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 & the World
2014 was a trailblazing year for Indian foreign policy, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sustained emphasis on improving our major external relationships. Indians enter the New Year with a more involved and connected feeling towards the rest of the world because Mr Modi has been hyperactive in travelling abroad, hosting key global leaders at home, and winning hearts and minds on an international scale.
'New normal' Focus for New Consul General in New York
China's economic "new normal" will make public diplomacy crucial in relations with other countries, the new Chinese consul general of New York said Monday.
McAmerica: The Success Secrets of Brand USA
America is a meticulously constructed brand; it is the indispensable nation with exceptional power. There is no country as adept at branding as the United States.
AirAsia QZ8501: Search Zone for Missing Plane Expanded
Countries around the region as well as the US, France and Australia are joining the search over the Java sea. The Airbus A320-200, carrying 162 people, disappeared on Sunday shortly after leaving Surabaya in eastern Java on its way to Singapore.
Pivots and Peace-Making in Qatar’s Regional Policy
Using its political stability, great economic wealth, and diplomatic ties with various local affiliates across the Middle East, Qatar developed a soft power strategy in several high-profile negotiations, from securing a key peace agreement in the Darfur conflict, to seeking political consensus in Lebanon, and mediating between the Yemeni government and the Houthi rebels.
France Loans Egypt €7.15m to Develop Taba International Airport
Minister of International Cooperation Naglaa Al-Ahwany signed Sunday a €7.15m agreement with the French Ambassador to Egypt Andre Baran to fund replacing navigation systems at Taba International Airport.
American Dominance: The Show Will Go On
Given its economic and political might, it would be foolish to predict the decline of the US. It has systematically been able to extend its dominant role.
Transcript: President Obama's Full NPR Interview
NPR's wide-ranging interview with President Obama covers recent executive actions on Cuba and immigration, race relations in the U.S., health care, the midterm elections and extending democracy in the Middle East.
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