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.

Is Erdogan Rewriting History?

Erdogan has always enjoyed challenging common narratives. In doing so, he appeals to Muslim public opinion both domestically and internationally.  Despite recent setbacks, he still believes that he represents the Muslim world.

Tags: tayyip recep erdogan, faith diplomacy, islam, public opinion, international opinion, history

Selling “Brand India” in Vietnam

Since the election of Narendra Modi as India’s Prime Minister, New Delhi has appeared determined to create “Brand India” by harnessing its soft power resources. This was very much on display at the meeting Modi had with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung, during the latter’s visit to New Delhi late last month.

Tags: soft power, nation branding, india, vietnam, brand india, narendra modi

Koala Diplomacy, the Australian Soft Power-Based Foreign Policy

Koala diplomacy involved world leaders getting photographed and cuddling with Koala named Jimbelung- the furry grey animals, shy native marsupials of Australia. Jimbelung, which means friend in a local Aboriginal dialect, was later gifted to Japan.

Tags: koala diplomacy, soft power, australia, Cultural Diplomacy

Musical Ode to Xi Jinping and His Wife Goes Viral

A musical homage to President Xi Jinping of China and his wife, Peng Liyuan, has circulated widely online in recent days, a sign of how the public face of Chinese leadership has changed since Mr. Xi took office two years ago.

Tags: soft power, government pd, Cultural Diplomacy, music diplomacy, digital diplomacy, social media

U.S. Moral Tutelage of Thailand

The U.S. State Department has condemned Thailand for its failure to live up to standards we set for the treatment of migrant workers.

Tags: united states, thailand, democracy, joseph nye, obama, us state department, migrant workers, Soft Power Interventionism

The Rise of China's Railroad Diplomacy

Last week state-owned China Railway Construction Corp. (CRCC) signed a lucrative contract with Nigeria to build an 870-mile coastal railroad from Lagos to Calabar, two of the West African nation’s leading cities. 

Tags: china, transportation, railroad diplomacy, soft power, nigeria, China Railway Construction Corp.

How to Efficiently Fight Anti-Israel Propaganda?

The question is, then, why is Israel’s propaganda falling so short? The strategic answer is simple. Israel is fighting a total war which has a number of facets. 

Tags: anti-israel propaganda, anti-propaganda agency, muslim world, anti-defamation league, funding, palestine, the west

Chillin' in Chile With Candince Wiggins

The U.S. Embassy Santiago along with the NBA and WNBA teamed up for an educational and sports diplomacy envoy in Chile. 

Tags: chile, united states, candice wiggins, nba, education, wnba, espn, sports diplomacy

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