ICD Events 2010
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| 19.01.2010 | Bridging Cultural Divides Felix Sangano Muhire, First Secretary of the Embassy of Rwanda |
Lecture |
| 19.01.2010 | African Art in Europe Dawit Shanko, Founder and Director of the Listros Art Gallery |
Gallery Visit |
| 20.01.2010 | Sports and Diplomacy, part 2 Prof. Dr. Norbert Kersting from Stellenbosch University, South Africa |
Lecture |
| 20.01.2010 | Looking to the future: the Rise of Africa Ms. Tarumbwa-Strid, Second Vice-President of the German branch of the Schiller Institute |
Lecture |
| 21.01.2010 (10.00) |
The Rise of Africa: An International Conference on New Strategies and Approaches to Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles |
Lecture |
| 21.01.2010 (11.15) |
Aid vs. Trade? Sustainable Development in Africa Burkhard Hinz, Regional Director East Africa for the KfW Development Bank |
Lecture |
| 21.01.2010 (14.00) |
Nigeria’s Role in Building a united and Sustainable African Continent Ambassador Abdulkadir Bin Rimdan, Ambassador of Nigeria to Germany |
Lecture |
| 21.01.2010 (15.30) |
The Potential of Cultural Diplomacy to Assist in the Development of Lesotho, SADC, and Beyond Ambassador Dr. Makase Nyaphisi, Ambassador of Lesotho to Germany |
Lecture |
| 21.01.2010 (17.00) |
Africa in the Middle: The New Scramble for Africa? A lecture on Africa’s Geopolitical Importance in the past and present and what this means for Africa’s future Ambassador Dr. Makase Nyaphisi, Ambassador of Lesotho to Germany. Ambassador Abdulkadir Bin Rimdam, Ambassador of Nigeria to Germany. Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles. Burkhard Hinz, Regional Director East Africa for the KfW Development Bank. |
Panel Discussion |
| 22.01.2010 (10.00) |
Non-Profit Management & Public Governance in Africa Prof. Dr. Berit Sandberg, Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management at the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin. |
Lecture |
| 22.01.2010 (11.15) |
The Next Generation Africa Dr. Patrick Hart, Director of the British Council Germany |
Lecture |
| 22.01.2010 (14.00) |
Transparency, Trade and Global Governance in Africa Dr. Peter Eigen, Chairman of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, founder and Chair of the Advisory Council of Transparency International |
Lecture |
| 22.01.2010 (15.30) |
The Role of The Private Sector for a Sustainable Development in Africa Heiko Schwiederowski, Head of the Africa and Development Policy Department of the DIHK – Deutscher Industrie- und Hangelskammerlag e.V. |
Lecture |
| 22.01.2010 (17.00) |
Good Governance, Aid vs. Trade and the Role of the Private Sector in Securing Africa’s Future Success Dr. Peter Eigen, Chairman of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, founder and Chair of the Advisory Council of Transparency International. Dr. Patrick Hart, Director of the British Council Germany. Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles. Eshete Tilahum, Political Counselor, Embassy of Ethiopia in Germany. Prince Immanuel Ben Yehuda, African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem. |
Panel Discussion. |
| 23.01.2010 (10.00) |
Building Africa Together. The role of the Diaspora in the development of Africa Prince Immanuel Ben Yehuda, African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem. |
Lecture |
| 23.01.2010 (11.15) |
The Future Opportunities and Challenges Awaiting Africa’s Young Leaders Chaired by: Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles. |
Panel Discussion |
| 01.02.2010 (14.00) |
The Communication and Management of National Identity Meike Eitel, Founding Member, Association for Place Branding and Public Diplomacy |
Seminar |
| 01.02.2010 (16.00) |
The Economic Crisis and the Response of KfW Development Back Leon Macioszek and Christian Hornberg, KfW Development Bank |
Lecture |
| 02.02.2010 (09.00) |
Energy Security and International Politics Enno Harks, Political Analyst, British Petroleum in Germany |
Lecture |
| 02.02.2010 (16.00) |
The OECD and Governance Rules for the International Economy Heino von Meyer, Director, OECD Centre Berlin |
Lecture |
| 03.02.2010 (09.00) |
The Influence of Environmental Issues on International Politics and Economics Dr. Susanne Dröge, Head of Global Issues Research Division, German Institute for International and Security Affairs |
Seminar |
| 03.02.2010 (14.30) |
Who Should Shape the Future of the Global Economy: Governments, Civil Society or the Private Sector? Nick Tolhurst, Managing Director, the Institute for Corporate Cultural Affairs |
Presentation, Workshop |
| 04.02.2010 (08.45) |
The Evolution of the Global Economy Since 1989: Trends and Observations Hazel Henderson, Author and World-Renowned Columnist, Futurist, Consultant in SRI and Equitable Sustainable Human Development. |
Video Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (8.45) |
Meeting Global Challenges: Trends and Observations Prof. Dr. Inge Kaul, Former Director of UNDP’s Office of Development Studies |
Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (09:50) |
Twenty Years After the German Reunification: New Global Challenges for Europe and the Transatlantic Relationship – Economic Challenges and Consequences Dr. Rupert Scholz, Former Defense Minister of Germany |
Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (10.45) |
Sustainable Energy and Climate Change: Why We Need a Global Governance Prof. Dr. Claudia Kemfert, Head of the department of Energy, Transportation and Environment at the German Institute for Economic Research in Berlin (DIW) |
Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (11.30) |
Ecological New Deal Prof. Dr. Ludger Volmer, Former State Minister in the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (12.20) |
Challenges for Education and Training in the Global Economy Niamh Bhreathnach, Former Irish Minister for Education |
Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (14.30) |
The Future of Economy Globalisation: Interdependence Monetary Systems and the Role of Global Markets Heiner Flassbeck, Former State Minister in the German Ministry of Finance. Director –Division on Globalisation and Development Strategies UNCTAD, Geneva. |
Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (16.15) |
The Impact of Economic Bridges and Economic Development in Fostering Peace and Stability Dr. Erhard Busek, Former Vice-Chancellor of Austria |
Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (17.05) |
EU Decision Making After the Lisbon Treaty: Better for Europe’s Economies? Erna Hennicot Schoepges, MEP, Former Luxembourgian Minister of Culture and Religious Affairs |
Lecture |
| 04.02.2010 (18.00) |
Germany’s Unification: Prospects, Problems, and Challenges of the German Unification in Economics and Society 20 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall Rainer Eppelmann, Civil Rights Activist, Former Minister for Demobilization and Defence |
Speech |
| 04.02.2010 (18.00) |
The Role of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power Policies in Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation in the Global Economy Mark Donfried, Director and Founder of the ICD. Dr. Erhard Busek, Former Vice-Chancellor of Austria. Dr. Susan George, President of the Board of TNI and Honorary President of ATTAC-France. Davorin Kracun, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia. Lufter Xhuveli, Former Albanian Minister of Environment. Inge Kaul, Former Director of UNDP’s Office of Development Studies. Erna Hennicot Schoepges, MEP, Former Luxembourgian Minister of Culture and Religious Affairs. Niamh Bhreathnach, Former Irish Minister for Education |
Panel Discussion |
| 05.02.2010 (09.00) |
Economic Recovery and Diplomacy Davorin Kracun, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia |
Lecture |
| 05.02.2010 (09.50) |
Global Governance Priorities in an Interdependent World – Balancing the Economic and the Environmental Crisis Dr. Susan George, President of the Board of TNI and Honorary President of ATTAC-France |
Lecture |
| 05.02.2010 (10.45) |
German, European and Global Governance Models – and Possible Global Responses to the Financial Crisis Prof. Dr. Henrik Enderlein, Associate Dean and Professor of Political Economy, Hertie School of Governance |
Lecture |
| 05.02.2010 (11.30) |
Economic Issues related to the Enlargement of the EU Mart Laar, Former Prime Minister of Estonia |
Speech |
| 05.02.2010 (12.20) |
The Economic Crisis from the Perspective of Estonia and the Baltic Sea Region Kristiina Ojuland, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia |
Lecture |
| 05.02.2010 (14.30) |
State Aid – No Bridge Over Troubled Waters Bendt Bendtsen, Former Danish Minister of Economic and Business Affairs, Former Deputy Prime Minister |
Lecture |
| 05.02.2010 (15.15) |
Green New Deal: For a New Concept of Development Renate Künast, Former Minister for Food, Agriculture and Cosumer Protection of Germany, Leader of the German Green Party |
Lecture |
| 05.02.2010 (15.35) |
The Ethics of Aid and Trade and the Efficiency of North-South and South-South Cooperation François-Xavier de Donnea, Former Minister of Defence of Belgium, Former Mayor of Brussels |
Lecture |
| 05.02.2010 (16.15) |
Sustainability and Leadership Dr. Volker Hauff, Former German Minister for Research and Technology, Former German Minister of Transport |
Lecture |
| 05.02.2010 (17.05) |
Creating Sustainable Economic and Environmental Strategies: A Danish Perspective in the Context of Europe Niels Helveg Petersen, Former Minister for Economic Affairs of Denmark, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs |
Lecture |
| 01.03.2010 (9.45) |
Cultural Bridges in Germany: German identity Professor Peter Brandt, FernUniversitat Hagen |
Lecture |
| 01.03.2010 (14.00) |
On the Search for Germany Dr. Dietrich von Kyaw, Botschafter a.D. |
Lecture |
| 01.03.2010 (16.30) |
You are Germany: TheSearch for a German Identity Lars-Christian Cords, Direktor fischerAppelt Berlin |
