Last Call for Applications

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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
“Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media”
(Berlin, 11th - 15th May 2011)

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2011
“The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in a Changing World Order and Digital Revolution: Evaluating the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions”
(Washington D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
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Dear Friends & Colleagues,

On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next major programs hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend these programs, and I encourage you to read through the information below and learn more about the programs and the subjects under discussions. I would also be grateful if you could share the announcement within your network and forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. We would be delighted as well to having you involved and to welcome you to Berlin or to Washington D.C.

Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in future, please send us an email to info@culturaldiplomacy.org indicating this.

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
“Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media”
(Berlin, 11th-15th May 2011)
www.icd-internationalsymposium.org; Symposium Speakers>>; Application Form >>

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2011
“The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in a Changing World Order and Digital Revolution: Evaluating the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions”
(Washington, D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
www.icd-international-symposium-usa.org; Symposium Speakers>>; Application Form>>

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(For the complete ICD Calendar click here)
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With warmest regards,

Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-7680
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
info@culturaldiplomacy.org


The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
“Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media”
(Berlin, 11th-15th May 2011)
www.icd-internationalsymposium.org

The 2011 conference will bring together renowned speakers from across the world to discuss how traditional concepts of power and influence are being redefined by globalization, the digital revolution and the emergence of social media. Held annually in Berlin, the program will consist of keynote speeches, lectures, panel discussions and social activities that will provide the audience with an opportunity to gain insights, reflect on, discuss and debate the salient issues.

Symposium Speakers>>
Speakers during the Symposium will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here

A Selection of the Conference Speakers includes:

 Senator the Hon. Alan Ferguson - The 22nd President of the Australian Senate
 The Hon. Dr. Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador
 The Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali - Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan
 H.E. Amb. Delia Domingo-Albert - Former Foreign Minister of the Philippines
 The Hon. Dr. Erkki Tuomioja - Former Foreign Minister Finland
 The Ho. Dr. Herta Däubler-Gmelin - Former German Minister of Justice
 The Hon. Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland
 The Hon. Admiral James Milton Loy -Former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
 The Hon. Sir James R. Mancham - Former President of the Republic of Seychelles
 The Hon. Janez Jansa - Former Prime minister of Slovenia
 Dr. John Packer - Director, Human Rights Centre, University of Essex, UK
 The Hon. Lucinda Creighton - Minister of European Affairs of Ireland
 The Hon. Dr. Marc Verwilghen - Former Minister of Justice of Belgium
 Marcia Barrett - Lead Singer of Boney M
 Merethe Stagetorn - Defense Lawyer for the Danish Supreme Court
 The Hon. Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Securi