Podcasts about Cultural diplomacy

We continue our series of conversations with IWP staff and collaborators by interviewing Nataša Ďurovičová, who recently retired after serving as the program's editor for twenty-two years. We discuss her academic history and interest in cinema, the roles of writers in public life as imagined by different cultures, how the IWP has changed over the years, and the difficulties of escaping from language. The Lit_Cast Slovakia episode discussed is here: https://www.litcentrum.sk/en/article/litcast-slovakia-9-natasa-durovicova The 55th Anniversary virtual exhibit is here: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/iwp55years/  Say the World: An International Writing Podcast is made by the International Writing Program. The hosts are IWP Director Christopher Merrill, most recently the author of ON THE ROAD TO LVIV (Arrowsmith Press, 2023) and IWP Communications Coordinator Mike Meginnis, most recently the author of DROWNING PRACTICE (Ecco, 2022). IWP programming is primarily funded by the University of Iowa and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State, with additional funding provided by organizations like the Doris Duke Foundation, as well as donors like you. If you'd like to donate to IWP, go to bit.ly/iwp-support. Learn more about IWP at iwp.uiowa.edu.

Trevor's brother, Evan, is usually with the US Navy in Japan. So we sat down to talk about the first time the United States fought the Empire of Japan in 1863.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramArnold – Diplomacy Far Removed: A Reinterpretation of the U.S. Decision to Open Diplomatic Relations…CIRA-Nippon – Bakunin's Stop-over in JapanCullen – A History Japan, 1582-1941: Internal and External WorldsConvention of KanagawaDepartment of the Navy – Brief Summary of the Perry Expedition to Japan, 1853Griffis – Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval OfficerHaythornhwaite – The Colonial Wars Source BookHerbert – Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the RebellionHorii – The Perry Expedition (1853-1854) and the Japanese Encounter with “Religion”Keith – Civilization, Race, and the Japan Expedition's Cultural Diplomacy, 1853-1854Long – Gold Braid and Foreign Relations: Diplomatic Activities of US Naval Officer 1798-1883Perry – Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan…Satow – A Diplomat in Japan: The Inner History of the Critical Years in the Evolution of Japan…Tolley – Yangtze Patrol: The U.S. Navy in China

Sport has the power to change lives by promoting values of health, education, and cooperation among people, neighborhoods, communities, cities, and nations. Programs like New York City FC's City In The Community and partnerships between the NBA, Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, and NYU Abu Dhabi are forging these relationships and achieving transformational results locally and globally. The UAE has positioned itself as a global sports hub, fostering international relations and showcasing its commitment to global engagement. This panel explores the ways in which sport and these forms of diplomacy are making a positive impact across society. Panel Members Dana Al Marashi, Head of Cultural Diplomacy, UAE Embassy in the US, Individuals Emeka Okafor, NBA Legend, Individuals Jennifer O'Sullivan, COO and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, New York City Football Club Lee Igel, Clinical Professor, Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport, NYU School of Professional Studies Eric DiMiceli, Vice President, Social Responsibility, National Basketball Association Moderated by Chris Dawes, Associate Professor of Politics, NYU

Trevor's brother, Evan, is usually with the US Navy in Japan. So we sat down to talk about the first time the United States fought the Empire of Japan in 1863.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramArnold - Diplomacy Far Removed: A Reinterpretation of the U.S. Decision to Open Diplomatic Relations...CIRA-Nippon - Bakunin's Stop-over in JapanCullen - A History Japan, 1582-1941: Internal and External WorldsConvention of KanagawaDepartment of the Navy - Brief Summary of the Perry Expedition to Japan, 1853Griffis - Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval OfficerHaythornhwaite - The Colonial Wars Source BookHerbert - Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the RebellionHorii - The Perry Expedition (1853-1854) and the Japanese Encounter with "Religion"Keith - Civilization, Race, and the Japan Expedition's Cultural Diplomacy, 1853-1854Long - Gold Braid and Foreign Relations: Diplomatic Activities of US Naval Officer 1798-1883Perry - Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan...Satow - A Diplomat in Japan: The Inner History of the Critical Years in the Evolution of Japan...Tolley - Yangtze Patrol: The U.S. Navy in China

Dr. Ghadah W. Alharthi is an international Cultural Adviser based in London, as well as an Associate Professor and Director specializing in Culture and Innovation at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. With a PhD in International Management, she is passionate about protecting and sharing Saudi Arabia's heritage and traditions both within the Kingdom and abroad. She has worked on UNESCO sites and giga-projects in the Middle East, including NEOM and Diriyah Gate. In this episode, she defines cultural diplomacy, highlights the astounding progress of Vision 2030 thus far, reflects on the growing workforce of women in the country, and expands on the importance of tourism and cultural exchange. She is fueled by the success stories of local Saudis and looks forward to the bright future ahead. 0:00 Introductions1:51 UNESCO9:35 Saudi's image in mainstream media14:00 Vision 203015:48 World Economic Forum17:27 Aha moment21:50 Soft power25:25 Overcoming challenges27:10 Research, storytelling, locals32:30 Saudi women in the workforce36:08 Fears, optimism, happiness43:10 Teaching44:30 Advice, exhibits, travels51:24 Exciting events coming up53:10 Closing words

We speak to Canadian Consul General Tracy Reynolds and Canadian Author Paulette Buizer about Canada's participation at the book fair. We discuss cultural diplomacy and celebrating traditions with a literary twist.