Lecture |
| 02.03.2010 (9.30) |
Cultural Bridges in Germany: Inner German Dialogue Martin Gutzeit, Founder of the Social Democratic Party in the former GDR |
Lecture |
| 02.03.2010 (11.00) |
Music as Cultural Diplomacy in Germany Larissa Israel, Education Abteilung Berliner Philharmonie |
Lecture |
| 02.03.2010 (14.30) |
Vereintes Deutschland – Deutschland vereint? Prof. Raj Kollmorgen, Professor für Soziologie Universität Magdeburg |
Lecture |
| 02.03.2010 (16.30) |
Innerdeutsche Diskussionen Daniela Riedel, Projektleiterin des Forschungsprojekts „Wahrnehmung und Bewertung der deutschen Einheit“. Dr. Thomas Michael, Professor für Soziologie |
Panel Discussion |
| 03.03.2010 (9.45) |
Careers: International Relations Julie Tumler, Office of Workforce for International Organisations |
Lecture |
| 03.03.2010 (14.00) |
Arbeitsplatz Welt: Internationale Organisationen, NGOs und staatliche Arbeitgeber im Internationalen Bereich Heather DeLisle, Deutsche Welle; Senta Höfer, Programmkoordinatorin Diplomatenkolleg, inter:est; Daniel Zimmermann, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst; Larissa Probst, Vorstand Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Amnesty International; Dr. Beate Wagner, Generalsekretärin Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen |
Panel Discussion |
| 04.03.2010 (14.00) |
Cultural Bridges in Germany: Cultural Diversity in Germany Dr. Andreas Goldberg, Centre of Turkish Studies |
Lecture |
| 04.03.2010 (16.30) |
Deutsche Integrationspolitik in der Praxis MdB Serkan Tören, Integrationspolitischer Sprecher der FDP Podium Discussion: Dr. Andreas Goldberg, Zentrum für Türkeistudien; Emel Algan Abidin, Vorsitzende des Islamischen Frauenvereins “Cemiyet-i Nisa”. Ahmet Kühlaci, Deutscher Korrespondent der Zeitung Hürryiet; MdB Serkan Töner |
Lecture and Podium Discussion |
| 08.03.2010 (10.00) |
Cultural Diplomacy and the role of the media Karen Helmstaedt, Journalist |
Lecture |
| 08.03.2010 (16.30) |
Between Tradition and Modernization: Aborigines in Canada Murray Small Legs |
Lecture |
| 09.03.2009 | Communicating Quebec Abroad Serge Vaillancourt, Director, Quebec Office, Berlin; Manuel Feifel, Attache Institutional Relations & Culture |
Lecture |
| 09.03.2010 (14.00) |
German-Canadian Relations and their Development Agnes Kolodiej, Political Affairs Officer, Canadian Embassy |
Lecture |
| 10.03.2010 (16.00) |
Transatlantic Partnerships: Canada and the EU Prof. Ulli Bruckner, Stanford University |
Lecture |
| 10.03.2010 (15.00) |
Hunting for the Best and Brightest: Canadian Learning Strategies for Germany's Growing Migrant Economy Niels Klabunde, Researcher, Center of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Diversity |
Lecture |
| 11.03.2010 (14.00) |
German Foreign Policy Towards Canada, Engaging with Diversity: Comparative Responses to Multiculturalism and Integration Frank Thierfelder and Daniel Kriener from the Division for United State of America and Canada Affairs |
Lecture |
| 11.03.2010 (16.30) |
Promoting Peace and Stability Marina Laker, Political Councilor, Canadian Embassy, David Bosold, DGAP |
Panel Discussion |
| 12.03.2010 (09.00) |
Rethinking the Future of Afghanistan Ulli Finkenbusch, Political Advisor, FDP |
Lecture |
| 12.03.2010 (14.00) |
Climate Change and the Challenges Ahead Prof. Bernd Schneider, Helmholtz Institute |
Lecture |
| 12.03.2010 (16.30) |
Presentation of the CMG Alumni Association Christina Arend, Board Member |
Presentation |
| 15.03.20010 (14.00) |
The Influence of the Lisbon Treaty: EU Decision-Making and Structure Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bruckner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 15.03.2010 (16.00) |
The Individual Contribution to United Governance: A Slovenian Perspective H.E. Drobnic, Ambassador of Slovenia |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 16.03.2010 (11.30) |
Music as Cultural Diplomacy Larissa Israel, Community Development Office, Berlin Philharmonic |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 16.03.2010 (14.00) |
The Response of the European Union to the Financial Crisis – Coherent or Fragmented? H.E. Ruth Jacoby – Ambassador of Sweden |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 17.03.2010 (09.00) |
The United States of Europe: Dream or Reality? Markus Löning, German Government Human Rights Commissioner |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 17.03.2010 (11.00) |
Turkey's Accession to the European Union Ali Murat Basceri, Deputy Head of Mission of the Turkish Embassy |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 17.03.2010 (14.00) |
The Treaty of Lisbon & EU Governance: European Objectives vs. National Preferences Almut Möller, Analyst on European integration and European foreign and security policy in the Middle East |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 17.03.2010 (16.15) |
The EU after the Lisbon Treaty – With Focus on the EU Security Policy Christos Katsioulis, Co-ordinator for activities on the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Berlin. |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 17.03.2010 (18.00) |
The Individual Contribution to United Governance: A Greek Perspective Efthymios Efthymiades, Embassy of Greece to Germany |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 18.03.2010 (09.30) |
Cultural Pillars of the European Union Karl-Erik Norrman, Former Head of the Cultural Department of the Swedish Foreign Ministry and Swedish Diplomat in Moscow, Peking, Geneva and Rome |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 18.03.2010 (11.00) |
The Impact of the Lisbon Treaty on the Clarity of the EU Ms. Gesa-Stefanie Brincker, Research Associate, CIFE and IEP |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 18.03.2010 (15.00) |
National Identity vs. European Identity H.E. Dr. Dietrich von Kyaw, Botschafter a.D.; Axel Schäfer, SPD Representative in the Bundestag; Prof. Dr. Gert-Joachim Gläßner, The Speaker of the "Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences" |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 19.03.2010 (09.00) |
EU Foreign Policy – An Analysis of Russian-European Relations H.E. Harry Gustaf Helenius, Ambassador of Finland |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 19.03.2010 (10.45) |
Traditional vs. Cultural Diplomacy – The Role of European Embassies H.E. Lazar Comanescu, Ambassador of Romania |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 19.03.2010 (12.00) |
European Integration: The Road to Integrated EU Foreign Policy Dr. Ulrike Guérot, European Council on Foreign Relations Representative |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 19.03.2010 (15.00) |
The Treaty of Lisbon and the Accompanying Laws Heike Baddenhausen, Bundestag Secretariat of the Committee on the Affairs of the European Union |
Lecture & Discussion |
| 07.04.2010 (9.30) |
The Future of the German-British Relationship: The Perspective of the British Embassy Andrew Noble, British Embassy Representative |
Lecture |
| 07.04.2010 (15.30) |
An introduction to the British Council in Germany Dr. Patrick Hart, Director of the British Council in Germany; Julia Rawlins, Head of the Global Europe Program |
Lecture |
| 08.04.2010 (11.00) |
Walking Through the Wall: A personal history of Berlin Rory MacLean, Bestselling Travel Writer |
Lecture |
| 08.04.2010 (14.30) |
The German Foreign Office and the British-German Relationship Carsten Rüpke, Desk Officer, Northern European States |
Lecture |
| 08.04.2010 (16.30) |
The Future of the British German Relationship: Embracing Cultural Differences Dr. Gebhardt von Moltke, Former German Ambassador to the UK |
Lecture |
| 09.04.2010 (11.30) |
International Cultural Exchange: The Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations Jennry Friedrich-Freksa, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen |
Lecture |
| 09.04.2010 (14.45) |
International Climate Change: British and German Perspectives Dr. Karsten Neuhoff, Research Director of the Climate Policy Impact at DIW Berlin |
Lecture |
| 09.04.2010 (16.45) |
Why Learn a Language? Prof. Dr. Gerhard Leitner, Professor of English Philology at the Free University Berlin |
Lecture |
| 09.04.2010 (18.30) |
“Going to the Poles? The UK General Elections and Britain’s Role in the EU” Prof. Dr. Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin; Peter Craven, Deutsche Welle Political Moderator; Tristana Moore, BBC Correspondent in Berlin |
Panel Discussion |
| 12.04.2010 (11.00) |
Energy Dialogue Dr. Petra Opitz, Manager at DIW Econ |
Lecture |
| 12.04.2010 (15.00) |
Russian Perspectives on European-Russian Relationship Maria Kalinovskaya, Third Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Berlin |
Lecture |
| 13.04.2010 (9.00) |
European Perspectives on European-Russian Relationship Prof. Dr. Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin |
Lecture |
| 13.04.2010 (11.00) |
Nordic Strategies in Building Ties with Russia Řyvind Sřtvik Rekstad, Norweigan Embassy Representative |
Lecture |
| 13.04.2010 (15.00) |
Energy Supply Security Alexander Rahr, One of Germany’s leading Russia experts and a Putin biographer |
Lecture |
| 14.04.2010 (15.00) |
Art as Cultural Diplomacy Larissa Fortak, Owner of Gallery J&L Fortak |
Lecture |
| 14.04.2010 (19.00) |
Contemporary German-Polish Relations Robin Lautenbach, German renowned TV journalist and former ARD correspondent in Poland |
Lecture |
| 15.04.2010 (14.00) |
Intercultural Management Workshop Dr. Ivanova, Consultant and Trainer for Crosscultural Competence, Moscow |
Workshop |
| 15.04.2010 (17.00) |
Doing Business in Russia: Challenges and Opportunities Speaker Dr. Sergei Nikitin, Head of Representative Office, Russian Chamber of Commerce in Germany |
Lecture |
| 16.04.2010 (10.00) |
European Neighbourhood Policy Dr. Guz-Vetter, European Commission Representative Berlin |
Lecture |
| 10.05.2010 (16:30) |
