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.
Re-Packaged AFRICOM Still Not Good for Motherland
Increased attention on the White House Africa policy came ahead of President Barrack Obama's first trip to the continent as head of state, initially to Egypt in June and then Ghana in July. Africa policy has been a source of concern of analysts since the first days of Obama's administration mostly over the U.S. African Command (AFRICOM), an initiative started by former President George W. Bush, the U.S. Department of Defense and led by four-star General William “Kip” Ward.
Goals for AFRICOM: Stop Extremists and Narcotics Trade
Recently General Kip Ward the Commanding Officer of the Highly Controversial US African Command (AFRICOM) gave an Interview to NPR (National Public Radio). Some of the Statements made by General Ward indicate that there is some major concern in Washington over Events currently unfolding in Africa.
51% - Strongly Support U.S. Involvement in World Affairs
There is no sign that the public is turning inward in response to difficult economic times; in the latest Pew Research Center values survey, 51% of Americans now say they completely agree that it is best for the future of the country for the U.S. to play an active role in world affairs, up from 42% two years ago.
Honduras: An End to Backyard Imperialism
The Honduran coup provides a vital test for Barack Obama, to prove that the US is no longer the "yankee imperialist" pulling the strings of despots in Latin America, an image that has resonated in the region since the 19th-century.
Obama’s Stance Deflects Chávez’s Finger-Pointing
From the moment the coup in Honduras unfolded over the weekend, President Hugo Chávez had his playbook ready. He said Washington’s hands may have been all over the ouster, claiming that it financed President Manuel Zelaya’s opponents and insinuating that the C.I.A. may have led a campaign to bolster the putschists. But President Obama firmly condemned the coup, defusing Mr. Chávez’s charges.
Rock ‘N’ Roll Goes To West Africa
The bluesy scales and shuffling rhythms American rock fans grew up on also exist in West African traditional music, via the history of the Atlantic slave trade. But rock 'n' roll is fundamentally a reflection of the American experience. There's a gritty attitude and expansive spirit that African takes on the genre have been missing — until now, that is.
How Will Arabs Judge Obama’s Gitmo policy?
For all their hope, and all the buzz around the Cairo speech, this Arab mainstream remains deeply skeptical that Obama will actually be able to deliver on his promised change. Popular Arab media will feature intense and skeptical scrutiny of every American move, will leap on every report in the American media, every hint of backtracking or hypocrisy.
Seoul, Tunisia Agree On Cultural Exchange
As part of the agreement, the Tunisian government plans to send approximately 100 high-ranking government officials to Korea, while the personnel exchange program will involve younger Koreans and Tunisians, Foreign Ministry officials said. Seoul, meanwhile, will continue to share its economic development expertise.
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