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Alessandro Balteo Yazbeck at Rochester Art Center
Exhibitions. Diplomatic Entanglements. Alessandro Balteo Yazbeck in collaboration with Media Farzin at Rochester Art Center (40 Civic Center Dr SE Rochester, MN 55904) 27 June – 13 September 2015. Diplomatic Entanglements represents Alessandro Balteo Yazbeck’s first institutional solo in the US, spanning works from the last 10 years. The artist’s mixed media installations explore the mingled effects of cultural diplomacy, government propaganda and corporate advertising strategies.
Hardly Academic: Why Diplomacy and Science Need Each Other
At U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s side when he negotiated a framework nuclear deal with Iranian diplomats this spring was physicist Ernest Moniz, U.S. secretary of energy. His presence spoke to the rise of “science diplomacy,” which can take the form of scientists helping diplomats, diplomats helping scientists, or scientific cooperation promoting diplomacy. The Iran case is the most vivid recent example of the first form.
Saudi Leaks Expose ‘Checkbook Diplomacy’ in Battle With Iran
Saudi Arabia’s willingness to wield its oil money on the global diplomatic stage appears to have been laid bare, after the website WikiLeaks published tens of thousands of leaked cables from Riyadh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. WikiLeaks has not revealed its source, but a group calling itself the "Yemen cyber army" has claimed it hacked government servers.
In one of the most conservative and secretive kingdoms on Earth, the leak of thousands of confidential diplomatic cables has caused shockwaves in Riyadh.
Living in Germany Showed me the Queen's Soft Power
I moved to Germany for the first time as a language student in 2004. That November, the queen made her fourth state visit to the country. I hadn't even realized she was coming.
It was my landlady, Cäcilia, a conservative Catholic pensioner and widow in rural Pfalz in southwestern Germany, who excitedly pointed out that Elizabeth was in town on my return from work one Tuesday.
"Are you watching? Are you going to watch?" she cooed. Baffled, I asked what she was talking about, a question that seemed almost to offend. "Your queen's here. Here in Germany!"
China Building 'Soft' Power Through Foreign Aid
China is using soft power through the form of foreign aid to help the world, despite criticism from the West that its approach lacks transparency.
There is no better proof of this than the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiatives, the latest strategies under Beijing's foreign aid policy.
WikiLeaks reveals Checkbook Diplomacy of Saudi Arabia
Before becoming the president of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi wanted visas to take his family on a religious pilgrimage. A Lebanese politician begged for cash to pay his bodyguards.
Russians to arrive Friday in Waterville
The public will have a chance to meet Russians from Waterville’s sister city, Kotlas, on Tuesday at Waterville Public Library as part of the 25th celebration of the relationship between the two cities. The reception will be held at 3:30 p.m.
NRL helps launch Sports Diplomacy Strategy
Today's launch of the Australian Sports Diplomacy Strategy 2015-18 signals a new era of partnership between the Australian Government and sporting organisations. Together, we will leverage our outstanding sports skills, facilities and knowledge to promote Australia and strengthen our links with countries and communities in the region. The strategy highlights our excellence in hosting major sporting events like the AFC Asian Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup and the upcoming Netball World Cup that generate long-term economic, di
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