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.

The Environmental Union

The issue of climate change presented a golden opportunity for Europe to flex its soft power, economic muscle and high-minded internationalism for the good of mankind. Perhaps, mused some, the EU should rebrand itself the “Environmental Union.”

Tags: EU, soft power, climate change, environmental union, environmental diplomacy

America’s Painfully Slow Response to the Ebola Epidemic

In foreign affairs, Obama has publicly adopted “soft diplomacy” as his way of resolving crises. Key to this approach is “leading from behind,” that is, pressuring or convincing other countries or international organizations to take the lead in crisis response, with the US becoming just one of several partners. 

Tags: united states, ebola epidemic, western Africa, obama, soft diplomacy, iraq, syria

Ethiopia: Restoring and Re-greening in Tigray region

The most ambitious attempt yet to reduce soil erosion, increase food security and adapt to climate change is expected to vastly increase the amount of food grown in one of the most drought- and famine-prone areas of the world. 

Tags: ethiopia, africa, tigray region, restoration, rehabilitation, soft power, environmental diplomacy, food security, “re-greening”

US Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Visits Syracuse University to Discuss Global Security

 The highest ranking military officer in the nation paid a visit to Syracuse University October 31 where he talked about everything from the military’s role in the Middle East to cyber attacks.

Tags: US Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Syracuse University, global security, cyber attacks, middle east

SAARC Meet: India for Increased Linkage Between Varsities

"Education and cultural diplomacy is the only way forward to strengthen relationship between the SAARC countries. We should, therefore, like to have focused university to university linkages between our countries for mutual capacity building in education, research technology and innovation," Irani said.

Tags: india, SAARC Summit, education exchange, south asian association for regional cooperation, Cultural Diplomacy, technology, innovation

Hello Kitty Conference Brings Japanese Kitsch to Los Angeles

Timed to celebrate the brand’s 40th birthday, a conference and exhibition has brought fans of the self-consciously cute brand out in their thousands.

Tags: Cultural Diplomacy, los angeles, united states, hello kitty, japan, MOCA, Japanese American National Museum

Big Donations Reflect Rising Soft Power

Real estate tycoon Pan Shiyi and his wife donated $10 million to Yale University on Wednesday, drawing harsh criticism from some commentators and netizens. Many have said: Why not donate to schools in China? (...) Pan's decision is a reflection of China's rising soft power thanks to the more than three decades of fast-paced economic growth.

Tags: soft power, china, yale, united states, donations

PH: Kidnapping Peacekeepers Unacceptable

The Philippines cites the kidnapping of peacekeepers and health issues like Ebola as top issues that must be reviewed in UN peacekeeping.

Tags: peacekeepers, philippines, united nations, international aid, ebola, syria

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