State-Sponsored Cultural Diplomacy: the Approach of the German Foreign Office Benjamin Hanna, Cultural Affairs and External Communications, Public Diplomacy at German Foreign Office |
Seminar |
| 11.05.2010 (13:30) |
Breaking down Barriers Through Music: The Berlin Philharmonic Larissa Israel, Community Development Office, Berlin Philharmonic |
Lecture |
| 12.05.2010 (10.30) |
Promoting Swedish Culture Abroad Location: The Swedish Embassy in Berlin Ulrike Holmgaard, Culture Attache, Sweden |
Lecture |
| 12.05.2010 (14.30) |
International Artistic Exchange: Post-Oil City Exhibition IFA Gallery Representative |
Lecture |
| 12.05.2010 (16.30) |
Immigration and Integration: A German Perspective German Parliament Representative |
Lecture |
| 13.05.2010 (10.30) |
Promoting Cultural Exchange through Literature and Sport Assaf Gavron, Israeli Writer |
Seminar |
| 17.05.2010 (14.00) |
Outcomes and Impats of Chancellor Merkel’s Visit to Turkey and the role of the Turkish Embassy in fostering German-Turkish relations Ali Murat Başçeri, Councellor, Turkish Embassy |
Lecture |
| 17.05.2010 (18.00) |
The Gallipoli Campaign and its Perception Today Senator the Hon. Alan Bair Ferguson, Former President of the Australian Senate |
Lecture |
| 18.05.2010 (14.00) |
Academic and Cultural Exchange between Germany and Turkey and its impacts on civil society Dr. Anne Duncker, Bilateral Cultural and Media Relations Europe, incl. Turkey |
Lecture and Visit |
| 18.05.2010 (16.30) |
The Transformation of Political Islam in Turkey Mehmet Gökhan Tuncer, Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences |
Lecture |
| 18.05.2010 (18.00) |
Turkey’s Accession to the EU: On Track or Derailed? Dr. Céline Caro, KAS; Manuel Sarrazin, Green Party; Prof. Tanja Börzel, FU Berlin; Bilgin Ayata, FU Berlin; Dr. Katrin Böttger, IEP |
Panel Discussion |
| 19.05.2010 (14.00) |
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: Visit to a Turkish art gallery in Berlin Juli Boeck, Public Relations, Tanas Art Gallery |
Visit, Lecture |
| 19.05.2010 (16.30) |
Germany’s Integration Policies in Practice Memet Kilic, MdB |
Visit, Lecture |
| 20.05.2010 (10.00) |
Between the “Whirling Dervishes” and “Turk Rap” – Music Culture in Turkey and among the Turkish Community in Germany Dorit Klebe, Universität der Künste, Berlin |
Lecture |
| 20.05.2010 (15.00) |
Migrating towards Better Health Dr. Elif Cindik, Medical Director for Psychiatry and Psycotheraphy, Kilink am Schönen Moos |
Lecture |
| 20.05.2010 (16.30) |
Reactions of European Societies to Migration Dr. Mekonnen Mesghena, Director of Department for Migration, Citizenship and Intercultural Democracy, Heinrich Böll Foundation |
Lecture |
| 20.05.2010 (18.00) |
Dual Citizenship: Help or Hindrance? Dr. Ines Michalowski, WZB; Prof. Dietrich Thränhardt, University of Münster; Samad Hussain, MdB; Dr. Elif Cindik, Medical Director for Psychiatry and Psycotheraphy, Kilink am Schönen Moos |
Panel Discussion |
| 21.05.2010 (09.00) |
The Accession of Turkey to the European Union: Background Prof. Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University |
Visit and Lecture |
| 21.05.2010 (14.00) |
German-Turkish Business Relations/Successful Case Studies of Integrative Initiatives Tamer Ergün, Head of Radyo Metropol |
Lecture |
| 23.05.2010 (13.00) |
The Impact of Technology on Intercultural Exchanges Winthrop D. Carty, Juliane Kaden, Tanja Schulze, Steffen Bethmann |
Panel Discussion |
| 24.05.2010 (10.00) |
Defining and Understanding Culture in an International Context Paul-Eerik Rummo, Former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education |
Lecture |
| 24.05.2010 (11.30) |
Interpreting and Understanding Culture and Identity: Past, Present and Future Paul-Eerik Rummo, Former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education; Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, President of the International Progress Organization; Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas, University of Bath. Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sohar University, Oman. |
Panel Discussion |
| 24.05.2010 (14.45) |
Rhetoric and Communication: The Role of Culture Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sohar University, Oman. |
Lecture |
| 24.05.2010 (15.15) |
Connecting Cultures for Egypts Development Mr. Loay El-Shawarby, Chairman of Nahdet El-Mahrousa's Board of Directors; Adjunct Lecturer of Law and Politics at Ain Shams and Al-Azhar Universities |
Lecture |
| 25.05.2010 (10.00) |
Religion and Modernity: Examining the Link Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Haynes, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University. Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, President of the International Progress Organization; Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas, University of Bath. Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sohar University, Oman. |
Panel Discussion |
| 25.05.2010 (11.30) |
Islam and the West: Challenges of a Just World Order Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, President of the International Progress Organization |
Lecture |
| 25.05.2010 (14.45) |
Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Peace-building: The Role of Religion Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Haynes, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University. |
Lecture |
| 25.05.2010 (16.15) |
Culture, Globalisation and International Relations over the next Two Decades Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas, University of Bath |
Lecture |
| 25.05.2010 (17.10) |
Demons and Hopes: Media in the Middle East Dr. Yasser Thabet, Journalist and author; Program Editor at Al Arabiya News Channel; Former Senior Producer at Al Jazeera |
Lecture |
| 25.05.2010 (18.00) |
Welcome Message – Organisation of the Islamic Conference Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, Organization of the Islamic Conference's General Secretariat A Clash of Civilisations? Dr. Jiri Weigl, Chancellor of the Office of the President of the Czech Republic; Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Haynes, Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University. Prof. Dr. Hans Köchler, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, President of the International Progress Organization; Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, Organization of the Islamic Conference's General Secretarial; Dr. Yasser Thabet, Journalist and author; Program Editor at Al Arabiya News Channel, Former Senior Producer at Al Jazeera; Prof. Dr. Thomas Roche, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sohar University, Oman; Loay El-Shawarby, Chairman of Nahdet El-Mahrousa's Board of Directors; Adjunct Lecturer of Law and Politics at Ain Shams and Al-Azhar Universities |
Panel Discussion |
| 26.05.2010 (10.00) |
Is Globalisation Pushing us Together or Pulling us Apart? Dr. Jiri Weigl, Chancellor of the Office of the President of the Czech Republic; Paul-Eerik Rummo, Former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education; Dr. Yasser Thabet, Journalist and author; Program Editor at Al Arabiya News Channel, Former Senior Producer at Al Jazeera; Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, Organization of the Islamic Conference's General Secretarial; Prof. Dr. Scott Thomas, University of Bath |
Panel Discussion |
| 26.05.2010 (11.30) |
Europe and National Identity from a Czech Perspective Dr. Jiri Weigl, Chancellor of the Office of the President of the Czech Republic |
Lecture |
| 26.05.2010 (12.15) |
The Importance of Identity and Cultures in Global Relations Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland |
Lecture |
| 26.05.2010 (15.45) |
Technology, Production and Engagement Representatives from Toyota Germany |
Presentation |
| 26.05.2010 (16.15) |
The Role of Global Governance Organisations in Strengthening Intercultural Relations Bertie Ahern, Former Prime Minister of Ireland; Kjell Magne Bondevik, Former Prime Minister of Norway; Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland |
Panel Discussion |
| 26.05.2010 (18.00) |
Lecture and Discussion Bertie Ahern, Former Prime Minister of Ireland |
Lecture |
| 26.05.2010 (18.30) |
Norway in International Peace Efforts – Reflections on the Role of a Small Nation Kjell Magne Bondevik, Former Prime Minister of Norway |
Lecture |
| 26.05.2010 (20.00) |
Symposium Gala Event – Building Bridges with Music Marcia Barrett, Lead Singer of Boney M |
Speech, Concert |
| 27.05.2010 (10.00) |
Lecture and Discussion Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia |
Lecture |
| 27.05.2010 (11.30) |
European Identity in the Global Context Emil Constantinescu, Former President of Romania; Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia; Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland; Willem Noe, European Commission |
Panel Discussion |
| 27.05.2010 (14.45) |
International Relations in a Globalised World: The Future of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power Ints Dalderis, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia; Dr. Vasile Puscas. Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs; Sir James Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles; Prof. Dr. Fadwa El Guindi, Distinguished Professor, Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Qatar University |
Panel Discussion |
| 27.05.2010 (16.15) |
Lecture and Discussion Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, MEP; Former Deputy Chairman of the European Parliament; Tomasz Sadzyński, Mayor of the City of Łódź |
Lecture |
| 27.05.2010 (16.45) |
Intercultural Dialogue Between Neighboring Countries with Reference to Latvia and Russia Ints Dalderis, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia |
Lecture |
| 27.05.2010 (18.00) |
Lecture and Discussion Sir James R. Mancham, Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles |
Lecture |
| 27.05.2010 (18.45) |
Cultural Diplomacy, Peace and Progress, through the Understanding of the Other Emil Constantinescu, Former President of Romania |
