The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2009 brought participants from across the world to consider the role of soft power in international relations. The speakers during the week were high-profile figures from the fields of politics and academia and included former Heads of State from both Europe and Africa. The participants ranged from professors, diplomats, and politicians to students and young professionals. A video review of the symposium can be found on the left hand side, and we are also pleased to make available the following documentation: