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50 years ago today, November 22, 1963, I was studying a junior year abroad at the University of Bordeaux. The events of that day and the following days have shaped my life ever since. See my latest post on The Green Pen (http://www.thegreenpen.org/2013/11/he-was-our-president-too.html). An edited version was published in today's San Francisco Chronicle (…

The Degree is offered by the University of Siena in partnership with the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy

(Berlin; Start: Fall Semester - Berlin, October 2nd, 2013)

To apply, please click HERE

The Degree is offered by the University of Siena in partnership with the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy. By studying cultural diplomacy in tandem with global…

The Degree is offered by the Babes-Bolyai University in partnership with the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy

(Berlin; Start: Fall Semester - Berlin, October 2nd, 2013)

To apply, please click HERE

Operating under a joint partnership, Babes-Bolyai University and the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy are the first institutions to offer a Master of Arts degree…

The Degree is offered by the Babes-Bolyai University in partnership with the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy

(Berlin; Start: Fall Semester - Berlin, October 2nd, 2013)

To apply, please click HERE

Operating under a joint partnership, Babes-Bolyai University and the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy are the first institutions to offer a Master of Arts degree…

Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy & International Relations

(Berlin Summer Programs: August 1st - 30th, 2013; September 2nd - 27th, 2013)

To apply, please click HERE

The Certificate Programs in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy are month-long courses that explore the role of Cultural Diplomacy in…

Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation

(Berlin Summer Programs: August 18th - 30th, 2013, September 16th - 27th, 2013)

To apply, please click HERE

The ICD Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation is a two-week program devoted to Cultural Diplomacy topics. The program…

Certificate Program for African Engagement in Europe & the EU

(Berlin Summer Programs: August 18th - 30th, 2013, September 16th - 27th, 2013)

To apply, please click HERE

The Certificate Program for African engagement in the EU is a two-week long program specifically tailored around the needs of African individuals aiming to…

The Degree is offered by the University of Bucharest in partnership with the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy

(Berlin; Start: Fall Semester - Berlin, October 2nd, 2013)

To apply, please click HERE

The Degree is offered by the University of Bucharest in partnership with the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy. By studying cultural diplomacy in tandem with…

“The Colors of Latin America: Preserving Traditional Arts & Heritage in a Multicultural World”

(Berlin; August 14th - 16th, 2013)

The countries of Latin America play host to a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The Iberian colonization of large parts of the South American continent in the 16th century led to the introduction of French, Spanish, and Portuguese culture in…

“Cultural Diplomacy throughout the Commonwealth on Nations: International Cooperation across Six Continents”

(London; July 10th - 12th, 2013

While citizens of the UK benefit from a relatively good economic and human rights situation, there is still some room for improvement in many of its former colonies within the Commonwealth of Nations. In an attempt to improve the sociopolitical and economic situations in a number…

“Sustainable Economic Growth, Further Integration and Common Identity: Moving towards a European Consensus”

(Brussels; July 3rd - 5th, 2013)

Since its foundation the EU has undergone multiple transformations in the socio-cultural, political, and economic spheres. Today, the European Union consists of 27 member states, all of which work closely together to develop policies to facilitate common interests such as the free…

“Contemporary International Dialogue: Art-based Developments and Culture Shared between Nations”

London; August 21st - 26th, 2013

Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD) is a network of students and young professionals who have an interest in exploring the field of art as a vehicle for cultural diplomacy. Participants join the forum by taking part in an ACD Weeklong Seminar,…

I heard about this interesting program for violence reduction at the UMBC graduation ceremony yesterday. It's encouraging to see descriptions such as "cultural shift" and "making violence less sustainable". Check out more details at:…

Academic Programs & International Conferences

(May– October 2013)

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a number of new and exciting opportunities available in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and also wish to bring to your attention our forthcoming Academic Programs, International Conferences, and Young Leaders’ Weeklong Seminars, to be hosted by the…

"Italian Cultural Diplomacy & North-South Relations within the EU"

(Rome; June 12th – 14th, 2013)

The Symposium is hosted by the Honorable Francesco Rutelli, President of the ICD

www.italy-culturaldiplomacy-conference.org

Italy’s vast artistic and cultural heritage has allowed the country to use Cultural Diplomacy highly effectively as a foreign policy tool since its…

Forthcoming Conferences

(Berlin,Brussels, Washington D.C. & New York City; June-July, 2013)

www.icd-ylf.org

The ICD Young Leaders´ Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. Over the past decade, the ICD Young Leaders’ Forums have grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange…

"The Potential for Cultural Diplomacy in Supporting National and International Governance"

(Berlin, Bucharest, Rome, Washington D.C., New York City, Brussels, London; May-July 2013)

www.i-s-c-d.org

The International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy 2013 is the world's leading and largest event in the field of Cultural Diplomacy. The Symposia 2013 will include large-scale events exploring the Potential for…

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WOULD THE PEACE ALLIANCE ORGANIZE SPECIAL EVENTS TO CELEBRATE PEACE DAY EACH YEAR?  

PLEASE ORGANIZE TEDX TYPE TALKS ON PEACE 9/21 OF EACH YEAR. 

PLEASE HELP ESTABLISH AN INTERNATIONAL EVERY DAY OF…