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.
Secretary Clinton’s Eid-ul-Fitr Message
"Hello, and Eid Mubarak. I’m delighted to celebrate the end of Ramadan by wishing all of you a happy Eid. In 1996, my husband and I were privileged to host the first ever White House Eid celebration, which has now become a tradition. And this year, I hosted an Iftar at the State Department, with Muslims and non-Muslims attending. We hope that reinforces every year that all faiths have a home here in the United States. " Video available here
Syracuse University symposium to explore cultural diplomacy
Syracuse University will host a Cultural Diplomacy Symposium on Sunday and Monday. Writers, a choreographer and academics will discuss the power of culture in the world of politics. Sunday's program will begin with the singing of the "Lost Boys" of Sudan. Joseph S. Nye Jr.,will speak on the past, current state and future of cultural diplomacy.
Unesco undecided on new leader
Egypt's controversial candidate to head the United Nations' cultural body, Unesco, has failed to win a majority in a third round of voting to elect a new director-general. Farouq Hosni, Egypt's culture minister for 22 years, was the favourite as representatives of the 58 member nations cast their ballots in Paris on Saturday.
Good Will, but Few Policy Benefits
As President Obama welcomes world leaders to the United States this week, he has gone a long way toward meeting his goal of restoring the country’s international standing. Foreign counterparts flock to meet with him, and polls show that people in many countries feel much better about the United States. But eight months after his inauguration, all that good will so far has translated into limited tangible policy benefits for Mr. Obama.
Chaebol Ahead of Korea in Global Reputation
Samsung and Hyundai, South Korea's twin corporate towers, continue to enjoy rising global reputations. Too bad the country just can't keep up with them...while the Korean corporate giants are managing to reinvent themselves as cooler companies with better technologies, the country itself as a brand is increasingly coming off as old and crusty.
Branding Israel
For over two weeks now, Toronto has been the arena for a bitter struggle between Israel bashers and Israel supporters. I agree with the anti-Israeli activists about one thing: the real issue was not the boycott, nor the Israeli filmmakers. It was a struggle about Israel's right to be presented positively.
India offers assistance, training to Liberia
Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, the first Indian minister to visit Liberia in 38 years, arrived in the west African state bearing gifts, including lines of credit, a grant of $2 million and various training programmes. Accompanied by a business delegation, the minister offered help to Liberia in capacity building, training, trade, investment and IT.
We make an effort towards genuine partnership
The Director for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of the US Department of State John S. Dickson visited Venezuela to learn about the programs and the people responsible for public affairs offices as part of his tour including Colombia. He talked to El Universal about the initiatives on cooperation to be taken by his government together with Latin American nations in the context of a new diplomatic philosophy.
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