The Role of Soft Power in the International Environment:
27th – 31st July, 2009 Download the brochure (here).
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy will bring together individuals from across the world for an interdisciplinary program that will consider the importance of soft power in addressing today’s global challenges. To apply for the International Symposium please click (here).
The ICD is proud to announce the following as a selection of our speakers:

• Jorge Sampaio UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Former President of Portugal (1996-2006) (read more)
• Joaquim ChissanoFormer President of Mozambique (1986-2005), Former Chairperson of the African Union (2003-2004) (read more)
• Dr. Vaira Vīķe-FreibergaFormer President of Latvia (1999-2007)
  (read more)
• Cassam Uteem Former President of the Republic of Mauritius (1992-2002) (read more)
• Dr. Vasile PuşcaşRomanian Minister for European Affairs
• Ints DālderisMinister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia (read more)
• Borys TarasyukMember of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of the Ukraine (1998-2000, 2005-2007) (read more)
• Dr. Erkki TuomiojaMember of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of Finland (2000-2007) (read more)
• Prof. Dr. Joseph S. Nye Jr. Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard University (read more)
• Dr. Gerlinde NiehusHead, Corporate Communications Section
  NATO Public Diplomacy Division
• Dr. Gunter PleugerFormer German Ambassador to the United Nations (2002-2006) (read more)
• Prof. Dr. Cynthia SchneiderFormer US Ambassador to the Netherlands (read more)
• Samuel JonesHead of Culture, Demos (read more)
• Prof. Dr. Gudrun Doll-TepperVice President, German Olympic Sports Confederation