Article written by Veerle van der Put, MA, Middle Eastern/North-American Studies Groningen University
Introduction
As Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said during International Education Week 2022,
“International education is simply a crucial part of our diplomacy and our national security” (Blinken). His assertion perfectly captures the intrinsic value of global exchange. This week’s focus on exploration, communication, and understanding is evidence of the transformative power of cross-border education. In this context, American intellectual endeavors overseas have been essential in influencing global interaction. Relevantly, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) established the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies at Brigham Young University (BYU) on top of Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.
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