non-state actors

AJ + Report on Rami Adham

October 6, 2016

One man is risking it all to bring toys and hope to Syrian children.

Through their music, Linaje Originarios seeks to address an issue that many indigenous cultures around the world are facing – the desire of younger generations to exchange their traditions, languages and lifestyles for life in urban areas where they have access to “modern” forms of culture, music and styles.

Are Russian universities non-state actors or government proxies for propaganda? 

July 25, 2016

Brett Bruen highlighted initiatives he and colleagues undertook at the University of Tikrit in 2009 to counter extremism in Iraq. [...] The example was meant to demonstrate how undervalued centers of learning are in wars of ideas and to advocate for U.S. public diplomacy strategies that leverage inherent American advantages in academic English and entrepreneurship.

Highlights Congressional Spotlight with Kolbe

Congressman James Kolbe (U.S. House of Representatives [R-AZ, 1985-2007]) shares his thoughts on the impact of American public diplomacy on foreign policy at CPD’s October 14 summit at the U.S. Institute of Peace.

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement, known as BDS, is calling on top chefs from around the world to refrain from participating in the upcoming Round Tables culinary show, a "Gastro-diplomacy” event "which aspires to improve trade and cultural relations between countries."

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