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.
Turkey Aims for Hearts and Minds of EU Public
Turkey launched a new European Union communications strategy on Oct. 16 to repair its broken perception in the eyes of European citizens, prioritizing as targets countries that support Turkey’s accession process the least.
Music Diplomacy Project Brings Artists to Saratoga
An array of young musicians from Colombia, Brazil, India, Zimbabwe, the U.S. and 12 other countries across the world are descending in the Bay Area this weekend in a free festival that celebrates unique sounds and collaborations.
Malaysia Wins Seat on UN's ‘Top Table'
Malaysia will lead ASEAN as it sits on the so-called top table of the world, the powerful UN Security Council
Kennedy Center’s New Leader Wants to Showcase Contemporary Artists
The Kennedy Center’s president, Deborah Rutter, suggested that changes are coming to the country’s busiest arts center, including raising the profile of living composers and artists, exploring a new format for the center’s free venue and nurturing its affiliate symphony and opera programs.
'Moral Art,' Mao Zedong, and the CCP's Quest for Soft Power
Xi’s Maoist vision for control over Chinese art is at odds with China’s quest to expand its cultural influence abroad.
US Under Secretary Talks Diplomacy
The USC Center on Public Diplomacy hosted United States Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel on Wednesday at a forum discussion on the complexities surrounding public diplomacy in a hyper-connected world.
India to Give US$200,000 in Drought Aid to Guatemala
India plans to provide Guatemala with US$200,000 in aid to help ameliorate the effects of drought. India is also considering the possibility of investing in the Central American nation.
China, Taiwan Shelve Summit As Dispute Grows Over Hong Kong
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou wants to lock in a legacy before leaving office in 2016. He will be remembered for opening talks with Taiwan’s arch-rival China in 2008 after six decades of chill that hobbled the half trillion-dollar economy and sparked threats of war.
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