Remembering John Reinhardt: A Pioneer in Public DiplomacyBy: John Kirby, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Public Affairs and U.S. Department of State’s Spokesperson.
As Relações Internacionais no Oscar 2016O Oscar deste ano é um grande presente para quem se interessa por Relações Internacionais, com diversos filmes que abordam conflitos contemporâneos ou do turbulento século XX, além de ser uma chance para conhecer cinematografias pouco difundidas, como as da…
What I Saw in Cuba (And You Should See Too!)This week, I had a front row seat to history in the making. I joined President…
The truth is Cuba is dying. With an aging population and child bearing women fleeing at nearly every opportunity, the fight Cuba waged for freedom and independence was both won and lost simultaneously — won in the hearts of people and serving as an example of sovereignty uniquely among western nations yet the war was lost for their society as they…
Anita DatarA week of horrifying violence overseas is now painfully felt here at home in Maryland. An American aid worker and Maryland resident was killed during the terrorist attack in Mali on November 20th.Anita Datar strove to make the world a better, more compassionate place.
Let the sorting hat decide (aka the third wheel)Day 76. A Wednesday. International Security.There are several ways to study peace/war/cooperation/conflict (the premise of international security). However each of these ways can be…
Por que aprender outras línguas além do inglês?E a história foi assim: a Guerra Fria acabou, os Estados Unidos se firmaram como uma grande potência e o capitalismo, apoiado por sua mãe globalização, tomou conta do planeta todo. Não só por esse, mas por alguns outros motivos, o inglês se tornou…
The Sino -Gambian RapprochementAfter a hiatus of almost 21 years, on March 17th, 2016, The Gambia finally resumed diplomatic relations with Mainland China. In 1995, the AFPRC military junta in a strategic move for development funds and technical assistance officially established diplomatic relations with…
At center of U.S.-Cuba relationship is America’s core principle of opportunityOn March 20, 2016, President Obama became the second sitting American president after Calvin Coolidge to visit Cuba in nine decades. This historic trip provided the opportunity not only to help…