🌍 culture Solutions is working towards enhancing the role of culture in the EU's external relations and providing a better understanding of international cultural relations in general. 🇪🇺✨ Our multicultural network of professionals connects with artists and cultural professionals from different parts of the world, hearing their voices and sharing their views to understand the realities and needs, as they relate to International Cultural Relations. We have consistently made efforts to draw attention to the weight - political, financial, and symbolic - of culture in International Relations, and our ‘Composing Trust research report 2019/2020’ featured some observations that we believe are now more relevant than ever! 💪 “We live in a world where social media are used to amplify cultural confrontation. At the same time, climate change and threats against the planet by humanity as a whole have opened a new phase in history. People and societies have never been so interconnected due to globalisation, migration flows, and communications technology.” “Yet this does not mean that societies are culturally converging everywhere. On the contrary, cultural differences might actually deepen in certain cases.” “The need for intercultural sensitivity and trust-building among people and communities seems to be at a peak.” “The EU integration project is facing resistance from europhobic and eurosceptic forces usually on the basis of identity, cultural and social arguments. All this has an impact on the ways Europeans perceive their place in the world and how they are perceived. Some even say Europeans need new myths to renew their self-identification.” “The ways Europeans are dealing with artistic creation, creativity and cultural diversity will determine the level of trust they will build among themselves on the continent and with the rest of the world.” See the full report on our website💫 > https://lnkd.in/dyuxUuzi Our team remains committed to contributing to these important discussions with more insights and perspectives not only on EU policy-making, but also from voices outside the EU. #Culture #InternationalRelations #InternationalCulturalRelations #InternationalCulture #CulturalDiplomacy #EuropeanUnion #ExternalRelations #CulturalBridges #CreativeConnections
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Augusto Soto, "People-to-People Exchanges Tighten China-Europe Bond", Madrid, Centro Riojano, May, 2024 https://lnkd.in/dnhwWDNE "The CICG’s think tank, the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS), hosted the second China-France Forum on Global Governance in Paris on May 2, emphasizing the importance of jointly promoting multilateralism. Also, a delegation led by the CICG and comprising members from various sectors, including the media, arts, and museums, visited Spain, where they attended the inauguration of a Chinese book center at the Centro Riojano in Madrid, one of the main hubs of culture in the capital, and a book donation at the China Culture Center in Madrid, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. […] Culture plays a paramount role in the bilateral relationship. Spain is the cradle of the Western Hemisphere's second most widely spoken language. Spanish is one of America’s most spoken languages through which the American continent predominantly inherited the European culture and its main institutions via Spain and the Iberian Peninsula. Today these countries have important cultural and material ties with both the EU and China. " #culture #book #spain #china
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Latin American voices of international affairs OUPblog 2024-08-12 https://buff.ly/3yMINV4 Latin American voices of international affairs In the field of International Relations (IR), voices from Latin America have long been underrepresented—overshadowed by dominant Western perspectives, particularly those from the United States and Britain. This blog post aims to spotlight some of the contributions of Latin American thinkers to IR, showcasing how these perspectives challenge established norms and offer unique insights into both regional and global dynamics. OUPblog - Academic insights for the thinking world.
Latin American voices of international affairs
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Programs for cultural exchange are effective means of promoting international understanding and collaboration. Through cultural immersion, these programs demolish preconceptions, foster compassion, and enable significant intercultural communication. Through a common appreciation for differing points of view, this exchange of ideas and perspectives improves collaborative problem-solving, fortifies international ties, and creates a more inclusive global community. In the end, cultural exchange initiatives help to heal cultural gaps and create a more peaceful and connected world. These programs are vital in tackling global issues in addition to promoting personal development. Cultural exchange helps people handle difficult global issues with greater sensitivity and efficacy by promoting intercultural competency and diplomacy. These kinds of initiatives are critical for fostering international understanding and establishing a sustainable future in a world growing more interconnected by the day. #icdnigeria #culturaldiplomacy
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Emeritus Professor of Private International Law, Member Ambassador, AISDC, Lausanne.
