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.
Russian TV Ignores Obama Visit
While US media outlets have lead daily news coverage with President Obama’s visit to Russia, including several days of special coverage by the Newshour and front page, above the fold articles in the New York Times, Russian media, and especially Russian TV, have almost completely ignored Obama’s visit.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet Goes to China
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s recent return tour to China with their production of Romeo and Juliet was a success on many levels, and received a rapturous response from press and audiences alike. New Zealand Consul-General, Shanghai, Michael Swain says at its best, cultural diplomacy works on several levels.
In Latest Upheaval, China Applies New Strategies to Control Flow of Information
In the wake of Sunday’s deadly riots in its western region of Xinjiang, China’s central government took all the usual steps to enshrine its version of events as received wisdom: it crippled Internet service, blocked Twitter’s micro-blogs, purged search engines of unapproved references to the violence, saturated the Chinese media with the state-sanctioned story.
What Would Arab states Have To Give In Exchange For A Settlement Freeze?
U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell is pressing for a halt to Israeli settlement activity, holding out the prospect of reciprocal steps by Arab states towards normalizing relations with Israel. Israel and Arab states would hold cultural exchanges. Arab countries would ease restrictions that prevent their officials from meeting with Israeli counterparts at international events.
Rotary Int’l Promoting India Cultural Exchange
Would you like a low-cost, five-week trip to India? Are you between the ages of 25 and 40? The local district of Rotary International is looking for four enthusiastic, outgoing professionals to visit India in January. The trips, under the auspices of Rotary's Study Group Exchange, teach about cultures and build international friendship and goodwill.
Obama Team Effectively Utilizes Online Social Networking for Public Diplomacy
Through the use of new technology, President Obama has made it clear that when he speaks in Ghana this Saturday, July 11, he intends to move from monologue to dialogue as the U.S. State Department opens up venues for greater public participation in the conversation. The U.S. State Department expects an outpouring of people from all over Africa. They also recognize, however, that there will be millions who would like to be present and will not be able to attend. In an effort to further reach out to all Africans, they have created several different venues for citizen participation.
In Mother Russia, She’s 1st Lady of Gardening
First lady Michelle Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to an audience more intrigued by and enamored of her gardening skills than of anything else on her résumé. If she effected any kind of charm offensive leading up to this official visit …it has been one based on lettuce and compost.
Chinese Leaders Study American-Style Democracy
Each year, the Chinese city of Dalian flies government officials to Los Angeles to learn about American-style democracy. The teacher is Joaquin Lim, a former mayor of a suburb east of Los Angeles.
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