China’s Rise as a global economic powerhouse is one of the most consequential events of our time. This meteoric ascent challenges the existing world order, and in response, China has strategically harnessed its cultural diplomacy to bolster its influence worldwide. In this episode of „Die Kulturmitter:innen – Deep Dive“ we speak with Ximena Zapata, a specialist in China-Latin America relations and international cooperation in Latin America. She just published a study about China's cultural diplomacy and its way to achieve its ambitious objective of consensual hegemony. If you want to read the whole study of Ximena Zapata, click here: https://culturalrelations.ifa.de/forschung-detail/chinas-cultural-diplomacy-multilateralism/

Guest: Amikaeyla Gaston, renowned for her voice recognized by NPR, and as a global influencer in healing through the arts.Topics Discussed: The role of music in therapy, diplomacy through cultural engagements, and global initiatives fostering change.Highlights:Amikaeyla's journey as the Founder of the International Cultural Arts and Healing Sciences Institute and co-Executive Director for World Trust Educational Services Organization.Her international work as a Cultural Arts Ambassador for the State Department.Amikaeyla's groundbreaking program fostering dialogue across traditions and nationalities, acknowledged by institutions like USAID and the United Nations.Achievements:A twelve-time WAMMY Award recipient.Winner of the United Nations Global Woman Award, Voss Foundation Emerging Women Leaders Award, and more.Connect with Amikaeyla:Email: amikaeyla@gmail.comInstagram: @amikaeylaFacebook: @amikaeylaLearn more about her initiatives and catch her breathtaking performances on her website (Link to be provided).Remember to engage with questions and insights after listening to the episode!

Donate to Karolina (Fine NGO): https://fine.ngo/en/make-a-donation Donate to Zuzanna (Salam NGO): https://paypal.me/salamlab In this podcast Zuzanna and Karolina tell their stories of how they responded to the outbreak of war on the Polish border, and to the sudden influx of millions of refugees, mostly women and children fleeing war. Their individual responses were driven by empathy and a deep humanitarian impulse.  Each share how they utilised and transferred existing skillsets, and drew on their networks to offer extraordinary responses.  Karolina managed to set up a kindergarten within two weeks of the outbreak of war, providing support for 100 children, employing Ukrainian women and establishing a charity to support this work.   Zuzanna's small NGO had been working on the Belarusian border with refugees and pivoted their focus to immediately provide a help centre and homeless shelter to support the thousands of homeless war refugees flooding into Krakow.    One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, over 9 million border crossings have taken place, and approximately 2 million refugees remain in Poland. Karolina and Zuzanna's organisations have organically grown and adapted to meet changing needs.  Now their focus is more on integration, building civil society, education and psychological support. They work directly with refugees and also with teachers and others who support them. Their work is being replicated throughout Poland. Small start-up initiatives alongside existing NGOs have innovated, adapted and worked tirelessly to accommodate and support refugees. These inspiring stories have lessons for the wider humanitarian organisations and for all of us engaged in leading change.  This is also a story of how women's leadership, which dominates the NGO sector in Poland and beyond, can deliver amazing results. I met Zuzanna and Karolina and many other NGOs in Poland as part of a new initiative sponsored by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy.  The Eco-Leadership Institute is partnering with the HLA to pioneer new ways to deliver humanitarian aid we call Eco-Mutualism This approach challenges paternalistic and centralised approaches, offering alternatives that engage people mutually and harvesting the resources in their wider ecosystems.  Zuzanna and Karolina offer excellent case studies of Eco-Mutualism in action.  Their task now is to help make their initial urgent responses more sustainable.  The Humanitarian Leadership Academy and the Eco-Leadership Institute will be working mutually with them, and you can help by donating directly. Donate to Karolina (Fine NGO): https://fine.ngo/en/make-a-donation Donate to Zuzanna (Salam NGO): https://paypal.me/salamlab Bios Zuzanna Tamas Co-Founder of Salam Lab; Board Member, Director of Humanitarian Aid and Fundraising. Salam Lab is an NGO working for human rights, inclusion and against discrimination. Zuzanna worked for 7 years in Qatar, with people from all over the world, and brings that experience to create an inclusive and diverse workplace at Salam Lab. She specialises in humanitarian aid, diversity and inclusion. Zuzanna is certified in Management, Humanitarian Standards, Inclusive Humanitarian Programming, as well as Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Karolina Bisping-Adamik President of the FINE NGO Foundation. Professionally involved in the organization of production and promotion of cultural events, film and music festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, and young art and design fairs for many years. Academic teacher at the Pedagogical University in Krakow and at the School of Computer Graphics. Master of Sociology at the Philosophy Faculty of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, and postgraduate studies in Cultural Diplomacy at Collegium Civitas in Warsaw 

