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.
MEA Logs into E-Diplomacy
Indian diplomats are increasingly using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and country-specific social media networks to stay in touch with the world.
Russia Cancels Exchange Program After a Student Seeks U.S. Asylum
Russia has pulled out of a longstanding American high-school exchange program after a teenage Russian boy who befriended a gay couple sought asylum in the United States on the grounds that he faced persecution at home as a homosexual.
Israel Steps Up Fight Against Ebola in Africa
Israel, whose researchers are doing pathfinding work in the fight against Ebola fever that is spreading in Western Africa and beyond, will send three mobile emergency clinics to the region.
S. Korea Rumor Crackdown Jolts Social Media Users
South Korea's president is cracking down on rumors in cyberspace in a campaign that threatens the popularity of Kakao Talk, the leading social media service in a country with ambitions to become a global technology leader.
Jordan's IS Airstrike Takes Public by Surprise
Although 10 days have passed since the sudden involvement of Jordan in the air raids against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, public opinion remains perplexed and absent from the goals and justifications of the international campaign. Most Jordanians are still wondering whether their kingdom is effectively fighting in the war or not.
Cultural Exchange is 'Irreplaceable' in China-EU Relations
Cultural exchange and cooperation is an important part of the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership. It plays an irreplaceable role in enhancing mutual understanding between people and in promoting the value of our relationship. At the 14th China-EU Summit in 2011, our leaders pointed out that cultural exchange is one of the three pillars of China- EU relations.
RI’s Peaceful Election Boosts Relations with Germany
Europe’s strongest economy, Germany, has vowed to boost cooperation with Indonesia in various sectors as it deems the latter to have preserved peace during this year’s elections, according to an envoy. "Many Indonesian artists have gone to Germany to perform. This is reciprocal. That's the result of our strong cooperation in culture."
Fighting Extremists One Tweet at a Time
Social media companies and governments in the United States, France and the United Kingdom have struggled to quell the noxious online presence of the Islamic State group. Twitter, YouTube and Facebook have undertaken a systematic effort to purge accounts affiliated with the militant organization.
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