Peace Is America’s Strategic Imperative
In Washington, peace is often spoken of in moral terms-an aspiration to be pursued when…
Leyla Mammadli Honored with the Peace Ambassador Award for Her Commitment to Cultural Diplomacy
I am deeply honored to receive the Peace Ambassador Award. Yet this recognition is not…
Fostering Cultural Bridges: Women and the Art of Diplomacy Photos
On March 6, 2026, the Cultural Diplomacy and Development Foundation (CDDF) proudly kicked off its…
Fostering Cultural Bridges: Women and the Art of Diplomacy
Due to capacity limitations, registration for this event is now closed. We invite you to…
Kelaghayi: Azerbaijan Showcases the Silk Soul of Its Heritage in Washington
Washington, D.C. – The American University Katzen Arts Center hosted “The Silk Soul of Azerbaijan” on…
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Heads held high: How a headscarf became a symbol of identity for the nation of Azerbaijan and how tradition has been renewed through eras of change
Abstract The Azerbaijani “kelaghayi” (woman’s silk headscarf) has long been one of the most popular elements of traditional Azerbaijani clothing,…
Sharing the Heritage of Dani Art: The Hampton Collection at the Tracing Patterns Foundation
Abstract This paper introduces the collection assembled by geologist and anthropologist O.W. (“Bud”) Hampton (1928-2017) among the Dani of the…
Beginnings of Friendship: Revisiting the Smithsonian Collections from Commodore Matthew Perry’s Japan Expedition, 1853-1854 [ArcGIS Story map]
Abstract “Beginnings of Friendship: Revisiting the Smithsonian Collections from Commodore Matthew Perry’s Japan Expedition, 1853-1854 [ArcGIS Story map]” is an…