PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN THE NEWS

JUN 5, 2008
Candidates and language skills
The Keene Sentinel
Now, the leading candidates certainly have mentioned foreign languages. On the Democratic side, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois recently stressed that American students should learn one or two foreign languages to give them a competitive edge, and U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York has long advocated expanding access to foreign-language courses...But the candidates have yet to elevate the matter of foreign-language training and knowledge to the high priority that it deserves.   Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
Hola, Denver; Guten Tag, Twin Cities
The Hill
Hundreds of diplomats will descend on Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul this summer for the national political conventions. American elections always attract international attention...but the battle between Sens. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) appears to have captivated audiences in Europe, Asia and Latin America even more than in the past, embassy sources said.   Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
U.S. can be shining example to the world
The Indianapolis Star
We must get back to emphasizing the universality of our core ideals -- freedom, liberty and democracy -- by celebrating and practicing them at home and helping others attain them abroad...Public diplomacy, broadcasting, exchange programs and other tools of communication that can help enhance America's image abroad demand greater resources, both human and financial.  Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
SYRIA: Former U.S. diplomat’s ‘mission improbable’—healing rift
The Los Angeles Times
When former ambassador and Occidental College international policy professor Derek Shearer first told colleagues he was going to Syria as a speaker on behalf of the State Department, he was sure that even if the authorities didn't shut down his appearances, people would boycott, maybe even hold demonstrations. But that’s not what happened, not by a long shot.   Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
The world is ready for Barack Obama
The Nation
Open diplomacy and a friendly face in the White House will improve America's image...The competition between Obama and Clinton, which has been covered live on global TV networks has shown American democracy at its best. As part of its public diplomacy, the US government should nurture this positive aspect of America's image and build on it.  Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
Iranian filmmaker bridges deep political divides with irreverence
The Christian Science Monitor
Masoud Dehnamaki, a former militant, has broken box-office records with his irreverent film about the Iran-Iraq war...Perhaps only Dehnamaki, among the pantheon of Iran's gifted film directors, could get away with the irreverent portrayal of the war in his film "Ekhrajiha," ("The Outcasts").   Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
Borrow a Muslim? A ‘living library’ to prick stereotypes
The Christian Science Monitor
It works like a conventional library...Except these aren't books on loan. They're people. Welcome to the Living Library. Here, you borrow individuals who represent stereotypes that often are the target of prejudice or hatred.   Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
Liverpool: Capital of Culture 2008
Cultural Diplomacy News
Throughout 2008, Liverpool will be one of two European Capitals of Culture. This scheme, organized by the European Union, aims to highlight the cultural life of diverse cities across Europe, instigating civil, public and governmental modes of cultural diplomacy.  Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
Thoughts on IBB and the U.S. Government’s ‘Media Mix’
Radio & Broadcasting
Shortwave Should Not Be an ‘Emergency-When-All-Else-Fails’ Medium, But Should Be Maintained and Expanded... Most of the governments of the world the USG wants to reach are often somewhat hostile to the message, necessitating what has historically been called “cross-border” broadcasting.   Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
Global Women Summit to promote Vietnamese image
VietNamNet Bridge
Head of the Summit’s Organising Board Tran Thi Thuy said that the selection of Vietnam to host such an event has reflected the organising board’s high appreciation for the nation. “This is also a favourable opportunity for Vietnam to promote its national image, attract investment and tourists and facilitate Vietnamese women entrepreneurs to exchange information and management experiences and seek business partners,” she said.   Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
80 % hike in US visas for Indians
Business Standard
There has been 80 per cent increase in visas for Indians travelling to the United States, according to Consul General in Mumbai Michael S Owen. A total of 2.26 lakh visas were issued last year, up from 1.25 lakh in 2006. "The government-to-government contacts are important but people-to-people contacts by non-stage actors are more important for the relationship," Owen said while delivering the Lincon Memorial Lecture organised by Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.  Read more...

JUN 4, 2008
Soothe, seethe
The Economist
China does not want the West or its neighbours to get alarmed. It fears that anti-China sentiment abroad could fuel nationalism at home, which in turn could pressure on policymakers to engage in a vicious cycle of tit-for-tat responses. So even as Chinese nationalists have been seething over perceived insults by foreigners, their leaders have been reaching out to traditional rivals.  Read more...

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