diplomacy
The enduring US immigration diplomacy has become frosty for non-US citizens. Every time, foreigners have to pass through a hapless screening while facing the visa process or to get immigration clearance at the port of entry in the United States. Foreigners are not against the existing law and process, but are against the behavior by US Immigration authorities.
Sheikha Manal Art Exchange Program Establishes a Culture of Dialogue in London
Dubai, A delegation of young, Emirati women artists participating in the Sheikha Manal Art Exchange Program have returned to Dubai following a successful visit to London as part of an enriching art program, centred on the acclaimed Frieze Art Fair.
Chinese vice premier opens New Zealand’s second Confucius Institute
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday visited Canterbury University to open the second Confucius Institute in New Zealand. Li said during the opening ceremony that cultural and educational cooperation are important parts of relations between China and New Zealand.
Cate and Co put our accent on soft diplomacy
In Australia it is called going to the theatre. In Washington it is called soft diplomacy. Judging by the response to the Sydney Theatre Company's opening night of Streetcar Named Desire at the Kennedy Centre, Washington's most prestigious arts venue, Australia has pulled off the soft power equivalent of hosting G20 or getting the North Koreans back to the negotiating table.
Shalom: Bostrom’s invitation ‘shameful’
Dimona Mayor Meir Cohen stressed that in Europe, "the street is controlled by negative Palestinian propaganda," suggesting that Israel was damaging its own public diplomacy by ignoring hostile publications instead of confronting them. Shalom, however, did not accept that argument.
Clinton minces no words with Pakistan
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton minced no words during a maiden diplomatic tour to Pakistan, admonishing its silence on Al-Qaeda but winning plaudits for trying to bridge the trust deficit. Interestingly the local media -- generally critical of the United States and a key target for Clinton's public diplomacy -- indulged in quiet praise.
How TV is making the world a better place
Nicholas Cull, the British-born professor of diplomacy at the University of Southern California, said Pop Idol has given many in the Middle East their first taste of voting. “Today they cast their votes in popular entertainments,” he said, “tomorrow they could be demanding to vote for their leaders.”
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