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Upcoming Programs at the Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)
For more information please visit: ccds-berlin (dot) de
(Berlin, From June 18th, 2012)
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) is the world’s leading center for the study of cultural diplomacy, offering educational opportunities ranging from week-long seminars for undergraduate students and interested professionals, to Master's and Doctoral programs for graduates pursuing careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector, dedicated either wholly or in part to the field of cultural diplomacy.
We are currently accepting applications for enrollment to the summer semester and would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in applying.
CCDS offers the following opportunities:
PHD Program in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012)
MBA in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012)
MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012)
MA in Cultural Diplomacy and Euro-Mediterranean Studies (Berlin, June 18th, 2012)
E-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy (June 4th – 30th, 2012)
To find more information and apply to the above programs, please visit: ccds-berlin (dot) de
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Upcoming International Conferences - The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy
For more information please visit: i-s-c-d (dot) org
(Berlin, Geneva, Washington D.C., June 1st - June 28th, 2012)
In the year 2011, the international community witnessed historical events that changed the political landscape of the globe, ranging from the Arab Spring, to the “Occupy Wall Street Movement” and other protest movements around the globe. These events represent, each in their own specific context, the people’s will for a change, whether it is political, economic or social and their unified demand for more equality and justice. The ICD therefore decided to focus the 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy on this common goal of the public for more equality in the political, economic and social spheres.
Speakers for the Symposia include:
President Alfred Moisiu – Former President of Albania
President Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador
David Smith - Africa Correspondent, The Guardian
President Emil Constantinescu - Former President of Romania
The Hon. Frederik Willem de Klerk, the 7th President of South Africa
The Hon. Jorge Castaneda - Former Foreign Affairs Secretary of Mexico
Prof. Joseph Nye - Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University (tbc)
Mia Farrow - Actress and Humanitarian Activist
Secretary Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security
Amb. Rufus Yerxa, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
The Hon. Said Musa – Former Prime minister of Belize
The Hon. Theo-Ben Gurirab - Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Namibia, Former President of the UN General Assembly, Former Prime minister of Namibia
We are accepting applications for the following events:
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 – “Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization” (Berlin, June 1st - 4th, 2012)
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Africa 2012 - "Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development in Africa" (Berlin, June 10th - 12th, 2012)
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva 2012 – " Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development" (Geneva, June 13th -15th, 2012)
The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics – "Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors" (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012)
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012– "Cultural Diplomacy, National Security, and Global Risks" (Washington D.C, June 26th - 28th, 2012
For more information please visit: i-s-c-d (dot) org
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The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) is the world’s leading center for the study of cultural diplomacy, offering educational opportunities ranging from week-long seminars for undergraduate students and interested professionals, to Master's and Doctoral programs for graduates pursuing careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector, dedicated either wholly or in part to the field of cultural diplomacy.
CCDS offers the following opportunities:
• PHD Program in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012)
• MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012)
• MBA in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012)
Distance Learning Programs:
• e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy & International Relations (June 4th – 30th, 2012)
• e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy in Africa (June 4th – 30th, 2012)
• e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy (June 4th – 30th, 2012)
• e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy & the Media (June 4th – 30th, 2012)
To find more information and apply to the above programs, please visit: www.ccds-berlin.de
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The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders
“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership“
(Berlin, April 24th - 27th, 2012)
www.icd-emr.org
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On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following program hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations.
Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) is a network of young, dynamic, and influential individuals from across the world, that have an interest in the European-Russian relationship. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of the relationship between Russia, Europe, and the global political system.
Individuals can join the EMR Forum by taking part in one of the EMR Weeklong Seminars that are held in Berlin every 4-6 months. Each EMR Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related to European-Russian relations and the goals of the Forum.
The forthcoming EMR Weeklong Seminar will focus in particular on the following theme:
“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership
The Weeklong Seminar will include lectures, seminars, and workshops led by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities.
The seminar provides an excellent opportunity for young people to expand their knowledge of current and future developments in these fields, meet with current and former key cultural players and politicians, build sustainable networks with each other, and experience the rich and diverse cultural life of the city of Berlin.
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_emr_application-form
Further information is found under: www.icd-emr.org
For enquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]
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Call for Applications
The Power of Africa
“Africa as a Stronger Actor on the International Stage”
(International Conference, Paris, May 02nd -04th, 2012)
www.the-power-of-africa.org
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On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following major program hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations.
The program will bring together governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, seminars, debates and Panel discussions, featuring leading figures and experts from the fields of international politics, academia, diplomacy, the private sector and civil society.
The Power of Africa is the third Africa related conference that is being hosted in the beginning of 2012. It will focus on the possibilities and barriers that the African countries are facing in terms of economic and political bargaining power as well as the prospect of speaking with one voice on the international stage.
The conference will in particular address the expectations and opinions that the outside world holds of African development and how this often diverges with what might be more realistic and customized solutions on the ground. One aim of the conference is thus to debate whether alternative forms of institutional rule and economic models can be deemed more effective in Africa than the established forms of Western governance.
The conference will look at global as well as local perceptions of African leadership and development, and the bilateral trade relationships that Africa has with China and India. Furthermore we will explore the role of the African Union as well as civil societies in enhancing interregional relations within Africa and what prospects this holds for its future international image and bargaining power.
Conference Speakers
Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from civil society, international politics, academia, diplomacy, and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.
Conference Participants
The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students, scholars and academics, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_roa2011_application-form
Further information is found under: www.the-power-of-africa.org
For enquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
The Arts Diplomacy Festival 2012
22nd – 25th March 2012 – Berlin, GERMANY
www.icd-languageofartandmusic.org
***CALL FOR APPLICATIONS***
The Arts Diplomacy Festival 2012 will explore how the arts can be used to change theory into practice and express, create and improve social awareness and diplomatic relations. The arts include a variety of mediums through which emotions and culture can be expressed: music, art, literature and sports, to name only a few. The program will examine how the arts can be used within the field of cultural diplomacy to initiate intercultural dialogue and cooperation through movement, thought and active expression.
The Arts Diplomacy Festival 2012 is the brainchild of Cultural Diplomacy in Practice (CDP), a department within the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. CDP is predicated on the ICD’s philosophy that diplomacy must transcend mere discussion and include practical implementation of theory for the reason that sometimes actions speak louder than words: Cultural diplomacy must show rather than tell.
Popular art forms have a unique ability to bring people from disparate backgrounds together by underscoring shared values. The Arts Diplomacy Festival intends to demonstrate the underutilized power of art and physical expression to further the cause of cultural diplomacy.
The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions featuring leading figures from international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. The Festival will also showcase the performances of artists, musicians and performers from all over the world and include a full day of practical workshops devoted to planning for future initiatives.
The Arts Diplomacy Festival 2012: Cultural Diplomacy in Practice
Cultural diplomacy relies upon thorough dialogue between disparate nations and cultures as a tool to promote a global peace and stability; however, there remains a tendency within the field to let the development of theory overshadow the practical elements necessary for implementation. The Arts Diplomacy Festival aims to explore how the arts; particularly music, fine arts and literature, sports, gastronomy, academia, religion and politics can be utilized by and delivered to governments, businesses and universities in an active practical, informative and effective way of communication and expression.
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The Ankara Conference on Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
Using Cultural Diplomacy as a Tool to Build Sustainable Peace
(Ankara, April 17th - 19th, 2012)
The Ankara Conference on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution stands out as the ICD's effort to impact the international system at its most sensitive and efficient level: conflict resolution and peacebuilding, taking the Mediterranean as the focus of our study. Culture can have an extremely strong impact on societies, and should be taken into account as a factor in change and new developments in the international system. Reflecting on the role of cultural diplomacy as a tool for conflict resolution, but also in empowering the Mediterranean countries at a global scale, will be the main goal of this conference.
Since the classical era through to Ottoman rule, as well as the French and British mandates, the successive empires have had a huge influence on the region thus creating a common cultural background. But they have also initiated tensions with very high conflict potential (e.g. drafting borders). This ambiguous situation explains both the need for institutional cooperation in the region (Arab League, Barcelona Process and European Neighbourhood Policy) as well as the obstacles that stand in the way of further integration (as demonstrated by the failure of the Union for the Mediterranean). Moreover, change is taking place – evidenced by the Arab Spring or the rise of Turkey as a new regional power – creating a higher risk for conflict, or a new chance for peace. The aim of this conference is to reassess the intimate cultural ties that link the Mediterranean countries together, and consequently the potential for conflict resolution.
To apply, please visit http://www.ankara-conference.org
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The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
(Berlin – September 2011)
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What impact does religion have on one's culture and identity?
Can religion be used as a tool for cultural diplomacy or is it a cultural barrier?
How is Globalization changing the world of religion?
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy – "Faith, Globalisation and Interreligious Dialogue”
(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, September 19th-23rd, 2011 - Held Parallel to Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Berlin scheduled for September 22nd, 2011)
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_academy
"Faith, Globalisation and Interreligious Dialogue" is an weeklong seminar taking place in Berlin from September 19th - 23rd, 2011 to explore the relationship between religion, international relations, and globalization through a program of workshops, lectures & discussions, debates and cultural activities.
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_academy_seminars
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The ICD Academy was established to allow individuals of all academic and professional backgrounds the opportunity to learn more about the subject of cultural diplomacy. Each Academy Session will therefore seek to explore the history and development of cultural diplomacy, with a particular focus on the state-sponsored cultural diplomacy of the cold war, and then to evaluate the development of the concept and its application by different actors across the world today.
During their time in Berlin participants will also have the opportunity to take part in cultural and social activities and to visit institutions such as the German Foreign Office, the German Parliament, the Berlin City Hall, cultural institutions and Berlin-based embassies.
The Academy Session timetables are designed to allow participants the opportunity to discuss salient issues with experts from the field, whilst providing a framework for group discussions amongst each other.
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Please address any additional queries to [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in Berlin.
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What is meant by 'multiculturalism'?
How has this concept impacted upon German society?
How is this political concept applied in other European states?
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Cultural Bridges in Germany – "Multiculturalism in the 21st Century and its Reality in Germany“ (Language: German)
(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, September 5th - 9th, 2011 - Held Parallel to "Germany meets Turkey: A Forum for Young Leaders“ (GMT)
www.cultural-bridges-in-germany.org/
Cultural Bridges is a network of young leaders committed to the challenges and chances that Germany faces on a national and international level. The Forum offers a platform for interdisciplinary discussions on selected themes, such as multiculturalism in the 21st century and explores Germany´s role and responsibilities in this global context.
To apply please visit:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/culturalbridge...p?de_forum_about-cbg
Germany Meets Turkey: A Forum for Young Leaders (GMT)
(Language: English)
(Weeklong Seminar: Berlin, September 5th - 9th, 2011 – Held Parallel to “Cultural Bridges in German: A Forum for Young Leaders ” CBG)
www.germanymeetsturkey.org/
The principal focus of "Germany Meets Turkey: A Forum for Young Leaders" is to develop a network of young leaders committed to building and sustaining lasting ties between Germany and Turkey in the fields of politics, academia, science, media, business and culture, thereby strengthening the bilateral relationship. The network is supported through a diverse range of ongoing activity and is highlighted each year by a weeklong study tour for new members, which alternates between Turkey and Germany.
To apply please visit:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/germanymeetstu...nar_application-form
Please address any additional queries to [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in Berlin.
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Call for Applications
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Is diplomacy a viable tool of statecraft in the Mediterranean?
What is the role of religion in shaping the relations between Mediterranean countries?
What potential actors and opportunities can be identified as stakeholders of peace in the Mediterranean region?
“A World without Walls 2011” - “Promoting Peace and Stability in the Mediterranean: An International Peacebuilding Congress”
(Barcelona, International Conference, September 22nd - 25th, 2011 - Held Parallel to “La Merce Festival 2011”)
www.world-without-walls.org
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences_ipc2011_application-form
“Cultural Diplomacy in the Mediterranean” - A Forum for Young Leaders
(Weeklong Seminar: Barcelona, September 22nd – 28th, 2011 – Held Parallel to “La Merce Festival 2011”)
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_ylf_cdm_about
**Participants of the forthcoming CDM weeklong seminar will take part in the International Conference “A World Without Walls 2011” (Barcelona, 22nd – 25th, 2011)
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_ylf_cdm_application-form
A World without Walls is a global conference held annually by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy and other leading international organizations. Its aim is to reflect on the changing nature of international relations since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and to consider the implications of these changes for peace building and stability in different regions of the world. The 2011 conference will focus the attention of the international community on the importance of strengthening intercultural relations within the Mediterranean region. It will bring together world's leading experts in politics, diplomacy, peace & conflict, academia, and civil society, for a four-day program of lectures and discussions.
Some of the topics to be covered at the conference will include:
Israel-Palestine (Focus: Plausibility of a two-State Solution, Global Context, Third Party Interventions)
Israel and its Neighbors (Focus: Relations between Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and Syria)
Cyprus (Focus: Greek-Turkish Relations, EU Membership, Local Initiatives, Recent Developments)
Syria and Lebanon (Focus: Syrian Lebanese Relations, The “Arab Spring”, Relations between Ethnic and Religious Groups, Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas)
Egypt, Lybia and Tunisia (Focus: The “Arab Spring”, Relations between Ethnic and Religious Groups, Al Qaeda, Relationship with Europe)
Algeria (Focus: A History of Conflict and Division)
Balkans (Focus: Peace Building Initiatives, Kosovar Independence, the International Criminal Court)
Greek-Albanian Relations (Focus: Recent Developments, Immigration)
Migration from Africa to Europe (Focus: Illegal Immigration and Repatriation, Integration of the African Diaspora)
EU Expansion (Focus: The EU Boundary, EU Neighborhood policy, EU Membership Process, Turkish Membership)
Climate Change (Focus: Desertification, Rising Sea levels, Regional Cooperation, Energy Policies)
Please address any additional queries to [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona.
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The Sino Global Discourse
(Berlin, September 12th - 18th, 2011)
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Is China a partner or rival to the EU?
How much of an impact has Chinese culture had on the world?
What are the domestic and regional challenges to China's rise?
