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.
Poll: 2/3 of Israelis Want Women Involved in Peace Talk
The survey was conducted on behalf of a project to promote the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The resolution mandates increased participation and representation of women at all levels of decision-making, especially those concerning peace and security.
Time to Restore the Rich Cultural Ties Between the U.S. and Cuba
After 20 years working to promote academic and cultural exchanges with Cuba, I would not have imagined that in 2014 the U.S. embargo would still be so solidly in place. It’s high time for President Obama to exercise his executive authority to make changes toward normalization of relations with Cuba.
Can China Become the Next Superpower?
Napoleon Bonaparte once said of China, “Let her sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world.” A spate of articles and books has appeared on the rise of China and its possible domination of the world.
Hearts, Minds, & ISIL
The most prominent strategy for how to counter an insurgency is “to win hearts and minds. Once the battle for popular opinion is won, they will provide the government with the information it needs to effectively prosecute these wars and the insurgency, starved of support, will wither away.
Hoop Dreams: Susan Rice Plays Ball with Israelis and Palestinians
Though the peace process is in garbage time, Obama’s top aides take time out from dealing with ISIS to join kids on the White House court.
Jordan Cracks Down on Islamic State on Facebook and Twitter
Fearing contagion, Jordan has announced that it will not tolerate any open activity, recruitment or support for the Islamic State, also known as ISIS.
India’s Impressive Space Program
The recent Mars orbit caps an impressive track record for the country’s space agency.
US Against China Proposal to Create a Regional Development Bank for Asia
For almost a year, China has been pitching an idea to its neighbors in Asia: a big, internationally funded bank that would offer quick financing for badly needed transportation, telecommunications and energy projects in underdeveloped countries across the region.
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