Israel's new public diplomacy asset
www.i24news.tvRenowned ex-porn star, converting to Judaism, takes to Twitter to support Israelis and slam their opponentsimage fromFormer adult film star Jenna Jameson has become an ardent supporter of...
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musicaldiplomacy.orgTechnische Universität Dortmund, Germany6-7 November 2015Conference ProgramFriday, 6 November 20159:00 Introduction: Mario Dunkel, Walter Grünzweig, and Sina Nitzsche9:15-10:15...
View ArticleSecurity Cabinet Squabbles Over East Jerusalem Barrier
Barak Ravid, haaretz.comImage from article, with caption: A Palestinian man stands next to a newly erected temporary concrete wall that measures around 10 meters, in Jerusalem's Jabel Mukaber...
View ArticleYesh Atid shuns WZO coalition deal
jpost.com"What is happening behind the scenes of the Zionist organizations is the worst culture of political deals and corruption."image from article, with caption: Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid speaks...
View ArticleOctober 19: Readers have their say about IBA English news
jpost.comimage fromWith the demise of IBA TV news in English, anglophones here are deprived of an understandable information service that is essential in the current situation.Excerpt:For many years...
View ArticleQuotable: John Osburg on China’s controlling the internet
publicdiplomacycouncil.orgSunday, October 18th 2015“In his riveting profiles of entrepreneurs, journalists, artists, dissidents, and strivers, [Evan] Osnos discovers the emergence in Chinese society of...
View ArticleQuotable: Jessica Cook on translating and interpreting, “a microcosm of...
publicdiplomacycouncil.orgimage fromSunday, October 18th 2015A crucial step in communication with foreign audiences is translation of American thinking, expressed in American English, into a local...
View ArticleThe Battle Behind the Headlines: Can we fix the media bias against Israel?
MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN, jpost.comimage from"You'd be surprised to realize how much power you have under your hands," says one expert in public diplomacy.It's become a common trope these days: A...
View ArticleIsrael and Palestine: A Dialogue of the Deaf?
Ilan Manor, uscpublicdiplomacy.orguncaptioned image from articleOct 19, 2015"Dialogue of the Deaf: A discussion in which each party is unresponsive to what the others say."-The Oxford English...
View ArticleChina aims to forge ties as elections loom
Yun Sun, bangkokpost.comimage fromExcerpt:Since the beginning of Myanmar's reforms in 2011, China has encountered new realities and challenges in the country. As a result of intensive policy...
View ArticleWhy boycotting Israel also hurts the Palestinians
Mazal Mualem, al-monitor.comImage from interview, with caption: A protester chants slogans near a banner reading "Boycott Israel" during an anti-Israel march in Malmo, Sweden, March 7, 2009.ExcerptThe...
View ArticleU.S. To Cut Some Mexico Security Funds Over Human Rights Abuses
"This is going to be a tough week for Mexico on human rights."Image from article, with caption: A man wearing a skull mask carries a black protest version of the Mexican flag at a march on Oct. 2, 2015...
View ArticleTo win – attack
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View ArticleBinghamton University Launches Peace Corps Master's International Program
newswise.comimage from articleNewswise — BINGHAMTON, NY -- http://newswise.com/articles/binghamton-university-launches-peace-corps-master-s-international-program’s Department of Public Administration...
View ArticleCommentary: Birthday Party Out of the Way, It’s Business as Usual in North Korea
John Nilsson-Wright, jakartaglobe.beritasatu.comimage from articleExcerpt:The 70th anniversary of the Korean Workers Party of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) was as lavish an affair as...
View ArticleOn China’s “Neighbouring Diplomacy”
Yana Leksyutina, m.journal-neo.orgimage fromExcerpt:Beijing, with access to a vaster array of resources to project its power and fulfil its national interests, is increasing pressure on its...
View ArticleNEU Near East Institute has conducted public diplomacy meetings in Ankara
neu.edu.truncaptioned image from entryAssoc. Prof. Dr. Umut Koldaş, Director of NEU Near East Institute [see], paid a visit to Mr. Sinan Kürün, the Chairman of the Information Office of TR Prime...
View ArticleBahamas and Korea Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Bahamas Information Services, thebahamasweekly.comImage from article, with caption: In observance of the 30th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the...
View ArticleSteven Vincent Benét’s Radio Scripts
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View ArticleCost for a student in an MA Program in "Public Diplomacy" -- at a USA learnery
Image from, with description: $18.99 public diplomacy studen [sic] Kids Light T-Shirt In stockFrom: annenberg.usc.eduHow much does the program cost?Forty-nine (49) units are required to complete the...
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