Shaping the New World Order: International Cultural Opportunities and the Private Sector
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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 350 889 HE 025 865 AUTHOR Richardson, Malcolm, Ed.; And Others TITLE Shaping the New World Order: International Cultural Opportunities and the Private Sector. Edited Proceedings of an International Cultural Forum (Washington, D.C., December 13, 1991). INSTITUTION Institute of International Education, New York, N.Y.; President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, Washington, DC. PUB DATE 13 Dec 91 NOTE 75p. AVAILABLE FROM Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. PUB TYPE Collected Works Conference Proceedings (021) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Art; Communications; Cultural Awareness; *Cultural Exchange; Cultural Influences; *Cultural Opportunities; Foreign Students; *Futures (of Society); *Global Approach; Higher Education; Humanities; Intercultural Communication; International Communication; International Educational Exchange; *International Programs; International Relations; International Trade; Mass Media; Politics of Education; *Private Sector IDEN1IFIERS *New World Order ABSTRACT This publication presents the proceedings of a forum held at the U.S. State Department (Washington, D.C.) on the influence of international cultural opportunities in the new world order taking shape since the demise of Communism. The speeches, introductions, and forum discussions are offered in the order that they occurred over the course of a day. The opening remarks featured First Lady Barbara Bush; Donald J. Hall, Chairman of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities; and James H. Evans, Chairman of the International Advisory Group. Then, James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, discussed "The Importance of the Intellectual and Cultural Dimension in the Emerging Social Order" and Thomas H. Kean, President of Drew University, discussed "Increasing International Understanding through Fellowships, University Linkages and Cultural Exchanges." A panel discussion, moderated by Lynne V. Cheney, considered the private sector and cultural diplomacy through leadership and international experience. The panel featured Henry E. Catto, Richard Francis, Henry Kaufman, Luis Monreal, and George Soros. A second panel, moderated by John E. Frohnmayer, discussed the challenges to American cultural institutions from global changes and featured Maya Angelou, Donald M. Kendall, William H. Luers, Benno C. Schmidt, and James D. Wolfensohn. Next of the agenda was a presentation by David T. Kearns, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. His topic was "Education: Preparation for the Challenges of the New World Order." An evening program included a keynote address by Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari. Included are biographical sketches of speakers, a list of participants, and lists of sponsoring agencies and organizations. (JB) U S °APARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and improvement .., EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC, a This document haS been reproduced as received born the person or organization originating ,1 0 Minor changes have been flute to improve reproduction duality Fonts or crew or oprrnon A stated in this dOc u mem Oa mat nCes*arily reprelient offrcist OWE OEMpositron or policy CZ ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS WELCOME LEADERSHIP AND FORUM RECOMMENDATIONS Mrs. George Bush 4 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: James H. Evans. 53 THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND CULTURAL DIPLOMACY CALL TO ORDER EVENING PROGRAM Donald J. Hall 6 Lynne V. Cheney, Moderator 21 WELCOME Henry E. Catto 22 James A. Baker, III 56 OPENING REMARKS Sir Richard Francis 24 James H. Evans 7 Henry Kaufman 27 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Luis Monreal 29 President Carlos Salinas de Gortari 57 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE George Soros 32 INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL DIMENSION IN THE EMERGING INTERNATIONAL ORDER APPENDIX CHANGE IN THE WORLD: James H. Billington 9 THE CHALLENGE TO AMERICAN BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS SPEAKERS 62 INCREASING INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH John E. Frohnmayer, Moderator 35 SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS 65 FELLOWSHIPS, UNIVERSITY LINKAGES AND CULTURAL Maya Angelou 37 EXCHANGES Donald M. Kendall 39LIST OF PARTICIPANTS 67 Thomas H. Kean 16 William H. Luers 41 Benno C. Schmidt, Jr. 44 James D. Wolfensohn 46 EDUCATION: PREPARATION FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE NEW WORLD ORDER David T. Kearns 49 Page 1: Photo by Neal Palumbo. Courtesy of the Utah Arts Council. Page 2: Photo by Christian Steiner. Courtesy of the Washington Performing Arts Society. WELCOME It is an enormous pleasure to welcome performed traditional songs and you to Washington and to this dances. The children were tapping important forum, not just on behalf of their feet and clapping their hands. the President, but in my official The sword dance was an enormous hit. capacity as honorary