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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010: Culture, Globalization, and International Relations over the next Two Decades (Berlin, May 23rd - 30th, 2010)
Live Concert by Marcia Barrett (lead singer of Boney M)
The Strength of Song: Live Concert by Marcia Barrett (Wednesday, 26th May, 20:00)
Live Concert by Marcia Barrett (lead singer of Boney M)
Short Clip - The Strength of Song: Live Concert by Marcia Barrett (Wednesday, 26th May, 20:00)
A Keynote Speech by Bertie Ahern (Former Prime Minister of Ireland)
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy - 26.05.2010
"Norway in International Peace Efforts - Reflections on the Role of a Small Nation"
A lecture by Kjell Magne Bondevik (Former Prime Minister of Norway; President of the Oslo Center for Peace) - 26.05.2010
"Promoting Development in Afghanistan & Central Asia: The Path Ahead"
Moderator: Ulrike Demmer (Der Spiegel); Speakers: MdB Elke Hoff (FDP), Ali Ahmad Jalali (Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan), William E. Moeller (U.S. Embassy Berlin)
24th May, 2010
"Defining and Understanding Culture in an International Context"
A Lecture by Paul-Eerik Rummo (Former Minister of Culture of Estonia)
"Cultural Phenomena of Biology in the New World Order"
A Lecture by Dr. Alfredo Palacio
"Interpreting and Understanding Culture & Identity: Past, Present and Future"
Speakers: Paul-Eerik Rummo; Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler; Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas; Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche
"Connecting Cultures for Egypt's Development"
A Lecture by Loay El-Shawarby
"Rhetoric and Communication: the Role of Culture"
A Lecture by Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche
25th May, 2010
Demons and Hopes: Media in the Middle East" Speaker: Dr. Yasser Thabet
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy - 25.05.2010
"Culture, Globalization, and International Relations over the next Two Decades"
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy - 25.05.2010
"Islam and the West: Challenges of a Just World Order" Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy - 25.05.2010
26th May, 2010
A Keynote Speech by Bertie Ahern (Former Prime Minister of Ireland)
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy - 26.05.2010
: "Norway in International Peace Efforts - Reflections on the Role of a Small Nation"
A lecture by Kjell Magne Bondevik (Former Prime Minister of Norway; President of the Oslo Center for Peace) - 26.05.2010
"The Role of Global Governance Organizations in Strengthening Intercultural Relations"
Panel Discussion - Speakers: Bertie Ahern, Kjell Magne Bondevik , Jack McConnell
"Is Globalization Pushing us Together or Pulling us Apart?"
Panel Discussion - Speakers: Dr. Jiří Weigl, Paul-Eerik Rummo , Dr. Yasser Thabet, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas
"Importance of Identity and Cultures in Global Relations"
A Lecture by Jack McConnell (Former First Minister of Scotland)
"Europe and National Identity from a Czech Perspective"
A Lecture by Dr. Jiří Weigl (Chancellor of the Office of the President of the Czech Republic)
Live Concert by Marcia Barrett (lead singer of Boney M)
The Strength of Song: Live Concert by Marcia Barrett (Wednesday, 26th May, 20:00)
Live Concert by Marcia Barrett (lead singer of Boney M)
Short Clip - The Strength of Song: Live Concert by Marcia Barrett (Wednesday, 26th May, 20:00)
27th May, 2010
A Lecture by Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga (Former President of Latvia)
The Importance of Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy in the Development of Europe in the Context of International Relations
"European Identity in the Global Context" (Panel Discussion)
Location: European Commission House; Moderator: Mark Donfried; Speakers:, Emil Constantinescu, Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Jack McConnell, Willem Noe
"International Relations in a Globalized World: The Future of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power"
Panel Discussion - Speakers: Ints Dālderis , Dr. Vasile Puscas, Sir James Mancham ,Prof. Dr. Fadwa El Guindi
"International Relations in a Globalized World: The Future of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power"
Panel Discussion - Speakers: Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, Tomasz Sadzyński
"Intercultural Dialogue between Neighboring Countries with Reference to Latvia and Russia"
A Lecture by Ints Dālderis (Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia)
"Cultural Diplomacy, Peace and Progress, through Understanding of the Other"
Keynote Speech by Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)
28th May, 2010
Keynote Speech by Ali Ahmad Jalali (Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: "Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead" (Berlin, 28th May 2010)
Keynote Speech by Abed Nadjib (Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Berlin)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: "Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead" (Berlin, 28th May 2010)
Keynote Speech by Prof. Dr. Rupert Scholz (Former Minister of Defense of Germany)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: "Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead" (Berlin, 28th May 2010)
Keynote Speech by Nick Williams (Head, Operations Section, Operations Division, NATO)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: "Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead" (Berlin, 28th May 2010)