Am 27.1.2023 findet die erste Lange Nacht der Podcasts in Wien statt und auch Merci, Chérie ist mit dabei. Unter www.LangeNachtDerPodcasts.at findet ihr das gesamte Programm im Palais Eschenbach mit vielen tollen Podcasts.Bereits eine Woche früher laden gleich zwei (eigentlich drei) Events die feierwütigen Eurovision-Fans zu Parties ein. Am 20.1.23 findet im Why Not, dem legendären Club in Wien, die EuroFansClub Wien-Party statt. Live zu Gast ist Suzy, die Vertreterin Portugals 2014.Einen Tag später, am 21.1.2023 findet (endlich) das Comeback des EurovisionLive der OGAE Austria. Der Fanclub versammelt im Gugg hochkarätige Acts: Emmelie de Forest, die Siegerin aus dem Jahr 2013 aus Dänemark ist dabei. Der Publikumsliebling von Wien, Bojana Stamenov, die 2015 für Serbien antrat. Der österreichische Vertreter Vincent Bueno, der ursprünglich 2020 antreten sollte und schließlich 2021 in Rotterdam auftrat. SuRie, die in Lissabon 2018 für UK antrat und es mit "Storm" in unserer Best of UK-Liste auf Platz 21 schaffte. Und schließlich Lou Hoffner, die 2003 für Deutschland mit der Ralph Siegel-Nummer "Let's Get Happy" antrat. Anschließend geht es im Gugg noch weiter. Und wer dann noch nicht genug hat: Im Why Not findet anschließend ein Eurovision After Hour statt.Euer Lieblingspodcast war auf der Uni Wien. Das Institut für Publizistik machte eine Übung für Studierende, in der es um Cultural Diplomacy ging, und lud dazu den ORF-Head of Delegation Stefan Zechner ein, um von seinen Erfahrungen zu erzählen. Der lud wiederum Marco ein. Der Alkis hielt das Mikro - und schon ist eine Episode da! Es handelte sich um eine Übung des Instituts für Publizistik der Universität Wien unter der Leitung des Publizisten und Kulturpromotors Wolfgang Lamprecht und diese Übung vom 24. November 2022 hört ihr jetzt. Neben Stefan Zechner (siehe auch Episode #0109) ist auch der Jurist und Milizoffizier Stefan Ratzenberger zu hören. Das einleitende Referat über Cultural Diplomacy anhand der FIFA und der WM in Qatar hielt die Studentin Laura Schnetzer. Die Folien könnt ihr gerne anfordern unter marco@mercicherie.at.In der Kleinen Song Contest Geschichte am Schluss erzählt eigentlich, um was es eigentlich 1974 ging, als der italienische Sender RAI die Übertragung des Song Contests zeitlich verschob. Warum sollte Gigliola Cinquetti nicht "Sì" singen?

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was the driving force behind a brilliant act of cultural diplomacy: bringing Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece, Mona Lisa, to the American people. After convincing everyone from her husband, President John F. Kennedy and French President Charles De Gaulle, to the French Cultural Minister and the Director of the National Gallery of Art, Mona Lisa was brought to the United States in January 1963. Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, spoke with a distinguished panel about the 60th anniversary of this extraordinary exchange, which drew nearly two million visitors. Episode guests include: His Excellency, Philippe Étienne, Ambassador of France to the United States; Bénédicte de Montlaur, President and CEO of the World Monuments Fund; and Kaywin Feldman, Director of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.   Find all our podcasts at: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/160... Learn more about the White House Historical Association at: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Lung-chih Chang, the director of the National Museum of Taiwan History (NMTH). Emphasizing the importance of creating a "museum of the people," Dr. Chang talks about how the NMTH curates its exhibits and collaborates internationally.

Did you know that music, power, and national identity are entangled and constantly changing? In this Episode, Hermann Hudde and Patricia Caicedo talk about the political and cultural relations between the United States and Latin America and how these were staged at the Tanglewood festival led by Serge Koussevitzky in the 1940s. An opportunity to discover the role of music in what we know as cultural diplomacy.

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/israel-studies

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine (1918-1948) (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) investigates the transnationally connected history of Arab Christian communities in Palestine during the British Mandate (1918-1948) through the lens of the birth of cultural diplomacy. Relying predominantly on unpublished sources, it examines the relationship between European cultural agendas and local identity formation processes and discusses the social and religious transformations of Arab Christian communities in Palestine via cultural lenses from an entangled perspective. The 17 chapters reflect diverse research interests, from case studies of individual archives to chapters that question the concept of cultural diplomacy more generally. They illustrate the diversity of scholarship that enables a broad-based view of how cultura  l diplomacy functioned during the interwar period, but also the ways in which its meanings have changed. The book considers British Mandate Palestine as an internationalized node within a transnational framework to understand how the complexity of cultural interactions and agencies engaged to produce new modes of modernity. With the editors, Karene Sanches Summerer and Sary Zananiri, we discussed the term cultural diplomacy and its varied definition by the contributors of this volume. The book, divided in three parts, looks at various forms of cultural diplomacy, its indigenization, cultural diplomacy as an hegemonic force and lastly a number of scholars discussed a variety of examples of cultural diplomacy as intended by European countries. Roberto Mazza is visiting professor at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Udo, as he is talking, to Dr. Coreen Duffy, Conductor of UM's Chamber Chorale, Dr. James Randall, Director of UM's School of Music, Chorale Member Saxon Holbrook, and UM Chorale Students: Mira Smith, Spencer Price, Kylar Sprenger, and Sophia Boughey, about their local community voices being heard by international audiences, as they are touring England and Germany this month, their feelings of being musical ambassadors, their expectations and anticipations and about their excitement of performing in Missoula's sister city Neckargemünd, Germany. Next year, 2023, will be the 30th anniversary of the Missoula and Neckargemünd global connection. While of a musical nature, the participants interviewed hope their impact will not be limited to being an audio delight. Listen to this newest episode, to find out about the others powers of music! This episode is part one, of a three-part series, focusing on “Music as Cultural Diplomacy”.

