Archive for the ‘Citizen Diplomacy’ Category

September 19 — In Conversation with Madeleine K. Albright

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

The first female Secretary of State and at that time, the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. As Secretary of State, Albright reinforced America’s alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade and business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. Albright is the chairperson for The Women, Faith and Development Alliance, which aims to end global poverty among women. Albright is also the first Michael and Virginia Mortara Endowed Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. (more…)

September 19 — Smart Power: Pursuing a Global Development Agenda to Thwart Health Pandemics and Extreme Poverty

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

If the world’s global public health threats are going to be addressed seriously, the United States will have to take the lead. But does that mean the government in DC or American citizens … or both? (more…)

September 19 — America through Middle Eastern Eyes

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Do we really want to know what people form the Middle East think about the United States? We do if we want to improve relations. (more…)

September 19 — America’s Role in the World: A Conversation with Lee Hamilton

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Former U.S. Congressman, co-chair of the 9/11 Commission and Iraq Study Group, and member of the War Powers Commission…. Lee Hamilton = The Statesman’s Statesman (more…)

September 18 — “Informing and Enlightening: Journalism’s Role in a Global War of Ideas”

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

To what degree to American journalists report the news, and to what degree do they project the US to the rest of the world. A group of DePauw alumni is answering this question every day.
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October 15 — Provocate presents: The Fall of the American Empire, an Empire without End

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Four perspectives on American global power: (1) America is rapidly declining to irrelevancy (thank goodness); (2) America is facing the rise of new wannabe empires, so has to accommodate them in cooperative institutions; (3) reports of America’s decline have been rmapant since before the US rose, and are still premature (thank goodness); (4) like it or not, for good or for ill the US will be Top Dog for a long time, but that shouldn’t distract us from figuring out how we here can help solve global problems. Guess which is Provocate’s preferred position? (more…)

November 16 — Imagining a Global City: Visions of Indianapolis and the World

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

How can we learn from the best wisdom the world’s cultures have to offer? Three works of African art from the IMA collection will frame this conversation. For example, the Songye people in Congo bring out a statue in times of crisis to inspire the community’s collective imagination. What equivalent “community power figures” might spark imaginative discussions about local challenges? Begin with an optional tour that highlights these art works. (more…)

November 1-16 — The Spirit & Place Festival provides dozens of opportunities for “Exploring Imagination”

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Where does imagination reside? Who or what is cultivating the practice of imagination? When are social, religious, and cultural boundaries appropriate? What is needed to unleash public imagination in ways that benefit our communities’ economic, social, and cultural health? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions that will be explored across the city through performances, dance, panel discussions, exhibits, workshops, and more during the 2008 Spirit & Place Festival. (more…)

October 13 — IUPUI Conference on Mexico and immigration

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

A conference intended to foster networks of academic partners interested in Mexico, Mexicans in the US, and Mexican immigration; and to explore the impact of immigration on individuals and families in the Indianapolis community and the sending communities in Mexico. (more…)

November 19 — Meet Hoosiers who are transforming the world in unexpected ways

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Projects in refugee camps in Thailand that are developing an infrastructure for democracy in Burma, or in camps in Syria to promote democracyin Iraq? The most effective HIV/AIDS program in Africa, which happens to be contributing to legal reform and ethnic healing in Kenya? Or tourists that use their vacations to build orphanages in poor countries around the world? These are just a few Hoosier initiatives transforming the world that you can be part of. (more…)