A podcast with Carla Figueira

This podcast is about the topic of international cultural relations and the role they play today in our societies. Professor Carla Figueira, from Goldsmiths, University of London, gives a definition of the practice and talks about the importance of the human relation factor in them. In fact, international relations were born out of the purpose to maintain peace. In this context, the start of the war in Ukraine constitutes a major challenge. Other challenges in the field mentioned by Figueira relate to social justice and the role that cultural organisations can play in defending and promoting related values. Figueira observes how cultural networks can also play a big role in contributing to the study and practice of international cultural relations. Finally, according to the professor, international cultural relations also have a role to play in raising awareness about the environmental crisis, seeking to change attitudes and influencing policy.

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