Join Udo, as he is talking, to Dr. Coreen Duffy, Conductor of UM's Chamber Chorale, Dr. James Randall, Director of UM's School of Music, Chorale Member Saxon Holbrook, and UM Chorale Students: Mira Smith, Spencer Price, Kylar Sprenger, and Sophia Boughey, about their local community voices being heard by international audiences, as they are touring England and Germany this month, their feelings of being musical ambassadors, their expectations and anticipations and about their excitement of performing in Missoula's sister city Neckargemünd, Germany. Next year, 2023, will be the 30th anniversary of the Missoula and Neckargemünd global connection. While of a musical nature, the participants interviewed hope their impact will not be limited to being an audio delight. Listen to this newest episode, to find out about the other powers of music! This episode is part one, of a three-part series, focusing on “Music as Cultural Diplomacy”.

La diplomazia pubblica e culturale utilizza in modo strategico il patrimonio intellettuale di un Paese e lo mette al servizio di un'agenda di obiettivi finalizzata ad aumentare la capacità culturale di uno stato. La nascita della Direzione Generale per la diplomazia pubblica e culturale della Farnesina sottolinea l'importanza della cultura quale "soft power", e il forte impegno del MAECI nella promozione delle eccellenze italiane in campo artistico, linguistico e alimentare. Il Vice Direttore Generale della Direzione Generale per la diplomazia pubblica e culturale e Direttore Centrale per la promozione della cultura e della lingua italiana, Alessandro De Pedys, interviene a "BeLong: apparteniamo tutti allo stesso mondo", il podcast sulla sostenibilità realizzato da Comin & Partners in collaborazione con Micromegas. Un momento di incontro e dialogo per approfondire i temi della cultural diplomacy, sempre più centrali nella strategia del Ministero degli Affari esteri e della Cooperazione internazionale.

In this episode of "Asia in Washington," hosts Adriana Reinecke and Lauren Mosely sit down with Ms. Margot Carrington, a retired diplomat, whose 25-year career with the US Department of State culminated in a four-year tour as Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, US Embassy Tokyo, to discuss her experiences shaping and communicating U.S. policy in Asia. Ms. Carrington shares some of the biggest challenges of her diplomatic career, such as the barriers for women in the Foreign Service and tensions arising from the large U.S. military presence in Japan, as well as some of her proudest accomplishments, including the first visit of a US president to Hiroshima following its bombing during World War II, which succeeded in conveying a lasting message of US-Japan reconciliation. As Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, US Embassy, Tokyo - a senior role overseeing a $10 million budget and 70 American and Japanese staff - Margot served as the ambassador's lead advisor on public diplomacy, managed all USG bilateral exchange programs, and raised the profile of the United States through traditional and social media. She also served as chair of the binational commission that administers the Fulbright program in Japan. Prior to her retirement, her achievements in strengthening US-Japan cultural exchange and in underscoring the importance of women's advancement were recognized with the Lois Roth Award for Cultural Diplomacy, the US Department of State's most prestigious award for public diplomacy. Recorded on Thursday, April 8, 2022. Sound-edited by Lauren Mosely. Produced by Neave Denny. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. To read a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.reischauercenter.org/podcasts/the-art-and-challenges-of-diplomacy/

Karene Sanchez is an expert of so many fields in the history of Jerusalem and Palestine that it is hard to summarize our discussion. As usual we started with a chat on how Karene has come to work on Palestine and Jerusalem and from there we explored the question of languages spoken in the region, the local Christian communities, particularly the Catholics, both Latins and Melkites. Lastly we discussed the large and fascinating topic of European cultural diplomacy which targeted Palestinians and Jerusalemites, first through the work of missionaries and later of diplomatic missions. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-55540-5Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jerusalemunplugged. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine has continued, a wealth of evidence has emerged on the brutality of Russian soldiers in the areas of Ukraine they have occupied. Looting, sexual assault, extrajudicial killings, the deliberate targeting of civilian populations and infrastructure - the list of potential war crimes is long and grows each day. However, despite the documented evidence, historically there are a number of challenges in bringing the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity to justice. The law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law are often weak, leaky, and lack robust enforcement tools. Those tools that exist depend on the political will of countries to enforce them, and that will is not always there. In this #BruteCast, Dr. Joanna Siekiera discussed the frameworks for the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law in the context of Russia's invasion, as well as the sobering reality of what challenges lie ahead for those agencies that will seek to prosecute Russian war crimes once the war finally ends. Dr. Joanna Siekiera is an international lawyer and a LEGAD from Poland, currently working as a researcher at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen in Norway. She is also a Legal subject matter expert at the NATO Stability Policing Centre of Excellence in Vicenza, Italy. She did her PhD studies in New Zealand, at the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington, and defended her title as Doctor of Social Sciences in Public Policy Sciences at the Warsaw School of Economics in Poland. Dr. Siekiera gained international experience in Polish diplomatic missions to Canada and Estonia, the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy in Germany, the School of Humanitarian Law in Russia, the UN CIMIC Training School, the French Institute of International and Strategic Affairs, and NATO. She is an author of 8 books, over 100 scientific publications in several languages, and 40 legal opinions for the Polish Ministry of Justice on Public international law, international relations and security. Her areas of expertise are the South Pacific region, Pacific Ocean governance, and the law of armed conflict (NATO legal framework, Central Europe, security in the South Pacific, gender in armed conflict). Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

