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An education for peace and understanding
Today more than a quarter of a million participants, chosen for academic merit and leadership potential, have studied here and abroad, with funds allocated by the State Department and participating countries. Seldom has the taxpayers' money been put to better use. It is generally accepted now that exchanges of this sort helped to undermine the Soviet Union's appeal and strengthened support for - if you want to be hard-nosed - the furtherance of America's foreign policy goals. In an era of Islamic extremism the United States faces a similar task.
Kolkata gets new ICCR cultural centre
“I hope that this centre will become the hub of India’s cultural life and promote meaningful cultural, academic and artistic exchanges not only in eastern India but also neighbouring countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar,” Mukherjee said at the inaugural ceremony.
China issues legal guide for foreigners
China on Monday released a legal guide for foreigners about a wide range of issues such as their entry, exit, tourism and accommodation in the country.
Cartoons may have prompted bombing of Danish embassy in Pakistan
Pakistan has seen large demonstrations against the Danish cartoons this year, organized by mainstream Islamist parties...The controversy, dating back to the 2005 publication of the cartoons depicting Mohammed, including one with a bomb in his turban, was stoked up again by the re-publication of the images earlier this year.
Selling a plan to sell America
As a marketer for the Marriott hotel chain, Roger Dow’s job was simple: “Put heads in beds.” It’s largely the same at his new position, president and CEO of the Travel Industry Association (TIA)...“It’s no secret that people around the world don’t like us as much as they used to. All of our research shows when people come here, 74 percent are more likely to feel good about America and Americans. This is public diplomacy."
State Dept. Reinstates Gaza Fulbright Grants
The American State Department has reinstated seven Fulbright grants offered to Palestinians in Gaza for advanced study in the United States, reversing a decision to withdraw the scholarships because of Israel’s ban on Palestinians’ leaving Gaza for study abroad.
‘Cultural diplomacy important for people-to-people contact’
Union Minister for External Affairs Pranab Mukherjee stressed the need for cultural diplomacy on Sunday at the inaugural function of the Rabindranath Tagore Centre, the cultural flagship in India of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
What Others Say: America’s image an easy sell in Iran
Although their leaders still call America the "Great Satan," ordinary Iranians' affection for the United States seems to be thriving these days, at least in the bustling capital. This rekindled regard is evident in people's conversations, their insatiable demand for U.S. products and culture, and their fascination with the U.S. presidential campaign.
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