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.

First Lady Diplomacy: All Eyes on Iriana

Iriana Widodo is our latest First Lady and since last Monday she began her new era as the Ibu Negara of the world’s third largest democracy. People say behind each great president, there is a great first lady – and behind her is a great team.

Tags: first-lady diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy, indonesia, soft power, fashion diplomacy

Russia Today Launches UK Version in New Soft Power Onslaught

The battle for hearts and minds of the global television news audience has entered a new phase with the launch of a dedicated UK version of the Kremlin-backed 24-hour news channel, RT.

Tags: russia, united kingdom, soft power, international broadcasting, propaganda

"Little India" Project Under the Spotlight

The Ministry of Culture organized an open discussion meeting with a number of Indian Expat Businessmen to discuss the latest developments with regard to the "Little India" project. 

Tags: bahrain, india, Cultural Diplomacy, cultural relations, government pd

The Pope’s Power

The pope comes to the table with “no threats, no bullets, no drones.” The head of the Catholic Church is the ultimate example of soft power.

Tags: soft power, history and theory, catholic church, pope, faith diplomacy

Recalibrating India’s Foreign Policy

Every country’s foreign policy has elements of continuity and change following a change in government. India’s policy under Mr. Modi is no different.  The fourth change is a greater emphasis on ‘soft power’. 

Tags: government pd, india, soft power, economic growth, foreign policy

Scientists Call for More African-Led Research and Development

 A rising call for African-led research has permeated Cape Town this week as HIV researchers and scientists from around the world flooded the city for the first HIV Research for Prevention Conference.

Tags: international development, south africa, science diplomacy, hiv/aids, conference

Syrian Kurdish Cartoonist on Fighting ISIL with Art

The battle against the "Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant" (ISIL) is not only military but ideological, Syrian Kurdish cartoonist Dijwar Ibrahim tells Al-Shorfa.  In an exhibition held October 12th-22nd in Iraq's Kurdish region of Erbil, Ibrahim addresses the issue with a selection of cartoons and caricatures.

Tags: art diplomacy, kurdish, isis, conflict, media diplomacy

State Dept., Iran Officials Meet at Pittsburgh Business Forum

A delegation of Iranian officials paid a quiet visit to the United States this week to meet with corporate leaders and a senior State Department representative at a business forum in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Tags: iran, U.S. State Department, business diplomacy, international investment

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