The final report of the Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”, written by Prof. Yudhishthir Raj Isar, presents the first ever overview of the cultural relations strategies pursued by governmental and civil society actors in 26 of the EU’s strategic partners and Neighbours. It it also gives constructive, ethical and practical recommendations as … Engaging the World: Towards Global Cultural Citizenship

This context note provides a snapshot of the cultural situation in Belarus 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”. Due … Belarus Note

This context note provides a snapshot of the cultural situation in Libya 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”. … Libya Note

This context note provides a snapshot of the cultural situation in Syria 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”. … Syria Note

Press release and video from the European Commission, on the publication of the Preparatory Action’s final report, on 10 June 2014. The European Union and its Member States stand to gain a great deal by using the “soft power” of cultural diplomacy, with benefits for the economy through increased market access for European cultural and … “EU cultural diplomacy needs new impetus”

This country report examines the cultural situation in Azerbaidjan 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)

This country report examines the cultural situation in China 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)

This country report examines the cultural situation in Canada 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)

This country report examines the cultural situation in Armenia 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)