soft power
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Season 2 of a podcast co-hosted by Nicholas J. Cull and Simon Anholt.
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Season 2 of a podcast co-hosted by Nicholas J. Cull and Simon Anholt.
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Accepting applications for the inaugural cohort through February 15.
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Mexican diplomat Felipe Carrera describes an initiative to encourage Italians to learn about Mexican culture through cuisine.
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Season 2 of a podcast co-hosted by Nicholas J. Cull and Simon Anholt.
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The application deadline is October 10, 2022.
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Season 2 of a podcast co-hosted by Nicholas J. Cull and Simon Anholt.
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The late Queen demonstrated that the strongest soft power synthesizes a culture's tradition with modernity.