CultureReadyCall for Papers - Journal of Culture, Language and International Security
The Journal of Culture, Language and International Security is issuing a Call for Papers for the December 2014 issue.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Culture
Professor Safdar is the Director of the Centre for Cross-Cultural Research at the University of Guelph where she and her students conduct research that lies broadly within the area of cross-cultural psychology. Watch her TedTalk here.
AF Negotiation Center of Excellence wins prestigious award
The Air Force Negotiation Center of Excellence was awarded the General Counsel's Alternative Dispute Resolution Award for 2013.
The Importance of Mil-to-Mil Relationships
Mil-to-mil relations are important element of bilateral relationships with other nations. When the political context becomes complicated or unstable, a strong relationship between military leaders can help to create stability and a way towards future diplomatic options.
The Role of Cross-Cultural Competence in Organizational & Mission Success
The purpose of this summary report is to detail the progress made in identifying potential barriers and gaps within organizations and to serve as a resource for the development of a Cross-Cultural Competence (3C) White Paper.
Cross-Cultural Competence in Army Leaders: A Conceptual and Empirical Foundation
This report presents a framework for cross-cultural competence in Army leaders, reviews empirical research on predictors of intercultural effectiveness, and describes existing measures of cross-cultural competence and related constructs.
School of International Graduate Studies (SIGS) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
The School of International Graduate Studies (SIGS) conducts research and offers various education opportunities in international security studies.
Books on Culture
There are many books on how to teach or learn other cultures. Here are a few. If you have other suggestions, or have written a book review, let us know by using the submit content link to the right.
Cultural Tools - Hofstede Center
Professor Geert Hofstede conducted one of the most comprehensive studies of how values in the workplace are influenced by culture. Learn a little bit more about his six dimensions of national culture here.
Chef Works: Dining Etiquette Around the World
Check out this blog post from Chef Works about dining etiquette around the world.