India is an emerging player on the global stage, thanks to its growing economy and its strategic role in Asia as a balancing power. The EU cannot therefore ignore the rise of India, especially given its own aspirations to become an effective global actor – a status it has so far not managed to attain. … How to boost EU–India relations

The music world has had its share of Internet-led shake-ups. Digital piracy and the advertisement rules of platforms like YouTube are major concerns. But there are also opportunities: online marketing, arts education, cultural awareness, and nation branding are particularly notable. How can development practice take advantage of these opportunities ? This discussion stresses (1) giving … Music for Development in the Digital Age

The objective of this study commissioned by the European Parliament in 2015 is to have a better understanding of the role that the national cultural institutes of EU Member States could play in a European strategy for culture in the EU’s external relations. It analyses the strengths and weaknesses of their missions, structures and resources. … Research for CULT Committee – European Cultural Institutes Abroad