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 Proposes New Ideas to Strengthen Ties with Bhutan

India today proposed new ideas for further enhancing cooperation with Bhutan while asserting that commitments made by the previous government will be fulfilled. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is accompanying Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan on his maiden foreign visit, told reporters here that the Indian side was "extremely satisfied" with the "extremely successful" visit. Swaraj said Prime Minister Modi gave some new suggestions to Bhutan.

Tags: india, bhutan, Modi, sport diplomacy, public diplomacy, cultural relations

The Crisis in Iraq, as Told by Teens on One of the Internet's Favorite Anonymous Apps

The situation in Iraq has gone from bad to worse. But one app is still available: Whisper, an anonymous secret sharing app often used by adolescents. And young Iraqis have taken to it, sharing their feelings about what's happening in Iraq in the one of the only ways they can. 

Tags: iraq, conflict, terrorism, digital diplomacy, social media, new technology

Saudis Dancing in Ibirapuera

I never thought I’d see Saudis dancing at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, the business center and largest city in Brazil, but that’s exactly what I witnessed last Sunday. These dancers, all men, were part of the Saudi Cultural Days event organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Information.

Tags: saudi arabia, brazil, Cultural Diplomacy, art diplomacy, cultural exchange

Interview: Britain's Upper House Deputy Speaker Expects Increasing Cultural Exchange with China

Cultural exchange between Britain and China will become more frequent and fruitful along with steady improvement of relations between the two countries over recent years, Deputy Speaker Michael Bates of Britain's Upper House has said

Tags: great britain, china, cultural exchange, Cultural Diplomacy, soft power

In Iran, the World Cup is a Perennial Political Tinderbox

In Iran, the cycle of presidential elections has coincided with the culmination of the nation’s World Cup qualifying campaigns; for a country whose relationship with the international community has been so complex and problematic, the presence of Team Melli (as they are known) at the tournament has taken on immense significance.

Tags: iran, fifa world cup, sports diplomacy, government pd, soft power

Global Fashion Icons Keep Close Eye on Middle East Designers

International designers and fashion icons have been keeping a close eye on Middle Eastern fashion for style inspiration, while many global celebrities have recently been spotted wearing Arab-designed outfits on the red carpet, on stage and as day wear.

Tags: middle east, Cultural Diplomacy, kuwait, soft power, fashion, lebanon, dubai

Here’s How 9 Other Countries Celebrate Father’s Day

The holiday on the third Sunday in June has always taken a back seat to its May counterpart—Father’s Day only became an official holiday in 1972—but it has in fact taken root, in one way or another, in countries around the world.

Tags: soft power, united states, Cultural Diplomacy

Social Media Campaign #BringBackOurBoys Launched for Kidnapped Teens

Israelis and pro-Israel activities started a social media campaign on Facebook and Twitter Friday to raise awareness about the kidnappings of the three young yeshiva students who were kidnapped late Thursday night in the Gush Etzion area in the West Bank.

 

Tags: social media, twitter, israel, conflict, facebook, terrorism

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