Berkley Center

Thomas Banchoff proposes that advancing a global culture of encounter will require diplomacy that recognizes political and ideological diversity and creatively navigates constraints posed by shifting power imbalances, historical legacies of colonialism and war, and domestic political opposition.

In this working paper Thomas Banchoff contends that digital connectivity gives colleges and universities the opportunity to convene students from around the world to listen to and learn from one another, fostering a culture of encounter and advancing education for global citizenship in new ways.