Panel
discussing the following questions regarding cultures role in preparedness:
Whilst the relation between culture and conflict /war is not new, how
does the current geopolitical situation influence current conceptions of this
relationship?
Since defence and foreign policy are inherently tied
to the concept of the nation, linking the cultural sector to these societal
institutions inevitably raises questions about different forms of nationalism.
How does nationalism emerge in today’s discourse? Can or should it be avoided?
And how can arts and culture contribute
constructively to peacebuilding in these turbulent times without reinforcing
nationalist tendencies? Is it possible to balance national defence with an
inclusive and diverse cultural policy in turbulent times?
Panel
participants:
Paul
Sverre Siljan Tharaldsen (The Department for Protocol, Cultural
Promotion, and Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Hege
KnarvikSande
(Performing Arts Hub Norway (PAHN) / Norwegian Arts Abroad.
Cindy
Horst (The Centre on Culture, Conflict and Co-existence at
Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
