ICD Events 2010

  • Conferences
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
International Conferences
The Rise of Africa Berlin, 09 - 11 December, 2010
Music for Moringa Oleifera Berlin, 08 December, 2010
Understanding Multiculturalism Berlin, 03 December, 2010
"Now what? The U.S. After the Midterm Election" Berlin, 25 November, 2010
A World Without Walls:
"An International Conference on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation and Globalization in an Interdependent World"
Berlin, 06 - 09 November, 2010
The Berlin International Human Rights Conference (BIHRC):
"Human Rights and Democracy in a Globalized World - Moving Towards an International Consensus"
Berlin, 01 - 04 October, 2010
Panama's Vision on European-Central American Relations Berlin, 14 September 2010
Floodwall: Art Exhibition of Jana Napoli in Berlin (Co-hosted with the US Embassy) Berlin, 10 September - 15 October 2010
Nation Branding in a Globalized World Berlin, 29 July - 01 August 2010
"A Conversation about NPR and the Future of News" Berlin, 23 July, 2010
Hard Vs Soft Power Cambridge, 23 - 26 June, 2010
3rd African Legends Performance Berlin, 12 June, 2010
Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, as Focus of Philippine -
German Cultural Relations in Celebrations at ICD Berlin
Berlin, 10 June, 2010
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010 Berlin, 23 - 30 May, 2010
From War to Friendship: Australia and Turkey from WWI to Today Berlin, 17 May 2010
East Asia and the Next World Order Berlin, 05 May, 2010
A German-Polish Evening: Poland after the Smolensk Tragedy Berlin, 14 April, 2010
The Basotho Cultural Evening (Hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho) Berlin, 11 March 2010
Young Leaders Forum´s / Weeklong Seminars
Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 17 - 22 December, 2010
UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 13 - 18 December, 2010
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 05 - 11 December, 2010
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy Berlin, 29 November - 03 December, 2010
Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 03 - 09 November, 2010
Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 12 - 17 September, 2010
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy Berlin, 07 - 12 September, 2010
Cultural Bridges in Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 16 - 21 August, 2010
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 29 July - 05 August, 2010
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy: Summer Session Berlin, 25 July - 01 August, 2010
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 11 - 17 July, 2010
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 11 - 18 June, 2010
Germany Meets Turkey: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 16 - 21 May, 2010
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy: May Session Berlin, 10 - 14 May, 2010
Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 11 - 16 April, 2010
The UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 06 - 10 April, 2010
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders
Berlin, 14 - 19 March, 2010
Canada Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 07 - 13 March, 2010
Cultural Bridges in Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 28 February - 05 March, 2010
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy: February Session Berlin, 23 - 27 February, 2010
Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 14 - 19 February, 2010
Cultural Diplomacy and the Economy: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 31 January - 07 February, 2010
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy: January Session Berlin, 19th - 23rd January, 2010
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders Berlin, 17th - 23rd January, 2010
19.01.2010 Bridging Cultural Divides
Felix Sangano Muhire, First Secretary of the Embassy of Rwanda
Lecture
19.01.2010 African Art in Europe
Dawit Shanko, Founder and Director of the Listros Art Gallery
Gallery Visit
20.01.2010 Sports and Diplomacy, part 2
Prof. Dr. Norbert Kersting from Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Lecture
20.01.2010 Looking to the future: the Rise of Africa
Ms. Tarumbwa-Strid, Second Vice-President of the German branch of the Schiller Institute
Lecture
21.01.2010
(10.00)
The Rise of Africa:
An International Conference on New Strategies and Approaches to Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa

Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles
Lecture
21.01.2010
(11.15)
Aid vs. Trade? Sustainable Development in Africa
Burkhard Hinz, Regional Director East Africa for the KfW Development Bank
Lecture
21.01.2010
(14.00)
Nigeria’s Role in Building a united and Sustainable African Continent
Ambassador Abdulkadir Bin Rimdan, Ambassador of Nigeria to Germany
Lecture
21.01.2010
(15.30)
The Potential of Cultural Diplomacy to Assist in the Development of Lesotho, SADC, and Beyond
Ambassador Dr. Makase Nyaphisi, Ambassador of Lesotho to Germany
Lecture
21.01.2010
(17.00)
Africa in the Middle: The New Scramble for Africa? A lecture on Africa’s Geopolitical Importance in the past and present and what this means for Africa’s future
Ambassador Dr. Makase Nyaphisi, Ambassador of Lesotho to Germany. Ambassador Abdulkadir Bin Rimdam, Ambassador of Nigeria to Germany. Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles. Burkhard Hinz, Regional Director East Africa for the KfW Development Bank.
Panel Discussion
22.01.2010
(10.00)
Non-Profit Management & Public Governance in Africa
Prof. Dr. Berit Sandberg, Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management at the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin.
Lecture
22.01.2010
(11.15)
The Next Generation Africa
Dr. Patrick Hart, Director of the British Council Germany
Lecture
22.01.2010
(14.00)
Transparency, Trade and Global Governance in Africa
Dr. Peter Eigen, Chairman of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, founder and Chair of the Advisory Council of Transparency International
Lecture
22.01.2010
(15.30)
The Role of The Private Sector for a Sustainable Development in Africa
Heiko Schwiederowski, Head of the Africa and Development Policy Department of the DIHK – Deutscher Industrie- und Hangelskammerlag e.V.
Lecture
22.01.2010
(17.00)
Good Governance, Aid vs. Trade and the Role of the Private Sector in Securing Africa’s Future Success
Dr. Peter Eigen, Chairman of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, founder and Chair of the Advisory Council of Transparency International. Dr. Patrick Hart, Director of the British Council Germany.  Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles. Eshete Tilahum, Political Counselor, Embassy of Ethiopia in Germany. Prince Immanuel Ben Yehuda, African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem.
Panel Discussion.
23.01.2010
(10.00)
Building Africa Together. The role of the Diaspora in the development of Africa
Prince Immanuel Ben Yehuda, African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem.
Lecture
23.01.2010
(11.15)
The Future Opportunities and Challenges Awaiting Africa’s Young Leaders
Chaired by: Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles.
Panel Discussion
01.02.2010
(14.00)
The Communication and Management of National Identity
Meike Eitel, Founding Member, Association for Place Branding and Public Diplomacy
Seminar
01.02.2010
(16.00)
The Economic Crisis and the Response of KfW Development Back
Leon Macioszek and Christian Hornberg, KfW Development Bank
Lecture
02.02.2010
(09.00)
Energy Security and International Politics
Enno Harks, Political Analyst, British Petroleum in Germany
Lecture
02.02.2010
(16.00)
The OECD and Governance Rules for the International Economy
Heino von Meyer, Director, OECD Centre Berlin
Lecture
03.02.2010
(09.00)
The Influence of Environmental Issues on International Politics and Economics
Dr. Susanne Dröge, Head of Global Issues Research Division, German Institute for International and Security Affairs
Seminar
03.02.2010
(14.30)
Who Should Shape the Future of the Global Economy: Governments, Civil Society or the Private Sector?
Nick Tolhurst, Managing Director, the Institute for Corporate Cultural Affairs
Presentation, Workshop
04.02.2010
(08.45)
The Evolution of the Global Economy Since 1989: Trends and Observations
Hazel Henderson, Author and World-Renowned Columnist, Futurist, Consultant in SRI and Equitable Sustainable Human Development.
Video Lecture
04.02.2010
(8.45)
Meeting Global Challenges: Trends and Observations
Prof. Dr. Inge Kaul, Former Director of UNDP’s Office of Development Studies
Lecture
04.02.2010
(09:50)
Twenty Years After the German Reunification: New Global Challenges for Europe and the Transatlantic Relationship – Economic Challenges and Consequences
Dr. Rupert Scholz, Former Defense Minister of Germany
Lecture
04.02.2010
(10.45)
Sustainable Energy and Climate Change: Why We Need a Global Governance
Prof. Dr. Claudia Kemfert, Head of the department of Energy, Transportation and Environment at the German Institute for Economic Research in Berlin (DIW)
Lecture
04.02.2010
(11.30)
Ecological New Deal
Prof. Dr. Ludger Volmer, Former State Minister in the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Lecture
04.02.2010
(12.20)
Challenges for Education and Training in the Global Economy
Niamh Bhreathnach, Former Irish Minister for Education
Lecture
04.02.2010
(14.30)
The Future of Economy Globalisation: Interdependence Monetary Systems and the Role of Global Markets
Heiner Flassbeck, Former State Minister in the German Ministry of Finance. Director –Division on Globalisation and Development Strategies UNCTAD, Geneva.
Lecture
04.02.2010
(16.15)
The Impact of Economic Bridges and Economic Development in Fostering Peace and Stability
Dr. Erhard Busek, Former Vice-Chancellor of Austria
Lecture
04.02.2010
(17.05)
EU Decision Making After the Lisbon Treaty: Better for Europe’s Economies?
Erna Hennicot Schoepges, MEP, Former Luxembourgian Minister of Culture and Religious Affairs
Lecture
04.02.2010
(18.00)
Germany’s Unification: Prospects, Problems, and Challenges of the German Unification in Economics and Society 20 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Rainer Eppelmann, Civil Rights Activist, Former Minister for Demobilization and Defence
Speech
04.02.2010
(18.00)
The Role of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power Policies in Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation in the Global Economy
Mark Donfried, Director and Founder of the ICD.  Dr. Erhard Busek, Former Vice-Chancellor of Austria. Dr. Susan George, President of the Board of TNI and Honorary President of ATTAC-France. Davorin Kracun, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia. Lufter Xhuveli, Former Albanian Minister of Environment. Inge Kaul, Former Director of UNDP’s Office of Development Studies. Erna Hennicot Schoepges, MEP, Former Luxembourgian Minister of Culture and Religious Affairs. Niamh Bhreathnach, Former Irish Minister for Education
Panel Discussion
05.02.2010
(09.00)
Economic Recovery and Diplomacy
Davorin Kracun, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia
Lecture
05.02.2010
(09.50)
Global Governance Priorities in an Interdependent World – Balancing the Economic and the Environmental Crisis
Dr. Susan George, President of the Board of TNI and Honorary President of ATTAC-France
Lecture
05.02.2010
(10.45)
German, European and Global Governance Models – and Possible Global Responses to the Financial Crisis
Prof. Dr. Henrik Enderlein, Associate Dean and Professor of Political Economy, Hertie School of Governance
Lecture
05.02.2010
(11.30)
Economic Issues related to the Enlargement of the EU
Mart Laar, Former Prime Minister of Estonia
Speech
05.02.2010
(12.20)
The Economic Crisis from the Perspective of Estonia and the Baltic Sea Region
Kristiina Ojuland, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
Lecture
05.02.2010
(14.30)
State Aid – No Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Bendt Bendtsen, Former Danish Minister of Economic and Business Affairs, Former Deputy Prime Minister
Lecture
05.02.2010
(15.15)
Green New Deal: For a New Concept of Development
Renate Künast, Former Minister for Food, Agriculture and Cosumer Protection of Germany, Leader of the German Green Party
Lecture
05.02.2010
(15.35)
The Ethics of Aid and Trade and the Efficiency of North-South and South-South Cooperation
François-Xavier de Donnea, Former Minister of Defence of Belgium, Former Mayor of Brussels
Lecture
05.02.2010
(16.15)
Sustainability and Leadership
Dr. Volker Hauff, Former German Minister for Research and Technology, Former German Minister of Transport
Lecture
05.02.2010
(17.05)
Creating Sustainable Economic and Environmental Strategies: A Danish Perspective in the Context of Europe
Niels Helveg Petersen, Former Minister for Economic Affairs of Denmark, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs
Lecture
01.03.2010
(9.45)
Cultural Bridges in Germany: German identity
Professor Peter Brandt, FernUniversitat Hagen
Lecture
01.03.2010
(14.00)
On the Search for Germany
Dr. Dietrich von Kyaw, Botschafter a.D.
Lecture
01.03.2010
(16.30)
You are Germany: TheSearch for a German Identity
Lars-Christian Cords, Direktor fischerAppelt Berlin
Lecture
02.03.2010
(9.30)
Cultural Bridges in Germany: Inner German Dialogue
Martin Gutzeit, Founder of the Social Democratic Party in the former GDR
Lecture
02.03.2010
(11.00)
Music as Cultural Diplomacy in Germany
Larissa Israel, Education Abteilung Berliner Philharmonie
Lecture
02.03.2010
(14.30)
Vereintes Deutschland – Deutschland vereint?
Prof. Raj Kollmorgen, Professor für Soziologie Universität Magdeburg
Lecture
02.03.2010
(16.30)
Innerdeutsche Diskussionen
Daniela Riedel, Projektleiterin des Forschungsprojekts „Wahrnehmung und Bewertung der deutschen Einheit“. Dr. Thomas Michael, Professor für Soziologie
Panel Discussion
03.03.2010
(9.45)
Careers: International Relations
Julie Tumler, Office of Workforce for International Organisations
Lecture
03.03.2010
(14.00)
Arbeitsplatz Welt: Internationale Organisationen, NGOs und staatliche Arbeitgeber im Internationalen Bereich
Heather DeLisle, Deutsche Welle; Senta Höfer, Programmkoordinatorin Diplomatenkolleg, inter:est; Daniel Zimmermann, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst; Larissa Probst, Vorstand Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Amnesty International; Dr. Beate Wagner, Generalsekretärin Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen
Panel Discussion
04.03.2010
(14.00)
Cultural Bridges in Germany: Cultural Diversity in Germany
Dr. Andreas Goldberg, Centre of Turkish Studies
Lecture
04.03.2010
(16.30)
Deutsche Integrationspolitik in der Praxis
MdB Serkan Tören, Integrationspolitischer Sprecher der FDP
Podium Discussion:
Dr. Andreas Goldberg, Zentrum für Türkeistudien; Emel Algan Abidin, Vorsitzende des Islamischen Frauenvereins “Cemiyet-i Nisa”. Ahmet Kühlaci, Deutscher Korrespondent der Zeitung Hürryiet; MdB Serkan Töner
Lecture and Podium Discussion
08.03.2010
(10.00)
Cultural Diplomacy and the role of the media
Karen Helmstaedt, Journalist
Lecture
08.03.2010
(16.30)
Between Tradition and Modernization: Aborigines in Canada
Murray Small Legs
Lecture
09.03.2009 Communicating Quebec Abroad
Serge Vaillancourt, Director, Quebec Office, Berlin; Manuel Feifel, Attache Institutional Relations & Culture
Lecture
09.03.2010
(14.00)
German-Canadian Relations and their Development
Agnes Kolodiej, Political Affairs Officer, Canadian Embassy
Lecture
10.03.2010
(16.00)
Transatlantic Partnerships: Canada and the EU
Prof. Ulli Bruckner, Stanford University
Lecture
10.03.2010
(15.00)
Hunting for the Best and Brightest: Canadian Learning Strategies for Germany's Growing Migrant Economy
Niels Klabunde, Researcher, Center of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Diversity
Lecture
11.03.2010
(14.00)
German Foreign Policy Towards Canada, Engaging with Diversity: Comparative Responses to Multiculturalism and Integration
Frank Thierfelder and Daniel Kriener from the Division for United State of America and Canada Affairs
Lecture
11.03.2010
(16.30)
Promoting Peace and Stability
Marina Laker, Political Councilor, Canadian Embassy, David Bosold, DGAP
Panel Discussion
12.03.2010
(09.00)
Rethinking the Future of Afghanistan
Ulli Finkenbusch, Political Advisor, FDP
Lecture
12.03.2010
(14.00)
Climate Change and the Challenges Ahead
Prof. Bernd Schneider, Helmholtz Institute
Lecture
12.03.2010
(16.30)
Presentation of the CMG Alumni Association
Christina Arend, Board Member
Presentation
15.03.20010
(14.00)
The Influence of the Lisbon Treaty: EU Decision-Making and Structure
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bruckner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin
Lecture & Discussion
15.03.2010
(16.00)
The Individual Contribution to United Governance: A Slovenian Perspective
H.E. Drobnic, Ambassador of Slovenia
Lecture & Discussion
16.03.2010
(11.30)
Music as Cultural Diplomacy
Larissa Israel, Community Development Office, Berlin Philharmonic
Lecture & Discussion
16.03.2010
(14.00)
The Response of the European Union to the Financial Crisis – Coherent or Fragmented?
H.E. Ruth Jacoby – Ambassador of Sweden
Lecture & Discussion
17.03.2010
(09.00)
The United States of Europe: Dream or Reality?
Markus Löning, German Government Human Rights Commissioner
Lecture & Discussion
17.03.2010
(11.00)
Turkey's Accession to the European Union
Ali Murat Basceri, Deputy Head of Mission of the Turkish Embassy
Lecture & Discussion
17.03.2010
(14.00)
The Treaty of Lisbon & EU Governance: European Objectives vs. National Preferences
Almut Möller, Analyst on European integration and European foreign and security policy in the Middle East
Lecture & Discussion
17.03.2010
(16.15)
The EU after the Lisbon Treaty – With Focus on the EU Security Policy
Christos Katsioulis, Co-ordinator for activities on the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Berlin.
Lecture & Discussion
17.03.2010
(18.00)
The Individual Contribution to United Governance: A Greek Perspective
Efthymios Efthymiades, Embassy of Greece to Germany
Lecture & Discussion
18.03.2010
(09.30)
Cultural Pillars of the European Union
Karl-Erik Norrman, Former Head of the Cultural Department of the Swedish Foreign Ministry and Swedish Diplomat in Moscow, Peking, Geneva and Rome
Lecture & Discussion
18.03.2010
(11.00)
The Impact of the Lisbon Treaty on the Clarity of the EU
Ms. Gesa-Stefanie Brincker, Research Associate, CIFE and IEP
Lecture & Discussion
18.03.2010
(15.00)
National Identity vs. European Identity
H.E. Dr. Dietrich von Kyaw, Botschafter a.D.; Axel Schäfer, SPD Representative in the Bundestag; Prof. Dr. Gert-Joachim Gläßner, The Speaker of the "Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences"
Lecture & Discussion
19.03.2010
(09.00)
EU Foreign Policy – An Analysis of Russian-European Relations
H.E. Harry Gustaf Helenius, Ambassador of Finland
Lecture & Discussion
19.03.2010
(10.45)
Traditional vs. Cultural Diplomacy – The Role of European Embassies
H.E. Lazar Comanescu, Ambassador of Romania
Lecture & Discussion
19.03.2010
(12.00)
European Integration: The Road to Integrated EU Foreign Policy
Dr. Ulrike Guérot, European Council on Foreign Relations Representative
Lecture & Discussion
19.03.2010
(15.00)
The Treaty of Lisbon and the Accompanying Laws
Heike Baddenhausen, Bundestag Secretariat of the Committee on the Affairs of the European Union
Lecture & Discussion
07.04.2010
(9.30)
The Future of the German-British Relationship: The Perspective of the British Embassy
Andrew Noble, British Embassy Representative
Lecture
07.04.2010
(15.30)
An introduction to the British Council in Germany
Dr. Patrick Hart, Director of the British Council in Germany; Julia Rawlins, Head of the Global Europe Program
Lecture
08.04.2010
(11.00)
Walking Through the Wall: A personal history of Berlin
Rory MacLean, Bestselling Travel Writer
Lecture
08.04.2010
(14.30)
The German Foreign Office and the British-German Relationship
Carsten Rüpke, Desk Officer, Northern European States
Lecture
08.04.2010
(16.30)
The Future of the British German Relationship: Embracing Cultural Differences
Dr. Gebhardt von Moltke, Former German Ambassador to the UK
Lecture
09.04.2010
(11.30)
International Cultural Exchange: The Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations
Jennry Friedrich-Freksa, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
Lecture
09.04.2010
(14.45)
International Climate Change: British and German Perspectives
Dr. Karsten Neuhoff, Research Director of the Climate Policy Impact at DIW Berlin
Lecture
09.04.2010
(16.45)
Why Learn a Language?
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Leitner, Professor of English Philology at the Free University Berlin
Lecture
09.04.2010
(18.30)
“Going to the Poles? The UK General Elections and Britain’s Role in the EU”
Prof. Dr. Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin; Peter Craven, Deutsche Welle Political Moderator; Tristana Moore, BBC Correspondent in Berlin
Panel Discussion
12.04.2010
(11.00)
Energy Dialogue
Dr. Petra Opitz, Manager at DIW Econ
Lecture
12.04.2010
(15.00)
Russian Perspectives on European-Russian Relationship
Maria Kalinovskaya, Third Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Berlin
Lecture
13.04.2010
(9.00)
European Perspectives on European-Russian Relationship
Prof. Dr. Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin
Lecture
13.04.2010
(11.00)
Nordic Strategies in Building Ties with Russia
Řyvind Sřtvik Rekstad, Norweigan Embassy Representative
Lecture
13.04.2010
(15.00)
Energy Supply Security
Alexander Rahr, One of Germany’s leading Russia experts and a Putin biographer
Lecture
14.04.2010
(15.00)
Art as Cultural Diplomacy
Larissa Fortak, Owner of Gallery J&L Fortak
Lecture
14.04.2010
(19.00)
Contemporary German-Polish Relations
Robin Lautenbach, German renowned TV journalist and former ARD correspondent in Poland
Lecture
15.04.2010
(14.00)
Intercultural Management Workshop
Dr. Ivanova, Consultant and Trainer for Crosscultural Competence, Moscow
Workshop
15.04.2010
(17.00)
Doing Business in Russia: Challenges and Opportunities Speaker
Dr. Sergei Nikitin, Head of Representative Office, Russian Chamber of Commerce in Germany
Lecture
16.04.2010
(10.00)
European Neighbourhood Policy
Dr. Guz-Vetter, European Commission Representative Berlin
Lecture
10.05.2010
(16:30)
State-Sponsored Cultural Diplomacy: the Approach of the German Foreign Office
Benjamin Hanna, Cultural Affairs and External Communications, Public Diplomacy at German Foreign Office
Seminar
11.05.2010
(13:30)
Breaking down Barriers Through Music: The Berlin Philharmonic
Larissa Israel, Community Development Office, Berlin Philharmonic
Lecture
12.05.2010
(10.30)
Promoting Swedish Culture Abroad Location: The Swedish Embassy in Berlin
Ulrike Holmgaard, Culture Attache, Sweden
Lecture
12.05.2010
(14.30)
International Artistic Exchange: Post-Oil City Exhibition
IFA Gallery Representative
Lecture
12.05.2010
(16.30)
Immigration and Integration: A German Perspective
German Parliament Representative
Lecture
13.05.2010
(10.30)
Promoting Cultural Exchange through Literature and Sport
Assaf Gavron, Israeli Writer
Seminar
17.05.2010
(14.00)
Outcomes and Impats of Chancellor Merkel’s Visit to Turkey and the role of the Turkish Embassy in fostering German-Turkish relations
Ali Murat Başçeri, Councellor, Turkish Embassy
Lecture
17.05.2010
(18.00)
The Gallipoli Campaign and its Perception Today
Senator the Hon. Alan Bair Ferguson, Former President of the Australian Senate
Lecture
18.05.2010
(14.00)
Academic and Cultural Exchange between Germany and Turkey and its impacts on civil society
Dr. Anne Duncker, Bilateral Cultural and Media Relations  Europe, incl. Turkey
Lecture and Visit
18.05.2010
(16.30)
The Transformation of Political Islam in Turkey
Mehmet Gökhan Tuncer, Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences
Lecture
18.05.2010
(18.00)
Turkey’s Accession to the EU: On Track or Derailed?
Dr. Céline Caro, KAS; Manuel Sarrazin, Green Party; Prof. Tanja Börzel, FU Berlin; Bilgin Ayata, FU Berlin; Dr. Katrin Böttger, IEP
Panel Discussion
19.05.2010
(14.00)
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: Visit to a Turkish art gallery in Berlin
Juli Boeck, Public Relations, Tanas Art Gallery
Visit, Lecture
19.05.2010
(16.30)
Germany’s Integration Policies in Practice
Memet Kilic, MdB
Visit, Lecture
20.05.2010
(10.00)
Between the “Whirling Dervishes” and “Turk Rap” – Music Culture in Turkey and among the Turkish Community in Germany
Dorit Klebe, Universität der Künste, Berlin
Lecture
20.05.2010
(15.00)
Migrating towards Better Health
Dr. Elif Cindik, Medical Director for Psychiatry and Psycotheraphy, Kilink am Schönen Moos
Lecture
20.05.2010
(16.30)
Reactions of European Societies to Migration
Dr. Mekonnen Mesghena, Director of Department for Migration, Citizenship and Intercultural Democracy, Heinrich Böll Foundation
Lecture
20.05.2010
(18.00)
Dual Citizenship: Help or Hindrance?
Dr. Ines Michalowski, WZB; Prof. Dietrich Thränhardt, University of Münster; Samad Hussain, MdB; Dr. Elif Cindik, Medical Director for Psychiatry and Psycotheraphy, Kilink am Schönen Moos
Panel Discussion
21.05.2010
(09.00)
The Accession of Turkey to the European Union: Background
Prof. Uli Brückner,  Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University
Visit and Lecture
21.05.2010
(14.00)
German-Turkish Business Relations/Successful Case Studies of Integrative Initiatives
Tamer Ergün, Head of Radyo Metropol
Lecture
23.05.2010
(13.00)
The Impact of Technology on Intercultural Exchanges
Winthrop D. Carty, Juliane Kaden, Tanja Schulze, Steffen Bethmann
Panel Discussion
24.05.2010
(10.00)
Defining and Understanding Culture in an International Context
Paul-Eerik Rummo, Former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education
Lecture
24.05.2010
(11.30)
Interpreting and Understanding Culture and Identity: Past, Present and Future
Paul-Eerik Rummo, Former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education; Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, President of the International Progress Organization; Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas, University of Bath. Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sohar University, Oman.
Panel Discussion
24.05.2010
(14.45)
Rhetoric and Communication: The Role of Culture
Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sohar University, Oman.
Lecture
24.05.2010
(15.15)
Connecting Cultures for Egypts Development
Mr. Loay El-Shawarby, Chairman of Nahdet El-Mahrousa's Board of Directors; Adjunct Lecturer of Law and Politics at Ain Shams and Al-Azhar Universities
Lecture
25.05.2010
(10.00)
Religion and Modernity: Examining the Link
Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Haynes, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University. Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, President of the International Progress Organization; Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas, University of Bath. Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sohar University, Oman.
Panel Discussion
25.05.2010
(11.30)
Islam and the West: Challenges of a Just World Order
Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, President of the International Progress Organization
Lecture
25.05.2010
(14.45)
Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Peace-building: The Role of Religion
Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Haynes, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University.
Lecture
25.05.2010
(16.15)
Culture, Globalisation and International Relations over the next Two Decades
Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas, University of Bath
Lecture
25.05.2010
(17.10)
Demons and Hopes: Media in the Middle East
Dr. Yasser Thabet, Journalist and author; Program Editor at Al Arabiya News Channel; Former Senior Producer at Al Jazeera
Lecture
25.05.2010
(18.00)
Welcome Message – Organisation of the Islamic Conference
Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, Organization of the Islamic Conference's General Secretariat

