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Beyond print: How books evolve in the age of AI acceleration
The blog discusses the challenges faced by traditional publishing in keeping up with the rapid pace of technological advancements and societal changes. It proposes a two-speed approach to book publish[...]
24 Mar, 2024
Intercultural communication and logical fallacies
The text discusses intercultural communication through the lens of logical fallacies, particularly focusing on hasty generalizations and stereotypes. It questions the impact of generalizations in inte[...]
05 Sep, 2022
A brief history of Yoga diplomacy
In 2014, Narendra Modi proposed an International Yoga Day at the United Nations, focusing on the holistic benefits of yoga beyond exercise, including addressing climate change. The diplomatic campaign[...]
22 Jun, 2022
The Education field’s contribution to intercultural communication
Education as a crucial aspect of intercultural communication, especially highlighted in Education Diplomacy. Educators and students daily navigate linguistic and cultural diversity, fostering learning[...]
31 Aug, 2018
‘Halfie!’ Questions of belonging and cultural identity
The blog delves into the complexities of cultural identity faced by Mina Fu, a Serbian-Chinese woman, exploring the challenges of being a 'halfie'. She reflects on the struggle of feeling a lack of be[...]
23 Aug, 2018
No true Scotsman
The text discusses the "No-true-Scotsman" fallacy, which involves defending a generalization by dismissing counter-examples as irrelevant. It illustrates how this fallacy is used in various contexts, [...]
25 Jun, 2018
Building (diplomatic) bridges by teaching literature
Dr. Atef Ahmed emphasizes the importance of using literature, especially works by authors like Naguib Mahfouz and Laura Z. Hobson, to foster cultural understanding between Arabs and Jews. He believes [...]
22 May, 2018
Cultural diplomacy and Euro-Asian encounter
Euro-Asian cultural diplomacy took place at the Spanish Ambassador's residence in New Delhi, where Flamenco and Langa musicians from Rajasthan united in a musical performance. The event signifies a co[...]
22 Nov, 2013
Back to cable geo-politics?
The author revisits the strategic importance of submarine cables in international politics, highlighting their role not only in global communication but also in geopolitical strategies and national se[...]
07 Oct, 2013
When is cultural diplomacy not about culture? When it’s about science.
The text discusses the humor arising from the idea proposed by the President of the Romanian Cultural Institute to include scientific and technological innovation in cultural diplomacy. It questions w[...]
15 Oct, 2012
Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events online course
Multilateral Diplomacy online course
16 February 2026
Capacity Development online course
Sustainable Development Diplomacy: On the Road to Achieving the SDGs online course
13 October 2025
2014
NETmundial Multistakeholder Statement
The NETmundial Multistakeholder Statement emphasizes the importance of a collaborative approach between stakeholders in addressing Internet governance... Read more
2013
The United States and the Challenge of Public Diplomacy
The United States faces challenges in public diplomacy, influencing global perception, and understanding the perceptions of various audiences, necessi... Read more
2013
International Diplomacy Volume II: Diplomacy in a Multicultural World
The text discusses the importance of multiculturalism in diplomacy to achieve mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, emphasizing the sign... Read more
2013
Culture and Conflict: Challenges for Europe’s Foreign Policy
The text discusses the challenges that Europe's foreign policy faces due to cultural differences and conflicts.... Read more
2012
China and Public Diplomacy: A CPD Reader
China and Public Diplomacy: A CPD Reader provides an overview of China’s approach to public diplomacy, an examination of China’s cultural diplomac... Read more
2011
Mexico and its Diaspora in the United States: Policies of Emigration since 1848
This book is unique in many ways and is different from other studies on migration and diaspora. Délano looks at migration from the perspective of a s... Read more
2011
Diaspora Diplomacy: Philippine Migration and its Soft Power Influences
Diaspora Diplomacy: Philippine Migration and its Soft Power Influences is about the remarkable and untapped soft power that international migrants pos... Read more
2011
Defining development in the context of current realities
‘My personal knowledge reflects other cultures and types of people in Fiji and the Pacific. I live not only with one race but with many who have dif... Read more
2010
Culture and Organizations: Software of the Mind
This text explores the role of culture in shaping organizations and individuals' behaviors and beliefs. It explains how culture influences the way peo... Read more
2010
Social Power in International Politics
In "Social Power in International Politics," the author explores the impact of social power in shaping international relations. Social power encompass... Read more
2010
Contemporary Diplomacy: Representation and Communication in a Globalized World
The text discusses how diplomacy has evolved in the present globalized world, focusing on representation and communication.... Read more
2008
Routledge Handbook of Public Diplomacy
The Routledge Handbook of Public Diplomacy explores the field's evolution, challenges, and strategies in the modern interconnected world. It investiga... Read more
04 Jul, 2023
Culture and education are the best way to invest in the future well-being of the African continent
Investing in culture and education is crucial for the future well-being of the African continent.... Read more
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