And that's going to really affect unit cohesion, force cohesion, and will cause long-term readiness problems and tremendous resentment among the men, and it's unfair.

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The Director-General called on political leaders to build on the potential of culture as a force for social cohesion and dialogue: "The role of culture in development should be fully recognized by policy makers, especially at a time when the new development agenda is being defined, " she said.

UNESCO: The Director-General calls for mobilizing culture as a driver of inclusion at the 5th Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

The president is supposed to be a monarch of sorts, and a force for social and political cohesion.

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It seeks to promote innovative and creative approaches that enhance culture as a bridge and dynamic force of co-operation, creating opportunities and mechanisms for inclusive economic development, social cohesion, and peace.

UNESCO: Irina Bokova: we must build bridges between societies to make the most of the power of culture | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization