RMCSD: Cross-Cultural Literacy in Peacekeeping Missions

Photo: Corporal François Charest, 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron

Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Grotewohl, senior analyst at Allied Joint Forces Command Naples (JFC Naples) will present case studies from Bosnia, Kosovo and Mali examining the cultural dynamics of Peacekeeping missions over the past three decades. Cultural encounters have always been a daily occurrence for United Nations Peacekeepers. Integrated peacekeeping missions require our soldiers to work together with other peacekeepers from diverse backgrounds and with local populations they may be entirely unfamiliar with. LtCol Grotewohl will explore the importance of cross-cultural literacy to address challenges encountered with cultural differences.

Following a 20-minute presentation, the audience is encouraged to challenge and discuss with relevant questions. These will be non-partisan discussions aimed at generating thought-provoking responses allowing all parties to become better informed on security and defence.

Plan to join us Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 1900hrs (MT) via Zoom.

• Presentation will be hosted via Zoom. There is no charge to attend. 
• Registration is required.
• Call will open at 1845hrs, with presentation at 1900hrs.
• All are welcome. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues.

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Videos

Watch Major Joe Howard, CD (Ret'd), RAUSI Research Director, introduce the presentation and subject matter in this quick video (00:01:28).

About the Presenter

Lt Col Stefan Grotewohl
Professor of Global Marketing, Private University of Lugano, Switzerland (L.U.de.S.)
B. 1968 | graduated M.A. in French, Spanish, and Arabic at Freie Universitaet Berlin

He earned his MBA at The University of Liverpool.  Also did a specialization in Sustainability at Columbia University, New York City. Co-editor of the European Intercultural Magazine, guest speaker at The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.,Universita della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland, Institute for Peace and Security Studies at Addis Ababa University, and others. Military service in specialized forces of both, DEU army and navy with ten peacekeeping missions abroad. In the first maritime UN mission, UNIFIL MAROPS, in September 2006 appointment as the cultural advisor of the mission, trainer of trainers for UN induction training. Further UN missions in Mali with MINUSMA. Currently Lt Col Grotewohl is Sub-Sahara analyst of NATO Joint Force Command at Lago Patria, Italy.

This presentation is part of the Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD). Find out more about the Conference and other presentations.

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