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.
China, Egypt Pledge Cooperation on Big Construction Projects
China and Egypt on Wednesday pledged to promote bilateral cooperation on big construction projects during the first China visit by President Abdel-Fattah Sisi. The premier also called for closer cultural exchanges between the two countries.
U.S. Visitors to Cuba Must Still Have Cultural Intent
As the U.S. and Cuba begin to normalize relations for the first time in half a century, some Americans are already roaming the streets of Old Havana, attending dance exhibitions and talks on architecture as they take part in scripted cultural tours that can cost more than a decent used car back home.
Perfect World's Sino-US Youth Elite Project "Access China" Receives Extensive Coverage
"Access China" provides opportunities and expands the channels through which the younger generation in the U.S. and China can strengthen exchanges and consolidate friendships, by way of interactions and a better understanding of each other, according to reports.
Turkey Under Siege of a Massive Smear Campaign
Turkey and its government are under siege of a massive smear campaign that began right after the Dec. 14 operation, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has said, vowing they will take necessary measures to counter such attacks through public diplomacy.
Haiti - Diplomacy : The International Community Welcomes the Efforts of President Martelly
The Core Group commends the efforts undertaken by the President of the Republic to implement the recommendation of the Presidential Advisory Commission and the work he has undertaken, together with the Presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, the representatives of political parties and other political stakeholders to forge the necessary consensus for the nomination of a Prime Minister and the formation of a consensus government.
What About Peace Technology?
So what if we envision a world of 2015 in which information technologies become agents of peace instead of sources of conflict? In many ways, we are already on that path, but the efforts are episodic.
These Days, Big Companies Need Foreign Policy Too
Sony-North Korea incident underlines that multinationals need to consider the world at large.
Fiji to Enhance Foreign Relations
Speaking to foreign diplomats at the ‘end of the year’ reception recently in Suva, the Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola said he looked forward to working in close cooperation and partnership with the foreign envoys
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