Lecture |
| 27.05.2010 (19.30) |
Speech Mirko Tomassoni, Former Captain Regent of San Marino |
Speech |
| 28.05.2010 (10.00) |
Opening Session Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan; Abed Nadjib, Minister Counselor at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Berlin; Prof. Dr. Rupert Scholz, Former Minister of Defense of Germany; Nick Williams, Head, Operations Section, Operations Division, NATO; Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia; Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the UK; Petko Draganov, Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD |
Keynote Speeches |
| 28.05.2010 (12.00) |
Supporting Democracy in Central Asia: New Challenges, New Approaches Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan; Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the UK; Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia; Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan; Nick Williams, Head, Operations Section, Operations Division, NATO; Marco Boasso Chief of Mission/ Special Envoy for Afghanistan - International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
Panel Discussion |
| 28.05.2010 (15.00) |
Accelerating Success in Afghanistan: Goals and Challenges for International Cooperation Ambassador Philip D. Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to Germany |
Keynote Speech |
| 28.05.2010 (15.30) |
Promoting Development in Afghanistan and Central Asia: The Path Ahead Moderator: Ulrike Demmer, Der Spiegel Speakers: MdB Elke Hoff, Defense Policy Spokesperson for FDP Caucus; Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Defence & Interior Minister of Afghanistan; William E. Moeller, Pol-Mil/External Chief, Political Section, U.S. Embassy Berlin |
Panel Discussion |
| 28.05.2010 (17.30) |
Lectures and Discussions Daniele Riggio, Information Officer for Central Asia, Public Diplomacy Division, NATO; Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan; H.E. Yasar Yakis, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey; Prof. Dr. Fadwa El Guindi, Distinguished Professor, Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Qatar University |
Lectures |
| 29.05.2010 (10.00) |
Lecture and Discussion Dr. Jacques F. Poos, Former Foreign Minister of Luxembourg |
Lecture |
| 29.05.2010 (10.30) |
Myths, Realities and Challenges in Afghanistan Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Defence & Interior Minister of Afghanistan |
Lecture |
| 29.05.2010 (11.00) |
An Overview of Afghanistan’s Social, Economic and Political Issues Bettina Muscheidt, Political Desk Officer at the European Commission for Afghanistan |
Lecture |
| 29.05.2010 (12.30) |
"A United European Foreign Policy on Afghanistan?" Moderator: Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Former Finnish Foreign Minister Speakers: Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo, Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO; Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan; H.E. Yasar Yakis, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia; Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy, Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria; Dr. Jacques F. Poos, Former Foreign Minister of Luxembourg; Bettina Muscheidt, Political Desk Officer at the European Commission for Afghanistan |
Panel Discussion |
| 29.05.2010 (15.00) |
A Nordic Perspective on the Future of Global democracy with Reference to Afghanistan and Central Asia Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Former Finnish Foreign Minister |
Lecture |
| 29.05.2010 (15.30) |
The Crisis in Central Asia, Nato and the International Community Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo, Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO |
Lecture |
| 29.05.2010 (16.00) |
The Military Mission: How it got to where it is and where it is going Col. Andrew Budd, Branch Chief, Strategic Policy & Concepts Branch, International Military Staff, NATO |
Lecture |
| 29.05.2010 (17.30) |
Speech Emil Constantinescu, Former President of Romania |
Speech |
| 29.05.2010 (18.00) |
A welcome address from the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria Stefan Sofianski, Former Prime Minister of Bulgaria; Dr. Solomon Passy, President, Atlantic Club of Bulgaria; Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria |
Keynote Speech |
| 29.05.2010 (18.30) |
The Future Role of Global Governance Organizations and Military Alliances in Securing Stability in Afghanistan and Central Asia Moderator: Dr. Solomon Passy, President, Atlantic Club of Bulgaria; Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria Speakers: Stefan Sofianski, Former Prime Minister of Bulgaria; Petko Draganov Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD; H.E. Yasar Yakis, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey; Prof. Dr. Sartaj Aziz, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan; Amb. Elena Poptodorova, Director, Security Policy Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria; Maxim Minchev, Director General - Bulgarian News Agency; Col. Andrew Budd, Branch Chief, Strategic Policy & Concepts Branch, International Military Staff, NATO; Dr. Vasile Puscas, Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs |
Panel Discussion |
| 30.05.2010 (10.00) |
The Role of Culture in Afghanistan: Supporting Unity, Strengthening Identity Christian Manhart, Chief Section of Museums and Cultural Objects |
Lecture |
| 30.05.2010 (12.00) |
The "Strategic Regions": Managing the Global Interdependencies (Case of Central Asia) Dr. Vasile Puscas, Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs |
Lecture |
| 30.05.2010 (12.30) |
Lecture and Discussion Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia |
Lecture |
| 30.05.2010 (13.30) |
Understanding Afghanistan and Central Asia: Supporting Democracy and Stability - The Path Ahead Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia; Dr. Vasile Puscas, Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs; Amb. Elena Poptodorov, Director, Security Policy Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria; Christian Manhart, Chief Section of Museums and Cultural Objects |
Panel Discussion |
| 11.06.2010 (12.00) |
FIFA WC 2010: Opportunities and Challenges Marina Schuster, MP, German Parliament |
Lecture |
| 11.06.2010 (14.00) |
The Role and Potential of the African Diaspora - Jamaican Perspective H.E. Joy Wheeler, Ambassador of Jamaica to Germany |
Lecture |
| 11.06.2010 (15.00) |
International Employment and Socio-political Peculiarities – A Consideration of the African Conditions Dr. Ralf Brauksiepe, MP, German Parliament |
Lecture |
| 12.06.2010 (10.00) |
Governance in Africa with Particular Reference to Malawi H.E. Prof. Dr. Isaac Chikwekwere Lamba, Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Germany |
Lecture |
| 12.06.2010 (14.00) |
The Role of Human Rights for the Development in Africa Dr. Eva Latham, President of Human Rights Teaching International, The Hague, NL |
Lecture |
| 12.06.2010 (18.00) |
3rd African Legends Performance Moderator: Jimmy Bamba DJ (Radio Multi Kulti-ex) Featuring: Emmanuel Eni and the African legends performance group and Afrokassa –Samba Bori and Djiabate |
Event |
| 13.06.2010 (10.00) |
European Companies Doing Business with/in South Africa: Case Study of BWM Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Wellner, International Management and Controlling, Augsburg University of Applied Sciences |
Lecture |
| 13.06.2010 (14.15) |
The Rise of Africa – Perspectives from Mali H.E. Fatoumata Siré Diakité, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to Germany |
Lecture |
| 14.06.2010 (10.00) |
NEPAD and APRM - New Vision and New Ways H.E. Carlos dos Santos, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to Germany |
Lecture |
| 14.06.2010 (11.30) |
Russian African Relations Aygul Murtazina, Attaché of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to Chad |
Lecture |
| 14.06.2010 (14.00) |
The Rise of Africa – Perspectives from Cameroon H.E. Minister Ama Tutu Muna, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cameroon |
Lecture |
| 14.06.2010 (18.00) |
The Rise of Africa: Innovative Strategies and Progressive Thinking for Africa’s Renaissance H.E. Minister Kazenambo Kazenambo, Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture of the Republic of Namibia; H.E. Minister Ama Tutu Muna, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cameroon |
Panel Discussion |
| 15.06.2010 (10.00) |
German Academic Exchange Service - A vehicle of Cultural Diplomacy: in Africa and around the world Daniel Zimmermann, Head of the DAAD Berlin Office |
Lecture |
| 16.06.2010 (10.00) |
The Role of an African Embassy - Case Study of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Federal Republic of Germany Yvette Wrigley, Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho to Germany |
Lecture |
| 16.06.2010 (14.00) |
Corporate Social Responsibility Nick Tollhurst, Institute for Corporate Culture Affairs |
Lecture |
| 16.06.2010 (15.15) |
The Rise of Africa and the Civil Society Wolfgang Hilberer, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung |
Lecture |
| 16.06.2010 (16.45) |
The Rise of Africa Yehoeshahfaht Ben Israel, Dr Martin Luther King Institute for a New Humanity |
Lecture |
| 17.06.2010 (10:30) |
The Rise of Africa – The impact of the FIFA World Cup on South Africa Sandile Memela, Political advisor of the Ambassador of South Africa to Germany |
Lecture |
| 17.06.2010 (11.30) |
50 Years Independence –Is Africa ready for the 21st century ... the African century? John Eichler, CEO of Blue Elephant AG - Holding & Consulting |
Lecture |
| 17.06.2010 (18.30) |
Unity of the African community through economic integration: An opportunity to the African Youth Lulamile Ntonzima, Public Management Department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa |
Lecture |
| 23.06.2010 (11.15) |
An Introduction to Sharp Power Video Lecture: Joseph S. Nye, Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard University |
