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.
India to Increase Cultural Presence Overseas
Following the lead of representative cultural institutions such as Allianz Francaise, Goethe Institut and the British Council, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has expressed plans to strengthen its presence across the globe by introducing “cultural cells”, as they are called by ICCR Director General Virender Gupta. Culture ranks high in the priorities of the Indian Government, as is reflected by the increase in funding the ICCR has received in this year.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Simon Study Abroad Bill
The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act gained significant momentum yesterday as it passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410). The Foreign Relations Act, introduced last month by Representative Howard Berman (D-Calif.), is a comprehensive piece of legislation to enhance the U.S. foreign policy efforts of the U.S. Department of State and the Peace Corps.
Egypt to publish Israeli novels for first time
Egypt will publish Arabic translations of novels by renowned Israeli writers Amos Oz and David Grossman for the first time, a culture ministry official told AFP on Thursday...Culture Minister Faruq Hosni, whose bid to become the next director general of UNESCO has suffered setbacks because of comments he made about burning Israeli books, gave the project the green light, he said.
Could There Be a Mousavi Effect?
If a "Mousavi Effect" could open a window of opportunity for Iranian public diplomacy and soft power, the big question -- just as it was for Obama -- would be whether Iran would use that moment to reinforce existing lines of conflict or to break them down.
Piano Concert to Promote Cultural Exchange Between Malaysia and South Korea
The first Asian Grand Piano Concert will take place on Friday at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The concert will feature the collaboration between the Malaysian Chopin Society and the Korean Piano Society to promote cultural and musical exchange between Malaysia and South Korea.
Iran, Poland National Libraries Sign MOU
Iran National Library and Archives (INLA) and the National Library of Poland signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sunday. The two countries agreed to exchange books, periodicals, scientific achievements, and help raise information on how to collect and preserve the rare collection.
H.R. 2410: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
Authorizes the Secretary of State (Secretary) to establish in the Foreign Service a Public Diplomacy Reserve Corps consisting of mid- and senior-level former Foreign Service officers and other individuals to serve for a period of six months to two years abroad.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act
The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410) by a vote of 235-187. This broad foreign relations bill authorizes funding for the operations of the U.S. Department of State and the Peace Corps, and includes innovative new programs like the Simon Act that enhance U.S. capacity to engage with the world.
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