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.
India’s Foreign Policy a Big Draw on New and Social Media
The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fuelled a spike in social media and interest in his government and its policies, including foreign policy.
'Think How Social Media Can Stop Terror’: Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Narendra Modi met yesterday and discussed a wide range of issues revolving around the innovative use of Facebook as a platform to engage with a large audience in the service of humanity.
US Promises $212 Million in New Gaza Aid
The United States on Sunday promised $212 million in immediate assistance to the devastated Gaza Strip, while also urging Palestinians and Israelis to resume peace talks.
Qatar is Germany’s Most Important Arab Investor
With huge trade and investment relations with Germany, Qatar has been accorded as the “most important Arab investor” by the Europe’s largest economy. The envoy said: “Qatar is the most important Arab investor in Germany. During the visit of His Highness a lot of focus was given to further strengthen bilateral economic and cultural ties between the two countries.”
India-Pakistan Diplomacy: Border Barriers Broken on Skype
It's India-Pakistan diplomacy with a difference: two groups of students, one in Bangalore and one in Islamabad, talking fashion, film and politics over homemade curry and steaks. By dining together over Skype calls, the students might knock down the cultural and political barriers that divide them.
300 Masterpieces from French Museums Set for Louvre Abu Dhabi
Masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh will be among 300 works displayed at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Emirate said Sunday, as it aims to become a leader in fine art.
Gaza: Media, Myths and the Mainstream
When the latest Gaza war broke out in July, there was a parallel conflict taking place in the global media. Myths and propaganda made their way into mainstream coverage and distorted the already conflicting, and highly contentious narratives.
How ISIS Uses Social Media
NBC terrorism analyst Evan Kohlmann explains how ISIS uses social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter to recruit young people who are sympathetic to their cause. Kohlmann describes how ISIS has surpassed groups like Al Qaeda in recruitment thanks to these outreach tools.
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