A Clash of Civilisations?
Dr. Jiri Weigl, Chancellor of the Office of the President of the Czech Republic;
 Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Haynes, Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University. Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, President of the International Progress Organization;  Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, Organization of the Islamic Conference's General Secretarial; Dr. Yasser Thabet, Journalist and author; Program Editor at Al Arabiya News Channel, Former Senior Producer at Al Jazeera; Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sohar University, Oman; Loay El-Shawarby, Chairman of Nahdet El-Mahrousa's Board of Directors; Adjunct Lecturer of Law and Politics at Ain Shams and Al-Azhar Universities
Panel Discussion
26.05.2010
(10.00)
Is Globalisation Pushing us Together or Pulling us Apart?
Dr. Jiri Weigl, Chancellor of the Office of the President of the Czech Republic; Paul-Eerik Rummo, Former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education; Dr. Yasser Thabet, Journalist and author; Program Editor at Al Arabiya News Channel, Former Senior Producer at Al Jazeera; Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, Organization of the Islamic Conference's General Secretarial; Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas, University of Bath
Panel Discussion
26.05.2010
(11.30)
Europe and National Identity from a Czech Perspective
Dr. Jiri Weigl, Chancellor of the Office of the President of the Czech Republic
Lecture
26.05.2010
(12.15)
The Importance of Identity and Cultures in Global Relations
Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland
Lecture
26.05.2010
(15.45)
Technology, Production and Engagement
Representatives from Toyota Germany
Presentation
26.05.2010
(16.15)
The Role of Global Governance Organisations in Strengthening Intercultural Relations
Bertie Ahern, Former Prime Minister of Ireland; Kjell Magne Bondevik, Former Prime Minister of Norway; Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland
Panel Discussion
26.05.2010
(18.00)
Lecture and Discussion
Bertie Ahern, Former Prime Minister of Ireland
Lecture
26.05.2010
(18.30)
Norway in International Peace Efforts – Reflections on the Role of a Small Nation
Kjell Magne Bondevik, Former Prime Minister of Norway
Lecture
26.05.2010
(20.00)
Symposium Gala Event – Building Bridges with Music
Marcia Barrett, Lead Singer of Boney M
Speech, Concert
27.05.2010
(10.00)
Lecture and Discussion
Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia
Lecture
27.05.2010
(11.30)
European Identity in the Global Context
Emil Constantinescu, Former President of Romania; Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia; Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland; Willem Noe, European Commission 
Panel Discussion
27.05.2010
(14.45)
International Relations in a Globalised World: The Future of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power
Ints Dalderis, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia; Dr. Vasile Puscas. Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs; Sir James Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles; Prof. Dr. Fadwa El Guindi, Distinguished Professor, Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Qatar University
Panel Discussion
27.05.2010
(16.15)
Lecture and Discussion
Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, MEP; Former Deputy Chairman of the European Parliament; Tomasz Sadzyński, Mayor of the City of Łódź
Lecture
27.05.2010
(16.45)
Intercultural Dialogue Between Neighboring Countries with Reference to Latvia and Russia
Ints Dalderis, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
Lecture
27.05.2010
(18.00)
Lecture and Discussion
Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles
Lecture
27.05.2010
(18.45)
Cultural Diplomacy, Peace and Progress, through the Understanding of the Other
Emil Constantinescu, Former President of Romania
Lecture
27.05.2010
(19.30)
Speech
Mirko Tomassoni, Former Captain Regent of San Marino
Speech
28.05.2010
(10.00)
Opening Session
Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan; Abed Nadjib, Minister Counselor at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Berlin; Prof. Dr. Rupert Scholz, Former Minister of Defense of Germany; Nick Williams, Head, Operations Section, Operations Division, NATO; Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia; Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the UK; Petko Draganov, Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD
Keynote Speeches
28.05.2010
(12.00)
Supporting Democracy in Central Asia: New Challenges, New Approaches
Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan; Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the UK; Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia; Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan; Nick Williams, Head, Operations Section, Operations Division, NATO; Marco Boasso
Chief of Mission/ Special Envoy for Afghanistan - International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Panel Discussion
28.05.2010
(15.00)
Accelerating Success in Afghanistan: Goals and Challenges for International Cooperation
Ambassador Philip D. Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to Germany
Keynote Speech
28.05.2010
(15.30)
Promoting Development in Afghanistan and Central Asia: The Path Ahead