Join Udo, as he is talking, for the first time, with six individuals in one episode. His guests are: Dr. Thomas Gallagher, Dean and Professor of the Missoula College, Katie Dalessio, Director of Fiscal and Personnel Services, Amy Nack, Chef and Faculty in the Culinary Arts Program, Matt Parkey, Manager of the Blackfoot Café on the Missoula College campus and two students, currently enrolled in the Big Sky Culinary Institute, the leading hospitality and culinary arts school in Montana, housed in the Missoula College, where the French salutation “Bon Appetit” can be heard when the bell rings, at the end of class, and as an encouragement to enjoy a finished class project. This is the third part, of a three-part series.

What are the goals of cultural diplomacy? How can foreign audiences be influenced? Is culture a platform to express nation's joys and sorrows? The Polish Waves team reflects this month on Poland's and Ukraine's cultural diplomacy.

Earlier this month https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/04/ukraine-protest-information-new-york (in The Guardian) newspaper, researcher and journalist http://www.janelytv.com/ (Jane Lytvynenko) wrote:  I report on internet disinformation. When Russia invaded Ukraine, it became very personal. There is more than one struggle. There is the war of bombs, the war that's taking lives. And then there's the battle over what can be done.Jane, who is presently a Senior Research Fellow on the Tech and Social Change Project at Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center, grew up in Kyiv. She moved to Canada at age eleven, but traveled back to visit her family and friends nearly every year, sometimes spending entire summers in Ukraine. Now– like nearly every Ukrainian, no matter how far from the land that is under assault in a brutal, illegal Russian invasion– she is part of the "battle over what can be done," a battle of ideas, emotion and the way they are combined into political will.   I caught up with Jane to get her take on what's happening in the information component of this war, including the role of the social media platforms and the news media in confronting disinformation, the role of myth making and the transmission of cultural information in this moment, and the role of citizen diplomacy. 

A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-108Subscribe to The Dance Edit Extra: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dance-edit-extra/id1579075769Links referenced in/relevant to episode 108:-"The Lion King"'s tribute to Sharron Lynn: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbLeVkrsTK8/-Ja' Malik's Dance Magazine essay "My Life as an Invisible Black Choreographer": https://www.dancemagazine.com/ja-malik-choreographer/-The Chmerkovskiy family's charitable organization for Ukraine relief, Baranova27: https://www.instagram.com/baranova27/-Mikhail Baryshnikov's comments on the war in "The Guardian": https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/20/mikhail-baryshnikov-do-not-punish-russian-artists-and-athletes-for-war-in-ukraine-Alexei Ratmansky's response to those ideas: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbbXrlHKjTs/-"The Guardian" feature on the history of ballet as a diplomatic tool: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/mar/17/dancers-and-dissidents-how-ballet-became-a-political-football-between-east-and-west-"Pointe" story on size-inclusive dancewear: https://pointemagazine.com/size-inclusive-dancewear/

Cultural diplomacy was limited to ‘digital diplomacy' during COVID-19. As the world emerges from the pandemic, how can Malaysia take the lead in reviving international cultural relations that has taken shape in a hybrid manner? Tune in on Sunday, 10pm.

In part 2 of a 3 part series on Food As Cultural Diplomacy, Udo is joined by Beth Baker, program manager, and Rozan Shhib, kitchen assistant of Missoula's Soft Landing United We Eat (UWE) Program. Beth grew up in Germany and Syria. She learned Arabic, lived in a small Palestinian village for two and a half years, and is excited to work with Missoula's refugee and immigrant communities, combining her delight in delicious food with the joys of building community. Rozan is from Damascus, Syria, and lived for seven years in Cairo, Egypt, before arriving in Missoula in the fall of 2020. Rozan hopes her cooking will encourage people to sit down and enjoy food together. UWE provides a platform for refugee chefs to feel valued by sharing their food with their new community. UWE offers weekly international meals cooked by a rotating team of refugee and immigrant chefs, as well as virtual cooking classes. As the United We Eat website states: “In a World Divided, we believe it is United We Eat!” May this episode inspire the listener to discover, enjoy, and learn about international cuisine.

Join Udo, as he is talking, for the first time with two guests in one episode, that is all about international cuisine. Meet Silvia Wirick and Wisam Raheem, two foreign-born chefs who are cooking under the Big Sky, in their local kitchens, running restaurants and food trucks, preparing meals inspired by recipes and spices from their homelands. Both culinary artists are dedicated to the authenticity of their food and to creating experiences that go beyond providing nourishment for the body. The “side dishes” they serve include history, customs and traditions from their countries of origin, that compliment their “main dishes”, in this first part of a new, three-part series, kicking off 2022. May this episode inform, perhaps surprise, and hopefully stimulate your taste buds.

