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.
Lethal Drone Strike May Bolster U.S.-Pakistan Ties
The lethal drone attack that apparently killed a top Taliban leader in Pakistan is likely to bolster America's dual effort there: solidifying a sometimes shaky partnership with Islamabad while pursuing insurgents hidden along the country's border.
Germany To Be ‘Guest of Honor’ At Yemen Book Fair
Chairman of the Book Authority Faris al-Saqaf said the authority will start from this fair to invite a country to be a guest of honor, a move which comes after the idea has showed to be useful to boosting book fairs and promoting cultural relations between countries across the world.
Chinese Immersion Programs Catching On In Utah
When Gov. Jon Huntsman heads to China to become the U.S. ambassador to that country, he'll have an audience of first graders who are paying closer attention to his job than they've ever done before. At least nine elementary schools along the Wasatch Front are offering Mandarin Chinese immersion programs this fall.
Deja Vu As Beijing Marks One Year Since the Olympics
As the Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium dusts off its feathers for the one-year anniversary of the Olympics Saturday, a strange sense of deja vu has settled on the city. While the paint fades on leftover Olympic signs and logos, a grey smog has stubbornly refused to lift, and the authorities are again tightening controls over voices of dissent.
Students From Around the Globe Come to Santa Cruz to Study Ocean Conservation
Students from across the world made their way to Santa Cruz this week to learn about ocean conservation, marine life and environmental issues while in the new Ocean for Life program. "The purpose of the program is to promote ocean conservation as well as interconnectedness," said Dawn Hayes, the program's education outreach coordinator.
Fulbright Scholars Bring The World Home
In recent years, nearly a dozen faculty members from CSUS universities have participated in the Fulbright Program. Successful candidates are active in the academic, public or private sector and demonstrate outstanding qualifications and a distinguished record of experience, research and accomplishments.
Our Enemy’s Face
"GWOT" is not an accurate description of America's enemy or of what we are engaged in. The new undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, Karen Hughes, who is charged with primary responsibility for this part of the war, has a chance to fix the problem, but only if she is willing to change some deeply ingrained rhetoric and the political reasons behind it.
Foreign Ministry Tests Global Communications Network
The telecom network is being built by the Vietnam Datacommunications Company (VDC) in coordination with Orange Business Service. To mark the signing ceremony, the Foreign Ministry organised a test video conference between Hanoi, Paris and Singapore, focussing on simplifying administrative formalities, work on Vietnamese living overseas and cultural diplomacy.
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