Moderator:

Ulrike Demmer, Der Spiegel

Speakers:
MdB Elke Hoff, Defense Policy Spokesperson for FDP Caucus; Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Defence & Interior Minister of Afghanistan; William E. Moeller, Pol-Mil/External Chief, Political Section, U.S. Embassy Berlin
Panel Discussion
28.05.2010
(17.30)
Lectures and Discussions
Daniele Riggio, Information Officer for Central Asia, Public Diplomacy Division, NATO; Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan; H.E. Yasar Yakis, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey; Prof. Dr. Fadwa El Guindi, Distinguished Professor, Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Qatar University
Lectures
29.05.2010
(10.00)
Lecture and Discussion
Dr. Jacques F. Poos, Former Foreign  Minister of Luxembourg
Lecture
29.05.2010
(10.30)
Myths, Realities and Challenges in Afghanistan
Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Defence & Interior Minister of Afghanistan
Lecture
29.05.2010
(11.00)
An Overview of Afghanistan’s Social, Economic and Political Issues
Bettina Muscheidt, Political Desk Officer at the European Commission for Afghanistan
Lecture
29.05.2010
(12.30)
"A United European Foreign Policy on Afghanistan?"

Moderator:
Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Former Finnish Foreign Minister

Speakers:
Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo, Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO; Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan; H.E. Yasar Yakis, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia; Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy, Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria; Dr. Jacques F. Poos, Former Foreign Minister of Luxembourg; Bettina Muscheidt, Political Desk Officer at the European Commission for Afghanistan
Panel Discussion
29.05.2010
(15.00)
A Nordic Perspective on the Future of Global democracy with Reference to Afghanistan and Central Asia
Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Former Finnish Foreign Minister
Lecture
29.05.2010
(15.30)
The Crisis in Central Asia, Nato and the International Community
Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo, Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO
Lecture
29.05.2010
(16.00)
The Military Mission: How it got to where it is and where it is going
Col. Andrew Budd, Branch Chief, Strategic Policy & Concepts Branch, International Military Staff, NATO
Lecture
29.05.2010
(17.30)
Speech
Emil Constantinescu, Former President of Romania
Speech
29.05.2010
(18.00)
A welcome address from the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria
Stefan Sofianski, Former Prime Minister of Bulgaria; Dr. Solomon Passy, President, Atlantic Club of Bulgaria; Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria
Keynote Speech
29.05.2010
(18.30)
The Future Role of Global Governance Organizations and Military Alliances in Securing Stability in Afghanistan and Central Asia

Moderator:

Dr. Solomon Passy, President, Atlantic Club of Bulgaria; Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria

Speakers:
Stefan Sofianski, Former Prime Minister of Bulgaria; Petko Draganov
Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD; H.E. Yasar Yakis, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey; Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan; Amb. Elena Poptodorova, Director, Security Policy Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria; Maxim Minchev, Director General - Bulgarian News Agency; Col. Andrew Budd, Branch Chief, Strategic Policy & Concepts Branch, International Military Staff, NATO; Dr. Vasile Puscas, Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs
Panel Discussion
30.05.2010
(10.00)
The Role of Culture in Afghanistan: Supporting Unity, Strengthening Identity
Christian Manhart, Chief Section of Museums and Cultural Objects
Lecture
30.05.2010
(12.00)
The "Strategic Regions": Managing the Global Interdependencies (Case of Central Asia)
Dr. Vasile Puscas, Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs
Lecture
30.05.2010
(12.30)
Lecture and Discussion
Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia
Lecture
30.05.2010
(13.30)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead
Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia; Dr. Vasile Puscas, Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs; Amb. Elena Poptodorov, Director, Security Policy Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria; Christian Manhart, Chief Section of Museums and Cultural Objects
Panel Discussion
11.06.2010
(12.00)

FIFA WC 2010: Opportunities and Challenges
Marina Schuster, MP, German Parliament

Lecture

11.06.2010
(14.00)

The Role and Potential of the African Diaspora - Jamaican Perspective
H.E. Joy Wheeler, Ambassador of Jamaica to Germany

Lecture

11.06.2010
(15.00)

International Employment and Socio-political Peculiarities – A Consideration of the African Conditions
Dr. Ralf Brauksiepe, MP, German Parliament

Lecture

12.06.2010
(10.00)

Governance in Africa with Particular Reference to Malawi
H.E. Prof. Dr. Isaac Chikwekwere Lamba, Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Germany

Lecture

12.06.2010
(14.00)

The Role of Human Rights for the Development in Africa
Dr. Eva Latham, President of Human Rights Teaching International, The Hague, NL

Lecture

12.06.2010
(18.00)

3rd African Legends Performance
Moderator: Jimmy Bamba DJ (Radio Multi Kulti-ex)
Featuring: Emmanuel Eni and the African legends performance group and Afrokassa –Samba Bori and Djiabate


Event

13.06.2010
(10.00)

European Companies Doing Business with/in South Africa: Case Study of BWM
Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Wellner, International Management and Controlling, Augsburg University of Applied Sciences

Lecture

13.06.2010
(14.15)

The Rise of Africa – Perspectives from Mali
H.E. Fatoumata Siré Diakité, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to Germany

Lecture

14.06.2010
(10.00)

NEPAD and APRM - New Vision and New Ways
H.E. Carlos dos Santos, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to Germany

Lecture

14.06.2010
(11.30)

Russian African Relations
Aygul Murtazina, Attaché of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to Chad

Lecture

14.06.2010
(14.00)

The Rise of Africa – Perspectives from Cameroon
H.E. Minister Ama Tutu Muna, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cameroon

Lecture

14.06.2010
(18.00)

The Rise of Africa: Innovative Strategies and Progressive Thinking for Africa’s Renaissance
H.E. Minister Kazenambo Kazenambo, Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture of the Republic of Namibia; H.E. Minister Ama Tutu Muna, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cameroon

Panel Discussion

15.06.2010
(10.00)

German Academic Exchange Service - A vehicle of Cultural Diplomacy: in Africa and around the world
Daniel Zimmermann, Head of the DAAD Berlin Office

Lecture

16.06.2010
(10.00)

The Role of an African Embassy - Case Study of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Federal Republic of Germany
Yvette Wrigley, Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho to Germany

Lecture

16.06.2010
(14.00)

Corporate Social Responsibility
Nick Tollhurst, Institute for Corporate Culture Affairs

Lecture

16.06.2010
(15.15)

The Rise of Africa and the Civil Society
Wolfgang Hilberer, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

Lecture

16.06.2010
(16.45)

The Rise of Africa
Yehoeshahfaht Ben Israel, Dr Martin Luther King Institute for a New Humanity

Lecture

17.06.2010
(10:30)

The Rise of Africa – The impact of the FIFA World Cup on South Africa
Sandile Memela, Political advisor of the Ambassador of South Africa to Germany

Lecture

17.06.2010
(11.30)

50 Years IndependenceIs Africa ready for the 21st century ... the African century?
John Eichler, CEO of Blue Elephant AG - Holding & Consulting

Lecture

17.06.2010
(18.30)

Unity of the African community through economic integration: An opportunity to the African Youth
Lulamile Ntonzima, Public Management Department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Lecture

23.06.2010
(11.15)

An Introduction to Sharp Power
Video Lecture: Joseph S. Nye, Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard University

Video Lecture

23.06.2010
(12.00)

New Contexts for Cultural Diplomacy
Samuel Jones, Head of Culture, Demos

Lecture

23.06.2010
(13.45)

Why Nation Branding Does Not Exist
Simon Anholt, Author and Researcher; Pioneer of the term "Nation Branding"

Lecture

23.06.2010
(17.15)

Measuring, Cultural Relations Capacity
Dr. Catherine Fieschi, Director of Counterpoint

