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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA

Call for Applications

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.

For any additional information please address any queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org

Seminar on Cultural Diplomacy

Call for Applications

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, our forthcoming international seminar.

The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy "A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"

(Berlin, June 10th - 16th, 2011)

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Dear Friends & Colleagues,

On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next major program hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend this program, and I encourage you to read through the information below and learn more about the program 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.

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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) http://www.icd-academy.org

Introduction 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.

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. In recognition of the growing interdependence of individual nation states, and the increasing role of non-governmental organizations in international affairs, the importance of cross-cultural exchange based on dialogue, understanding, and trust is under ever more focus. 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.

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. Further information about the academy methodology, speakers, and locations, as well as the application form, can be accessed using the links on the left hand side.

Certificate of Attendance All academy 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 members of the ICD's Advisory Board.

Seminars Speakers > Speakers during the Academy Sessions include experts from the fields of politics, diplomacy, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Weeklong

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

Program Agenda The June Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy will take place in Berlin from June 10th - 16th 2011 and will focus on the following theme:

"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"

In addition to looking in greater detail at the history and development of cultural diplomacy, the next academy session will explore the influence that culture has on domestic policies and international relations. Academics, artists, politicians, and informed commentators will reflect on the extent to which culture influences a country's Daily life, foreign policy, and the partners it will work with.

Integral to this part of the program is a focus on the concepts of "smart power" and "cultural diplomacy"; the meaning of these terms and their application in contemporary domestic and international relations.

Sustainable Network > Academy Session participants 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.

If you would like any further information about the ICD Academy Sessions please contact us under academy@culturaldiplomacy.org

Speakers from previous events

- The Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security - Lord Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics - Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia - Joaquim Chissano - Former President of Mozambique - Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland - 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

For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please visit http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?A-Selection-of-Our-Speakers

For more information on previous ICD events, please visit http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar_event-reviews

For any additional information please address any queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org