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.
Mexico, Viet Nam enjoy lasting friendship
The core of our relationship resides in the friendship and common values of our two people, which are reflected in the cultural and social co-operation projects. Viet Nam and Mexico are proud to be among some of the oldest civilizations on earth.
Chinese culture program held in Nepal
A Chinese culture event, themed the evening of "the 60th National Day Celebration of the People's Republic of China and Chinese Culture program," was held in Nepali capital Kathmandu on Tuesday. The event was organized by the Chinese embassy in Nepal and Chinese teachers from Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University and Nepal Chinese Volunteer Teachers and their students presented performance with rich Chinese and Nepali culture.
Chinese in Korea want more respect
What leads to misunderstandings between Chinese and Koreans, and how could we improve the situation for a more lasting harmony in Seoul society? My story starts at the Seoul Immigration Office. This visit gave me a chance to think deeply about the relationship between Koreans and Chinese.
A View from the Muslim World: Cairo After Obama
Visiting Cairo after President Obama’s landmark speech to the Muslim world, Muqtedar Khan witnessed some deep rifts in the Islamic community, but also a palpable sense of change. In this essay, he explores new avenues of U.S. confidence building and diplomacy in the region.
U.S. Rejoins Human Rights Council
The United States is pleased to join the rest of our colleagues on the Human Rights Council. It is with a sense of mutual respect that we take our place on the Council, next to the friends and partners we will work with to forge common ground on one of the most fundamental roles of the state: to protect and advance human rights.
Osama bin Laden’s tired ravings go on. But who is listening?
His "statement to the American people" raised barely a flicker of interest. For most people in the West and even for angry Muslims in the Middle East, bin Laden is yesterday's news. Ill, isolated and impotent, he spews out from his cave messages of hate that seem increasingly irrelevant.
Lisa Kudrow, Seinfeld among celebrities backing Israeli inclusion in Toronto film fest
Natalie Portman, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lisa Kudrow and Jerry Seinfeld were among dozens of film professionals who issued a statement this week defending the Toronto Film Festival's decision to spotlight Tel Aviv. "We don't need another blacklist," read the letter they signed onto, referring to calls by filmmaker John Greyson to boycott the festival due to a series of Israeli films being screened in its City to City program.
How Not to Increase U.S. Tourism
The U.S. Senate's passed S. 1023, the "Travel Promotion Act of 2009" (TPA). This legislation...could, ironically, make foreigners less inclined to visit the United States. By imposing fees on travelers applying for travel to the U.S....the TPA will increase the cost of visiting America--hardly a sensible way to entice tourists, particularly in the current global economic downturn.
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