cross-cultural communication
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The prominent composer and festival director shares unique insights into the universality of culture, the relationship between the festive and the diplomatic, and more.
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Exchanges leave an indelible mark on participants, but what about the local cities that host them?
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USC Master of Public Diplomacy alumna Alison DeGuide shares her insight on the cultural exchange of Postcrossing.
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Anup Kumar and Holli A. Semetko examine how "ordinary people" can use methods of communication that transcend borders to make progress in the India-Pakistan conflict.
Under the patronage of the President of Azerbaijan H. E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, Baku will be hosting the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue on May 5-6, 2017. The topic of this year’s Forum is: “Advancing Intercultural Dialogue: New Avenues for Human Security, Peace and Sustainable Development;” it is being organized in cooperation with UNESCO, UN Alliance of Civilizations and other prestigious international organizations.