Sitting on important historical crossroads, Afghanistan has a vast cultural heritage, but its future is uncertain as instability and chaos persist in the country, following the recent takeover of the Taliban. The international community can do little to secure the sites and artifacts especially without working directly with the Taliban. Although Afghanistan has long been considered a bright spot for U.S.-China cooperation, great power competition has complicated efforts to coordinate in response to the ever-changing security situation on the ground.In this episode, Laura Tedesco joins host Zoe Leung to explore how cultural diplomacy plays a role in the security of Afghanistan and the region and what major powers like the United States and China should do to help preserve cultural resources in Afghanistan.Dr. Laura Tedesco is the Cultural Heritage program manager for the State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. Her work is centered on helping U.S. embassies across the region identify and guide cultural preservation projects supported by the State Department and she has spent over a decade working to save Afghanistan's cultural treasures from a host of various threats. She previously worked at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan, developing and overseeing initiatives to support the preservation of Afghanistan's cultural patrimony, including numerous archaeological sites, monuments and the National Museum of Afghanistan.

In the season finale, Sarah Valente sat down with Pulitzer Prize winning author Benjamin Moser, for a virtual conversation about their shared love of Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector. Ben is responsible for making Clarice widely available in translation in the English-speaking world. Because of his work, Sarah was able to organize a single author course on Clarice Lispector last spring, where American university students, for the first time in their lives, heard the name and studied the works of this beloved giant of Brazilian literature. Benjamin Moser is the author of Why This World: A Biography of Clarice Lispector, which was a finalist for the National Book Critics' Circle Award and a New York Times Notable Book of 2009. For his work bringing Clarice Lispector to international prominence, he received Brazil's first State Prize for Cultural Diplomacy. He won a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017, and his latest book, Sontag: Her Life and Work, won the Pulitzer Prize in 2020. This conversation was recorded on August 25, 2021.

During the Cold War, cultural diplomacy emerged as an important aspect of relations between states across the globe. Exhibitions, concerts, performances, book readings, and film screenings captured the ideological message of each side, as they showed conflicting “ways of life” in the global Cold War context. Based on Theodora Dragostinova's recent book, The Cold War from the Margins: A Small Socialist State on the Global Cultural Scene, this talk interrogates the importance of Cold War culture in a global perspective, tracing the cultural contacts of small Bulgaria from the British Museum and NYC's Metropolitan to New Lexington, Ohio, to Mexico City, New Delhi, and Lagos. Panel: Nicholas Breyfogle | Associate Professor, Department of History; Director, Goldberg Center Theodora Dragostinova | Associate Professor, Department of History

DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 3! Episode 3 Description:We have the great pleasure of being joined on Episode 3 of DiploChatz by Dr. Sherry Lee Mueller, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the School of International Service (SIS), American University, Washington, D.C., teaches a graduate Practicum entitled Cultural Diplomacy and International Exchange. As part of her ongoing consulting practice, in 2015 Professor Mueller served as the Higher Education Specialist for IBTCI on a bi-national team conducting an evaluation of a USAID-sponsored scholarship program for Indonesians. After serving as President of Global Ties U.S. (formerly NCIV) from 1996 to 2011, the Board of Directors named Sherry President Emeritus. Before NCIV, Sherry worked for the Institute of International Education (IIE) as Director, Professional Exchange Programs. Prior to joining IIE, Ms. Mueller served as an Experiment in International Living Leader to the former Soviet Union, a Liaison Officer for the U.S. Department of State, and a lecturer at the University of Rhode Island.DiploChatz featured on-going Segment: Every month DiploChatz proudly features a segment called Mindfulness Moment with Dr. Yvonne Stedham. This segment provides practical advice on how mindfulness can support you in your daily life. Who is Dr. Yvonne?In addition to a three decade long career in academia as a professor in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, Dr. Yvonne Stedham is a Center for Mindfulness trained mindfulness instructor. She has taught Mindful Leadership courses to MBA students, judges, and business executives and has a variety provided mindfulness programs to many organizations, including Microsoft, Hometown Health, and Nevada Department of Transportation. Dr. Yvonne has been continuously affiliated with the Northern Nevada International Center for decades.Supported by:DiploChatz is supported by the City of Reno. Click HERE to learn more about the City of Reno. We thank the City of Reno for their support and for believing in DiploChatz!Learn more about NNIC:Visit our website to learn more about the Northern Nevada International CenterCredits:Manuel Mederos, DiploChatz Host, Producer, Audio Editor, Content Director, Sound Engineer, FX/Music Coordinator Kevin Sung, DiploChatz Co-Host, Guest Coordinator, Social Media Content Creator Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EAZG26HZY6MMN&source=url)

Mr. Łukasz Graban, Secretary for Public and Cultural Diplomacy at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra, talks about the contest for the logo of the 50th anniversary of Polish-Australian diplomatic relations. - Pan Łukasz Graban, Sekretarz ds dyplomacji publicznej i kulturalnej w Ambasadzie RP w Canberze opowiada o konkursie na logo obchodów 50-lecia polsko-australijskich stosunków dyplomatycznych.

