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The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies is the world’s leading center for the study of cultural diplomacy, offering educational opportunities ranging from week-long seminars to master’s and doctoral programs.
CCDS offers the following Opportunities:
MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy is now being offered by Dubrovnik International University in partnership with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
(Berlin, March 26th, 2011)
MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy is now being offered by Babes-Bolyai University in partnership with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
(Berlin, June 18th, 2012)

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(NYC & Washington D.C., February 21st - 24th, 2012)
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(The Berlin Freedom of Expression Conference, February 28th, 2012)
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(The Berlin Freedom of Expression Conference, February 28th, 2012)
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(The Berlin International Economics Congress, March 9th, 2012)
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The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy & the UN »
"Cultural Diplomacy & Soft Power in an Interdependent World: The Opportunities for Global Governance"
(New York City & Washington D.C., February 21st - 24th, 2012)
The “Conference on The United Nations and Cultural Diplomacy” is one of a three – part series of International Conferences held by the ICD on the issue of ‘International Institutions and Global Governance: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy’. (More »)
Speakers for the Conference include »
Amb. Thomas Stelzer UN Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs » Amb. Ranko VilovicAmbassador Permanent Mission of the Republic of Croatia to the UN »
Amb. Yuriy SergeyevAmbassador, Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the UN » Amb. Ferit HoxhaAmbassador, Permanent Mission of Albania to the UN »
The International Conference on the African Union & Cultural Diplomacy »
"Cultural Diplomacy as a Vehicle of Global Governance: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power in the Future of the African Union"
(London, February 7th - 10th, 2012)
The African Union & Cultural Diplomacy Conference is the second of a series of four international conferences dedicated to enhancing awareness and understanding of international governing institutions The conference is organized by the ICD and other leading organizations. (More »)
Speakers for the Conference include »
Rt Hon. Jeffrey Donaldson (MP) Member ot the British Parliament » Rushanara Ali (MP)Member ot the British Parliament »
The Berlin International Freedom of Expression Forum »
"Censorship and Freedom in Traditional and New Media: The Revolution of Media as a tool of Freedom of Expression"
(Berlin, International Conference, February 28th - March 2nd, 2012)
The “International Freedom of Expression Forum” is an annual conference on the issue of “Freedom of Expression”. The aim of the conference this year is to reflect on the concepts of “freedom” and “censorship” and look at both past and potential challenges to realizing complete freedom of expression. (More »)
Speakers for the Conference include »
Kathleen Carroll Executive Editor, Associated Press (AP); Co-Chair Pulitzer Board » Prof. Dr. Anthony GraylingPhilosopher, first Master of New College of the Humanities »
Thomas SchmidEditor in Chief of Die Welt » Cheryl Gould Senior Vice President, NBC News »
Berlin International Economics Congress 2012 »
"Building Economic Bridges: Integrating Cultural Diplomacy into Nation Branding, Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Governance"
(Berlin, March 7th-10th 2012, *Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin)
The Berlin International Economics Congress 2012" is one of the leading global conferences combining the fields of International Economics, Nation Branding and International Relations with an interdisciplinary and multinational program. (More »)
The Arts Diplomacy Festival 2012: Cultural Diplomacy in Practice »
(Berlin, International Conference, March 22nd - 25th, 2012)
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 (More »)

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The ICD Academy Weeklong Seminar - March Session »
(Berlin, March 19th - 24th, 2012)
The next Academy Weeklong Seminar will take place in Berlin, from March 19th - 24th, 2012. (More »)

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USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders »
(New York City, February 21st - 26th, 2012)
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Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy: A Forum for Young Leaders »
(Berlin, 05th - 10th March, 2012)
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Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders »
(Berlin, March 19th - 24th, 2012)
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Exciting Opportunities in Cultural Diplomacy »
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is proud to announce the following opportunities in the field:
Research and Publishing in the Field of Cultural Diplomacy
 Call for Research Fellows (more)
Reporters for
Cultural Diplomacy News
 Call for Job Applications (more)
Searching for a Cultural Diplomacy: 2012 Edition
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Global Delegations
 Call for Job Applications (more)
“Cultural Diplomacy Best Practice” Competition
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Deadline: March 31st, 2012
Edited by Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht and Mark C. Donfried
ICD Publications »
Cultural Diplomacy Outlook Report for 2011 »
The ICD is pleased to announce its "Cultural Diplomacy Outlook Report for 2011", which includes a comprehensive research of over 1500 pages giving an overview of the major developments in the field of cultural diplomacy from all sectors including rankings focusing on the private and public sectors.

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The Wallstreet Journal:Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy »
(NYC, August 17th, 2009)
Mark Donfried talks to the Wallstreet Journal about Soft Power (watch)