In this episode of the Institut fur Auslandsbeziehungen's (ifa) "Die Kulturmittler:innen" – Deep Dive Podcast, Sarah E.K. Smith and Lynda Jessup talk about the role of decolonisation in international cultural relations and cultural diplomacy.
Cultural institutions and international relations are firmly anchored in colonial structures. A decolonising perspective and critical approaches can contribute to changing these structures. The North American Cultural Diplomacy Initiative (NACDI) advocates for equitable and inclusive cultural relations. The International Cultural Relations Research Alliance (ICRRA) is a network that brings together international researchers and practitioners to develop new approaches and perspectives.
The episode offers exciting insights into the challenges and opportunities of decolonisation and the transformative power of art in international relations. As founders of NACDI and members of ICRRA they share insights into the challenges and opportunities of decolonisation and the transformative power of art in international relations.
