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Cultural Awareness in a Globalized World
In this Tedx talk, Ralph Strozza talks about globalization and understanding cultural differences.
Academic Highlight - American University's Intercultural Management Institute
Today, we highlight the Intercultural Management Institute (IMI) which provides cross-cultural and international education, training and research for scholars, practitioners and clients who deal with…
How Do We See Ourselves? A Looking Glass Self-Reflection on Americans
The first step to understanding cultural differences is an introspective look within to realize our own culture, practices, norms, and beliefs.
The Japanese-American U.S. Army Intelligence Unit that helped win WWII
The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, traces its roots to the secret World War II U.S. Army intelligence unit comprised of Japanese-Americans – the Military…
The Extended Presence of US Forces and Cultural Change in Afghanistan
The decade long presence of US Forces in Afghanistan has changed the fabric of Afghan society in various ways.
Top Five Tips for Working with an Interpreter
If you ever have to work with people who don’t speak any of the same languages as you, you will probably have to use an interpreter to make yourself understood. Interpreters are a highly valuable…
Human perception key in hard power, soft power, smart power
Back in 2009, news reports explained that a U.S. intelligence operative in Afghanistan had provided Viagra to an older tribal and community leader who had several younger wives.
Fighting ISIS Over Cups of Tea
A small group of Soldiers from the Army Reserve 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Indianapolis, and the 82nd Sustainment Brigade Fort Bragg, N.C. are currently serving as a logistical advise…
What’s in a Word? Cultural Adaptability and Basic Language Learning
An earnest desire to learn a local language — even a few words — can create bridges and trust that would not otherwise be possible.