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Experts Offer Public Diplomacy Proposals for New Administration
Experts in business, strategic communications, diplomacy and cultural exchanges will present a range of recommendations on the future of public diplomacy to the new administration at a forum on March 27 at The George Washington University. "Rebuilding America's Public Diplomacy: Proposals for a New Administration" is co-sponsored by the Public Diplomacy Council, GWU's School of Media and Public Affairs and the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange.
Online media becomes much more important even for diplomacy
The increasing role of web-based media in international affairs could be a constructive influence bringing, greater awareness and transparency to important issues of the day.
Disarmed in the War of Ideas
On March 19, President Bush spoke directly to an audience that may prove to be among America’s most important allies in the War for the Free World: the Iranian people... Interestingly, the instrument Mr. Bush chose for this salvo in the battlefront known as the War of Ideas was Radio Farda.
Dutch protest against release of film on Islam
Anti-racism campaigners in Amsterdam have been protesting against the imminent release of a film reportedly critical of Islam. The short feature has been made by high profile anti-immigration politician Geert Wilders.
McCain Offers Soothing Tones in Trip Abroad
Senator John McCain’s trip abroad this week — which took him from the Middle East to No. 10 Downing Street to the Élysée Palace here — was more than just a Congressional fact-finding trip, or even a candidate’s attempt to appear statesmanlike.
Cultural tourism experiencing new revolution
As this writer had shared the experiences with the various related experts, professors, officials and other personalities during the visits to the various countries of the five continents around the world he feels that Nepal, having much more centuries old artifact treasures and unbelievable worthy cultures, should take initiatives to join in at the decisive level for the promotion and preservation of the centuries old art and cultural aspects as well as the historically important sites designed as the World Heritage Sites. This will definitely boost status of Nepal's arts and culture.
Sarkozy defends ‘offensive’ Francophony concept
Speaking on International Francophony day (20 March), the French President stressed the need to make more frequent use of the French language in international institutions, including the EU.
Kenya re-branding campaign starts
The newly created Brand Kenya Board (BKB) is expected to shortly have staff to start marketing the country abroad. The members will start immediately completing the task of selling Kenya to investors and tourists showcasing the country as a peaceful place.
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