Video Lecture |
| 23.06.2010 (12.00) |
New Contexts for Cultural Diplomacy Samuel Jones, Head of Culture, Demos |
Lecture |
| 23.06.2010 (13.45) |
Why Nation Branding Does Not Exist Simon Anholt, Author and Researcher; Pioneer of the term "Nation Branding" |
Lecture |
| 23.06.2010 (17.15) |
Measuring, Cultural Relations Capacity Dr. Catherine Fieschi, Director of Counterpoint |
Lecture |
| 23.06.2010 (18.00) |
Soft Power and Nation Branding: The Role of the Government Simon Anholt, Author and Researcher; Pioneer of the term "Nation Branding"; Dr. Catherine Fieschi, Director of Counterpoint |
Moderated Discussion |
| 24.06.2010 (10.00) |
China’s Hard and Soft Power in Africa: An Analysis Sharath Srinavasan, Director of the Centre of Governance and Human Rights at Cambridge University |
Lecture |
| 24.06.2010 (11.15) |
The Finish Approach to Hard and Soft Power H. E. Ambassador Pekka Juhani Huhtaniemi, Ambassador of Finland to the UK |
Lecture |
| 24.06.2010 (12.30) |
The CNN Effect: The Influence of the Media on Foreign Policy Martin Bell, UNICEF UK Ambassador, Former British MP (Independent) |
Lecture |
| 24.06.2010 (14.30) |
The Transformation of Central and Eastern Europe Anna Fotyga, Former Foreign Minister of Poland |
Lecture |
| 24.06.2010 (15.45) |
A Soft Power Constellation: China, US and India in the 21st Century Prof. Philip Dodd, Visiting Professor at the University of the Arts London |
Lecture |
| 24.06.2010 (17.00) |
Soft Power in US Foreign Policy Prof. Dr. Inderjeet Parmar, Professor of Government, Manchester University |
Lecture |
| 24.06.2010 (18.00) |
Democracy – Hard and Soft Power Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Former Defense Minister of Poland |
Lecture |
| 24.06.2010 (19.00) |
The Changing Nature of International Relations: A Portuguese Perspective Teresa Pinto Basto Gouveia, Former Foreign Minister of Portugal |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (10.00) |
Peacekeeping or Peacebuilding: Shifting the Balance? Jack McConnell, MSP, Former First Minister of Scotland |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (11.15) |
The Role of Military Force in the Modern World Bill Park, Senior Lecturer at Kings College London |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (13.30) |
Hard vs. Soft Power in Danish Foreign Policy H.E. Ambassador Birger Riis-Jřrgensen, Ambassador of Denmark to the UK |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (14.30) |
Shared Destinies: Shared Responsibilities – a UK Perspective Andrew Hull |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (15.45) |
Spin, Soft Power and the Myths about Britain’s Role in the Iraq War Andrew Sparrow, Senior Political Editor, Guardian Online |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (17.00) |
The Future of British Foreign and Security Policy Dr. Andrew Dorman, Senior Lecturer at King's College London, Associate Fellow at Chatham House |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (18.00) |
British Foreign Policy over the Next Two Decades: Objectives and Strategies Dr. Andrew Dorman, Senior Lecturer at King's College London, Associate Fellow at Chatham House; Jack McConnell, MSP, Former First Minister of Scotland; Andrew Sparrow, Senior Political Editor, Guardian Online |
Panel Discussion |
| 25.06.2010 (10.15) |
Codes of Tolerance as Soft Factors of Peace-Making Dr. Hubertus Hoffman, President and Founder of the World Security Network |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (11.30) |
Convening Power – The ColaLife Story so far Simon Berry, Founder and Director of Colalife |
Lecture |
| 25.06.2010 (13.30) |
Religious Soft Power Prof. Jeffrey Haynes, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University |
Lecture |
| 11.07.2010 (19.00) |
Contemporary Arts Spaces in Berlin: Radialsystem V Representative, Radialsystem V |
Guided Tour |
| 12.07.2010 (11.30) |
The Arts as a Pillar of European Integration Karl-Erik Norrman, Secretary General, European Cultural Parliament |
Lecture |
| 12.07.2010 (14.30) |
Touring the Arts Andreas Richter, General Manages, Mahler Chamber Orchestra |
Lecture |
| 12.07.2010 (16.00) |
A Soul for Europe Stephanie Maiwald, Project Co-ordinator, A Soul for Europe |
Lecture |
| 13.07.2010 (09.30) |
Kulturfabrik Moabit: Working with Diversity Stefan Sramkiewicz, Project Director, Kulturfabrik Moabit |
Lecture |
| 13.07.2010 (11.30) |
Celebrating Diversity through Drama Beate Ehlers, Actress and outreach and education officer |
Lecture |
| 13.07.2010 (14.30) |
Creative in Europe: Artists’ Perspectives Milena Oda, Writer and Play Writer, Czech Republic |
Lecture |
| 13.07.2010 (16.00) |
Creative in Europe: Artists’ Perspectives (continued) Savina Tarsitano, Visual Artist, Italy; Ulrike Draesner, Author; Lars Montag, Film Director; Gabriele Woidelko, Historian and Managing Director of EUSTORY |
Lecture |
| 14.07.2010 (11.30) |
Berlin – the Political Cultural Capital with its Turbulent History Dr. Volker Hassemer, Chairman of the Board of Stiftung Zukunft Berlin |
Walking Tour |
| 14.07.2010 (14.30) |
Media and Cultural Policy in the European Union Matthias Peschke, Head of the European Commission’s Berlin Representation |
Visit and Lecture |
| 14.07.2010 (16.00) |
The Role of the Arts in Fostering International Relations Werner Wnendt, Director of the Department for Culture and Communication, German Foreign Office |
Visit, Lecture |
| 14.07.2010 (18.00) |
Embassy Reception Birgitte Tovborg Jensen, Cultural Attache, Danish Embassy |
Reception |
| 15.07.2010 (09.30) |
Promoting Romanian Arts in Germany Alexandrina Panaite, Director, Romanian Cultural Institute, Berlin |
Lecture |
| 15.07.2010 (11.30) |
Moving Beyond Borders: Cultural Exchange between Western, Central and Eastern Europe Darius Polok, MitOst Program “Cultural Manages of the Robert Bosch Stifting |
Lecture |
| 15.07.2010 (14.30) |
Opportunities and Challenges of Being a European Capital of Culture Prof. Hanns-Dietrich Schmidt, International Relationships Commissioner, RUHR 2010) |
Lecture |
| 02.08.2010 (11.00) |
The Role of Civil Society in European Governance Ingmar Redel, Co-Founder of the ‘Echo’ Project |
Lecture |
| 02.08.2010 (15.00) |
Europe’s Future Position as a Global Economic and Political Actor Dr. Martin Sieg, Foreign Policy Advisor to the German Bundestag |
Lecture |
| 02.08.2010 (16.00) |
Turkey’s Accession to the European Union: An Evaluation of Recent Developments Sarmad Hussain, Cultural Commission, German Parliament |
Lecture |
| 03.08.2010 (10.00) |
The EU’s responsibility in tackling climate change and developing green technologies Severin Fischer, Research Associate Institute for European Politics, Berlin |
Lecture |
| 03.08.2010 (11.45) |
Scandinavian Branding and Culture as European Integration Factor Ambassador Karl-Erik Norrman, Former Head of the Cultural Department of the Swedish Foreign Ministry and Swedish Diplomat in Moscow, Peking, Geneva and Rome |
Lecture |
| 03.08.2010 (14.30) |
Cooperation and Integration in the Western Balkans Natasha Wunsch, Programme Officer at the Alfred von Oppenheim Center for European Policy Studies |
Lecture |
| 03.08.2010 (16.15) |
Europe’s Future Position as a Global Economic and Political Actor Prof. Dr. Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin; Dr. Würmeling, Former State Secretary for German-EU Politics and Member of the European Parliament; Dr. Sieg, Foreign Policy Advisor to the German Bundestag; Mr. Kremer, Research Associate and Corporate Manager at the Institut für Europäische Politik (IEP) |
Panel Discussion |
| 04.08.2010 (10.00) |
The EU’s Transformative Power and the Search for a Common European Identity Dr. Ulrich Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies |
Lecture |
| 04.08.2010 (14.30) |
The Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: a question of leadership Gesa-Stefanie Brincker, Research Associate, CIFE and IEP |
Lecture |
| 17.08.2010 (11.45) |
The New Art of War Prof. Dr. Sven Chojnacki, Professor of the Freie Universität Berlin |
Presentation and Discussion |
| 17.08.2010 (14.30) |
Zentrale für Internationale Friedenseinsätze Dr. Almut Wieland-Karimi, Director of the ZIF |
Visit |
| 17.08.2010 (16.15) |
Germany’s Role in the United Nations Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Vergau, Professor at the Freien Universität, former Ambassador and Delegate to the UN Security Council |
Lecture |
| 17.08.2010 (18.00) |
The Bundeswehr in the 21st Century Oberstleutnant Dr. Detlef Buch, Research associate of the Stiftung Wissenschaft and Politik |
Lecture |
| 17.08.2010 (20.00) |
The Influence of the Intervention in Afghanistan on Central Asia and the relationship with Germany Abed Nadjib, Director of the Embassy of Afghanistan; Mr Ahamdi, Representative of the Embassy of Afghanistan; Mr. Mrawat, representative of the Embassy of Afghanistan; Ulrich Finkenbusch, Speaker for Foreign Policy FDP |
Panel Discussion |
| 18.08.2010 (11.45) |
The Influence of Germany’s Historic Bilateral Relations on Contemporary Policies and Attitudes Karoline Gil, Project Director for the Stiftung für Deutsch-Polnische Zusammenarbeit |
Lecture |
| 18.08.2010 (14.30) |
Freedom of Movement: Open Borders and their Impact on German Indentity in Europe and the World at Large Almut Möller, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik |
Lecture |
| 18.08.2010 (16.15) |
Brand Germany: The Evolution and Transmittance of the German Image Abroad Norbert Tödter, Director of the Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus |
Lecture |
| 19.08.2010 (10.00) |
Islam in the West: Religiosität und Öffentlichkeit zwischen Berlin-Neukölln und Bible Belt Katrin Simon, Freie Universität Berlin |
Lecture |
| 19.08.2010 (14.30) |
Green Economy and Green Jobs Dr. Hartmut Grewe, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung |
Lecture |
| 19.08.2010 (16.15) |
Climate Change and National Debt as Two Central Challenges for Generational Equitable Policies Damian Ludewig, Director of the Form for ökonomische Marktwirtschaft |
Lecture |
| 19.08.2010 (18.00) |
The Future of the German Economy from a Generational Perspective Hendrik Schneider, Founder Yoove Mobility GmbH; Tom Odebrecht, Research Associate at re:publik – Institut für Zukunftspolitik; Dr. Jörn-Axel Meyer, Director of the Deutsches Institut für kliene und mittlere Unternehmen e.V. |
Panel Discussion |
| 20.08.2010 (10.00) |
The Future of the German Integration Model in a Multicultural Society Sarmad Husain, Speaker at the German Parliament |
Lecture |
| 20.08.2010 (11.45) |
Worldwide Integration Models Denise Erpen, Political Scientist at Euresearch |
Lecture |
| 20.08.2010 (14.30) |
Sport as a Promising Integration Tool Dr. Gregor Rosenthal, Director of Bündnis für Demokratie und Toleranz |
Lecture |
| 20.08.2010 (18.00) |
Future Challenges and Opportunities facing Germany’s Multicultural Society Sarmad Husain, Speaker at the German Parliament |
Workshop |
| 21.08.2010 (10.00) |
Art as Cultural Diplomacy: The ‘Cool School’ Orchestra Programme Andreas Peer Kähler, Composer and Director of the Cool School Orchestra |
Lecture |
| 21.08.2010 (11.30) |
Cultural Bridges in Germany: From Personal Experience and the Project “Soziale Stadt” Fadi Saad, Quartiersmanager Reinickendorf und Autor von “Der Große Bruder von Neuköln” |
Lecture |
| 07.09.2010 (18.30) |
State Sponsored Cultural Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities Karl-Erik Norrman, Former Swedish Ambassafor, Secretary General of the European Cultural Parliament |
Key Note Address |
| 08.09.2010 (10.30) |
Cultural Diplomacy in Action: The Finnish Institute Dr Anna-Maija Mertens, Director of the Finish Institute |
Seminar |
| 08.09.2010 (14.30) |
International Artistic Exchange: “Connect: A Gentil Carioca – An Art Space in Rio de Janeiro” Annika Niemann, Curator IFA Gallery |
Exhibition |
| 08.09.2010 (17.00) |
State-Sponsored Cultural Diplomacy: The Approach of the German Foreign Office Benjamin Hannah, Cultural Department |
Seminar |
| 08.09.2010 (18.30) |
This House Believes that the English Language is the Key to Global Understanding English Debating Society in Association with the Detusch-Britische Gesellschaft |
Debate |
| 09.09.2010 (10.00) |
Rwanda: Peace, Justice and Reconcilisation Felix Sangano, First Secretary of the Rwandan Embassy |
Seminar |
| 09.09.2010 (14.30) |
Beyond the Veil: Contemporary Female Perspectives on Art Dr. Elisabeth Klotz, Art Historian |
Seminar |
| 10.09.2010 (10.30) |
Breaking down Barriers Through Music: The Berlin Philharmonic Larissa Israel, Project Manager of the Education Department |
Seminar |
| 10.09.2010 (18.30) |
Floodwall Exhibition Opening Event Phillip D. Murphy, US Ambassador to Germany |
Opening Speech |
| 11.09.2010 (10.30) |
The Role of Individuals in Promoting Intercultural Exchange Assaf Gavron, DAAD Artist in Berlin Progam |
Seminar |
| 11.09.2010 (10.30) |
Farbwerte: National Identity and Public Display Robert Eysoldt, Berlin-based Creative Director and Project Developer |
Semianr |
| 11.09.2010 (17.00) |
Visit to the German Parliament: German Approaches to Immigration and Integration Sarmad Hussain, Cultural Commission |
Lecture |
| 13.09.2010 (10.30) |
Médicins sans Frontiers and Latin America Dr. Frank Dörner, Director of MSF-Berlin |
Lecture |
| 13.09.2010 (14.00) |
Transparency and Entrepreneurship in Latin America Prof. Herrera Moro, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, México |
Seminar |
| 13.09.2010 (15.45) |
A European Look at the Latin American Economies and Economics Prof. Dr. Manfred Nitsch (Freie Universität Berlin) |
Lecture |
| 13.09.2010 | US Embassy Transatlantic Hip Hop Event Phillip D. Murphy, US Ambassador to Germany |
Dance Event |
| 13.09.2010 | Drawers Speaks Workshop Series Begins 13th September – 08th October |
Workshop |
| 14.09.2010 (14.00) |
Latin American Stereotypes in Europe Dr. Ryan Prout, University of Cardiff |
Lecture |
| 14.09.2010 (15.45) |
Panama’s vision on European-Central American Relations His Excellency Melitón Alejandro Arrocha, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama |
Conference |
| 14.09.2010 (19.30) |
First Edition of Latin American Short Film Festival in Berlin: LAKINO Mr. Martin Capatinta, Festival Director |
Discussion and Short Film Screening |
| 15.09.2010 (10.00) |
Embassy of Honduras Mrs. Varnia Garcia Morales, Embassy Delegate |
Conference |
| 15.09.2010 (14.00) |
The Updated Cultural Diplomacy and the Challenges Ahead Mark Donfried, Director of the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy; Mrs. Birgitt Tovborg, Cultural Attaché of the Danish Embassy |
Lecture |
| 15.09.2010 (15.45) |
Security and the Quality of Democracy in Peru and Colombia Mrs. Carolina Galindo Hernández, Humboldt University |
Lecture |
| 15.09.2010 | Haitian-American Book Launch Haitian-American Author, Rose-Anne Clermont |
Book Launch |
| 16.09.2010 (10.30) |
Providing Access to Microcredit and Fair Trade: The Role of Oikocredit in Latin America Mrs. Michaela Balka, Oikocredit |
Lecture |
| 16.09.2010 (12.15) |
COAGROSOL: A Successful Story of Fair Trade in Brazil Reginaldo Vincentim, COAGROSOL – Cooperativa dos Agropecuaristas Solidários de Itápolis |
Lecture |
| 16.09.2010 (15.45) |
Visit to the Facilities of Deutsche Welle Mr. Héctor Medellin, TV Presenter and Editor |
Visit and Discussion |
| 16.09.2010 | Welcome Event for Tanya Wardt | Event |
| 17.09.2010 (10.30) |
Politics and Cultural Diplomacy in Latin American Literature Prof. Dr. Dieter Ingenschay, Humboldt University |
Lecture |
| 17.09.2010 (14.00) |
Humanitarian Aid in Haiti – Achievements and Challenges Mrs. Miriam Chocobar and Mrs. Rosa Grabe, Welthungerhilfe |
Lecture |
| 17.09.2010 (15.45) |
Bundestag Sarmad Hussain, Cultural Commission, German Parliament |
Visit and Discussion |
| 26.09.2010 | German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Networking Event Mark Donfried, Founder and Director of the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy |
Event |
| 29.09.2010 | Public Policy under Water? Policy Response and Victim Perspectives Prof. Mark Hallerberg, Professor of Public Management and Political Economy at the Hertie School of Governance; Shahid Riaz, President of the Pak-German Council for Culture and Democracy; Khayyan Akbar, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission of Pakistani Embassy; Sarmad Hussain, Cultural Committee of the German Parliament |
Panel Discussion |
| 30.09.2010 | Evening of Reading (Including SAND Journal Editors) | Event |
| 30.09.2010 | German Reunification: A Victory for Human Rights and Democracy Amb. Richard Clark Barkley, former US Ambassador to East Germany |
Event |
| 01.10.2010 (10.00) |
Keynote Address Cem Özdemir, Co-Leader, German Green Party/Alliance ‘90 |
Lecture |
| 01.10.2010 (11.00) |
Keynote Address Yasar Yakis, Turkish MP, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey |
Lecture |
| 01.10.2010 (11.20) |
Keynote Address H.E Ambassador Carlos dos Santos, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to Germany |
Lecture |
| 01.10.2010 (11.45) |
The History and Development of Human Rights: An Introduction Prof. Dr. Theodor Schilling, Professor of Law at Humboldt University |
Lecture |
| 01.10.2010 (14.30) |
Human Rights in a Globalised World Markus Löning, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid at the Federal Foreign Office |
Introductory Speech |
| 01.10.2010 (14.45) |
Human Rights in a Globalised World: The State of Affairs Markus Löning, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid at the Federal Foreign Office; Marianne Heuwagen, Former Director of Human Rights Watch Germany; Prof. Dr. Heiner Bielefeldt, UN Special Rapporteu on Freedom of Religion or Belief Moderator: Benjamin Titze, Board Member of Amnesty International Germany |
Panel Discussion |
| 01.10.2010 (17.00) |
Victims of Climate Change: Who Will Protect Vulnerable People and Wildlife? Jeremy Symons, Senior Vice President, Conservation and Education Headquarters - Reston, VA |
Lecture |
| 01.10.2010 (18.00) |
German Reunification: A Victory for Human Rights and Democracy H.E. Ambassador Richard Clark Barkley, Last Serving US Ambassador to East Germany |
Lecture |
| 02.10.2010 (10.00) |
The Freedom of Religion or Belief: Problems of Conception and Implementation Prof. Dr. Heiner Bielefeldt. UN Special Rapporteu on Freedom of Religion or Belief |
Lecture |
| 02.10.2010 (11.00) |
The Activities of Europe and Germany Concerning Anti-Discrimination Prof. Dr. Christian Armbrüster, Judge - Berlin Court of Justice (Kammergericht Berlin), Professor of Law (Free University Berlin) |
Lecture |
| 02.10.2010 (11.45) |
Human Rights Standards in Europe and the Ban Against the Headscarf, Burqa or Niqab: Comparative Reflections Prof. Dr. Sabine Berghahn, Visiting Professor of Law, Politics and Gender at the Berlin School of Economics and Law |
Lecture |
| 02.10.2010 (14.00) |
The Relationship between Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Peter Kirchschlaeger, Co-Director, Centre of Human Rights Education (ZMRB) Lucerne, Switzerland |
Lecture |
| 02.10.2010 (14.45) |
A New Theory to Solve Political Problems: Democracy Engineering Troy Davis, Lecturer in Democracy Engineering, University of Strasbourg (France) and University of Freiburg (Germany) |
Lecture |
| 02.10.2010 (16.00) |
Beyond Democratic Consolidation: The Transition to Good Governance Prof. Dr. Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Professor of Democracy Studies, Hertie School of Governance, Berlin |
Lecture |
| 02.10.2010 (17.00) |
Democracy and Human Rights: Universal Concepts? Troy Davis, Lecturer in Democracy Engineering, University of Strasbourg (France) and University of Freiburg (Germany); H.E. Yasar Yakis, Turkish MP, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey; Dr. Peter Kirchschlaeger, Co-Director, Centre of Human Rights Education (ZMRB) Lucerne, Switzerland |
Panel Discussion |
| 02.10.2010 (18.30) |