Lecture

23.06.2010
(18.00)

Soft Power and Nation Branding: The Role of the Government
Simon Anholt, Author and Researcher; Pioneer of the term "Nation Branding"; Dr. Catherine Fieschi, Director of Counterpoint

Moderated Discussion
24.06.2010
(10.00)

China’s Hard and Soft Power in Africa: An Analysis
Sharath Srinavasan, Director of the Centre of Governance and Human Rights at Cambridge University

Lecture

24.06.2010
(11.15)

The Finish Approach to Hard and Soft Power
H. E. Ambassador Pekka Juhani Huhtaniemi, Ambassador of Finland to the UK

Lecture

24.06.2010
(12.30)

The CNN Effect: The Influence of the Media on Foreign Policy
Martin Bell, UNICEF UK Ambassador, Former British MP (Independent)

Lecture

24.06.2010
(14.30)

The Transformation of Central and Eastern Europe
Anna Fotyga, Former Foreign Minister of Poland

Lecture

24.06.2010
(15.45)

A Soft Power Constellation: China, US and India in the 21st Century
Prof. Philip Dodd, Visiting Professor at the University of the Arts London

Lecture

24.06.2010
(17.00)

Soft Power in US Foreign Policy
Prof. Dr. Inderjeet Parmar, Professor of Government, Manchester University

Lecture

24.06.2010
(18.00)

Democracy – Hard and Soft Power
Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Former Defense Minister of Poland

Lecture

24.06.2010
(19.00)

The Changing Nature of International Relations: A Portuguese Perspective
Teresa Pinto Basto Gouveia, Former Foreign Minister of Portugal

Lecture

25.06.2010
(10.00)

Peacekeeping or Peacebuilding: Shifting the Balance?
Jack McConnell, MSP, Former First Minister of Scotland

Lecture

25.06.2010
(11.15)

The Role of Military Force in the Modern World
Bill Park, Senior Lecturer at Kings College London

Lecture

25.06.2010
(13.30)

Hard vs. Soft Power in Danish Foreign Policy
H.E. Ambassador Birger Riis-Jřrgensen, Ambassador of Denmark to the UK

Lecture

25.06.2010
(14.30)

Shared Destinies: Shared Responsibilities – a UK Perspective
Andrew Hull

Lecture

25.06.2010
(15.45)

Spin, Soft Power and the Myths about Britain’s Role in the Iraq War
Andrew Sparrow, Senior Political Editor, Guardian Online

Lecture

25.06.2010
(17.00)

The Future of British Foreign and Security Policy
Dr. Andrew Dorman, Senior Lecturer at King's College London, Associate Fellow at Chatham House

Lecture

25.06.2010
(18.00)

British Foreign Policy over the Next Two Decades: Objectives and Strategies
Dr. Andrew Dorman, Senior Lecturer at King's College London, Associate Fellow at Chatham House; Jack McConnell, MSP, Former First Minister of Scotland; Andrew Sparrow, Senior Political Editor, Guardian Online

Panel Discussion

25.06.2010
(10.15)

Codes of Tolerance as Soft Factors of Peace-Making
Dr. Hubertus Hoffman, President and Founder of the World Security Network

Lecture

25.06.2010
(11.30)

Convening Power – The ColaLife Story so far
Simon Berry, Founder and Director of Colalife

Lecture

25.06.2010
(13.30)

Religious Soft Power
Prof. Jeffrey Haynes, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University

