An international relations scholar is using her students’ love of food to teach them about global conflicts. It’s a form of winning hearts and minds that’s gaining traction among world governments.

Seth Dixon‘s insight:

International relations and global politics are what people often think are critical for foreign policy and diplomacy.  A geographic and historically nuanced understanding of various cultures can be invaluable–and what more enjoyable way to learn that over an amazing meal?   

Tags: food, political, culture.

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