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Islamic art and the power of cultural exchange
The talk entitled “Two Tales of Cultural Exchange in Islamic Art: From Historical Venice to Modern Kuwait” featured Dr Carboni speaking about how Venice in the 9th Century kept close ties with the Middle East, becoming the first European city to send ambassadors to places such as Damascus, Alexandria and Constantinople.
NATO and Europeans Plot Path Ahead
An unusual online effort by NATO, the European Union, governments and research groups to ask a broader public for ideas on the future of Western security policy has produced a series of recommendations that call for NATO to develop a civilian arm and the European Union to create its own intelligence agency.
Lanka needs to develop nation brand
One of the problems compounding this situation is the lack of widely recognized and understood methods for measuring brand value. CEOs have to understand the company heritage, needs, finance and personnel resources when doing brand valuation.
Saudi ambassador helps promote Saudi culture at AUB event
In a cultural evening, held on May 5, 2010 on AUB’S Green Oval, decorated with divan-like seats and carpets, Saudi Ambassador Ali Asseri, commended all students for their efforts in organizing an event which links Saudis to their cultural heritage.
Give Crippling Sanctions a Chance
So a strong bipartisan majority in Congress is pointing Obama in a different direction: Both the House and the Senate have passed bills that would cut off most of the gasoline Iran now imports — and needs — to keep its sputtering economy from grinding to a halt.
German film tells tale of Cambodian love
A German film show will open tonight at Ha Noi's National Cinema Centre kicking off a festival at five major Vietnamese cities. The festival is a first, celebrating the 35 years of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Germany.
NATO and Europeans Plot Path Ahead
An unusual online effort by NATO, the European Union, governments and research groups to ask a broader public for ideas on the future of Western security policy has produced a series of recommendations...
Shanghai and the Mystery of China’s Soft Power
Most of Asia suffered from hubris during the Asian miracle -- but not China. Expo 2010 in Shanghai might be a test of whether China can think outside of the West's intellectual box. It might be a showcase of the charisma of Chinese culture...
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