Dr. Helly: “Culture is the golden thread of trust in international relations”

Preparatory Action’s expert and author of 14 of the 26 country reports Damien Helly gives his perspectives on the use of culture use in EU external relations. Culture creates trust, and less regulation of the web should be prioritised, he states. What is the potential added value of a strategic approach to culture? “Today’s international affairs Dr. Helly: “Culture is the golden thread of trust in international relations”

Brazil report

This country report examines the cultural situation in Brazil in 2013-2014 as well as the potentials and challenges for strengthened cultural relations with the EU. It has been written by Yolanda Smits and edited by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, in the framework of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”. Download (pdf)

Egypt Report

This country report examines the cultural situation in Egypt in 2013-2014 as well as the potentials and challenges for strengthened cultural relations with the EU. It has been written by Damien Helly and edited by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, in the framework of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”. Download (pdf)

Jordan Report

This country report examines the cultural situation in Jordan in 2013-2014 as well as the potentials and challenges for strengthened cultural relations with the EU. It has been written by Damien Helly and Philippe Lane, and edited by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, in the framework of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”. Download (pdf)

Lebanon Report

This country report examines the cultural situation in Lebanon in 2013-2014 as well as the potentials and challenges for strengthened cultural relations with the EU. It has been written by Damien Helly and edited by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, in the framework of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”. Download (pdf)

USA Report

This country report examines the cultural situation in USA in 2013-2014 as well as the potentials and challenges for strengthened cultural relations with the EU. It has been written by Rod Fisher and edited by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, in the framework of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”. Download (pdf)

Algeria Report

This country report examines the cultural situation in Algeria in 2013-2014 as well as the potentials and challenges for strengthened cultural relations with the EU. It has been written by Damien Helly and edited by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, in the framework of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”. Download (pdf)

Georgia Report

This country report examines the cultural situation in Goergia in 2013-2014 as well as the potentials and challenges for strengthened cultural relations with the EU. It has been written by Damien Helly and edited by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, in the framework of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”. Download (pdf)

Tunisia Report

This country report examines the cultural situation in Tunisia in 2013-2014 as well as the potentials and challenges for strengthened cultural relations with the EU. It has been written by Damien Helly and edited by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, in the framework of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”. Download (pdf)