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.
Cyber Attacks Likely to Increase
The Internet has become so integral to economic and national life that government, business, and individual users are targets for ever-more frequent and threatening attacks.
Voice of Russia Celebrates 85th Anniversary in Broadcasting
On this day 85 years ago, on October 29, 1929, Radio Moscow, now known to the world as Radio VR, began its first international broadcast, transmitting in German. It would soon begin broadcasting in French and English as well.
War Reporter-Turned Movie Maker Turns Camera on Egyptian Slums
After working as a war cameraman for 18 years, getting injured twice along the way, Egyptian journalist Ibrahim al Batout decided to get away from the real-life violence and make movies. But his latest venture "El Ott" or "The Cat", which premiered this week at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, does not shy away from blood.
Religiously Framing Turkey's Humanitarian and Cultural Diplomacy
Several newly flourishing institutions have attracted both media and public attention for culturally interacting with other nations and providing humanitarian aid. Without a doubt their efforts bolster Turkey's influence in its surrounding region.
Israel Goes Anime to Promote Tourism from Japan
The embassy of Israel in Tokyo has launched an animated, online series in its latest effort to boost tourism from Japan. The seven-part show will broadcast on the embassy's official YouTube page.
Invite Foreign Interns to Settle in Japan, Think Tank Says
A Tokyo think tank says the nation should replace its discredited national foreigners’ trainee program with a system that invites overseas interns to settle in Japan, which would help solve an immediate labor shortage and an approaching demographic crisis.
Russia Today to Launch UK Channel
The state-owned Russian broadcaster is launching the channel at the end of the month on Freeview channel 135 and Sky channel 512. It will broadcast from studios based in London’s Millbank and cover local and national UK stories. RT will air five hours of original programming every day including news, documentaries from local producers and chat shows, supported by programming from its main international channel.
International Donors Pledge to Boost Syrian Refugee Aid
An international conference on the Syrian refugee crisis vowed Tuesday to extend long-term financial aid to countries struggling with what the U.N. calls the world’s “most dramatic humanitarian crisis,” but did not commit to an overall figure.
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