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.
Cyber Diplomacy Brings Changes to Traditional Diplomatic Mode
The rise of cyber diplomacy has brought changes to the mode of foreign affairs in the traditional sense. It calls for a more rigorous mechanism on information collection, risk management as well as daily diplomatic management.
German Language Teacher Training
Cultural relations between Sri Lanka and Germany will be enhanced following the signing of a memorandum of understanding on German language teacher training programs on July 10. The German Cultural Centre will assist the school by extending its German language training programs to the school’s teachers under its world-wide partner school initiative.
Chinese Perceptions of U.S. Decline and Power
Chinese perceptions of American power are consequential. As long as Chinese leaders perceive a long-lasting American preeminence, averting confrontation with the United States is likely seen as the best option. If Beijing were to perceive the U.S. position as weakening, there could be fewer inhibitions for China to avoid challenging the United States where American and Chinese interests diverge.
Russians Most Positive About Korea
Russians have the most positive image about Koreans among people in 25 countries, followed by Canadians, Saudi Arabians, Mexicans, Filipinos and Italians, according to a latest poll Monday. The survey found that Koreans, meanwhile, were less popular in the United States, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Obama Engages the World
Mr. Obama has chosen to vigorously push for two grand goals - a world free of nuclear weapons, and the spread of good governance and development. Barack Obama's weapon of choice is public diplomacy, speaking plainly and persuasively, directly to the people.
Africa: Nigeria - Peacekeeping And the Re-Branding Mantra
Striding intrepidly into the magnificent Headquarters of the United Nations in New York recently to discuss his country's roles in the global peacekeeping efforts with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike cut a perfect picture of an accomplished chivalric.
Reflections on A Year in Humboldt: Chilean Exchange Student Returns Home
AFS Intercultural Programs is one of the world's largest not-for-profit volunteer-based organizations. It offers international exchange programs in more than 50 countries through local AFS organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office and a volunteer board. More than 300,000 students and adults have been exchanged since 1946.
Promoting Cultural Exchange in Japan’s Classrooms
Japan's imperial couple will arrive in a few days to honor a scholarship created as a wedding gift for them 50 years ago. Other programs also promote cultural exchange between Hawaii and the Land of the Rising Sun. The JET program began in 1987. More than 850 participants from Hawaii have gone to Japan, and the friendships they make there usually last long after they leave.
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