Lecture

11.07.2010
(19.00)
Contemporary Arts Spaces in Berlin: Radialsystem V
Representative, Radialsystem V
Guided Tour
12.07.2010
(11.30)
The Arts as a Pillar of European Integration
Karl-Erik Norrman, Secretary General, European Cultural Parliament
Lecture
12.07.2010
(14.30)
Touring the Arts
Andreas Richter, General Manages, Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Lecture
12.07.2010
(16.00)
A Soul for Europe
Stephanie Maiwald, Project Co-ordinator, A Soul for Europe
Lecture
13.07.2010
(09.30)
Kulturfabrik Moabit: Working with Diversity
Stefan Sramkiewicz, Project Director, Kulturfabrik Moabit
Lecture
13.07.2010
(11.30)
Celebrating Diversity through Drama
Beate Ehlers, Actress and outreach and education officer
Lecture
13.07.2010
(14.30)
Creative in Europe: Artists’ Perspectives
Milena Oda, Writer and Play Writer, Czech Republic
Lecture
13.07.2010
(16.00)
Creative in Europe: Artists’ Perspectives (continued)
Savina Tarsitano, Visual Artist, Italy; Ulrike Draesner, Author; Lars Montag, Film Director; Gabriele Woidelko, Historian and Managing Director of EUSTORY
Lecture
14.07.2010
(11.30)
Berlin – the Political Cultural Capital with its Turbulent History
Dr. Volker Hassemer, Chairman of the Board of Stiftung Zukunft Berlin
Walking Tour
14.07.2010
(14.30)
Media and Cultural Policy in the European Union
Matthias Peschke, Head of the European Commission’s Berlin Representation
Visit and Lecture
14.07.2010
(16.00)
The Role of the Arts in Fostering International Relations
Werner Wnendt, Director of the Department for Culture and Communication, German Foreign Office
Visit, Lecture
14.07.2010
(18.00)
Embassy Reception
Birgitte Tovborg Jensen, Cultural Attache, Danish Embassy
Reception
15.07.2010
(09.30)
Promoting Romanian Arts in Germany
Alexandrina Panaite, Director, Romanian Cultural Institute, Berlin
Lecture
15.07.2010
(11.30)
Moving Beyond Borders: Cultural Exchange between Western, Central and Eastern Europe
Darius Polok, MitOst Program “Cultural Manages of the Robert Bosch Stifting
Lecture
15.07.2010
(14.30)
Opportunities and Challenges of Being a European Capital of Culture
Prof. Hanns-Dietrich Schmidt, International Relationships Commissioner, RUHR 2010)
Lecture
02.08.2010
(11.00)
The Role of Civil Society in European Governance
Ingmar Redel, Co-Founder of the ‘Echo’ Project
Lecture
02.08.2010
(15.00)
Europe’s Future Position as a Global Economic and Political Actor
Dr. Martin Sieg, Foreign Policy Advisor to the German Bundestag
Lecture
02.08.2010
(16.00)
Turkey’s Accession to the European Union: An Evaluation of Recent Developments
Sarmad Hussain, Cultural Commission, German Parliament
Lecture
03.08.2010
(10.00)
The EU’s responsibility in tackling climate change and developing green technologies
Severin Fischer, Research Associate Institute for European Politics, Berlin
Lecture
03.08.2010
(11.45)
Scandinavian Branding and Culture as European Integration Factor
Ambassador Karl-Erik Norrman, Former Head of the Cultural Department of the Swedish Foreign Ministry and Swedish Diplomat in Moscow, Peking, Geneva and Rome
Lecture
03.08.2010
(14.30)
Cooperation and Integration in the Western Balkans
Natasha Wunsch, Programme Officer at the Alfred von Oppenheim Center for European Policy Studies
Lecture
03.08.2010
(16.15)
Europe’s Future Position as a Global Economic and Political Actor
Prof. Dr. Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin; Dr. Würmeling, Former State Secretary for German-EU Politics and Member of the European Parliament; Dr. Sieg, Foreign Policy Advisor to the German Bundestag; Mr. Kremer, Research Associate and Corporate Manager at the Institut für Europäische Politik (IEP)
Panel Discussion
04.08.2010
(10.00)
The EU’s Transformative Power and the Search for a Common European Identity
Dr. Ulrich Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies
Lecture
04.08.2010
(14.30)
The Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: a question of leadership
Gesa-Stefanie Brincker, Research Associate, CIFE and IEP
Lecture
17.08.2010
(11.45)
The New Art of War
Prof. Dr. Sven Chojnacki, Professor of the Freie Universität Berlin
Presentation and Discussion
17.08.2010
(14.30)
Zentrale für Internationale Friedenseinsätze
Dr. Almut Wieland-Karimi, Director of the ZIF
Visit
17.08.2010
(16.15)
Germany’s Role in the United Nations
Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Vergau, Professor at the Freien Universität, former Ambassador and Delegate to the UN Security Council
Lecture
17.08.2010
(18.00)
The Bundeswehr in the 21st Century
Oberstleutnant Dr. Detlef Buch, Research associate of the Stiftung Wissenschaft and Politik
Lecture
17.08.2010
(20.00)
The Influence of the Intervention in Afghanistan on Central Asia and the relationship with Germany
Abed Nadjib, Director of the Embassy of Afghanistan; Mr Ahamdi, Representative of the Embassy of Afghanistan; Mr. Mrawat, representative of the Embassy of Afghanistan; Ulrich Finkenbusch, Speaker for Foreign Policy FDP
Panel Discussion
18.08.2010
(11.45)
The Influence of Germany’s Historic Bilateral Relations on Contemporary Policies and Attitudes
Karoline Gil, Project Director for the Stiftung für Deutsch-Polnische Zusammenarbeit
Lecture
18.08.2010
(14.30)
Freedom of Movement: Open Borders and their Impact on German Indentity in Europe and the World at Large
Almut Möller, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik
Lecture
18.08.2010
(16.15)
Brand Germany: The Evolution and Transmittance of the German Image Abroad
Norbert Tödter, Director of the Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus
Lecture
19.08.2010
(10.00)
Islam in the West: Religiosität und Öffentlichkeit zwischen Berlin-Neukölln und Bible Belt
Katrin Simon, Freie Universität Berlin
Lecture
19.08.2010
(14.30)
Green Economy and Green Jobs
Dr. Hartmut Grewe, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Lecture
19.08.2010
(16.15)
Climate Change and National Debt as Two Central Challenges for Generational Equitable Policies
Damian Ludewig, Director of the Form for ökonomische Marktwirtschaft
Lecture
19.08.2010
(18.00)
The Future of the German Economy from a Generational Perspective
Hendrik Schneider, Founder Yoove Mobility GmbH; Tom Odebrecht, Research Associate at re:publik – Institut für Zukunftspolitik; Dr. Jörn-Axel Meyer, Director of the Deutsches Institut für kliene und mittlere Unternehmen e.V.
Panel Discussion
20.08.2010
(10.00)
The Future of the German Integration Model in a Multicultural Society
Sarmad Husain, Speaker at the German Parliament
Lecture
20.08.2010
(11.45)
Worldwide Integration Models
Denise Erpen, Political Scientist at Euresearch
Lecture
20.08.2010
(14.30)
Sport as a Promising Integration Tool
Dr. Gregor Rosenthal, Director of Bündnis für Demokratie und Toleranz
Lecture
20.08.2010
(18.00)
Future Challenges and Opportunities facing Germany’s Multicultural Society
Sarmad Husain, Speaker at the German Parliament
Workshop
21.08.2010
(10.00)
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: The ‘Cool School’ Orchestra Programme
Andreas Peer Kähler, Composer and Director of the Cool School Orchestra
Lecture
21.08.2010
(11.30)
Cultural Bridges in Germany: From Personal Experience and the Project “Soziale Stadt”
Fadi Saad, Quartiersmanager Reinickendorf und Autor von “Der Große Bruder von Neuköln”
Lecture
07.09.2010
(18.30)
State Sponsored Cultural Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities
Karl-Erik Norrman, Former Swedish Ambassafor, Secretary General of the European Cultural Parliament
Key Note Address
08.09.2010
(10.30)
Cultural Diplomacy in Action: The Finnish Institute
Dr Anna-Maija Mertens, Director of the Finish Institute
Seminar
08.09.2010
(14.30)
International Artistic Exchange: “Connect: A Gentil Carioca – An Art Space in Rio de Janeiro”
Annika Niemann, Curator IFA Gallery
Exhibition
08.09.2010
(17.00)
State-Sponsored Cultural Diplomacy: The Approach of the German Foreign Office
Benjamin Hannah, Cultural Department
Seminar
08.09.2010
(18.30)
This House Believes that the English Language is the Key to Global Understanding
English Debating Society in Association with the Detusch-Britische Gesellschaft
Debate
09.09.2010
(10.00)
Rwanda: Peace, Justice and Reconcilisation
Felix Sangano, First Secretary of the Rwandan Embassy
Seminar
09.09.2010
(14.30)
Beyond the Veil: Contemporary Female Perspectives on Art
Dr. Elisabeth Klotz, Art Historian
Seminar
10.09.2010
(10.30)
Breaking down Barriers Through Music: The Berlin Philharmonic
Larissa Israel, Project Manager of the Education Department
Seminar
10.09.2010
(18.30)
Floodwall Exhibition Opening Event
Phillip D. Murphy, US Ambassador to Germany
Opening Speech
11.09.2010
(10.30)
The Role of Individuals in Promoting Intercultural Exchange
Assaf Gavron, DAAD Artist in Berlin Progam
Seminar
11.09.2010
(10.30)
Farbwerte: National Identity and Public Display
Robert Eysoldt, Berlin-based Creative Director and Project Developer
Semianr
11.09.2010
(17.00)
Visit to the German Parliament: German Approaches to Immigration and Integration
Sarmad Hussain, Cultural Commission
Lecture
13.09.2010
(10.30)
Médicins sans Frontiers and Latin America
Dr. Frank Dörner, Director of MSF-Berlin
Lecture
13.09.2010
(14.00)
Transparency and Entrepreneurship in Latin America
Prof. Herrera Moro, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, México
Seminar
13.09.2010
(15.45)
A European Look at the Latin American Economies and Economics
Prof. Dr. Manfred Nitsch (Freie Universität Berlin)
Lecture
13.09.2010 US Embassy Transatlantic Hip Hop Event
Phillip D. Murphy, US Ambassador to Germany
Dance Event
13.09.2010 Drawers Speaks Workshop Series Begins
13th September – 08th October
Workshop
14.09.2010
(14.00)
Latin American Stereotypes in Europe
Dr. Ryan Prout, University of Cardiff
Lecture
14.09.2010
(15.45)
Panama’s vision on European-Central American Relations
His Excellency Melitón Alejandro Arrocha, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama
Conference
14.09.2010
(19.30)
First Edition of Latin American Short Film Festival in Berlin: LAKINO
Mr. Martin Capatinta, Festival Director
Discussion and Short Film Screening
15.09.2010
(10.00)
Embassy of Honduras
Mrs. Varnia Garcia Morales, Embassy Delegate
Conference
15.09.2010
(14.00)
The Updated Cultural Diplomacy and the Challenges Ahead
Mark Donfried, Director of the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy; Mrs. Birgitt Tovborg, Cultural Attaché of the Danish Embassy
Lecture
15.09.2010
(15.45)
Security and the Quality of Democracy in Peru and Colombia
Mrs. Carolina Galindo Hernández, Humboldt University
Lecture
15.09.2010 Haitian-American Book Launch
Haitian-American Author, Rose-Anne Clermont
Book Launch
16.09.2010
(10.30)
Providing Access to Microcredit and Fair Trade: The Role of Oikocredit in Latin America
Mrs. Michaela Balka, Oikocredit
Lecture
16.09.2010
(12.15)
COAGROSOL: A Successful Story of Fair Trade in Brazil
Reginaldo Vincentim, COAGROSOL – Cooperativa dos Agropecuaristas Solidários de Itápolis
Lecture
16.09.2010
(15.45)
Visit to the Facilities of Deutsche Welle
Mr. Héctor Medellin, TV Presenter and Editor
Visit and Discussion
16.09.2010 Welcome Event for Tanya Wardt Event
17.09.2010
(10.30)
Politics and Cultural Diplomacy in Latin American Literature
Prof. Dr. Dieter Ingenschay, Humboldt University
Lecture
17.09.2010
(14.00)
Humanitarian Aid in Haiti – Achievements and Challenges
Mrs. Miriam Chocobar and Mrs. Rosa Grabe, Welthungerhilfe
Lecture
17.09.2010
(15.45)
Bundestag
Sarmad Hussain, Cultural Commission, German Parliament
Visit and Discussion
26.09.2010 German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Networking Event
Mark Donfried, Founder and Director of the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy
Event
29.09.2010 Public Policy under Water? Policy Response and Victim Perspectives
Prof. Mark Hallerberg, Professor of Public Management and Political Economy at the Hertie School of Governance; Shahid Riaz, President of the Pak-German Council for Culture and Democracy; Khayyan Akbar, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission of Pakistani Embassy; Sarmad Hussain, Cultural Committee of the German Parliament
Panel Discussion
30.09.2010 Evening of Reading (Including SAND Journal Editors) Event
30.09.2010 German Reunification: A Victory for Human Rights and Democracy
Amb. Richard Clark Barkley, former US Ambassador to East Germany
Event
01.10.2010
(10.00)
Keynote Address
Cem Özdemir, Co-Leader, German Green Party/Alliance ‘90
Lecture
01.10.2010
(11.00)
Keynote Address
Yasar Yakis, Turkish MP, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey
Lecture
01.10.2010
(11.20)
Keynote Address
H.E Ambassador Carlos dos Santos, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to Germany
Lecture
01.10.2010
(11.45)
The History and Development of Human Rights: An Introduction
Prof. Dr. Theodor Schilling, Professor of Law at Humboldt University
Lecture
01.10.2010
(14.30)
Human Rights in a Globalised World
Markus Löning, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid at the Federal Foreign Office
Introductory Speech
01.10.2010
(14.45)
Human Rights in a Globalised World: The State of Affairs
Markus Löning, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid at the Federal Foreign Office; Marianne Heuwagen, Former Director of Human Rights Watch Germany; Prof. Dr. Heiner Bielefeldt, UN Special Rapporteu on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Moderator: Benjamin Titze, Board Member of Amnesty International Germany
Panel Discussion
01.10.2010
(17.00)
Victims of Climate Change: Who Will Protect Vulnerable People and Wildlife?
Jeremy Symons, Senior Vice President, Conservation and Education Headquarters - Reston, VA
Lecture
01.10.2010
(18.00)
German Reunification: A Victory for Human Rights and Democracy
H.E. Ambassador Richard Clark Barkley, Last Serving US Ambassador to East Germany
Lecture
02.10.2010
(10.00)
The Freedom of Religion or Belief: Problems of Conception and Implementation
Prof. Dr. Heiner Bielefeldt. UN Special Rapporteu on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Lecture
02.10.2010
(11.00)
The Activities of Europe and Germany Concerning Anti-Discrimination
Prof. Dr. Christian Armbrüster, Judge - Berlin Court of Justice (Kammergericht Berlin), Professor of Law (Free University Berlin)
Lecture
02.10.2010
(11.45)
Human Rights Standards in Europe and the Ban Against the Headscarf, Burqa or Niqab: Comparative Reflections
Prof. Dr. Sabine Berghahn, Visiting Professor of Law, Politics and Gender at the Berlin School of Economics and Law
Lecture
02.10.2010
(14.00)
The Relationship between Democracy and Human Rights
Dr. Peter Kirchschlaeger, Co-Director, Centre of Human Rights Education (ZMRB) Lucerne, Switzerland
Lecture
02.10.2010
(14.45)
A New Theory to Solve Political Problems: Democracy Engineering
Troy Davis, Lecturer in Democracy Engineering, University of Strasbourg (France) and University of Freiburg (Germany)
Lecture
02.10.2010
(16.00)
Beyond Democratic Consolidation: The Transition to Good Governance
Prof. Dr. Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Professor of Democracy Studies, Hertie School of Governance, Berlin
Lecture
02.10.2010
(17.00)
Democracy and Human Rights: Universal Concepts?
Troy Davis, Lecturer in Democracy Engineering, University of Strasbourg (France) and University of Freiburg (Germany); H.E. Yasar Yakis, Turkish MP, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey; Dr. Peter Kirchschlaeger, Co-Director, Centre of Human Rights Education (ZMRB) Lucerne, Switzerland
Panel Discussion
02.10.2010
(18.30)
Film Screening - Mooladé
Dr. Anne V. Adams, Director of the W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture, Ghana
Cultural Activity
03.10.2010
(10.00)
Case Study - Speaking Out: Stopping Homophobic and Transphobic Abuse in Queensland
Dr. Alan Berman, Senior Lecturer in Law, Newcastle University, Australia
Lecture
03.10.2010
(11.00)
The Role of Human Rights Organisations in Furthering International Justice: A Case Study of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Stephanie Brancaforte, Campaign Director for Avaaz.org
Lecture
03.10.2010
(11.45)
The Portrayal of Human Rights in Works by African Writers and Filmmakers
Dr. Anne V. Adams, Director of the W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture, Ghana
Lecture
03.10.2010
(16.00)
Turkey’s Approach to Human Rights and Democracy
H.E. Yasar Yakis, Turkish MP, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey
Lecture
03.10.2010
(17.00)
How to Promote Democracy and Human Rights: Germany and the European Union as Normative Actors
Prof. Dr. Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin
Lecture
03.10.2010
(19.00)
The Peaceful Revolution, German Reunification, and their Impact on Global Affairs over the Following Two Decades
Markus Meckel, First Democratically Elected Foreign Minister of the German Democratic Republic (DDR)
Keynote Speech
04.10.2010
(10.00)
Measuring a Democracy: The Significance of International Commitments and Obligations
Dr. Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf, Executive Director, Democracy Reporting International
Lecture
04.10.2010
(11.00)
Human Rights and Revised Democratic Orders
Prof. Dr. Anja Mihr, Associate Professor, Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, Utrecht
Seminar
04.10.2010
(14.00)
Human Rights and Democracy in a Globalised World: The Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Prof. Dr. Anja Mihr, Associate Professor, Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, Utrecht; Dr. Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf, Executive Director, Democracy Reporting International
Moderator: Benjamin Titze, Board Member of Amnesty International Germany
Panel Discussion
04.10.2010
(14.45)
Mobilising Civil Society
Benjamin Titze, Board Member of Amnesty International Germany
Lecture
03.11.2010
(14.00)
Russian Education & Europe: Young Leaders Cross Borders
Semenov Oleg, Dear of the Faculty of International Relations, Lobachevsky State University of Nijni Novgorod, Russia
Lecture
04.11.2010
(11:30)
European-Russian Relations from the point of view of the EU
Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin
Lecture
05.11.2010
(10.00)
Intercultural Training
Dr. Zoe Ivanova, Intercultural Training Consultant
Workshop
05.11.2010
(17.30)
The Role of the Media in the Development of the European-Russian Relationship
Régis Présent Griot, Journalist, La Gazette
Lecture
06.11.2010
(09.30)
Tensions, Conflicts and Peace Agreements: Historical Macrostructures and Turning Points since 1945
Dr. Hans Günter Brauch, Political Societies, Historian, Chairman of AFEs PRESS
Lecture
06.11.2010
(10.00)
The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide - An Overview
Merethe Stagetorn, Defence Lawyer for the Danish Supreme Court
Lecture
06.11.2010
(11.30)
A World Without Walls: Governing Globalization
Prof. Dr. Inge Kaul, Former Director of UNDP’s Office of Development Studies
Lecture
06.11.2010
(12.00)
Reconciliation Between Countries and Societies: The Example of the French-German Experience
Dr. François Heisbourg, Chairman of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (Special Advisor, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, Paris)
Lecture
06.11.2010
(12.30)
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) as a Bridge between the two Koreas
Dr. Arthur H. Westing, Former Director of the United Nations Environment Program project on Peace, Security and Environment
Lecture
06.11.2010
(14.00)
Official Opening Session
President Joaquim Chassano, Former President of Mozambique, Former Chairperson of the African Union; President Dr. Alfredo Palacio, Former President of Ecuador; Dr. Johan Galtung, Norwegian Mathematician and Sociologist, a Principle Founder of the Discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the US; Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland
Keynote Speeches
06.11.2010
(16.30)
The Nation State in the Golden Age
Prof. Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens of Southgate), Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics, Life Felow of King’s College Cambridge, Former Director of the London School of Economics
Lecture
06.11.2010
(20.00)
Farbwerte: SchwarzRotGold
Robert Eysoldt, Farbwerte Creator
Cultural Event
07.11.2010
(09.30)
Globalization, Interdependence and the EU’s Strategic Partners
Dr. Ioannis Kasoulides, MEP, Former Foreign Minister of Cypris
Lecture
07.11.2010
(10.00)
Steps to Reducing Political Violence
Dr. Joris Voorhoeve, Former Defence Minister of Holland and Professor of International Security Studies at Nederlandse Defensie Academie
Lecture
07.11.2010
(11.30)
Deactivating the Cultural Minefields Between the World of Islam and America and the West: The Primacy of Politics?
Dr. Fawaz A. Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics
Lecture
07.11.2010
(12.00)
Prospects for Peace, Reconciliation & Reintegration - Focusing on Next Month’s US Reassessment of Obama’s COIN Strategy for Afghanistan
Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan
Lecture
07.11.2010
(14.30)
Welcome Address
Ambassador Harry Helenius, Ambassador of Finland to Germany
Welcome Address
07.11.2010
(14.40)
From Crisis Management to Conflict Prevention
Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Former Finnish Foreign Minister
Lecture
07.11.2010
(15.15)
From Crisis Management to Conflict Prevention
Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland; Dr. Joris Voorhoeve, Former Defence Minister of Holland and Professor of International Security Studies at Nederlandse Defensie Academie; Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan; Dr. Fawaz A. Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics; Ambassador Dr. Cynthia P. Schneider, Former Ambassador of the US to the Netherlands
Moderator: Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Former Finnish Foreign Minister
Panel Discussion
07.11.2010
(16.30)
The Impact of the Fall of Berlin Wall on Flobal Politics and the Future of Peacebuilding in a Multi-Polar World
President Dr. Vaira Vike Freiberga, Former President of Latvia
Lecture
07.11.2010
(17.00)
Post Conflict Reconstruction - What Role for the International Community
Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland
Lecture
07.11.2010
(18.00)
President Dr. Vaira Vike Freiberga, Former President of Latvia; Dr. Alfredo Palacio,Former President of Ecuador; Janez Jansa, Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Dr. Johan Galtung, Norwegian Mathematician and Sociologist, a Principle Founder of the Discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies; Nouzha Skalli, Moroccan Minister for Family, Social Development and Solidarity; Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland; Ioannis Kasoulides, MEP, Former Foreign Minister of Cypris Panel Discussion
08.11.2010
(09.30)
Response to the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Reconceptualization of Security
Dr. Hans Günter Brauch, Political Scientist, Historian, Chairman of AFES PRESS
Lecture
08.11.2010
(10.00)
Peace, Intellectual Solidarity and Psychological Walls
Dr. Luc Reychler, Professor of International Relations, University of Leuven, Director of the Center of Peace and Strategic Studies (CSIS)
Lecture
08.11.2010
(11.30)
Nuclear Abolition and Alternative Defence
Dr. Jan Oberg, Director and Co-Founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research
