Call for Applications

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The Future of EU Foreign Policy:

An International Conference on the Political, Economic and Cultural Dimensions of EU Foreign Policy

(International Conference, Berlin, 4-6th January 2011)

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 Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders

    Europe in the Year 2030: Digital Technology, Active Citizenship, and the Society of the Future

(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, 4^th – 9th January 2011)

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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next two major programs hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations:

The Future of EU Foreign Policy: An International Conference on the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions of EU Foreign Policy

(International Conference, Berlin, 4^th-6^th January 2011)

www.icd-euforeignpolicy.org

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE)

Europe in the Year 2030: Digital Technology, Active Citizenship, and the Society of the Future

(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, 4^th–9^th January 2011)

www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde

* Participants in the CDE Weeklong Seminar will also take part in the International Conference: “The Future of EU Foreign Policy: An International Conference on the Political,
Economic, and Cultural Dimensions of EU Foreign Policy?" (Berlin, 4th -
6th January, 2011)

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In addition, the ICD is pleased to announce the hosting of the following parallel conferences in Washington DC & New York. The conferences in Berlin and
Washington will take place simultaneously on either side of the Atlantic and
will be connected through a live video link for 3 hours each day from 4^th
– 6^th January, allowing both audiences to hear keynote addresses on
the transatlantic relationship:

The Future of US Foreign Policy: The Revival of Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy?

(International Conference, Washington DC, 4^th-6^th January, 2011)

www.icd-usforeignpolicy.org

The United States Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders

Beyond Mars and Venus: The Transatlantic Relationship in the New World Order

(Weeklong Seminar, Washington DC & New York, 3^rd–9^th January 2011)

www.icd-usame.org 

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We are currently accepting applications to attend these programs, and I would therefore 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.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming event.

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

Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811

www.culturaldiplomacy.org

info@culturaldiplomacy.org 

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The Future of EU Foreign Policy: An international Conference on the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions of EU Foreign Policy

(International Conference, Berlin, 4^th - 6^th January, 2011)

www.icd-euforeignpolicy.org

As the world reflects on the process of German reunification and its impact on the evolution of the European Union, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy will hold "The Future of EU Foreign Policy: An International
Conference on the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions of EU Foreign
Policy". The conference will bring together scholars and academics, civil
society practitioners, journalists, political and diplomatic representatives,
and other interested stakeholders for a three-day program of lectures and panel
discussions featuring renowned figures from international politics, diplomacy,
academia, and civil society. Cultural and social activities will complement the
academic components and provide an opportunity for participants to expand their
personal networks and experience Berlin's rich cultural landscape.

The recent 20th anniversary celebrations of the reunification of Germany presented an ideal opportunity to look back at the impact of this historical event on the
emergence of the European Union and the changing nature of international relations.
Whilst we are able to reflect on the past two decades with ever greater
clarity, the future remains ever more uncertain. "The Future of EU Foreign
Policy" will address this challenge.

"The Future of EU Foreign Policy" will look in detail at the development of an EU common foreign and security policy, the involvement of the EU in peacekeeping and
humanitarian activity, and how the EU's role in the world might development
over the coming two decades. Through constructive discussion and debate the conference
will provide best practice guidelines for current and future European leaders,
and will make policy recommendations at the local, national, and regional
levels.

Conference Participants

The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other
interested stakeholders from across the world.

The online application form can be found under:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_cde_conference-ap...

Speakers

The speakers during the Seminar 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).

Certificate of Attendance

All conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance at the end of the program. This certificate will confirm attendance and provide
details of the speakers who took part during the program and the topics
discussed.

Participant Papers

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization and international relations. In this regard, the ICD
welcomes participants of the Conference to submit papers on this subject. The
papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own
particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have
completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written
specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit
collaborative pieces of work.

Sustainable Network

Conference participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience,
who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to
remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network. This network
represents a medium through which members can exchange information on research,
job opportunities, related events, and coordinate their own cultural exchange
initiatives. The ICD will help to support the participants in their future
activities by providing guidance and advice on possible research topics and
helping to support members who plan to organize their own cultural exchange
initiatives.

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Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders

(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, 4^th-9^th January 2011)

www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) is a network of young, influential people from across the world, who have an interest in exploring and strengthening
relations between European States. The program is based on the recognition that
the increasing economic and political integration of the European Union must be
accompanied by sustained activity to ensure that public opinion and relations
between individual member states, and between member-states and non members
states, remain positive and constructive at the grass roots level. The
forthcoming CDE Weeklong Seminar will be held in Berlin from 4^th– 9^th
January 2011, and will focus on the following theme:

“Europe in the Year 2030: Digital Technology, Active Citizenship, and the Society of the Future”

The goal of the each CDE Weeklong Seminars is to train and prepare the participants so that they are able to organize their own programs in the future. Each CDE Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific
theme related to Europe and the goals of the Forum. These Weeklong Seminars
include lectures, seminars, and workshops lead by experts from the fields of
politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social
activities. In addition to raising awareness amongst the participants of the
field of cultural diplomacy and salient issues concerning Europe, the week also
provides an opportunity to network and experience Berlin.

Participants

The Weeklong Seminar is open to students and young professionals with an interest in the European region, as well as international stakeholders from civil
society, the media, the private sector, and international politics.

The online application form can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_cde_application-form

In particular, the next CDE Weeklong Seminar will focus on the following issues:

•     The Political Composition of the EU in 2030: New Members? Former Members?

•     The Process of European Integration over the Coming Two Decades: Case Studies of
the Euro and Schengen

•     The Role of Digital Technology in the Societies of the Future: Social Networks, 24
Hour News, and Online Business

•     The EU as Global Actor in 2030: Democracy, Human Rights, Climate Change

•     European Civil Society and the Promotion of Active Citizenship: Challenges and
Opportunities

•     Globalisation, Regionalism, and the Erosion of Sovereignty: Relevance and Progress in 2030

•     The History and Development of Cultural Diplomacy and its Practical Application
Across Europe Today

•     Civil Society, the Private Sector, and National Governments: (How) Will they Work
Together in the Future?

•     Foreign Policy Strategies of European States in 2030: The Role of Soft Power, Cultural Diplomacy, and National Brands

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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

www.culturaldiplomacy.org

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and
stability through strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all
levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s
largest independent cultural exchange organizations, whose programs facilitate
interaction between individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional
backgrounds, from across the world.

Previous Events

Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include “A World without Walls: An International Congress on “Soft Power”, Cultural Diplomacy and Interdependence”, which marked the
twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (www.world-without-walls.org).

In February, 2010, the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Roles of Global Politics & Civil Society in International Economics (www.biec.de).

In May 2010 the ICD hosted The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010 (www.icd-interantionalsymposium.org ). Speakers in this event included Bertie Ahern - Former Prime minister of Ireland; Emil Constantinescu - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former
President of Romania; Sir Malcolm
Rifkind - Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom; Kjell Magne Bondevik - Former Prime
Minister of Norway; and Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga - ICD Advisory Board
Member - Former President of Latvia.

For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please click here.

For any additional information please address any queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org 

With warm regards and gratitude,

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

Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811

www.culturaldiplomacy.org

info@culturaldiplomacy.org 

Join the ICD’s global network on Facebook – click here
Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field by following the ICD on Twitter – click
here
Become a member of the ICD and help create a strong
Cultural Diplomacy community – click here ____________________________________________________________
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