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.
Q&A: Outgoing State Dept. Official Offers Diplomatic Advice
NJ: What can the Obama administration do to enhance public diplomacy through new media and the Internet? Glassman: Let me tell you the most important thing it should do. The administration needs to appoint a successor to me... who has an orientation toward national security, not an orientation toward public relations. That's an imperative. What I dread, what I'm really worried about, is appointing somebody who essentially sees his or her job as an image-maker. That would be a huge mistake.
Op-ed: Obama’s Arab-TV interview
How does this news event bode for the state of public diplomacy in the Obama administration? It tells you obviously that the new president is keenly aware of the importance of addressing foreign audiences himself. In terms of the public diplomacy institutions of the U.S. government, which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be in charge of, it appears some of the mistakes of the Bush years could be repeated. In her confirmation hearings as secretary of state, Mrs. Clinton had little to say on the subject, devoting only a few paragraphs to public diplomacy in her written testimony.
A Chinese Al-Jazeera - Five Reasons This Is a Good Thing
As previously reported on CDT, the Chinese government plans to invest RMB 45 billion into domestic media organizations which target overseas audiences. Part of that money would fund the creation of a television station devoted exclusively to broadcasting global news for international viewers, similar to the Al-Jazeera network based in Qatar. David Wolf at Silicon Hutong proposes five reasons why China’s interest in creating its own Al-Jazeera reflects a positive change in the mindset of the country’s leadership
Can social networking fix U.S. image?
Building these bottom-up communities means that the conversation can’t be one way. It means taking criticism publicly. It means investing the resources to build the communities and keep the dialogue going. And it may mean responding with policy changes where warranted. While not a substitute for official diplomatic channels, encouraging this global dialogue sends strong signals of participation, collaboration and transparency — reinforcing values consistently promulgated by the administration.
Delo Says Slovenia, Croatia Communicating Through Media
After announcing a period of silent diplomacy, Slovenia and Croatia started discussing the open issues between the countries through the media, daily Delo says in its Wednesday commentary.
Iran Launches Satellite in a Challenge for Obama
Iran has fired a satellite into orbit and a shot across the bow of American diplomacy. Its first orbital launching, announced Tuesday, coincided with celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and raised concerns in the United States and other countries about Iran’s potential use of long-range missiles to send warheads halfway around the globe.
In Shattered Gaza Town, Roots of Seething Split
The war in El Atatra tells the story of Israel’s three-week offensive in Gaza, with each side giving a very different version...The gaps reflect not only a desire to shape public opinion, but also something more significant: a growing distance between two peoples who used to have daily interactions, but who are being forced apart by violence, mutual demonization and a policy of separation.
NHK goes global with all-English broadcasts
NHK on Monday began a 24-hour all-English global broadcasting service targeting overseas viewers via satellite and the Internet...NHK began international broadcasting in 1995, currently reaching about 80 million households worldwide. NHK plans to expand coverage areas mainly in Asia with the aim of increasing viewership to some 110 million households worldwide by March, officials said.
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