Lecture
08.11.2010
(12.00)
The Future of Anti Nuclear Proliferation and the Arms Trade
Dr. Jan Oberg, Director and Co-Founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research; Dr. Hans Günter Brauch, Political Scientist, Historian, Chairman of AFES PRESS; Dr. Luc Reychler, Professor of International Relations, University of Leuven, Director of the Center of Peace and Strategic Studies (CSIS)
Panel Discussion
08.11.2010
(14.30)
NATO and the Dialectics of Walls
Dr. Gerlinde Niehus, Head, Corporate Communications Section, Public Diplomacy Division, NATO
Lecture
08.11.2010
(15.15)
The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility for Peace Building and Reconciliation in the Globalized World
Dr. Gerhard Prätorius, Head of Coordination CSR and Sustainability, Volkswagen Group
Lecture
08.11.2010
(15.40)
The Strategic Importance of the Indian Ocean with Reference to Latest Developments
Sir James Mancham, Former President of the Republic of the Seychelles
Lecture
08.11.2010
(16.30)
Lecture and Discussion
George Galloway, Former UK MP, Vice President of the Stop The War Coalition
Lecture
08.11.2010
(17.00)
Lecture and Discussion
Nouzha Skalli, Moroccan Minister for Family, Social Development, and Solidarity
Lecture
08.11.2010
(18.00)
Keynote Address
Ribal Al-Assad, Founder and Chairman of IMAN, Founder and Director of the Organization for Democracy and Freedom in Syria
Keynote Speech
08.11.2010
(18.15)
A World Without Walls: Barriers to Equality and Coexistence
Janez Jansa, Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Nouzha Skalli, Moroccan Minister for Family, Social Development, and Solidarity; Ribal Al-Assad, Founder and Chairman of IMAN, Founder and Director of the Organization for Democracy and Freedom in Syria; George Galloway, Former UK MP, Vice President of the Stop The War Coalition; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the US; Marina Pendes, Deputy Minister of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovnia; Dr. Jan Oberg, Director and Co-Founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research
Panel Discussion
08.11.2010
(20.00)
1989: The Year That Changed The World - Gala Event: Berlin’s Wall Art
Welcome Address: Marcia Barrett, Lead Singer of Boney M
Speaker: Heinz J. Kuzdas, Photographer and Author of “Berliner Mauer Kunst: Mit East Side Gallery”
Musicians: MFA Kera, Mike Russles, Buba Jammeh, Regis Molina
Gala Event
09.11.2010
(09.30)
The Triangle of the Russian-American-European Relationship - Current Challenges and Opportunities facing this Trilateral Relation
Dr. Oleg Kolobov, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod, Russia
Lecture
09.11.2010
(10.00)
Russian-European Relations: Past and Present, Perspectives and Challenges, External Security Policies and the Rostov-on-Don Summit
Kurov Denis Sergeevich, Russian Embassy - 3rd Secretary on External and Security Policies
Lecture
09.11.2010
(11.30)
The Western Balkans: The Path to European Integration
Ana Trisic Babic, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lecture
09.11.2010
(12.00)
Peace Building, Reconciliation and Globalization in an Interdependent World - Using Bosnia and Herzegovina as an Example
Marina Pendes, Deputy Minister of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lecture
09.11.2010
(12.30)
Guiding Principles of a Comprehensive Peace Building Approach
Dr. Arno Truger, Dreictor - Austrian Study Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR)
Lecture
09.11.2010
(14.30)
The 21st Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall and its Impact on Global Politics: Predicting the Major Developments in Global Politics over the Next Two Decades
Janez Jansa, Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the US; Dr. Luc Reychler, Professor of International Relations, University of Leuven, Director of the Center of Peace and Strategic Studies (CSIS); Dr. Jan Oberg, Director and Co-Founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research
Moderator: Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan
Panel Discussion
09.11.2010
(16.30)
International Humanitarian Law, International Peacekeeping and the Unspoken Crime of Genocide (Focus: Srebrenica and Comparable Tragedies)
Janez Jansa, Former Prime Minister of Slovenia
Lecture Series
09.11.2010
(19.00)
International Humanitarian Law, International Peacekeeping and the Unspoken Crime of Genocide (Focus: Srebrenica and Comparable Tragedies)
Dr. Alfredo Palacio, Former President of Ecuador; Dr. Rudolf Bernhardt, Former President of the European Court of Human Rights, Professor, Max-Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and Interantional Law; George Galloway, Former UK MP, Vice President of the Stop The War Coalition; Dr. Leonie von Braun, German Judge (Berlin Criminal Court), Chair of Amnesty Germany’s Coordination Group Against Impunity; Dr. Ariel King, Founder of the Ariel Foundation International Women Impacting Policy (WIPP)
Panel Discussion
10.11.2010
(11.30)
Peace Building & a Biosociety
President Dr. Alfredo Palacio, Former President of Ecuador
Lecture Series
10.11.2010
(14.30)
Moving Beyond Stability: Consolidating and Sustaining Cooperation in Peaceful Societies
President Dr. Alfredo Palacio, Former President of Ecuador; Dr. Rudolf Bernhardt, Former President of the European Court of Human Rights, Professor, Max-Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and Interantional Law; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the US
Interactive Session
30.11.2010
(11.30)
The Power of Music to Bring Social Barriers: The Berlin Philharmonie
Larissa Israel, Project Director of the Education Department in the Berlin Philharmonic
Lecture
30.11.2010
(15.30)
The German Approach to Cultural Diplomacy
Benjamin Hanna, German Foreign Office Speaker
Lecture and Visit
30.11.2010
(18.00)
Multiculturalism in Germany Today
Sarmad Hussein, Cultural Committee of the German Parliament
Lecture
01.12.2010
(10.30)
The Role of Cultural and the Arts in Bringing Together Diverse Groups and in Helping to Establish a European Identity
Bernhard Schneider, Soul for Europe
Lecture
01.12.2010
(13.30)
High School of American Dreams
Tana Ross, Documentary Filmmaker
Film Viewing and Discussion
01.12.2010
(16.15)
Hard and Soft Power in Transatlantic Relations
J.D. Bindenagel, Vice President for Community, Government and International Affairs at DePaul University
Lecture
02.12.2010
(09.30)
Multiculturalism in the Netherlands: A Case Study
Dr. Rene Gabriels, Professor, University College Maastricht
Lecture and Seminars
02.12.2010
(14.00)
Integration in Berlin: A Case Study of Neukölln
Dr. Felgentreu, Member of the Berlin City Parliament, SPD
Lecture
02.11.2010
(15.30)
The Italian Institute
Annamaria Di Giorgio, Italian Cultural Institute in Berlin
Visit and Presentation
03.11.2010
(09.30)
The Swedish Year of Multiculturalism 2010
Yvonne Rock, National Coordinator for the Year of Multi-Culturalism 2006
Presentation
03.11.2010
(11.00)
Understanding Multiculturalism
Ulrika Holmgaard, Cultural Attaché at the Swedish Embassy in Berlin; Olöf Kristjánsdóttir, Mikko Missi, Cultural Attaché at the Finnish Embassy in Berlin; Anne-Kirsti Karisen
Panel Discussion
05.12.2010
(17:30)
The History and Development of Cultural Diplomacy and its Contemporary Application: An Overview. Mark Donfried Lecture
06.12.2010
(15:00)
Cultural Diplomacy and Regional Integration - African Case Studies: Ethiopia. Eshete Tilhurn and Mark Donfried. Lecture
06.12.2010
(17:30)
Cultural Diplomacy and Regional Integration - African Case Studies: Algeria. Prof. Dr. Michael Cullin. Lecture
07.12.2010
(10:00)
The Strategic Importance of Hegemonic Stability in Sustaining Regional Cooperation in Africa: Prospects and Challenges facing the Africa Union. Ms. S. Motlhoki, Mr Francis, Mr Molete, Mr A Jazhbay. Lecture
07.12.2010
(11:30)
Regional Cooperation (NEPAD) and Issues in African Cooperation. Dr Henry Olanoipekun. Participant Paper
07.12.2010
(11:30)
Bringing African Nations Together: Sport as Cultural Diplomacy. Peter Rees Participant Paper
08.12.2010
(10:00)
German and African Collaboration. Foreign Office Collaboration. Lecture
08.12.2010
(11:30)
Uniting and Mobilizing the African Diaspora - An Introduction. Dr. Yehoeshahfaht Lecture
08.12.2010
(15:00)
The Question of Aid. Mr Tumenta F. Kennedy. Lecture
08.12.2010
(15:00)
“Face up Africa”: A Presentation of Arise Nigerian Woman. Ms. Abimbola Junaid Participant Paper
08.12.2010
(17:30)
The Importance of Leadership Initiative. Mark Donfried. Lecture
09.12.2010
(10:00)
The Rising Importance of Africa as a Growing Global Power. Rachad Bouhlal, H.E Ambassador of Morrocco to the Republic of Germany. Lecture
09.12.2010
(11:30)
The Evolving Role of African Union in African Regional and International Integration. Prince Immanuel Ben Yehuda Lecture
09.12.2010
(15:00)
The Global South: The Future of Africa as a Developing Economy. Prof. Collette Suda (Secretary for Gender, Children and Social Development, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development of Kenya) Lecture
09.12.2010
(17:30)
China and Africa: Opportunities and Challenges to Africa’s Development. Dr Patrick Oskwe (UNCTAD Senior Economics Affair Officer) Lecture
10.12.2010
(10:00)
The Rise of Tourism: Nation Branding as a Tool to Attracting Investment, Tourism and Promoting Cultural Diversity. Prof. Dr Sandberg. Lecture
10.12.2010
(11:30)
The Question of Aid: Help or Hindrance in African Economic Development. Mr Kennedy, Mr Eichler, Mr Pelz, Mr Sandile and Mr Gwexe. Panel Discussion
10.12.2010
(15:00)
Supranational Economic Unions and Entrepreneurship as a key to Stabilizing African Economics and Promoting Prosperity. Mr Donfried, Ms Noor-Abdi, Mr Eicher, Mr Pelz, Mr Israel, Mr Sandile and Mr Gwexe. Panel Discussion
10.12.2010
(17:30)
African Influence in European Art: The Case of Picasso. Ms Laurence Madeline (Curator and Chief of Cultural and Education Department - Musee D’orsay) Lecture
11.12.2010 The Power of the African Diaspora: Uniting and Mobilizing the African Diaspora. Mr Israel, Prince Yehuda, Mr Eichler, Ms Noor-Abdi and Prof. Sud. Panel Discussion.
13.12.2010
(14:00)
The History and Development of Cultural Diplomacy. Mark Donfried. Lecture
13.12.2010
(15:30)
Cultural Diplomacy, Advertising and Propaganda. Mark Donfried. Lecture
14.12.2010
(9:30)
British and German Approaches to Climate Change and the Role of the EU. Dr Karsten Neyhoff Lecture
14.12.2010
(11:30)
The role of Music in Bridging Cultural and Societal Barriers. Larissa Israel. Lecture
14.12.2010
(14:00)
Germany’s Approach to the EU. Prof. Dr Uli Bruckner. Lecture
14.12.2010
(15:30)
Walking Through The Wall: A Personal History of Berlin. Rory Maclean. Lecture
15.12.2010
(9:30)
Raising Cultural Awareness by Analyzing National and Social Stereotypes. Dr Astrid Klooth. Lecture
15.12.2010
(14:00)
British Council Germany - Cultural Relations in a Changing Climate. Julia Rawlins Lecture
15.12.2010
(15:30)
The Role of the German Foreign Office in the German - British Relations. Carsten Rupke Lecture
16.12.2010
(09:30)
Personal Reflections on the Britain, Germany and the EU. Peter Cravin Lecture
16.12.2010
(11:30)
The German - British Relationship: The Importance of Acknowledging Differences. Dr. Gebhardt Von Moltke Lecture
16.12.2010
(15:30)
This House Believes Wikileaks Serves The Greater Good. Public Debate
17.12.2010
(9:00)
European Future Perspectives: A View From the Bundestag. Katja Dorner Lecture
17.12.2010
(11:30)
British - German Cooperation and the European Union. Simon Boyden Lecture
17.12.2010
(18:30)
Conservatives in Coalition: Challenges to Face, Changes to Make. David Davies MP Lecture.