chairman of his They were riveted. Committee on the Arts and the At that moment, even Ps tremendous Humanities. changes were sweeping the Soviet I absolutely agree with whoever it was Union, the arts were bridging the gap who said that culture makes our world between our two great countries. a place we can live in. And thank Those talented Russian singers and goodness you all agree too. dancers were introducing American children to a different culture half a Being in this wonderful room with you world away. makes me feel like I have stepped back in time. It looks like a little United This could be said about every scholar, Nations and brings to mind the days writer, painter, actor, dancer, and when George was with the United musician. They all help bridge the Nations and we lived in New York. gaps. The arts and humanities are the New York isn't the only place where heart of all culture. As someone once said, they are the signature of MRS. GEORGE BUSH culture flourishes, as all of you well civilization, and we all must defend, Honorary Chairman of the know. But being at the U.N. really President's Committee helped me understand the global and protect, and preserve them. And that is what you are doing, each and on the Arts and the Humanities implications of cultural exchange, especially the importance of helping every one of you private sector leaders our young people live with greater who is willing to join in supporting mutual understanding and international programs in the arts and appreciation in this rapidly changing humanities. and shrinking world of ours. And Franklin Roosevelt once said, "The nothing can give greater arts cannot thrive except where men understanding of a people or a society are free to be themselves. The than the arts. conditions for democracy and for art Anyone who doesn't believe that shouldare one and the same." That is why have been at the White House what you do here today on behalf of Wednesday afternoon. We invited the education of our young people will several hundred school children from mean so much to people everywhere. the Washington area to attend a Our world needs genuine cultural Christmas party. They were absolutely leadership, and that will depend upon enthralled by the entertainment, a the work of leaders like you. Russian folk music group that 5 CALL TO ORDER DONALD J. HALL Chairman of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Chairman of the Board of Hallmark Cards, Inc. The opportunities for cultural and educational exchanges have never been greater. Good morning, I would like to welcome While conceiving this project we were Our good fortune was to associate with you on behalf of the President's told by several major international the Institute of International Education. Committee on the Arts and the organizations that the demands for their The result of that collaboration is today's Humanities, and also on behalf of our services had never been greater. We agenda. As you can see, we prevailed partner in this forum, the Institute for began formulating this program against upon a number of opinion leaders in the International Education. We are a backdrop of rapid international public and private sectors to share the delighted with the turnout and thank change. The Berlin Wall was coming reasons why they find international the State Department for their down; democratization was proceeding cultural and educational ventures of marvelous hospitality. throughout Eastern Europe; and the vital importance. We thank each of economic unification of Western Europe them for their time and their thoughts, I would like to take a few minutes to tell was under way. There were also and we thank each of you for joining us. you about the President's Committee on changes of immense importance under the Arts and the Humanities. The way in the Near East, the Far East, I would also like to express a personal President's Committee was formed in Africa, South America, and Latin thanks to the members of the President's 1982 to encourage greater private America. Committee on the Arts and the support for the arts and the humanities. Humanities. Man;, are with us today, Through our meetings and publications Ironically, despite the fact that the and I am delighted about that. We are we advocate the value of cultural opportunities for cultural and educa- also deeply indebted to Diane Paton and activities. We attempt to demonstrate tional exchanges had never been greater, the staff of the President's Committee for that these pursuits are vital to the well- the resources needed to seize this their work in organizing this effort. being of the United States. One of the moment were not present and there ways the President's Committee seemed to be no plan to develop them. itIn addition, I would like to state my appreciation to the underwriters of accomplishes its goals is through public became apparent that someone must ask today's program, whose financial forums devoted to cultural issues. how greater private support could be assistance made it all possible. Today's meeting is a premier example. mobilized to help American institutions respond to these unprecedented I would like to give a special welcome to opportunities. S the head of our partner organization, the 6 OPENING REMARKS JAMES H.