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MAY 8, 2012
What China’s talking about today: ‘American French fry brother’
The Atlantic
"American French Fry Brother," the nickname of an American study-abroad student, is now trending on Sina Weibo after he fed a homeless woman on the streets of Nanjing a packet of fries and some water..."Kindness has no borders," Sina Weibo said of Lu's act of philanthropy and McDonalds diplomacy, "Let kind hearts melt away indifference."
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MAY 8, 2012
Pittsburgh cafe offers cuisine from the U.S. conflict du jour
Los Angeles Times
Rubin and Weleski are used to head-scratching reactions since they opened the Conflict Kitchen, a Pittsburgh cafe that serves cuisine only from countries in conflict with the United States, with a menu that rotates to reflect the war or diplomatic row of the moment.
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MAY 7, 2012
Israel to Iran: We love you
Deutsche Welle
While the Israeli government has threatened military action against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons that could wipe out the small nation - something Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has touted-, regular Israeli citizens are opting for a pre-emptive strike - of love.
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MAY 4, 2012
Remarks at the People-to-People Dialogue Plenary Session
U. S. Department of State
These exchanges can be not only the warmest and most meaningful, but also most consequential and enduring form of our diplomacy. They are absolutely critical to our relationship, because while we in government are working at the highest levels to strengthen communication...
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MAY 4, 2012
European Cinema as Cultural Diplomacy
CPD Blog
European cinema has over the course of the last century gone from having a seminal role in the invention of the new art form and dominating the international markets, to falling into the shadow of the financially incomparably more viable Hollywood films...
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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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