Former U.S. Ambassador to Czechoslovakia and Venezuela; Former President, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Can art be a tool for diplomacy? How can cultural exchange shape foreign policy?
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” William Luers joins David M. Satterfield to discuss the intersections of art, diplomacy, and international relations. Drawing from his time as a U.S. diplomat in Europe and Latin America and as president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Luers explores how cultural engagement has advanced important dialogue — from the Cold War to contemporary geopolitical challenges.
This conversation was recorded in front of a studio audience on Feb. 13, 2025, at an event co-sponsored by Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts. Subscribe and listen to “Baker Briefing” on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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