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Diplomacy Through Cricket? It's All In How You Spin It
Pakistan and Afghanistan are neighbors with some difficult issues to work out. Well, over the weekend, the leaders of the two countries met, but it wasn't your usual diplomatic encounter. hey call it cricket diplomacy. If you're not getting along with your neighbors, invite them over for a game.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Honoured in Australia-China Awards
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has a won a prize in the inaugural Australia-China achievement awards. The orchestra won in the arts section of the awards, which are administered by the Australia-China Council at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Putin, the 'Bad Guy' in Global Diplomacy
The image of the Russian leader has not improved after American magazine Forbes declared him the most powerful man on Earth for the second year in a row, with US President Barack Obama as a runner-up.
Coming Soon in CPD's E-book Collection: "Rising Soft Power: India"
The initiative seeks to provide a deeper understanding of public diplomacy practices and trends in emerging markets of different political persuasions, against the backdrop of increasing multi-polarity and shifting world order.
Competing With American Soft Power in India
Russia’s appeal among the Indian public is limited to the intellectual elite and those with nostalgia for the golden age of socialism. The time has come to reach out a wider set of Indians.
India to Explore US Assistance in Setting Up IIT Campus
India and US today decided to boost cooperation in the field of higher education including exploring possible American assistance in setting up a new IIT campus.
Public Diplomacy Forum Explores Ways to Win Hearts, Minds of People in U.S., S. Korea
Scholars and journalists from South Korea and the United States kicked off a forum on public diplomacy Monday, exchanging assessments and ideas about how better to reach out and win the hearts and minds of the people of the two allies.
Koala Diplomacy: Australian Soft Power Saves the Day at G20
Never before has Australia been more at the heart of global affairs. Here in Brisbane we have finished our year as G20 President, with the G20 leaders presenting their communiqué.
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