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The Sino-Global Discourse - "The Growing Prominence of China on the World Stage: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Relations of China and Global Stakeholders"
(International Conference, Berlin, September 15th - 18th, 2011 - Held Parallel to the "Berlin - Asia Pacific Weeks Conference 2011")
www.icd-cdea.org
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdea/index.php?en_sino-global-discourse_application-form
Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC)
(Weeklong Seminar: Berlin, September 12th - 18th, 2011 – Held Parallel to the “Berlin - Asia Pacific Weeks Conference 2011”)
www.icd-emc.org
**Participants of the forthcoming EMC weeklong seminar will take part in the International Conference “ The Sino-Global Discourse” (Berlin, 15th – 18th, 2011)
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdea/index.php?en_emc_application-form
Cultural Diplomacy in East Asia: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDEA)
(Weeklong Seminar: Berlin, September 12th - 18th, 2011 – Held Parallel to the “Berlin - Asia Pacific Weeks Conference 2011”)
www.icd-cdea.org
**Participants of the forthcoming CDEA weeklong seminar will take part in the International Conference “ The Sino-Global Discourse” (Berlin, 15th – 18th, 2011)
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdea/index.php?en_cdea_application-form
Key speakers
Adrian Severin , Member of the European Parliament
Deepak Bhattasali, Economist, World Bank
Dr. Du Lun, Chair of the "German Confucian Society"
Robert de Vos, Chairman of Europe China Foundation
Dr. Zhang Haiyan, Programme Director, Euro-China Centre at Antwerp Management School, University of Antwerp
Please address any additional queries to [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in Berlin.
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MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin and Dubrovnik, from October 2011)
CALL FOR APPLICATION
Dear Sir or Madam,
On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention Masters Program in Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations. We are currently accepting our new applications for this MA program, and would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in applying.
MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, in Cooperation with Dubrovnik International University
(Berlin and Dubrovnik, from October 2011)
(www.icd-academy.org); Application Form>
On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy I would like to thank you in advance for your help in this matter. If you have any further questions regarding the MA program or our institution,please do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]
With warm regards and gratitude,
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
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MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Cooperation with Dubrovnik International University
(Berlin and Dubrovnik, from October 2011)
(www.icd-academy.org) Application Form>
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy and Dubrovnik International University (DIU) are pleased to announce the launch of a graduate Master of Arts program in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy. Offered by DIU in partnership with the ICD, the program will combine the traditional academic components of international relations with a new focus on the role of soft power and cultural diplomacy in contemporary global affairs. Students will have access to an expert faculty with experience in international politics and diplomacy, and will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work in a complex global order.
If you would like any further information about the ICD Academy contact us under [email protected]
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
ICD Events
Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011 (Berlin, March 9th - 12th 2011 – www.biec.de ), which hosted The Hon. Nahas Angula - Prime minister of Namibia; The Hon. Jean-Paul Adam - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles; TheHon. Alberto Jose Guevara Obregon - Minister of Finance of Nicaragua; The Hon. Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi - Former Prime minister of Sudan; The Hon. Akua Sena Dansua - Minister for Tourism of Ghana; and The Hon. Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.
In January 2011 the ICD hosted "The Future of US Foreign Policy" (Washington DC, January 4th-6th), which hosted The Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; Senator William Emerson Brock III - 18th United States Secretary of Labor; Admiral James Milton Loy - Former Commandant of theCoast Guard; Vivian Schiller – Former CEO and President of NPR; Governor William Weld - Former Governor of Massachusettsand The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas.
In November 2010 the ICD hosted “A World without Walls: An InternationalConference on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation and Globalization in an Interdependent World”, which marked the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (www.world-without-walls.org). Speakers in this event included Lord Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Former Director of the London School of Economics; Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Joaquim Chissano - Former President of Mozambique; and Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland.
For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please click here.
Please address any additional queries to [email protected]
With warm regards and gratitude,
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
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MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Cooperation with Dubrovnik International University
(Berlin and Dubrovnik, October 2011)
(www.icd-academy.org) Application Form>
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy and Dubrovnik International University (DIU) are pleased to announce the postgraduate Master of Arts program in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy. Offered by DIU in partnership with the ICD, the program will combine the traditional academic components of international relations with a new focus on the role of soft power and cultural diplomacy in contemporary global affairs.
The Degree
While the study of political science has been a cherished tradition of academia, the developments outlined above demand the identification of entirely new theories and models. An understanding of the challenges faced by the contemporary world requires an interdisciplinary approach; International Relations and Diplomacy should not be understood only as disciplines of Political Science or Political Theory, but must also be interpreted from the perspective of economics, law, and other social sciences.
The key objectives of the MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy is to leave students with a strong foundation in international relations theory and contemporary diplomatic strategies, allow them to explore and examine an area of particular interest, and help them gain practical experience through internships and research studies in relevant international institutions.
Additionally, the program will place a strong emphasis on individual and written work by obliging students to research and compose several seminar works, complete a course in quantitative and qualitative methodology, and successfully write and defend a dissertation. The curriculum will highlight and develop critical thinking, writing and analytical skills, and will integrate multidisciplinary core requirements with practical training, internships and field experience.
The Program Curriculum, which integrates multidisciplinary core requirements with practical training and field experience, and the Faculty will provide students with the knowledge and skills required in a complex global order and with access to a range of experts from the international politics and diplomacy, preparing them for evolving careers in public and private international sectors.
Further information about the program curriculum is found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/content/articles/maincd/MA_Cultural_Diplomacy_Curriculum.pdf
Admissions
DIU and the ICD do not consider any one element of an application exclusively. Rather, our admissions panel considers academic achievement as well as personal qualities such as strength of character, motivation and the ability and willingness to take on new academic challenges. Additional factors, such as essays, letters of recommendation, and interviews are also a vital part of the admissions process. Our aim is to attract students from a variety of backgrounds and countries that will foster a unique and diverse learning environment.
Further information is found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_ma_admissions
For further information please contact us under [email protected]
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
ICD Events
Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011 (Berlin, March 9th - 12th 2011 – www.biec.de ), which hosted The Hon. Nahas Angula - Prime minister of Namibia; The Hon. Jean-Paul Adam - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles; TheHon. Alberto Jose Guevara Obregon - Minister of Finance of Nicaragua; The Hon. Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi - Former Prime minister of Sudan; The Hon. Akua Sena Dansua - Minister for Tourism of Ghana; and The Hon. Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.
In January 2011 the ICD hosted "The Future of US Foreign Policy" (Washington DC, January 4th-6th), which hosted The Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; Senator William Emerson Brock III - 18th United States Secretary of Labor; Admiral James Milton Loy - Former Commandant of theCoast Guard; Vivian Schiller – Former CEO and President of NPR; Governor William Weld - Former Governor of Massachusettsand The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas.
In November 2010 the ICD hosted “A World without Walls: An InternationalConference on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation and Globalization in an Interdependent World”, which marked the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (www.world-without-walls.org). Speakers in this event included Lord Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Former Director of the London School of Economics; Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Joaquim Chissano - Former President of Mozambique; and Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland.
For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please click here.
Please address any additional queries to [email protected]
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Call for Applications
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Dear Professors, Friends and Colleagues,
On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following major programs hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations. Each Program will bring together young professionals, students and scholars, governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, workshops, group discussions and cultural excursions featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, the arts, academia, media, and business.
We are currently accepting applications for these events (below), and I would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in attending. I would also be delighted to welcome you as a participant in Berlin.
