American University invites you to participate in this brief survey on cultural diplomacy. The open-ended survey should not take more than a few minutes of your time. See the below explanation and :
This is an exploratory survey, with the purpose of inviting past, present, and future professionals in the field of cultural diplomacy, both active and retired, to briefly reflect on some key dimensions of diplomatic practice, as they understand it, with particular concern for the role of "culture" in this work.
The survey is a follow-up to the rich discussion of a conference held in Washington, D.C. last November, called “Culture’s Purpose and the Work of Cultural Diplomacy.” Organized for the International Communication Program of American University’s School of International Service by professor Robert Albro and colleagues Craig Hayden and Ambassador Anthony Quainton, and with the support of the Public Diplomacy Council and the MountainRunner Institute, this conference examined the role of the culture concept in the work of cultural diplomacy.
More information, including as well as a complete conference podcast and full texts of presentations, are available for download here. The survey is also part of our preparations for a second conference, on cultural diplomacy as a listening project, to be held at American University, November 8, 2010.
Your answers to this brief survey will be integral to planning for this year’s event, and will help to inform the broader discussion we seek to maintain with respect to this important form of engagement. We hope you might take a few moments to add your wisdom and insights to this critical conversation. If you have any questions about the survey, please do not hesitate to contact professor Albro at: albro@american.edu.
See also:
- Refurbished approach to cultural diplomacy by Martin Rose of the British Council
- The Role of Cultural Relations in Conflict Prevention and Resolution from 24 March 2010
- Conflict Prevention and Resolution – the Role for Cultural Relations by Robin Davies at the British Council blog
- Conflict Prevention and Resoution – the Role for Cultural Relations, an interview with British Council Chief Executive Martin Davidson
