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.
Three New Government Ministries Created
The cabinet on Sunday approved the establishment of three new government ministries, and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appointed fellow Likud MKs to lead them. The new Intelligence Ministry will be headed by Dan Meridor; the Strategic Affairs Ministry, by Moshe Ya'alon; and the Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Ministry, by Yuli Edelstein.
Our man in Washington
There's a sense among some in the US pro-Israel community that while Oren is a fine appointee in terms of public diplomacy and hasbara, he still needs to master the art of the "Washington insider". Oren's appointment is heartening for a pro-Israel community that has at times in the past seen the posts of ambassador to Washington, the UN, and consul-general in New York go to individuals who, whatever their talents, do not excel in the media.
The Mellow Doctrine
The likes of aging Fidel will try to resist the mellow doctrine. But it will succeed if America’s foes understand that normal relations with Washington do not imply the loss of distinctive cultures and politics or the imposition of U.S. values, but rather the “mutual respect” which Obama has promised Iran.
Peres on way to Washington: Don’t ignore Iran
President Shimon Peres flew out to the US in the early hours of Sunday morning for a four-day diplomatic visit. The president's office stated that Peres would also use his visit to embark on a broad campaign of public diplomacy on behalf of Israel.
Sri Lanka’s propaganda war hits crescendo
As Sri Lanka’s 25-year civil war reaches its endgame, so too the fierce propaganda war that has accompanied the conflict is reaching its crescendo. Faced with defeat, the LTTE has been accused of forcibly herding the population of its former northern territories into the conflict zone.
A President Goes Friending
Foreign governments have started to notice the emphasis that the administration puts on strategic communications. One recent visitor to Phillips at the White House was Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, France's deputy minister in charge of developing new technological networks and commercial practices to make her nation a global digital economic power.
“Walk About” Israel for Love, Peace, and the Environment
Although a lot of people are getting into the act for environmental awareness in Israel, an organization that calls itself Walk About Love has decided to go about this in a most unusual way, by doing a “walkabout” of the entire length of Israel, from the southernmost city of Eilat to the foothills of Mr. Hermon in the north (about 1,000 kilometers).
How about, ‘South Korea: Way better than you think it is’?
South Korea has decided the world doesn't appreciate it enough, so it's spending millions of dollars to develop a national brand. Look out, Coca-Cola. You too, Czech Republic.
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