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.
Ethiopia to Send Diplomacy Team to Egypt
A public diplomacy team of Ethiopia will be dispatched to Cairo early next week to "take messages of friendship to the Egyptian people," said the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Collaboration between Russian Twerkers and Western Musicians: A Cultural Bridge in a Time of Crisis
Given the current state of affairs, it is an interesting time for Russian public diplomacy in the West. Say what you will about Western perceptions of the Russian economy, military, and government. On the twerking front, Russian dancers are certainly making a name for themselves.
Cultural Understanding in US- Russia Relations: The Role of Photojournalism and Film
To develop cultural understanding between the U.S. and Russia, the American-Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation (ARCCF) and American University’s Initiative for Russian Culture (IRC) seek to connect the next generation of American diplomats to the versatility and richness of Russian art, literature, film, language, and history.
Putin’s Rules of Attraction
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s covert aggression in Ukraine continues – and so do Western sanctions against his country. But the economy is not all that is under threat; Russia’s soft power is dwindling, with potentially devastating results.
International Branding Report Sees NZ Drop Down List
New Zealand has dropped a place in an international country brand strength report, but academics say the country’s international reputation is still strong. A country’s brand strength is determined by its performance in goods & services, tourism, talent and investment.
North Korea's Hearing Impaired Football Team Given Rare Honour of Trip to Play Australia
Only a lucky few North Koreans get the chance to travel out of the country, but the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) first national hearing impaired football team is being given the rare privilege to play their first international friendly game against Australia in Sydney this weekend.
Can Pianist Yanni Surmount Sanctions to Bring U.S.-Iran Harmony?
Can the pianist Yanni do what negotiations between U.S. and Iranian diplomats have failed to accomplish: bring a little harmony to two nations that have been adversaries for 35 years?
First Ladies of ASEAN Member Nations Talk Korean Wave
Ask someone in Southeast Asia what comes to mind when you mention "Korea," and the answer is more than likely to be the "Korean Wave." (...) The first ladies of the ASEAN member nations got a look at the place where the wave originated during this week's Korea-ASEAN Summit.
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