"In the field of International Relations (IR), voices from Latin America have long been underrepresented—overshadowed by dominant Western perspectives, particularly those from the United States and Britain. This blog post aims to spotlight some of the contributions of Latin American thinkers to IR, showcasing how these perspectives challenge established norms and offer unique insights into both regional and global dynamics. By bringing these voices to the forefront, it is possible to foster more inclusive and comprehensive discourses in IR."
Latin American voices of international affairs
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PhD candidate in Art Studies - Art and Mediations | Cultural Producer and Programmer | Researcher in cultural history, heritage, archaeology and art studies
What we need is a Cultural Deal for Europe
What we need is a Cultural Deal for Europe
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Watch the panel discussion featuring Professor Jun Arima (The University of Tokyo), Ambassador Takehiro Kano (UNESCO) and Professor Ljiljana Marković (European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD)), "International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Global Citizenship in Times of Change and Crisis", here: https://lnkd.in/gKPArUtM --- In today’s increasingly polarised world fraught with conflict, war, and natural crises, the role of international cooperation is more important than ever in fostering peace. The UNESCO constitution, for example, states that “peace must [...] be founded, if it is not to fail, upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind”, underlining the importance of intellectual and academic, artistic and cultural cooperation. A cooperation based on the “solidarity of mankind” presupposes that all perspectives are heard and respected. This is not an easy endeavour, as different people have different interpretations of words and concepts such as “peace”, “climate change vs climate crisis”, or “cultural heritage”, which makes context- and culturally-relevant perspectives of marginalised people even more important. How do international organisations engage and harness stakeholders outside of governments for positive change? How are international institutions, most notably the UN and its organs, a force for the good in the world? How are they failing? The panel ambitiously seeks to highlight the paradoxical nature of international institutions: envisioned as beacons of global cooperation and peace, yet frequently falling short of their lofty aspirations to truly represent and act for the people they serve. The panel discussion will include space for feedback from our audience, in its majority, educators and practitioners ‘on the ground’ to discuss how they engage in peace education, climate change, and cultural heritage preservation, in order to capture different stakeholder actions.
International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Global Citizenship in Times of Change and Crisis
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The Francophonie summit held in France highlighted the geopolitical situation of the French language. An interesting fact and a concern of the French authorities and the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF). In recent years, the use of the language of Molière has been decreasing in international institutions, the debate on French as the official or working language is growing in French-speaking countries (mainly in Africa) and changes in regimes or the arrival of nationalists advocate the use of national languages than French. Although French is a colonial legacy in French-speaking countries, its longevity depends on cohabitation with national languages. https://lnkd.in/e3WEHCNS
Francophonie summit opens in France | Africanews
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May 21, 2024 is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which highlights not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. Protecting the diversity of cultural expressions is more important than ever #CulturalDiversity
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In this article, Professor Irene S. Wu, Ph.D. from Georgetown University, presents her book "Measuring Soft Power in International Relations." Wu introduces a unique framework for understanding soft power by shifting focus from the influencer to the influenced, proposing the "Soft Power Rubric." This rubric evaluates a country's magnetism through quantifiable people-to-people interactions like migration, international study, tourism, and cultural consumption. Wu contends that openness and cultural accessibility, rather than coercive power, play a crucial role in enhancing a nation's global influence and stature. She emphasizes the impact of public engagement as a cornerstone of effective foreign relations. This work is a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners in international relations, offering deep insights into the mechanics of influence, diplomacy, and the profound effects of cultural exchange. The article is available in open access in English, French, and Spanish. #softpower #internationalrelations #culturaldiplomacy #publicdiplomacy #PoliticsAndRightsReview https://lnkd.in/gFwjwivv
Openness Is the Key to Soft Power
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culture Solutions emerges from the summer break with a new Board and a new publication. 🌟 Explore the latest newsletter on #InternationalCulturalRelations, packed with recent policy and reports 📖, upcoming events ➕ and most importantly exciting opportunities. Don't miss out! You can find the web version here > https://lnkd.in/eG2dSkN Subscribe now to have the next edition delivered straight to your inbox. 📬 #EUCulturalRelations #culturaldiplomacy #EUculturaldiplomacy #ExternalCulturalRelations #cultureforall #culturaldiversity #Europe #EuropeanUnion #Culture #culturalrelations #externalaction #EuropeForCulture #newsletter
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