In this episode, I invited Veronica Sabbag. She's a global citizen and the founder of United Voices 4 Peace. We talked about ... - Creative Industry & Economic Impact - Cultural Diplomacy - Creating bridges through individual stories. - Future of supporting & working with artists Guest Bio Veronica Sabbag is a global citizen committed to multicultural and international best practices. She holds a Degree in Law from the University of La Sorbonne, a Masters Degree in European Studies from l'Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and a Certificate on Cultural Diplomacy from the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy ICD). She served for the European Union in different positions for over 20 years, forging her experience in conflict management, defence and security. In this context, she has dealt with some of the most challenging global conflicts. Understanding the need to resolve today's major challenges beyond traditional diplomatic tools, she decided to found the NGO “United Voices 4 Peace” fostering a Universal Culture of Peace through Music and the Arts. With this citizen-led cultural peace initiative promoting diverse forms of inter-cultural exchanges, Veronica has facilitated the realisation of collaborative artistic projects advocating for diversity, tolerance, acceptance, inclusion and dialogue. Some of her most successful projects in this context are : the “Global Women In Music 4 Human Rights” empowering women in the music sector, “Together in Solidarity” and “Dance or Die : From Syria to New York” echoing the voice of Syrian dancer and refugee, Ahmad Joudeh, raising awareness on the humanitarian crisis in Syria at local, regional and international level. Website https://www.uv4peace.org/ Show Notes 02:30 What is a fun fact that most people don't know about you? 03:30 How do people relate to art and artists in Europe? Is it different from NY? 06:15 *Quote* “Artists said what other people didn't dare say”. 09:16 Creative Industry and economic impact NY x Europe 11:40 Can you talk more about your organization, United Voices 4 Peace? 15:25 What is Cultural Diplomacy? 17:08 Citizen Cultural Diplomacy - Bridging the gap of diplomatic and citizen's world. 21:45 Witnessing the shift; Involvement of Artists in Cultural Diplomacy and beyond. 24:45 *Quote: Artists have lots of space, to bring people together, to fight for social justice and prejudice. 28:05 What shifts would you like to see in relation to how people support artists? 31:15 How do people integrate art or start working with artists? 36:00 What led you to make a transition from EU space to starting United Voices 4 Peace? 42:05 What is next for United Voices 4 Peace? 45:00 How can people learn more about your work? Call to Action Everyone has a piece to play. Let's be the best version of ourselves. Thank you everyone for listening to this episode. Visit my website [ www.yukoislovelivelife.com ] and I'd love to connect with you there. You can sign up to my weekly newsletter or join my Patreon community [www.patreon.com/YUKOISLOVELIVELIFE ] and discuss more about Art + People and Social good. Till next story, let's stay connected. Yuko

On this episode of FrancoFiles, we speak with the director of France-Amérique, Guénola Pellen, on the magazine that is a steady and unshaking voice for the Francophone and Francophile community in the US. Founded in 1943 by French exiles, France-Amérique was born into an era of restoration that called for strong Franco-American friendship. Acting as a transatlantic liaison, the magazine brought news, culture and ideas from across the ocean to communities alike. It quickly gained a strong footing and flourished, keeping its original purpose of cultural diplomacy while exploring creative avenues of storytelling. Today, the publication is bilingual and catches the eye of a linguistically diverse audience due to its stunning cover illustrations and exclusive interviews. Sit back and enjoy the story of France-Amérique explored by FrancoFiles and Guénola.

This is a conversation with Jeffrey Karam. He's Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Lebanese American University and an associate at Harvard's Middle East Initiative. He's also the editor of the book “The Middle East in 1958: Reimagining a Revolutionary Year“, the topic of our conversation. Get early access + more perks at Patreon.com/firethesetimes Blog: https://thefirethisti.me You can follow on Twitter or Instagram @ firethesetimes too. Topics Discussed: What was so special about 1958? Its legacy in the Middle East and the world The formation of the short-lived United Arab Republic (between Egypt and Syria), the Iraq revolution, the attempted coup in Jordan, the slide towards more authoritarianism in Iran, the clash between the princes in Saudi Arabia, the collapse of the fourth republic in France etc The internationalization of the region and the role of the great powers (US, UK, France, USSR) History as non-linear, connecting different threads Authoritarianism in the region and the role of the big powers Asking ‘what ifs' in thinking about history 1957 in Lebanon (the rigged elections with US support) and the 1958 events A look into the debates on decolonization, revolutionary nationalism, internationalism, post-colonialism, imperialism, anti-imperialism and state formation Lessons from 1958 for the present day, the example of Iraq How hope is linked to the understanding of time Upcoming book: The Lebanon Uprising of 2019: Voices from the Revolution, co-edited with Rima Majed Learning about revolutions in revolutionary times Book recommendations Coups and Revolutions: Mass Mobilization, the Egyptian Military, and the United States from Mubarak to Sisi by Amy Austin Holmes Oilcraft: The Myths of Scarcity and Security That Haunt U.S. Energy Policy by Robert Vitalis The Politics of Art Dissent and Cultural Diplomacy in Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan by Hanan Toukan The Paranoid Style in American Diplomacy Oil and Arab Nationalism in Iraq by Brandon Wolfe-Hunnicutt Winning Lebanon: Youth Politics, Populism, and the Production of Sectarian Violence, 1920–1958 by Dylan Baum Banking on the State The Financial Foundations of Lebanon by Hicham Safieddine Resources mentioned/that are relevant 07. Denying Genocide, from Halabja to Ghouta with Sabrina Azad 14. Revolution, disenchantment and the Lebanese New Left with Fadi Bardawil

