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.

Student Visa Rules Condemned by Employers

Simon Walker, director-general of the Institute of Directors, said he was "appalled" by how overseas students had been caught up in targets for reducing immigration into the UK.

Tags: exchange diplomacy, united kingdom, international exchanges, academic exchange, immigration

10 Parting Thoughts for America's Diplomats

The real question is not whether the State Department is still relevant but how we can sustain, strengthen, and adapt the tradecraft for a new century unfolding before us.

Tags: u.s. department of state, william burns, united states, american diplomacy

Under Secretary Stengel's Travel to Kuwait To Lead Coalition Communications Conference

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel will travel to Kuwait to lead the U.S. delegation for the October 27 conference of coalition partners focused on countering ISIL messaging and combatting violent extremism in the region.

Tags: united states, kuwait, richard stengel, isil, us state department, exchange, conference

The Latest North Korean Mystery: A Diplomatic Charm Offensive

On Wednesday, North Korea said Mr. Kim had personally ordered Mr. Fowle’s release after considering requests from President Obama. 

Tags: north korea, united states, kim jong-un, european union, international dialogue, south korea

Britain Urged to Suspend Aid to Pakistan as Hangings Loom

Campaigners call for British aid to Pakistan to be halted as Pakistan prepares to hang first prisoner in six years.

Tags: britain, international aid, pakistan, executions, Anti-Narcotics Force, united nations

S. Korean Ambassador in Beijing Opens Up Residence to Public

The residence of the South Korean ambassador to China has been opened to the public, in an annual public-diplomacy effort to reach out to Chinese people, the South Korean Embassy said Thursday.

Tags: south korea, beijing, diplomatic residence, china, public diplomacy, pop culture, Cultural Diplomacy

Cuba and the U.S. Hug It Out Over Responses to Ebola

Foreign policy experts are saying that the back-and-forth is demonstrative of how public health issues are building bridges between countries that have a history of being at odds with one another. 

Tags: cuba, ebola, united states, international aid, soft power

Melting Ice Cap Opening Shipping Lanes and Creating Conflict Among Nations

The consequences of the Arctic ice melt extend far beyond shorter shipping lanes. The warmer Arctic waters are opening access to oil, gas and mineral deposits for an energy-craving global population and at the same time increasing possibilities for ecotourism. 

Tags: Melting ice caps, global warming, conflict, the artic, united states, eco-tourism, shipping lanes, trade, oil, nato

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