Interesting Conferences on Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy

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Europe as a Global Actor
"The Roles and Responsibilities of Europe in a Changing International Landscape: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions" (International Conference, 27th June – 01st July 2011, Brussels)

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe
A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE)
(Weeklong Seminar, 27th June – 03rd July 2011, Brussels)

The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Weeklong Seminar, June 10th - 16th 2011, Berlin)

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Dear Friends & 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. We are currently accepting applications for the events, and I encourage you to learn more about the themes, discussion topics and speakers in the information below. I would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in attending and to welcome you as a participant in Berlin or Brussels.

Europe as a Global Actor
"The Roles and Responsibilities of Europe in a Changing International Landscape: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions"
(International Conference, 27 June - 01 July 2011, Brussels)
(www.icd-europe.org); Conference Participants >

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe
A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE)
(Weeklong Seminar, 27th June – 03rd July 2011, Brussels)
(www.icd-europe.org); Joining the Forum>
**Participants of the next CDE weeklong seminar will take part in: " Europe as a Global Actor: "The Roles and Responsibilities of Europe in a Changing International Landscape: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions" (Brussels, 27 June - 01 July 2011)

The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, June 10th - 16th, 2011)
(www.icd-academy.org); Seminars Participants >; Seminars Speakers >

MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Cooperation with Dubrovnik International University
(Berlin and Dubrovnik, from February 2011)
(www.icd-academy.org); Application Form>



Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation and support in sharing news of our upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in future, please send us an email to info@culturaldiplomacy.org 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
info@culturaldiplomacy.org

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Europe as a Global Actor
"The Roles and Responsibilities of Europe in a Changing International Landscape: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions" (International Conference, 27 June - 01 July 2011, Brussels)
(www.icd-europe.org)

"Europe as a Global Actor" is an international conference held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. The aim of the conference is to analyze Europe's role at the global level; Can Europe speak with one voice, what should its foreign policy priorities be, and how should it pursue them? In recognition of the importance of US-European cooperation on global challenges, the transatlantic relationship also forms a key focus. These issues are discussed from interdisciplinary perspectives that generate best practice guidelines and policy recommendations for stakeholders in the field.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, diplomacy, the private sector, and civil society 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 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/cde/in ... ation-form

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe
A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE)
(Weeklong Seminar, 27th June – 03rd July 2011, Brussels)
(www.icd-europe.org)
**Participants of the next CDE weeklong seminar will take part in: " Europe as a Global Actor: "The Roles and Responsibilities of Europe in a Changing International Landscape: Exploring the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions" (Brussels, 27 June - 01 July 2011)

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) is a network of young, influential people from across the world, who have an interest in exploring and strengthening relations between European States. The program is based on the recognition that the increasing economic and political integration of the European Union must be accompanied by sustained activity to ensure that public opinion and relations between individual member states, and between member-states and non members states, remain positive and constructive at the grass roots level.

Joining the Forum>
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) is open to all individuals with an interest in international affairs in general, and Europe in particular. To join the forum you must take part in one of the CDE Weeklong Seminars, which will be held every 4 months in Berlin. The next CDE Weeklong Seminar will run from 27 June - 03 July 2011. If you would like to be considered for a place in the Weeklong Seminar please complete the online application form at:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/in ... ation-form

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The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, June 10th - 16th, 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/academ ... y_seminars

MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Cooperation with Dubrovnik International University
(Berlin and Dubrovnik, from February 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 academy@culturaldiplomacy.org

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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 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.

Please address any additional queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org

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
info@culturaldiplomacy.org

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