International Symposium on CD - May 2010

Culture, Globalization, and International Relations over the next Two Decades

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International Symposium on CD 2010

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  • CNN ireport - The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
    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