Film Screening - Mooladé Dr. Anne V. Adams, Director of the W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture, Ghana |
Cultural Activity |
| 03.10.2010 (10.00) |
Case Study - Speaking Out: Stopping Homophobic and Transphobic Abuse in Queensland Dr. Alan Berman, Senior Lecturer in Law, Newcastle University, Australia |
Lecture |
| 03.10.2010 (11.00) |
The Role of Human Rights Organisations in Furthering International Justice: A Case Study of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Stephanie Brancaforte, Campaign Director for Avaaz.org |
Lecture |
| 03.10.2010 (11.45) |
The Portrayal of Human Rights in Works by African Writers and Filmmakers Dr. Anne V. Adams, Director of the W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture, Ghana |
Lecture |
| 03.10.2010 (16.00) |
Turkey’s Approach to Human Rights and Democracy H.E. Yasar Yakis, Turkish MP, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey |
Lecture |
| 03.10.2010 (17.00) |
How to Promote Democracy and Human Rights: Germany and the European Union as Normative Actors Prof. Dr. Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin |
Lecture |
| 03.10.2010 (19.00) |
The Peaceful Revolution, German Reunification, and their Impact on Global Affairs over the Following Two Decades Markus Meckel, First Democratically Elected Foreign Minister of the German Democratic Republic (DDR) |
Keynote Speech |
| 04.10.2010 (10.00) |
Measuring a Democracy: The Significance of International Commitments and Obligations Dr. Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf, Executive Director, Democracy Reporting International |
Lecture |
| 04.10.2010 (11.00) |
Human Rights and Revised Democratic Orders Prof. Dr. Anja Mihr, Associate Professor, Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, Utrecht |
Seminar |
| 04.10.2010 (14.00) |
Human Rights and Democracy in a Globalised World: The Challenges and Opportunities Ahead Prof. Dr. Anja Mihr, Associate Professor, Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, Utrecht; Dr. Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf, Executive Director, Democracy Reporting International Moderator: Benjamin Titze, Board Member of Amnesty International Germany |
Panel Discussion |
| 04.10.2010 (14.45) |
Mobilising Civil Society Benjamin Titze, Board Member of Amnesty International Germany |
Lecture |
| 03.11.2010 (14.00) |
Russian Education & Europe: Young Leaders Cross Borders Semenov Oleg, Dear of the Faculty of International Relations, Lobachevsky State University of Nijni Novgorod, Russia |
Lecture |
| 04.11.2010 (11:30) |
European-Russian Relations from the point of view of the EU Uli Brückner, Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin |
Lecture |
| 05.11.2010 (10.00) |
Intercultural Training Dr. Zoe Ivanova, Intercultural Training Consultant |
Workshop |
| 05.11.2010 (17.30) |
The Role of the Media in the Development of the European-Russian Relationship Régis Présent Griot, Journalist, La Gazette |
Lecture |
| 06.11.2010 (09.30) |
Tensions, Conflicts and Peace Agreements: Historical Macrostructures and Turning Points since 1945 Dr. Hans Günter Brauch, Political Societies, Historian, Chairman of AFEs PRESS |
Lecture |
| 06.11.2010 (10.00) |
The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide - An Overview Merethe Stagetorn, Defence Lawyer for the Danish Supreme Court |
Lecture |
| 06.11.2010 (11.30) |
A World Without Walls: Governing Globalization Prof. Dr. Inge Kaul, Former Director of UNDP’s Office of Development Studies |
Lecture |
| 06.11.2010 (12.00) |
Reconciliation Between Countries and Societies: The Example of the French-German Experience Dr. François Heisbourg, Chairman of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (Special Advisor, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, Paris) |
Lecture |
| 06.11.2010 (12.30) |
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) as a Bridge between the two Koreas Dr. Arthur H. Westing, Former Director of the United Nations Environment Program project on Peace, Security and Environment |
Lecture |
| 06.11.2010 (14.00) |
Official Opening Session President Joaquim Chassano, Former President of Mozambique, Former Chairperson of the African Union; President Dr. Alfredo Palacio, Former President of Ecuador; Dr. Johan Galtung, Norwegian Mathematician and Sociologist, a Principle Founder of the Discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the US; Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland |
Keynote Speeches |
| 06.11.2010 (16.30) |
The Nation State in the Golden Age Prof. Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens of Southgate), Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics, Life Felow of King’s College Cambridge, Former Director of the London School of Economics |
Lecture |
| 06.11.2010 (20.00) |
Farbwerte: SchwarzRotGold Robert Eysoldt, Farbwerte Creator |
Cultural Event |
| 07.11.2010 (09.30) |
Globalization, Interdependence and the EU’s Strategic Partners Dr. Ioannis Kasoulides, MEP, Former Foreign Minister of Cypris |
Lecture |
| 07.11.2010 (10.00) |
Steps to Reducing Political Violence Dr. Joris Voorhoeve, Former Defence Minister of Holland and Professor of International Security Studies at Nederlandse Defensie Academie |
Lecture |
| 07.11.2010 (11.30) |
Deactivating the Cultural Minefields Between the World of Islam and America and the West: The Primacy of Politics? Dr. Fawaz A. Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics |
Lecture |
| 07.11.2010 (12.00) |
Prospects for Peace, Reconciliation & Reintegration - Focusing on Next Month’s US Reassessment of Obama’s COIN Strategy for Afghanistan Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan |
Lecture |
| 07.11.2010 (14.30) |
Welcome Address Ambassador Harry Helenius, Ambassador of Finland to Germany |
Welcome Address |
| 07.11.2010 (14.40) |
From Crisis Management to Conflict Prevention Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Former Finnish Foreign Minister |
Lecture |
| 07.11.2010 (15.15) |
From Crisis Management to Conflict Prevention Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland; Dr. Joris Voorhoeve, Former Defence Minister of Holland and Professor of International Security Studies at Nederlandse Defensie Academie; Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan; Dr. Fawaz A. Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics; Ambassador Dr. Cynthia P. Schneider, Former Ambassador of the US to the Netherlands Moderator: Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Former Finnish Foreign Minister |
Panel Discussion |
| 07.11.2010 (16.30) |
The Impact of the Fall of Berlin Wall on Flobal Politics and the Future of Peacebuilding in a Multi-Polar World President Dr. Vaira Vike Freiberga, Former President of Latvia |
Lecture |
| 07.11.2010 (17.00) |
Post Conflict Reconstruction - What Role for the International Community Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland |
Lecture |
| 07.11.2010 (18.00) |
President Dr. Vaira Vike Freiberga, Former President of Latvia; Dr. Alfredo Palacio,Former President of Ecuador; Janez Jansa, Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Dr. Johan Galtung, Norwegian Mathematician and Sociologist, a Principle Founder of the Discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies; Nouzha Skalli, Moroccan Minister for Family, Social Development and Solidarity; Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland; Ioannis Kasoulides, MEP, Former Foreign Minister of Cypris | Panel Discussion |
| 08.11.2010 (09.30) |
Response to the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Reconceptualization of Security Dr. Hans Günter Brauch, Political Scientist, Historian, Chairman of AFES PRESS |
Lecture |
| 08.11.2010 (10.00) |
Peace, Intellectual Solidarity and Psychological Walls Dr. Luc Reychler, Professor of International Relations, University of Leuven, Director of the Center of Peace and Strategic Studies (CSIS) |
Lecture |
| 08.11.2010 (11.30) |
Nuclear Abolition and Alternative Defence Dr. Jan Oberg, Director and Co-Founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research |
Lecture |
| 08.11.2010 (12.00) |
The Future of Anti Nuclear Proliferation and the Arms Trade Dr. Jan Oberg, Director and Co-Founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research; Dr. Hans Günter Brauch, Political Scientist, Historian, Chairman of AFES PRESS; Dr. Luc Reychler, Professor of International Relations, University of Leuven, Director of the Center of Peace and Strategic Studies (CSIS) |
Panel Discussion |
| 08.11.2010 (14.30) |
NATO and the Dialectics of Walls Dr. Gerlinde Niehus, Head, Corporate Communications Section, Public Diplomacy Division, NATO |
Lecture |
| 08.11.2010 (15.15) |
The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility for Peace Building and Reconciliation in the Globalized World Dr. Gerhard Prätorius, Head of Coordination CSR and Sustainability, Volkswagen Group |
Lecture |
| 08.11.2010 (15.40) |
The Strategic Importance of the Indian Ocean with Reference to Latest Developments Sir James Mancham, Former President of the Republic of the Seychelles |
Lecture |
| 08.11.2010 (16.30) |
Lecture and Discussion George Galloway, Former UK MP, Vice President of the Stop The War Coalition |
Lecture |
| 08.11.2010 (17.00) |
Lecture and Discussion Nouzha Skalli, Moroccan Minister for Family, Social Development, and Solidarity |
Lecture |
| 08.11.2010 (18.00) |
Keynote Address Ribal Al-Assad, Founder and Chairman of IMAN, Founder and Director of the Organization for Democracy and Freedom in Syria |
Keynote Speech |
| 08.11.2010 (18.15) |
A World Without Walls: Barriers to Equality and Coexistence Janez Jansa, Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Nouzha Skalli, Moroccan Minister for Family, Social Development, and Solidarity; Ribal Al-Assad, Founder and Chairman of IMAN, Founder and Director of the Organization for Democracy and Freedom in Syria; George Galloway, Former UK MP, Vice President of the Stop The War Coalition; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the US; Marina Pendes, Deputy Minister of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovnia; Dr. Jan Oberg, Director and Co-Founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research |