The Language of Art & Music
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, International Conference, August 18th - 21st 2011)
www.icd-languageofartandmusic.org
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, August 15th - 21st, 2011)
www.icd-artasculturaldiplomacy.org
Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation in sharing the news of our upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in future, please send us an email to [email protected] indicating this.
We look forward to seeing you in Berlin.
With warmest regards,
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-7680
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
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Call for Applications
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Dear Professors, Friends and Colleagues,
On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following major programs hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations. Each Program will bring together young professionals, students and scholars, governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, workshops, group discussions and cultural excursions featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, the arts, academia, media, and business.
We are currently accepting applications for these events (below), and I would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in attending. I would also be delighted to welcome you as a participant in Berlin.
The Language of Art & Music
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, International Conference, July 27th - 31st 2011)
www.icd-languageofartandmusic.org
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 27th – August 3rd, 2011)
www.icd-artasculturaldiplomacy.org
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 25th – 31st, 2011)
www.icd-academy.org
Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation in sharing the news of our upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in future, please send us an email to [email protected] indicating this.
We look forward to seeing you in Berlin.
With warmest regards,
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-7680
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
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The Language of Art & Music
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, International Conference, July 27th - 31st 2011)
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 27th – August 3rd, 2011)
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 25th – 31st, 2011)
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Dear Sir/ Madam,
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is currently accepting applications for the events outlined above, all of which will take place in Berlin during summer 2011. Each Program will bring together young professionals, students and scholars, governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, workshops, group discussions and cultural excursions featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, the arts, academia, media, and business.
The Language of Art & Music
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, International Conference, July 27th - 31st 2011)
www.icd-languageofartandmusic.org
“A Three Piece Puzzle” is an international Conference taking place in Berlin from July 27th - 31st, 2011 to explore the relationship between culture, international relations, and globalization through a program of workshops, lectures & discussions, debates, film screenings, art exhibitions, performances and cultural activities. The event will bring together artists and practitioners from the fields of culture, literature, and music, that will share their perspectives alongside renowned academics and leading figures from international politics, diplomacy, civil society, and the public sector. The audience will include scholars and academics, students and young professionals, artists, diplomatic and political representatives, representatives of civil society, and other interested stakeholders.
The conference will begin by looking in greater detail at "culture" and "identity" and how these terms are used and understood today. The program will then build on these components by considering the role that culture plays in contemporary international relations and the process of globalization. The conference will then explore and summarize the challenges that lie ahead and the complex relationship between culture, international relations, and globalization over the next two decades (during these five days the concepts of "cultural diplomacy" will also be explored in more detail).
Conference Speakers
The event will bring together artists and practitioners from the fields of culture, literature, and music, that will share their perspectives alongside renowned academics and leading figures from international politics, diplomacy, civil society, and the public sector. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.
Conference Participants Application Form
The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, , and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences_tsp2011_applicationform
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Art as Cultural Diplomacy:
A Forum for Young Leaders
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 27th – August 3rd, 2011)
www.icd-artasculturaldiplomacy.org
Art has a unique role in cultural diplomacy; whether visual arts, literature, film, music, dance or theatre they have the power to transcend political borders and cultural barriers. The arts can appeal to universal feelings, thoughts and ideas that everyone can understand, but also can be specific to certain times, places and political climates.
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD) is a network of young influential individuals from across the world, who have an interest in art, music, cultural studies, international relations, political science, peace studies, diplomacy and beyond as well as those interested in exploring the potential for art to serve as a catalyst for cultural diplomacy at both local, national and international levels.
The forthcoming CDA Weeklong Seminar will be held in Berlin from July 27th – August 3rd, 2011. The weeklong seminar is an international and interdisciplinary gathering of young professionals and students from across the world who are looking to develop a career in the cultural sector. The seminar provides an opportunity for young people to expand their knowledge about current and future developments in the field, meet with current and former key cultural players, build sustainable networks with each other and experience Berlin and its rich and diverse cultural life. The program will consist of speeches, panel discussions and workshops by leading figures from the fields of performing arts, visual arts, film, literature, architecture, academia, diplomacy and policymakers. Speakers will offer a range of perspectives on current and conceptual issues in the development of cultural policy and arts administration within an international context, and the current and future potential of the arts as a diplomatic tool.
The online application form can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/acd/index.php?en_ylf_application-form
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The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 25th – 31st, 2011)
(www.icd-academy.org)
ICD Academy Sessions are weeklong programs that explore the role of cultural diplomacy in contemporary international relations. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. During their time in Berlin participants will also have the opportunity to take part in cultural and social activities and to visit institutions such as the German Foreign Office, the German Parliament, the Berlin City Hall, cultural institutions and Berlin-based embassies.
Seminars Speakers >
Speakers during the Academy Sessions include experts from the fields of politics, diplomacy, civil society, academia, and the private sector.
Seminars Participants >
Each Academy Session will bring together an interdisciplinary group of individuals from across the world. Typical participants include young professionals, students, civil society practitioners, scholars and academics, journalists, and private sector representatives.
To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_academy_seminars
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
Previous Events
Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011 (Berlin, March 9th - 12th 2011 – www.biec.de ), which hosted The Hon. Nahas Angula - Prime minister of Namibia; The Hon. Jean-Paul Adam - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles; The Hon. Alberto Jose Guevara Obregon - Minister of Finance of Nicaragua; The Hon. Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi - Former Prime minister of Sudan; The Hon. Akua Sena Dansua - Minister for Tourism of Ghana; and The Hon. Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.
In January 2011 the ICD hosted "The Future of US Foreign Policy" (Washington DC, January 4th-6th), which hosted The Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; Senator William Emerson Brock III - 18th United States Secretary of Labor; Admiral James Milton Loy - Former Commandant of the Coast Guard; Vivian Schiller – Former CEO and President of NPR; Governor William Weld - Former Governor of Massachusettsand The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas.
For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please click here.
Please address any additional queries to [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in Berlin.
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
“Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media”
(Berlin, 11th - 15th May 2011)
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2011
“The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in a Changing World Order and Digital Revolution: Evaluating the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions”
(Washington D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
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Dear Friends & Colleagues,
On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next major programs hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend these programs, and I encourage you to read through the information below and learn more about the programs and the subjects under discussions. I would also be grateful if you could share the announcement within your network and forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. We would be delighted as well to having you involved and to welcome you to Berlin or to Washington D.C.
Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in future, please send us an email to [email protected] indicating this.
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
“Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media”
(Berlin, 11th-15th May 2011)
www.icd-internationalsymposium.org; Symposium Speakers>>; Application Form >>
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2011
“The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in a Changing World Order and Digital Revolution: Evaluating the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions”
(Washington, D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
www.icd-international-symposium-usa.org; Symposium Speakers>>; Application Form>>
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(For the complete ICD Calendar click here)
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With warmest regards,
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-7680
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
“Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media”
(Berlin, 11th-15th May 2011)
www.icd-internationalsymposium.org
The 2011 conference will bring together renowned speakers from across the world to discuss how traditional concepts of power and influence are being redefined by globalization, the digital revolution and the emergence of social media. Held annually in Berlin, the program will consist of keynote speeches, lectures, panel discussions and social activities that will provide the audience with an opportunity to gain insights, reflect on, discuss and debate the salient issues.
