
Belt and DOGE
The American Mind
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Cultural Diplomacy and the Shadows of Espionage
This chapter explores the complex interplay between cultural diplomacy and espionage, focusing on the dual roles of cultural attachés in the CIA's promotion of abstract expressionism during the Cold War. It examines how these cultural initiatives aimed to counter social realism and shares a personal anecdote illustrating the enriching outcomes of such diplomatic exchanges.
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