This booklet reports the major themes of the National Foreign Policy Conference for Leaders in Higher Education held in Washington, D.C. in May 1972. Part I examines the current U.S. policy in the Middle East and East Asia; American policy toward the "developing world" through its technical assistance efforts; and an analysis of three major…

In the early 1990s, large numbers of children in India remained out of school. International commitments to achieve education for all (EFA) globally meant that India was an important case for donors. India was pressed to accept aid for primary education, and agreed with some reluctance. Although subsequent donor involvement was substantial and…

A list of participating institutions at the Associated Schools Project in Education for International Co-Operation and Peace, December 31, 1985 is presented. A total of 1,970 institutions in 94 countries participated, including 47 nursery schools, 556 primary schools, 1,123 secondary schools, and 248 teacher training institutions. Addresses of…

An American scholar comments on the enlightening academic and social experience of being the first Fulbright scholar in Lubin, Poland. (Editor)

Asserts that the United States is not prepared to deal effectively with the fact of world interdependence and outlines steps that some schools have taken to help their students understand interdependence. (IRT)

Article evaluated the impact of Soviet education on that of the United States. (Author/RK)

Studied concerning the methods of establishing equivalences between degrees and diplomas in six countries; Czechoslovakia, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Kingdom, and the United States are reviewed. An appraisal of the methods of establishing equivalences between degrees and diplomas…

In the context of the long-standing and developing demand for an international university, the Secretary-General brought the feasibility of an international university to the attention of the United Nations. The General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution inviting the Secretary-General to prepare a study. The resulting study includes: (1)…

By building the simulation exercise around something like the Vietnam war or the situation in Eastern Europe or the Middle East conflict, the undergraduate social science student will become familiar with important current international issues during the semester at the same time he is preparing for simulation at the end of the semester.…

The author, from Meramec Community College (Missouri), describes his approach to helping the development of community colleges in Arabia. Based on sustained correspondence and the adaptation of Meramec's programs to local Arabian needs, the approach has been mutually beneficial. It may be adaptable to other colleges and other countries. (MB)

A comprehensive and continuous emphasis on the promotion of education for peace and international understanding has been apparent in Finland in recent years. Finnish adult education has been informed and reformed by the introduction of principles of international education. (SK)