Symposium Speakers>>
Speakers during the Symposium will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here
A Selection of the Conference Speakers includes:
• Senator the Hon. Alan Ferguson - The 22nd President of the Australian Senate
• The Hon. Dr. Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador
• The Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali - Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan
• H.E. Amb. Delia Domingo-Albert - Former Foreign Minister of the Philippines
• The Hon. Dr. Erkki Tuomioja - Former Foreign Minister Finland
• The Ho. Dr. Herta Däubler-Gmelin - Former German Minister of Justice
• The Hon. Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland
• The Hon. Admiral James Milton Loy -Former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
• The Hon. Sir James R. Mancham - Former President of the Republic of Seychelles
• The Hon. Janez Jansa - Former Prime minister of Slovenia
• Dr. John Packer - Director, Human Rights Centre, University of Essex, UK
• The Hon. Lucinda Creighton - Minister of European Affairs of Ireland
• The Hon. Dr. Marc Verwilghen - Former Minister of Justice of Belgium
• Marcia Barrett - Lead Singer of Boney M
• Merethe Stagetorn - Defense Lawyer for the Danish Supreme Court
• The Hon. Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security
• The Hon. Mirko Tomassoni - Former Head of State of San Marino
• Philip Dodd - Broadcaster, Writer and Curator, BBC, UK
• The Hon. Rexhep Meidani - Former President of Albania
• The Hon. Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy - Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria
• The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas
• The Hon. Judge Theodor Meron - Former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
• The Hon. Yasar Yakis - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey
Symposium Participants>>
The Symposium is open to applications from diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.
The online application form can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_symposium2011_application-form
Participant Papers>>
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. In this regard, the ICD welcomes participants of the Symposium to submit papers on this subject. The papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.
Sustainable Network>>
Symposium participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.
Certificate of Attendance
All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the ICD's Advisory Board.
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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2011
“The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in a Changing World Order and Digital Revolution: Evaluating the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions”
(Washington, D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
www.icd-international-symposium-usa.org
The 2011 conference will focus on the theme “The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in the New Global Community”. The theme was selected in recognition of two significant developments in the field of international relations. Firstly: The development of a new global community with new players, both at the sub-state and inter-state level, and new forms of influence and power. Secondly, the emergence of new, global challenges: The developments in the Arab World, Climate change disasters, financial instability, terrorism, and the prevention of health pandemics, are all areas of activity that require the community to build sustainable, multilateral approaches.
In recognition of these developments, there is a demonstrable need to analyze and reflect on the activity of the US and Europe within this new context, and in addressing these new challenges. The conference will therefore begin with an assessment of the new global community: How has it been formed, how does it operate, and what changes are we likely see in the future. Following this, the focus will move to a consideration of the key challenges facing the global community today, from climate change and natural disasters to cultural differences. Finally, the program will build on these discussions to reflect on the positions of the US and Europe in this changing international environment and: What do their international partners expect of the US and Europe, and how can they forge stronger relations with countries in all regions to ensure the cooperation necessary to tackle the challenges ahead?
Symposium Participants>>
The Symposium is open to applications from diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.
The online application form can be found under:
Symposium Speakers>>
Speakers during the Symposium will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here
A Selection of the Conference Speakers includes:
• The Hon. Dr. Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador
• The Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali - Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan
• The Hon. Arne H. Carlson - Former Governor of Minnesota
• Lieutenant General Clarence McKnight - Former Director - Command, Control, and Communications, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US
• H. E. Amb. Dr. Cynthia P. Schneider - 61st Ambassador of the US to the Netherlands
• H.E. Amb. Delia Domingo-Albert - Former Foreign Minister of the Philippines
• Rear Admiral Dr. Joyce M. Johnson – Vice President for Health Sciences of a not-for-profit research organization; Former Director of Health and Safety for the U.S. Coast Guard
• The Hon. Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland
• The Hon. Lieutenant General James B. Peake, M.D. - Former US Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Former Surgeon General of the US Army
• The Hon. Sir James R. Mancham - Former President of the Republic of Seychelles
• Dr. Karen Donfried – Former Vice President of the German Marshall Fund of the USA
• The Hon. Larry Lee Pressler - Former US Senator from South Dakota
• The Hon. Louis Sullivan, M.D - Former US Secretary of U.S of Health and Human Services
• The Hon. Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security (Video Lecture)
• Dr. Miomir Zuzul - Former Foreign Minister of Croatia
• H. E. Amb. Paula Dobriansky - Former US Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs
• The Hon. Major General Robert L. Nabors - Former Commander of the 5th Signal Command (Manheim, Germany)
• The Hon. Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy - Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria
• The Hon. Yasar Yakis - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey
Participant Papers>>
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. In this regard, the ICD welcomes participants of the Symposium to submit papers on this subject. The papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.
Sustainable Network>>
Symposium participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.
Certificate of Attendance
All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the ICD's Advisory Board.
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability through strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, whose programs facilitate interaction between individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
ICD Calendar 2011>>
• The UK Meets Germany – A Forum for Young Leaders (Berlin, April 26th – May 1st 2011)
• The British-German Conference 2011 (Berlin, 27th – 30th April 2011)
Previous Events
Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011 (Berlin, March 9th - 12th 2011 – www.biec.de ), which hosted The Hon. Nahas Angula - Prime minister of Namibia; The Hon. Jean-Paul Adam - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles; The Hon. Alberto Jose Guevara Obregon - Minister of Finance of Nicaragua; The Hon. Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi - Former Prime minister of Sudan; The Hon. Akua Sena Dansua - Minister for Tourism of Ghana; and The Hon. Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.
In January 2011 the ICD hosted "The Future of US Foreign Policy" (Washington DC, January 4th-6th), which hosted The Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; Senator William Emerson Brock III - 18th United States Secretary of Labor; Admiral James Milton Loy - Former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security; Former Commandant of the Coast Guard; Vivian Schiller - CEO and President of NPR; Governor William Weld - Former Governor of Massachusettsand The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas.
In November 2010 the ICD hosted “A World without Walls: An International Conference on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation and Globalization in an Interdependent World”, which marked the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (www.world-without-walls.org). Speakers in this event included Lord Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics; Former Director of the London School of Economics; Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Joaquim Chissano - Former President of Mozambique; Former Chairperson of the African Union; and Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland.
In May 2010 the ICD hosted The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010 (www.icd-interantionalsymposium.org ). Speakers in this event included Bertie Ahern - Former Prime minister of Ireland; Emil Constantinescu - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Romania; Sir Malcolm Rifkind - Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom; Kjell Magne Bondevik - Former Prime Minister of Norway; and Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Latvia.
For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please click here.
For any additional information please address any queries to [email protected]
With warm regards and gratitude,
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
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Call for Applications
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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2011
“Hard Vs. Soft Power in Local and Global Politics: Redefining Concepts of Power and Influence in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media”
(Berlin, 11th-15th May 2011)
The change over the past two decades from an international system based on independent nation states to an interdependent world facing global challenges has been widely explored and analyzed. At the level of international relations the change is accompanied by a growing understanding of the importance of global public goods. Activity to tackle climate change, for example, can no longer be pursued by individual states acting alone. Similarly, issues that have traditionally been considered of domestic concern have been given an international dimension: national policies on immigration, healthcare, education, and economics must increasingly be coordinated with international partners.
