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.

Egypt's Human Rights Record Slammed at UN Meeting

Egypt's human rights record came under harsh criticism during a U.N. review Wednesday, with the United States and European nations urging President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's government to reverse tough measures enacted following last year's overthrow of his Islamist predecessor that have clamped down on freedoms.

Tags: egypt, human rights, public opinion, united nations

Canada Announces the Selection of African Health Organizations to Save the Lives of Women and Children

The seven-year, CA$36 million Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa(IMCHA) research program today announced the selection of two African organizations that will help put research into practice and bring the program's results to the attention of decision-makers.

Tags: canada, africa, international development, aid diplomacy, global aid, global health

Music Bands from SAARC, France to Rock Delhi

Fourteen music bands from the SAARC countries and observatory country France will perform in the national capital Friday, in the eighth edition of the South Asian Bands Festival.

Tags: france, delhi, music diplomacy, saarc, Cultural Diplomacy

'Maitri to Strengthen Artistic Bonds Between India & China'

A five-day (November 5-9) art residency entitled "Maitri-India China Women Artists' Residency" was inaugurated at the Diggi Palace in Jaipur by the guest of honour justice R S Chauhan with the lighting of lamp and Kathak performance by the Jaipur's well known dance performer Manjari Kiran Mahajani.

Tags: india, china, Cultural Diplomacy, art diplomacy, government pd

Russian Party Urges International Military Aid for Syrian Govt

A leftist Russian party has prepared a parliamentary motion calling for immediate military, technical and humanitarian aid to the governments of Syria and Iraq in their fight against Islamic terrorists.

Tags: russia, syria, international aid, military aid, islamic terrorist, humanitarian aid, technical aid

New (Chinese) Kids on the Orchestra-Tour Block

Beijing's China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra is positioned as the voice of that nation's younger generation. It's on a tour that both signals a turning point in the Philadelphia Orchestra's cultural exchange with China and has turned into a media frenzy.
 

Tags: china, soft power, music diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy, China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra, beijing, exchange

Obama to Seek New Authorization for Islamic State Fight

It's a shift in the administration’s approach to an offensive already under way in Iraq and Syria.

Tags: islamic state, isil, obama, united states, iraq, syria, hard power

Foreign Policy in 140 Characters: How Technology is Redefining Diplomacy

The digital revolution has had a massive impact on the practice of foreign policy, revealing challenges and opportunities for modern diplomacy. But where is the line drawn between confidentiality and transparency?

Tags: foreign policy, united states, social media, digital diplomacy, diplomacy, transparency

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