Keynote Speech by Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga (Former President of Latvia)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: "Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead" (Berlin, 28th May 2010)
Keynote Speech by Sir Malcolm Rifkind (Former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the UK)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: "Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead" (Berlin, 28th May 2010)
Keynote Speech by Petko Draganov - (Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: "Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead" (Berlin, 28th May 2010)
"Supporting Democracy in Central Asia: New Challenges, New Approaches"
Panel Discussion; Speakers: Ali Ahmad Jalali, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Nick Williams, Marco Boasso
"Accelerating Success in Afghanistan: Goals and Challenges for International Cooperation"
Keynote Speech by Ambassador Philip D. Murphy (U.S. Ambassador to Germany)
"Promoting Development in Afghanistan & Central Asia: The Path Ahead"
Moderator: Ulrike Demmer (Der Spiegel); Speakers: MdB Elke Hoff (FDP), Ali Ahmad Jalali (Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan), William E. Moeller (U.S. Embassy Berlin)
"The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Bringing Peace and Stability to Afghanistan"
A Lecture by Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz (Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan)
"Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead"
A Lecture by H.E. Yasar Yakis (ICD Advisory Board Member - Turkish MP, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey)
"Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead"
A Lecture by Daniele Riggio (Information Officer for Central Asia, Public Diplomacy Division, NATO)
"Afghanistan and "The Rhythm of Islam"
A Lecture by Prof. Dr. Fadwa El Guindi (Distinguished Professor, Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Qatar University)
29th May, 2010
"An Exit Strategy for Afghanistan"
Keynote Speech by Dr. Jacques F. Poos (Former Foreign Minister of Luxembourg)
"Myths, Realities, and Challenges in Afghanistan"
A Lecture by Ali Ahmad Jalali (Former Defence & Interior Minister of Afghanistan)
"An Overview of Afghanistan's Social, Economic, and Political Issues"
A Lecture by Bettina Muscheidt (European Commission - External Relations Directorate-General, Desk Afghanistan)
"A Nordic Perspective on the Future of Global Democracy"
A Lecture by Dr. Erkki Tuomioja (ICD Advisory Board Member - Former Finnish Foreign Minister)
"The Military Mission: How it got to where it is and where it is going"
A Lecture by Col. Andrew Budd (Branch Chief, Strategic Policy & Concepts Branch, International Military Staff, NATO)
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia (Berlin, 29th May 2010)
A Keynote Speech by President Emil Constantinescu (ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Romania)
"A United European Foreign Policy on Afghanistan?" (Panel Discussion)
Speakers: Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo, Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, H.E. Yasar Yakis, Dr. Miomir Zuzul ,Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy, Dr. Jacques F. Poos, Bettina Muscheidt
Panel Discussion Organized by the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria
"The Future Role of Global Governance Organizations and Military Alliances in Securing Stability in Afghanistan and Central Asia"
A welcome address from the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria
Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy (ICD Advisory Board Member - Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria)
"The Crisis in Central Asia, Nato and the International Community"
A Lecture by Amb. Alessandro Minuto Rizzo (Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO; Former Acting Secretary General)
A welcome address from the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria
Stefan Sofianski (Former Prime minister of Bulgaria, Former Mayor of Sofia)
30th May, 2010
"Strategic Regions": Managing the Global Interdependencies (Case of Central Asia)
A Lecture by Dr. Vasile Puscas (Former Romanian Minister for European
"The Role of Culture in Afghanistan: Supporting Unity, Strengthening Identity"
A Lecture by Christian Manhart (UNESCO - Chief, Section of Museums and Cultural Objects)
Understanding Afghanistan & Central Asia
A Lecture by Dr. Miomir Zuzul (Former Foreign Minister of Croatia)
Interviews
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Abed Nadjib, Minister Counselor at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Bertie Ahern, Former Prime Minister of Ireland
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Ints Dālderis , Minister for Culture of the Republic of Latvia, Director of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Jack McConnell, ICD Advisory Board Member - Former First Minister of Scotland
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Sir James Richard Marie Mancham, ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of the Republic of Seychelles
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Kjell Magne Bondevik, Former Prime Minister of Norway
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Mark Donfried, Director and Founder of the ICD
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Mark Donfried, Director and Founder of the ICD
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Amb. Philip D. Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany
International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga , ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Latvia