In addition to the changes outlined above, a further development can be identified in national and international politics: Digital communication technologies and social media are revolutionizing the interaction between politicians and citizens. For politicians, new technologies are providing an easier, cheaper way of informing a broad range of people about new policies, opinions, and initiatives. For citizens, the diverse range of media that have emerged as a result of technological advancements means that they can keep up-do-date with developments around the world, in real time. Combined, these developments mean that interaction between politicians and citizens is intensified. Moreover, the information is flowing in two directions: Campaigns and initiatives launched from the blogosphere can be seen to influence the presentation of policy decisions, but also the policies themselves. In countries where traditional media are state controlled, social media have become a valuable mechanism to organize and execute protests, and express the “mood of the nation”.
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2011 is being hosted to analyze these two developments: The sharing of power and responsibility horizontally, across national barriers, and vertically, between politicians and citizens.
Symposium Participants
The Symposium is open to applications from diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.
The online application form can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_symposium2011_application-form
Symposium Speakers
Speakers during the Symposium will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here
Certificate of Attendance
All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the ICD's Advisory Board.
Participant Papers
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. In this regard, the ICD welcomes participants of the Symposium to submit papers on this subject. The papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.
Sustainable Network
Symposium participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.
For any additional information please address any queries to [email protected]
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Call for Applications
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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA
“The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in the New World Order and Digital Revolution: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions”
(Washington, D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/europeanamericanrelationship/index.php?en_conferences_foufp-2011
The 2011 conference will focus on the theme “The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in the New Global Community”. The theme was selected in recognition of two significant developments in the field of international relations. Firstly: The development of a new global community with new players, both at the sub-state and inter-state level, and new forms of influence and power. Secondly, the emergence of new, global challenges: The developments in the Arab World, Climate change disasters, financial instability, terrorism, and the prevention of health pandemics, are all areas of activity that require the community to build sustainable, multilateral approaches.
In recognition of these developments, there is a demonstrable need to analyze and reflect on the activity of the US and Europe within this new context, and in addressing these new challenges. The conference will therefore begin with an assessment of the new global community: How has it been formed, how does it operate, and what changes are we likely see in the future. Following this, the focus will move to a consideration of the key challenges facing the global community today, from climate change and natural disasters to cultural differences. Finally, the program will build on these discussions to reflect on the positions of the US and Europe in this changing international environment and: What do their international partners expect of the US and Europe, and how can they forge stronger relations with countries in all regions to ensure the cooperation necessary to tackle the challenges ahead?
Symposium Participants
The Symposium is open to applications from diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.
The online application form can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/europeanamericanrelationship/index.php?en_conferences_foufp-2011_application-form
Symposium Speakers
Speakers during the Symposium will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here
Certificate of Attendance
All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the ICD's Advisory Board.
Participant Papers
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. In this regard, the ICD welcomes participants of the Symposium to submit papers on this subject. The papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.
Sustainable Network
Symposium participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.
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For any additional information please address any queries to [email protected]
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Call for Applications
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Nuestra America
"Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investmentin Latin America"
(Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin)
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Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America - A Forum for Young Leaders (CDLA)
"Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America"
(Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011)
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next two major programs hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend these programs and I would therefore be grateful if you could share the announcement within your network and forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. The programs are under the patronage of the Honorable Dr. Alfredo Palacio (Former President of Ecuador and member of the ICD Advisory Board):
Nuestra America
"Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America"
(Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin)
www.icd-cdla.org
Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America- A Forum for Young Leaders (CDLA)
"Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America"
(Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011)
www.icd-cdla.org
* Participants in the CDLA Weeklong Seminar will also take part in the International Conference: Nuestra America
"Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin)
We would also be delighted to have you involved and to welcome you to Berlin. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming event.
Mark Donfried
General Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
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Program Agenda
Nuestra America
"Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America"
(Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin)
www.icd-cdla.org
The years 2009-2011 mark the two hundred year anniversaries of the beginning of many Latin American Independence movements. It was two centuries ago that Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Venezuela declared their independence. The years 1809-1811 therefore represent an important turning point in the history of Latin America, resulting in the emergence of new nation states and constituting the first step in the process of breaking from European colonial rule. The nature of this process remains an important talking point today.
As Latin American and the world celebrate these anniversaries, important questions remain as to how individual countries and the region as a whole should address challenges in the areas of poverty, development, security, public health, and national and international politics. Furthermore, current relations between Latin America, the USA and Europe, and the role that other regions and international stakeholders can play in supporting Latin America, remain fundamental issues to be clarified.
In ensuring stable economic and societal development, Latin American countries will rely heavily on their international images. A strong national brand will encourage tourism, investment, the immigration and retention of intellectual elites, and will enable a country to play more influential role in regional and global politics. Understanding and strengthening how their nation’s brand is understand, and can be shaped, is therefore one of the most important challenges facing governments, private companies, and civil societies in the region and abroad.
To enable academic analysis of the subject, and provide a platform for discussion on related fields, the ICD will host “Nuestra America” to explore the concept of nation branding and how Latin American governments, companies, and other stakeholders can engage with it.
Certificate of Attendance
All conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the ICD’s Advisory Board. (The ICD Advisory Board list can be found here).
Speakers
The speakers during the program will consist of experts and stakeholders in the Latin American Region from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, the private sector, and civil society, from Latin America and across the world.
Participants
The conference is open to young professionals, students and scholars, diplomatic and political representatives, journalists, and civil society practitioners with an active interest in Latin America, from across the world.
To Apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdla/index.php?en_nuestra-america-application-form
Participant Papers
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization and international relations. In this regard, the ICD welcomes participants of the Conference to submit papers on this subject. The papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.
Sustainable Network
Conference participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.
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Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America- A Forum for Young Leaders (CDLA)
"Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America"
(Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011)
www.icd-cdla.org
* Participants in the CDLA Weeklong Seminar will also take part in the International Conference: Nuestra America
"Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin)
Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDLA) is a network of young, influential people from across the world, who have an interest in Latin America and its role and responsibilities in the new world order. By promoting interdisciplinary discussion on salient economic, political, and cultural issues, the program activities work to improve dialogue and understanding within Latin America, and between Latin America and other regions.
Individuals can join the CDLA Forum by taking part in one of the CDLA Weeklong Seminars that are held in Berlin every 4 months, and are focused on a specific academic or political theme. These Weeklong Seminars include panel discussions, lectures, seminars, and workshops lead by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities across Berlin. In addition to raising awareness amongst the participants of the field of cultural diplomacy and salient issues concerning Latin America, the week also provides an opportunity to network and experience Berlin's remarkable history and contemporary cultural landscape.
Once they have joined the CDLA Forum, members are supported by the ICD in organizing leadership initiatives, conducting academic research, and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum - enabling them to share information and communicate with likeminded individuals across the world.
The program is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.
To Apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdla/index.php?en_cdla_application-form
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability through strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, whose programs facilitate interaction between individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
Previous Events
Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include "The Future of US Foreign Policy" (Washington DC, January 4th-6th – www.icd-usforeignpolicy.org ). Speakers in this event included the Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; Senator William Emerson Brock III - 18th United States Secretary of Labor; Admiral James Milton Loy - Former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security; Former Commandant of the Coast Guard; Vivian Schiller - CEO and President of NPR; Governor William Weld - Former Governor of Massachusetts and the Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas.
In November 2010 the ICD hosted “A World without Walls: An International Conference on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation and Globalization in an Interdependent World”, which marked the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (www.world-without-walls.org). Speakers in this event included Lord Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics; Former Director of the London School of Economics; Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Joaquim Chissano - Former President of Mozambique; Former Chairperson of the African Union; and Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland.
In May 2010 the ICD hosted The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010 (www.icd-interantionalsymposium.org ). Speakers in this event included Bertie Ahern - Former Prime minister of Ireland; Emil Constantinescu - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Romania; Sir Malcolm Rifkind - Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom; Kjell Magne Bondevik - Former Prime Minister of Norway; and Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Latvia.
In February, 2010, the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Roles of Global Politics & Civil Society in International Economics (www.biec.de).
For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please click here.
For any additional information please address any queries to [email protected]
With warm regards and gratitude,
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
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Dear Friends,
On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next two major programs hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend these programs and I would therefore be grateful if you could share the announcement within your network and forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. The programs are under the patronage of Sir James Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles and member of the ICD Advisory Board Member:
The Rise of Africa
"Africa and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment on the African Continent"
(Berlin, from 09th - 12th March 2011)
www.icd-riseofafrica.org
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa - A Forum for Young Leaders
"Africa and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment on the African Continent"
(Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011)
www.icd-africa.org
We would also be delighted to have you involved and to welcome you to Berlin. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming event.
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The Berlin International Economics Congress 2011:
“An International Conference on the Future of Nation Branding, Tourism, and International Investments in a Globalized World”
(International Conference, Berlin, 9th - 12th March, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin)
www.biec.de
“The Berlin International Economics Congress 2011” is an international conference taking place over 4 days that will explore the future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in a Globalized World. The program will consist of lectures, seminars, workshops, interactive sessions and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from international economics & politics, academia, marketing, advertising, and civil society. Participants of the program will also have the opportunity to experience Berlin through a series of cultural and social activities.
The year 2011 represents an important opportunity to reflect on the growth and evolving nature of the inherently interlinked concepts of Nation Branding, Tourism and Foreign Investment. The process of globalization, increasing economic integration and interdependence between nation states, has brought with it an increase in the economic potential and importance of international investment and tourism. Many states now rely on Foreign Investment, and especially tourism, as a major sector of their economy. In order to attract this international attention and tap in to the tourism market, states have increasingly employed Nation Branding, hoping to promote a positive image of their state to the international community.
This conference will therefore seek to explore the challenges and opportunities that states face in attracting international investment and developing their tourism sector, by utilizing perspectives and dimensions not only from the field of economics, but also from international politics, culture, civil society and the private sector.
Conference Participants
The BIEC participants will include academic scholars, young professionals & students, political and diplomatic representatives, civil society practitioners, journalists, and individuals from the private sector from across the world.
The online application form can be found under:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences_biec2011_applicationform
Speakers
The speakers during the program will consist of renowned figures from international economics and politics including former Heads of State, current and former Ministers, high-profile representatives from the private and public sectors, renowned stakeholders from civil society, and the world’s leading academics from the fields of economics, political science, and the social sciences. A large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board will also be speaking at the BIEC conference (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here).
Certificate of Attendance
All seminar participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the ICD's Advisory Board (The ICD Advisory Board list can be found (here)).
Participant Papers
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. In this regard, the ICD welcomes participants of the Conference to submit papers on this subject. The papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.
Sustainable Network
Conference participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.
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Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy: A Forum for Young Leaders
“The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism, and International Investments in a Globalized World”
(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, 6th-12th March 2011)
www.icd-cdec.org
Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDEC) is an inter-disciplinary, international network of young people with an interest in the global economy and its relationship to the private sector, international politics, civil society and the environment. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of combining perspectives from different fields and levels of society in discussing the challenges to the global economy, and on the understanding that “economic bridges” play an important role in promoting global peace and stability. The forthcoming CDEC Weeklong Seminar will be held in Berlin from the 6th – 12th March 2011, and will focus on the following theme:
“The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism, and International Investments in a Globalized World”
Participants
The seminar is open to individuals from across the world, who have an interest in economics, business, tourism, nation branding, cultural studies, international relations, political science, peace studies, diplomacy, and beyond, as well as those interested in exploring the potential for nation branding and economics to serve as a catalyst for cultural diplomacy at both local, national, and international levels.
The online application form can be found under: www.culturaldiplomacy.org/culturaldiplomacyandtheeconomy/index.php?en_seminars_nws_application-form
* Participants in the Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy Weeklong Seminar will also take part in the International Conference: “The Berlin International Economics Congress 2011: “An International Conference on the Future of Nation Branding, Tourism, and International Investments in a Globalized World” (Berlin, 9th - 12th March, 2011)
ICD Calendar 2011 (More>):
• Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy > (Berlin, 06 - 12 March, 2011)
• The Rise of Africa > (Berlin, 9 – 12 March, 2011)
• Nuestra America > (Berlin, 9 – 12 March, 2011)
• The Berlin International Economics Congress> (Berlin, 09 - 12 March, 2011)
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We at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy are happy to announce two of our upcoming events:
The Future of EU Foreign Policy: An International Conference on the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions of EU Foreign Policy
(International Conference, Berlin, 4th-6th January 2011)
http://www.icd-euforeignpolicy.org
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE)
Europe in the Year 2030: Digital Technology, Active Citizenship, and the Society of the Future
(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, 4th–9th January 2011)
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde
* Participants in the CDE Weeklong Seminar will also take part in the International Conference: “The Future of EU Foreign Policy: An International Conference on the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions of EU Foreign Policy?" (Berlin, 4th - 6th January, 2011)
If you are interested to attend the conference/s please let us know.
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
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The United States Meets Europe: "Beyond Mars and Venus: The Transatlantic Relationship in the New World Order" (Washington DC & New York, 3rd – 9th January 2011)
The United States Meets Europe (www.icd-usame.org) is an active network of individuals from across the world, who have an interest in international affairs, cultural exchange, and the European-American relationship. The forthcoming USAME conference be held in Washington DC & New York from 3rd – 9th January 2011, and will focus on the following theme “Beyond Mars and Venus: The Transatlantic Relationship in the New World Order.”
Both sides of the European-American relationship have long emphasized a fundamental importance of foreign policy and their positioning in the world. Recent events and emerging challenges, including the global financial crisis, the security situation in the Middle East, and the issue of climate change, are forcing policy makers on both sides to reassess their approach to the relationship and its relevance in moving forward. "Beyond Mars and Venus" will explore the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead for the relationship, and will encourage discussion on how both sides can respond to its changing context.
In particular, the next USAME Weeklong Seminar will focus on the following themes:
• The State of Relations: Confronting Immediate Issues and Identifying Future Challenges
•An Increasingly Multi-Polar World: The Ability of the West to Maintain its Capacity to Project both Hard and Soft Power
•NATO - From Afghanistan and into the Future: Managing Security Threats from both State and Non-State Actors
•In the Wake of the Global Financial Crisis: Coordinating the New International Financial Architecture and Preventing Future Crises
•The Role and Responsibility of the EU and US in Confronting Climate Change: Potential Agendas
•The Dynamics and Impact of Inter-Cultural Exchange within the Euro-American Relationship
The speakers during the Seminar will include:
Alan Larson – Former United States Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs
Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali - Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan; Distinguished Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies of the National Defense University, WashingtonAmb.
