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.

Tags: china, egypt, global development, Cultural Diplomacy, abdel fattah al-sisi, li keqiang

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.

Tags: cuba, united states, travel, Cultural Diplomacy, international exchange

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.

Tags: china, united states, access china, international broadcasting, cultural exchange

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. 

Tags: turkey, ahmet davutoglu, public diplomacy, government pd, propaganda

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.

Tags: haiti, international community, government pd, diplomacy, united nations, core group

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. 

Tags: technology, digital diplomacy, cyberattacks, north korea, united states, peace

These Days, Big Companies Need Foreign Policy Too

Sony-North Korea incident underlines that multinationals need to consider the world at large.

Tags: foreign policy, public diplomacy, corporate, sony, both korea, multinationals

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

Tags: fiji, soft power, international exchange, nation branding, minister kubuabola

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