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MAY 3, 2012
Syracuse Stage becomes a roving cultural ambassador with ‘Brothers Size’ production in South Africa
Syracuse.com
During the Cold War, cultural diplomacy was a priority of U.S. foreign policy as a means of cultivating relationships with nations around the world through positive exchange. Since that time, there has been a marked decline in cultural diplomacy.
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MAY 2, 2012
Latin America Needs More Cultural Exchanges with China
Americas Quarterly
Despite the quality of the exhibition and the presence of the sculptor and painter himself, in reality this is not a common event. Not only is a Latin American art exhibition in China a rare occurrence but, sadly, this cultural exchange mirrors how little importance nations in the region give to a country that has already become their first or second trade partner.
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MAY 2, 2012
Indonesian mission holds road show to lure Saudi tourists
Arab News
“It is a good chance for Saudi families and children to discover more about the world’s largest Muslim country in terms of population, tourism opportunities, civilization and cultural heritage, and meet a number of Indonesian travel and tourism agencies,” said A. Fauzy Chusny, information officer from Indonesia Information and Cultural Affairs.
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MAY 2, 2012
Jackson Pollock’s Splashes of Paint From Iran
Japan Realtime (Blog) - Wall Street Journal
The U.S. and Iran have been at odds for decades.... But in Japan, a nation that tries to maintain good relations with both countries, a major exhibition featuring the work of one of America’s most recognizable artists is showing how appreciation for good art can bring even the most intractable foes closer together.
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MAY 2, 2012
India, Pakistan seek enhanced trade
The News (Pakistan)
Special Chief Secretary for Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Chandana Khan suggested that the two countries should focus on enhancing cultural exchange and people to people ties before focusing on trade. She said that “friendly ties should be the foundation to improved relations between the two countries to long-term benefits”.
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MAY 1, 2012
Got Balz? Baseball diplomacy through a bar Mitzvah
Politic365
Hopefully Mica’s story, which became about baseball as a metaphor for increased relations with Cuba, can thus join the continuum of using baseball for cultural exchanges...Along the way, he experienced a cultural exchange, and learned that when it comes to Cuba and the United States, there is much more that is similar than different.
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APR 27, 2012
MTV Voices to showcase new comic superhero ‘Silver Scorpion’
Indiatelevision
Open Hands Initiative co-founder and chairman Jay T Synder says,” “This is not just a comic book; it’s a breakthrough effort in public diplomacy that helps forge lasting bonds and understanding between the youth of the United States and the Middle East.
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APR 27, 2012
The Bollywood of France
The Diplomat
Olli and others have created something quite new, music that not only draws on Bollywood itself, but also the inspiration the industry has sparked within non-South Asians in parts of Europe. It’s good to find something that transcends stereotypes rather than simply playing with them.
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APR 26, 2012
Iraq-style “Romeo and Juliet” premieres in Europe
Global Post
An Iraqi adaption of Shakespeare's famous love story opens at the playwright's home town of Stratford-upon-Avon tonight, marking the European premiere of "Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad," according to the World Shakespeare Festival.
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APR 26, 2012
Under Secretary of State Sonenshine To Co-Coordinate the 2012 U.S.-China Consultation
U. S. Department of State
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine will travel to Beijing May 3-4 to serve as co-coordinator of the third annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE) with Chinese Vice Minister of Education Hao Ping.
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