Dr. András Simonyi - Former Hungarian Ambassador to the US
Amb. Dr. Cynthia Schneider - Professor of Cultural Diplomacy at Georgetown University, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands
Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland
Admiral James Milton Loy – Former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security; Former Commandant of the Coast Guard
Dr. Karen Donfried - Executive Vice President, The German Marshall Fund of the United States
Matthias Stausberg - Spokesperson, United Nations Global Compact (tbc)
Dr. Miomir Zuzul - Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, President of Dubrovnik International University
The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson – Former United States Senator of Arkansas
Contact:
www.icd-usame.org
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is currently accepting applications to its international conference “A World without Walls 2010”. The conference will explore the potential for cultural diplomacy and soft power in building peace and supporting reconciliation in different regions of the world and will consist of lectures and seminars held by leading figures from international politics, academia, international development, and civil society, as well as debates and panel discussions. The event is scheduled parallel to the historic international celebrations taking place in Berlin during the month of November, and on the evening of Tuesday, 9th November, participants will have the unique opportunity to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on the streets of Berlin.
The speakers during the Seminar will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include:
*Anatoliy Zlenko; Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine
*President Dr. Emil Constantinescu; ICD Board Member, Former President of Romania
*Prof. Dr. Fawaz A. Gerges; Professor of Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science
*Jack McConnell; ICD Advisory Board Member, Former First Minister of Scotland
*HE Lt. Jerry John Rawlings; Former President of Ghana
*Prof. Dr. Joris Voorhoeve; Former Defense Minister of Holland and Professor of International Security Studies at Nederlandse Defensie Academie
*Dr. Miomir Zuzul; Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the United States
Further details about the program can be found under: www.world-without-walls.org. For enquiries contact [email protected].
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The September Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy: “Assessing the Societal, Political and Economic Benefits of Arts & Culture” (Berlin, 7th – 12th September 2010)
The Academy Session will explore the history and development of the field of cultural diplomacy and will provide a platform for discussions on a diverse range of related issues including immigration and integration, language and identity, citizenship, and the role of civil society in building bridges between cultural communities.
In addition to looking at the history and development of the field of cultural diplomacy and its contemporary application across the world, the forthcoming Academy Session will focus on the societal, economic, and political benefits of arts and culture. In particular, it will consider how artistic and other cultural initiatives can support foreign policy objectives, strengthen cross-cultural understanding, and improve tourism and foreign investment. Participants of the forthcoming September Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy will take part in the forthcoming international conference: “The Language of Art & Music” (more). Participants will also visit: “Floodwall - Telling the stories of Hurricane Katrina in Berlin” an exhibition that highlights the power of art to cross cultural and national borders (more)
The Program is open to applications from academics, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, journalists, young professionals and students, stakeholders from the private sector and other individuals with an interest in international relations, cultural studies, and global politics. The speakers during the Seminar will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world.
To get further information on or apply to the program, please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy
Europe Meets Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders:"Emphasizing Commonalities or Differences: New Perspectives on European-Latin American Relations" (Berlin, 12th – 17th September 2010)
The strong cultural and historical links between Europe and Latin America play an important role in determining the nature of contemporary relations between the two regions, and between individual countries within the regions. Recently, however, scholars and key stakeholders have emphasised the importance of treating the two regions as distinct entities, and highlighting the differences between the two. Doing so, it is argued, allows for a more pragmatic, forward thinking approach to foreign policies and regional agreements. In addition to looking at this history and development of cultural diplomacy and its application in bi-regional relations, the forthcoming EMLA Weeklong Seminar will consider these two approaches and the extent to which they might offer different perspectives on the future of European-Latin American relations.
The seminar is open to applications from academics, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, journalists, young professionals and students and other individuals with an interest in European Latin American relations, cultural studies, and global politics.
Confirmed speakers for the Forum include:
To get further information on or apply to the program, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_forums_emla_about
The Berlin International Human Rights Congress (BIHRC): "Human Rights and Democracy in a Globalized World - Moving Towards an International Consensus" (Berlin, 1st - 4th October 2010)
The Berlin International Human Rights Congress (BIHRC) is an international congress, taking place on the 20th anniversary of German reunification that will offer an interdisciplinary analysis of the fields of human rights and democracy. The event will explore developments in these areas over the past two decades and will then consider the key issue shaping discussions on the international level today. The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, international development, and the private sector. Participants of the program will also have the unique opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of German reunification on the streets of Berlin.
Confirmed Speakers for the Congress include:
• Dr. Emil Constantinescu; ICD Board Member - Former President of Romania
• HE Lt. Jerry John Rawlings; Former President of Ghana
• Mark C. Donfried; Director - the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
• Dr. Miomir Zuzul; ICD Advisory Board Member - Former Foreign Minister of Croatia
• Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy; ICD Advisory Board Member - Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria
• H.E. Yasar Yakis; ICD Advisory Board Member - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey
The conference participants will include young professionals, students and scholars, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.
To get further information on or apply to the program, please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences_bihrc
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability through strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, whose programs facilitate interaction between individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include “A World without Walls: An International Congress on “Soft Power”, Cultural Diplomacy and Interdependence”, which marked the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (www.world-without-walls.org). In February, 2010, the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Roles of Global Politics & Civil Society in International Economics (www.biec.de). In May 2010 the ICD hosted The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010 (www.icd-interantionalsymposium.org ). Speakers in this event included Bertie Ahern - Former Prime minister of Ireland; Emil Constantinescu - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Romania; Sir Malcolm Rifkind - Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom; Kjell Magne Bondevik - Former Prime Minister of Norway; and Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Latvia.
Art as Cultural Diplomacy
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Art as Cultural Diplomacy
A Forum for Young Leaders
(London, weeklong seminar, August 24th – 27th, 2012)
www.icd-artasculturaldiplomacy.org
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, we are writing to you now to bring to your attention our upcoming Program hosted by us in partnership with other leading institutions. We would be grateful if you could forward the information below to anyone you feel might be interested in participating.
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Art as Cultural Diplomacy
A Forum for Young Leaders
(London, weeklong seminar, August 24th – 27th, 2012)
www.icd-artasculturaldiplomacy.org
The ICD Young Leaders Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting and sustaining intercultural relations. The first Young Leaders Forum was developed in 2003 and we have since developed and launched a variety of different bilateral and multilateral forums that focus on a diverse range of relationships across the world. Over the past decade the ICD Young Leaders Forum has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
Forum Speakers >
The speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics (including head of states and ministers), academia, the diplomatic community, civic society and the private sector, from across the world.
These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about our advisory board please click HERE.
Forum Participants >
The forums are open to applications young professionals and students as well as other interested stakeholders from across the world.
To apply please click HERE
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, whose programs facilitate interaction between individuals of all backgrounds from across the world.
Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation in sharing the news of our upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in the future, please send us an email to [email protected] indicating this.
With warmest regards,
Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-7680
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
[email protected]