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.
U.S.-Arab Counterterrorism Cooperation in a Region Ripe for Extremism
Washington needs a holistic counterterrorism strategy that ensures its Arab allies do not use U.S. assistance to perpetuate terrorism and that supports those in Arab societies best able to combat radicalization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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