Junious “House” Brickhouse is an internationally established educator, choreographer and cultural preservationist with over 30 years of experience in Urban Dance Culture. Born in Virginia Beach, VA, his dance training began at family gatherings dancing the funk styles of the era. Growing up, he sought out all the learning opportunities available to him, from community centers to parking lots, where young people were teaching each other and building communities around urban dance forms. Early on, he established himself as a leader and mentor in those communities, serving to educate and guide others. At age 18, Junious embarked on an over 21-year career as a Logistics Professional in the U.S. Army and later as a Department of Defense contractor. Throughout his time in various international assignments, Junious developed both a military and dance career, eventually rising to positions of leadership and responsibility in both areas. As the Founding Executive Director of Urban Artistry Inc. (www.urbanartistry.org), Junious has inspired and created a movement of artists dedicated to the preservation of urban dance culture, specifically within communities of practice. As Urban Artistry’s Executive Director, Junious produces projects such as The International Soul Society Festival, The Preservatory and the UA Digital Archives to encourage other artists to research and document tradition bearers and their contributions. As a scholar/practitioner, Junious teaches at colleges and universities, using an experiential approach to teaching, Movement of the African American South, Hip Hop Culture as well as Urban Dance movement and the cultural context from which it evolves. As the Director of Next Level, an initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in association with the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Meridian International Center for Cultural Diplomacy, Junious works tirelessly to promote international cultural exchange in underserved communities, conflict transformation and entrepreneurial skill-building through Hip Hop music and dance. A citizen folklorist, Junious also conducts independent research into those cultural traditions whose influence is reflected in urban dance culture. From Ring Shouts and Acoustic Country Blues to Hip Hop, understanding the nature and meaning of these art forms and their influences is what motivates this artist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/styles-n-dris/support

Growing up in Dubai, Manal Ataya's perception of the United States was shaped by the few teen movies she saw. This week she shares the story of coming to the US to attend Hamilton and what life was like on campus as an Arab Muslim. The museum professional talks about her career path and what it's meant to her to give back to the school as a member of the board of trustees. More about Manal http://sharjahart.org/sharjah-art-foundation/people/ataya-manalAll music by Doctuh Michael Woodshttps://soundcloud.com/doctuhwoods?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0

Panelists reflect on Dave Brubeck's work as a jazz ambassador, while also looking forward to new paths for cultural diplomacy.   Moderator: Lauren Onkey (NPR Music). Panelists: Darius Brubeck; Jon Faddis; Laurin Talese.

This week, The Seed Cast is pleased to welcome Celia Woodsmith, a Grammy nominated vocalist, songwriter and performer. Over the past 14 years Celia has released 10 albums between her contributions to SAY Darling, Avi & Celia, and most recently, Della Mae. Since 2011, Celia and Della Mae have performed in 19 countries with the US Department of State's Cultural Diplomacy program, “American Music Abroad.” This week Celia sat down with us to chat about the life changing events that lead her to pursue her career, how songwriting is a way of sifting through human emotion to empower others, and how Covid has, in a way, brought her closer to her fans. Stay up to date on Celia's happenings at https://www.celiawoodsmith.com/ and follow her on instagram @celia.woodsmith. Also make sure to check out what Della Mae is up to at https://www.dellamae.com/ and on instagram @heyheydellame Lastly, you can sit in on Celia's "Pretty Songs for a Sunday" on Della Mae's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/heyheydellamae Celia's Artist Picks: Maya de Vitry, Courtney Hartman, and Phoebe Hunt.

Jess Gosling is a UK Civil Servant, an Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Public Speaker & International Strategy/Culture/Leadership Consultant. She was recently named 27th in the Top 100 Women Future Leaders 2020 via Yahoo Finance and Involve. Earlier this year she was also named Most Influential Women in the Tech UK 2020 by Computer Weekly and one of the Pitch 100 SuperWoman 2020 by Pitchfanzine. With an eclectic 10+ years in various sectors and industries, Jess has consistently strived to bridge the gap between culture, diplomacy and innovation. She spent over 7 years abroad in deployments with the United Nations, NGOs, civil society, startups in EMEA, MENA and LATAM regions. She has built her career around interdisciplinary thinking, and adding value from a cross-sectorial approach. Jess works within the UK Government on matters of cultural diplomacy, soft power and international affairs, with a focus on Europe and Latin America. The transmission of ideas, how we can come together under the lens of diplomacy has been her core interest for the past decade. She will begin her PhD in interdisciplinary thinking, focusing on how soft power is understood, what metrics we use and how successful it is as a term. Jess is the co-founder of a professional network, the Growth & Grace Collective (G&G), a global network changing the narrative of upskilling, learning and development. Founded in 2019, G&G focuses on both equipping and empowering professionals in all sectors to grow into themselves. Over their first year, they upskilled 2500+ people across 70 events focused on social mobility, women's issues and D&I, hosted events with a truly global attendance and won the UK Social Mobility Honour Role in 2019. Over the pandemic, she began to the curate of a bi-weekly segment titled Culture, Diplomacy and Innovation with 9k readership in 10 weeks. She has also started an offshoot of this project, called The Showcase, to champion more intersectional voices around the world. On this episode, she shares her working life with unseen disabilities, what led her to study Korean, her journey across the world and why she wears so many hats. Plus: why networking is KEY. Please share, leave a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it to make sure you don't miss any episodes and to give us a BOOST! I LIKE NETWORKING is the mentoring and networking program for womxn and non-binary people in the creative industries. Stay in touch with us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter with career resources

How vital is cross cultural diplomacy in today's world? How important is it in business? We invite Tayo Rockson, CEO of UYD Management and speaker of the TEDx talk "The Art of Diplomacy" to speak to us what we can learn from diplomats on cultural communication to apply to business and everyday life.