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.
Afghan women come out of shadows with contemporary art show
The 18 young women artists aged between 16 and 25 have travelled to India and their works reflect the changing artistic landscape of the strife-torn land and the emergence of women as a powerful creative force. Women of Afghanistan have come a long way since the Taliban years, when arts and music were declared illegal...The show, which closes Sep 14, will travel to Kolkata and thereafter to the US, Italy, Germany and Spain.
Russians Hail Georgia Deal As Big Win
Russian experts are hailing this week's new deal to withdraw Russian troops from Georgia as a big diplomatic win for fledgling Kremlin leader Dmitry Medvedev.
Microsoft India Bags U.S. Award For Corporate Excellence
Microsoft India was selected for its initiatives to empower small and medium enterprises, to promote economic development, and to strengthen innovation through strategic product development, including improved technology to combat HIV/AIDS and TB.Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will present awards to the 2008 ACE winners in a November 6 awards ceremony at the State Department.
Basketball’s More Than a Game
Olympic gold medallist Jennifer Azzi who is among the US basketball envoys who started a three-day clinic in Dar es Salaam yesterday, has said basketball is more than simply being a great athlete seen on the court. Azzi said they have come to teach the children both the fundamentals of the game and how the sport can influence the lives of young people beyond the court.
9/11 Rumors That Become Conventional Wisdom
It is easy for Americans to dismiss such thinking as bizarre. But that would miss a point that people in this part of the world think Western leaders, especially in Washington, need to understand: That such ideas persist represents the first failure in the fight against terrorism — the inability to convince people here that the United States is, indeed, waging a campaign against terrorism, not a crusade against Muslims.
Afghanistan’s Communications Revolution
Today, Afghanistan bears little resemblance to the nation it was long forced to be. Working together after the Taliban was removed from power, the U.S. and Afghan governments recognized the importance of dramatically increasing access to communications networks and establishing access to the Web.
Romania Needs A Strategy For Economic Diplomacy
Romania needs a strategy for economic diplomacy, Romanian Foreign Minister Lazar Comanescu told the closing session on Sept.3 of the annual meeting of the Romanian ambassadors and consuls unfolded under the theme "An expanding economy, a dynamic diplomacy."
Cultural Diplomacy in the Relationship Between the UK and Germany
Germany and the UK have had a tumultuous common history. In the recent past the two countries have traded, fought and competed with each other, negotiated business deals, European treaties and common policies with each other. More recently the UK and Germany have entered a period of positive academic and cultural exchange through both private initiatives as well as under the organisation of dedicated institution
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