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FEB 3, 2012
New Egypt’s revolutionary old colours celebrated at cultural festival
Mail Online
Egypt has become synonymous with mass upsurge, revolution, and maybe the flawed victory of its people, but its multi-cultural wealth has stayed untouched by the tumult on the ground, and it was evident from the Egyptian Cultural Week organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations...
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FEB 3, 2012
Intellectual Containment and U.S.-China Relations
The Huffington Post (blog)
During the past several years, Chinese audiences have flocked to see American movies such as Kung-Fu Panda, much to the alarm of China's political leadership, which has recently made clear that it is not inclined to surrender any terrain on the global cultural battleground.
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FEB 3, 2012
DÜNYA provides night of Turkish music
The Brandeis Hoot
The “purpose of the concert was to showcase the culture of Turkey while at the same time raise money for earthquake victims. “At the same time, it is also an act of cultural diplomacy... we hope to build bridges by showing the more human side of our identities.”
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FEB 3, 2012
Branded entertainment as marketing tool
The Nation
"Good movie cannot be successfully done in present day Nigeria without informed and selfless co-operation between the corporate world, which constantly stands in need of the best and cost friendly ways to mobilise its top marketing millions, and the idea driven, highly credible world of entertainment.
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FEB 2, 2012
Have Chinese Had Enough?
The Diplomat
In response to all this, some are recommending that China engage in more intensified cultural diplomacy. Indeed, one senior official told me that China should position itself like Germany has in Europe, letting its clout be neutralized by an Asian regional organization.
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FEB 2, 2012
The United States, China, and Intellectual Containment
CPD Blog
During the past several years, Chinese audiences have flocked to see American movies such as Kung-Fu Panda, much to the alarm of China’s political leadership, which has recently made clear that it is not inclined to surrender any terrain on the global cultural battleground.
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FEB 1, 2012
U.S. Travel Endorses Visa Waiver Legislation
Travel Agent Central
U.S. Travel says the VWP is an important tool for U.S. public diplomacy, exposing far more international visitors to the attractions and values of America's heartland. Studies have shown that foreign nationals who visit the U.S. return home with a far more positive view of our nation and its policies.
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JAN 31, 2012
For Korean Wave 3.0, Go Retro
The Wall Street Journal
Korean policymakers are discussing the “Korean Wave 3.0.” The Korean Wave, or hallyu in Korean, means the export of Korean entertainment and other culture. The “Version 1.0” of the wave was the success of TV dramas and movies starting about 10 years ago. And “Version 2.0” is what’s been happening with K-pop music over the last year or so.
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JAN 31, 2012
Selling South Korea: No ‘sparkling’ brand image
BBC
South Korea's government has been trying to change the country's international image - or rather its lack of one - for years. And even those involved - like Peter Kim, brand manager for the Seoul government - admit it has been a tough sell. South Korea's national branding is facing some unique challenges.
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JAN 31, 2012
US ambassador hosts art exhibition
Arab News
The US Department of State's AIE office plays a vital role in US public diplomacy through a culture of expansive mission. AIE’s exhibitions allow foreign citizens, many of whom might never travel to U.S., to personally experience the depth and breadth of US artistic heritage and values, so that a “footprint can be left where people have no opportunity to see American art.”
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