Panel Discussion |
| 08.11.2010 (20.00) |
1989: The Year That Changed The World - Gala Event: Berlin’s Wall Art Welcome Address: Marcia Barrett, Lead Singer of Boney M Speaker: Heinz J. Kuzdas, Photographer and Author of “Berliner Mauer Kunst: Mit East Side Gallery” Musicians: MFA Kera, Mike Russles, Buba Jammeh, Regis Molina |
Gala Event |
| 09.11.2010 (09.30) |
The Triangle of the Russian-American-European Relationship - Current Challenges and Opportunities facing this Trilateral Relation Dr. Oleg Kolobov, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod, Russia |
Lecture |
| 09.11.2010 (10.00) |
Russian-European Relations: Past and Present, Perspectives and Challenges, External Security Policies and the Rostov-on-Don Summit Kurov Denis Sergeevich, Russian Embassy - 3rd Secretary on External and Security Policies |
Lecture |
| 09.11.2010 (11.30) |
The Western Balkans: The Path to European Integration Ana Trisic Babic, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Lecture |
| 09.11.2010 (12.00) |
Peace Building, Reconciliation and Globalization in an Interdependent World - Using Bosnia and Herzegovina as an Example Marina Pendes, Deputy Minister of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Lecture |
| 09.11.2010 (12.30) |
Guiding Principles of a Comprehensive Peace Building Approach Dr. Arno Truger, Dreictor - Austrian Study Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) |
Lecture |
| 09.11.2010 (14.30) |
The 21st Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall and its Impact on Global Politics: Predicting the Major Developments in Global Politics over the Next Two Decades Janez Jansa, Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the US; Dr. Luc Reychler, Professor of International Relations, University of Leuven, Director of the Center of Peace and Strategic Studies (CSIS); Dr. Jan Oberg, Director and Co-Founder of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research Moderator: Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali, Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan |
Panel Discussion |
| 09.11.2010 (16.30) |
International Humanitarian Law, International Peacekeeping and the Unspoken Crime of Genocide (Focus: Srebrenica and Comparable Tragedies) Janez Jansa, Former Prime Minister of Slovenia |
Lecture Series |
| 09.11.2010 (19.00) |
International Humanitarian Law, International Peacekeeping and the Unspoken Crime of Genocide (Focus: Srebrenica and Comparable Tragedies) Dr. Alfredo Palacio, Former President of Ecuador; Dr. Rudolf Bernhardt, Former President of the European Court of Human Rights, Professor, Max-Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and Interantional Law; George Galloway, Former UK MP, Vice President of the Stop The War Coalition; Dr. Leonie von Braun, German Judge (Berlin Criminal Court), Chair of Amnesty Germany’s Coordination Group Against Impunity; Dr. Ariel King, Founder of the Ariel Foundation International Women Impacting Policy (WIPP) |
Panel Discussion |
| 10.11.2010 (11.30) |
Peace Building & a Biosociety President Dr. Alfredo Palacio, Former President of Ecuador |
Lecture Series |
| 10.11.2010 (14.30) |
Moving Beyond Stability: Consolidating and Sustaining Cooperation in Peaceful Societies President Dr. Alfredo Palacio, Former President of Ecuador; Dr. Rudolf Bernhardt, Former President of the European Court of Human Rights, Professor, Max-Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and Interantional Law; Dr. Miomir Zuzul, Former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Former Croatian Ambassador to the US |
Interactive Session |
| 30.11.2010 (11.30) |
The Power of Music to Bring Social Barriers: The Berlin Philharmonie Larissa Israel, Project Director of the Education Department in the Berlin Philharmonic |
Lecture |
| 30.11.2010 (15.30) |
The German Approach to Cultural Diplomacy Benjamin Hanna, German Foreign Office Speaker |
Lecture and Visit |
| 30.11.2010 (18.00) |
Multiculturalism in Germany Today Sarmad Hussein, Cultural Committee of the German Parliament |
Lecture |
| 01.12.2010 (10.30) |
The Role of Cultural and the Arts in Bringing Together Diverse Groups and in Helping to Establish a European Identity Bernhard Schneider, Soul for Europe |
Lecture |
| 01.12.2010 (13.30) |
High School of American Dreams Tana Ross, Documentary Filmmaker |
Film Viewing and Discussion |
| 01.12.2010 (16.15) |
Hard and Soft Power in Transatlantic Relations J.D. Bindenagel, Vice President for Community, Government and International Affairs at DePaul University |
Lecture |
| 02.12.2010 (09.30) |
Multiculturalism in the Netherlands: A Case Study Dr. Rene Gabriels, Professor, University College Maastricht |
Lecture and Seminars |
| 02.12.2010 (14.00) |
Integration in Berlin: A Case Study of Neukölln Dr. Felgentreu, Member of the Berlin City Parliament, SPD |
Lecture |
| 02.11.2010 (15.30) |
The Italian Institute Annamaria Di Giorgio, Italian Cultural Institute in Berlin |
Visit and Presentation |
| 03.11.2010 (09.30) |
The Swedish Year of Multiculturalism 2010 Yvonne Rock, National Coordinator for the Year of Multi-Culturalism 2006 |
Presentation |
| 03.11.2010 (11.00) |
Understanding Multiculturalism Ulrika Holmgaard, Cultural Attaché at the Swedish Embassy in Berlin; Olöf Kristjánsdóttir, Mikko Missi, Cultural Attaché at the Finnish Embassy in Berlin; Anne-Kirsti Karisen |
Panel Discussion |
| 05.12.2010 (17:30) |
The History and Development of Cultural Diplomacy and its Contemporary Application: An Overview. Mark Donfried | Lecture |
| 06.12.2010 (15:00) |
Cultural Diplomacy and Regional Integration - African Case Studies: Ethiopia. Eshete Tilhurn and Mark Donfried. | Lecture |
| 06.12.2010 (17:30) |
Cultural Diplomacy and Regional Integration - African Case Studies: Algeria. Prof. Dr. Michael Cullin. | Lecture |
| 07.12.2010 (10:00) |
The Strategic Importance of Hegemonic Stability in Sustaining Regional Cooperation in Africa: Prospects and Challenges facing the Africa Union. Ms. S. Motlhoki, Mr Francis, Mr Molete, Mr A Jazhbay. | Lecture |
| 07.12.2010 (11:30) |
Regional Cooperation (NEPAD) and Issues in African Cooperation. Dr Henry Olanoipekun. | Participant Paper |
| 07.12.2010 (11:30) |
Bringing African Nations Together: Sport as Cultural Diplomacy. Peter Rees | Participant Paper |
| 08.12.2010 (10:00) |
German and African Collaboration. Foreign Office Collaboration. | Lecture |
| 08.12.2010 (11:30) |
Uniting and Mobilizing the African Diaspora - An Introduction. Dr. Yehoeshahfaht | Lecture |
| 08.12.2010 (15:00) |
The Question of Aid. Mr Tumenta F. Kennedy. | Lecture |
| 08.12.2010 (15:00) |
“Face up Africa”: A Presentation of Arise Nigerian Woman. Ms. Abimbola Junaid | Participant Paper |
| 08.12.2010 (17:30) |
The Importance of Leadership Initiative. Mark Donfried. | Lecture |
| 09.12.2010 (10:00) |
The Rising Importance of Africa as a Growing Global Power. Rachad Bouhlal, H.E Ambassador of Morrocco to the Republic of Germany. | Lecture |
| 09.12.2010 (11:30) |
The Evolving Role of African Union in African Regional and International Integration. Prince Immanuel Ben Yehuda | Lecture |
| 09.12.2010 (15:00) |
The Global South: The Future of Africa as a Developing Economy. Prof. Collette Suda (Secretary for Gender, Children and Social Development, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development of Kenya) | Lecture |
| 09.12.2010 (17:30) |
China and Africa: Opportunities and Challenges to Africa’s Development. Dr Patrick Oskwe (UNCTAD Senior Economics Affair Officer) | Lecture |
| 10.12.2010 (10:00) |
The Rise of Tourism: Nation Branding as a Tool to Attracting Investment, Tourism and Promoting Cultural Diversity. Prof. Dr Sandberg. | Lecture |
| 10.12.2010 (11:30) |
The Question of Aid: Help or Hindrance in African Economic Development. Mr Kennedy, Mr Eichler, Mr Pelz, Mr Sandile and Mr Gwexe. | Panel Discussion |
| 10.12.2010 (15:00) |
Supranational Economic Unions and Entrepreneurship as a key to Stabilizing African Economics and Promoting Prosperity. Mr Donfried, Ms Noor-Abdi, Mr Eicher, Mr Pelz, Mr Israel, Mr Sandile and Mr Gwexe. | Panel Discussion |
| 10.12.2010 (17:30) |
African Influence in European Art: The Case of Picasso. Ms Laurence Madeline (Curator and Chief of Cultural and Education Department - Musee D’orsay) | Lecture |
| 11.12.2010 | The Power of the African Diaspora: Uniting and Mobilizing the African Diaspora. Mr Israel, Prince Yehuda, Mr Eichler, Ms Noor-Abdi and Prof. Sud. | Panel Discussion. |
| 13.12.2010 (14:00) |
The History and Development of Cultural Diplomacy. Mark Donfried. | Lecture |
| 13.12.2010 (15:30) |
Cultural Diplomacy, Advertising and Propaganda. Mark Donfried. | Lecture |
| 14.12.2010 (9:30) |
British and German Approaches to Climate Change and the Role of the EU. Dr Karsten Neyhoff | Lecture |
| 14.12.2010 (11:30) |
The role of Music in Bridging Cultural and Societal Barriers. Larissa Israel. | Lecture |
| 14.12.2010 (14:00) |
Germany’s Approach to the EU. Prof. Dr Uli Bruckner. | Lecture |
| 14.12.2010 (15:30) |
Walking Through The Wall: A Personal History of Berlin. Rory Maclean. | Lecture |
| 15.12.2010 (9:30) |
Raising Cultural Awareness by Analyzing National and Social Stereotypes. Dr Astrid Klooth. | Lecture |
| 15.12.2010 (14:00) |
British Council Germany - Cultural Relations in a Changing Climate. Julia Rawlins | Lecture |
| 15.12.2010 (15:30) |
The Role of the German Foreign Office in the German - British Relations. Carsten Rupke | Lecture |
| 16.12.2010 (09:30) |
Personal Reflections on the Britain, Germany and the EU. Peter Cravin | Lecture |
| 16.12.2010 (11:30) |
The German - British Relationship: The Importance of Acknowledging Differences. Dr. Gebhardt Von Moltke | Lecture |
| 16.12.2010 (15:30) |
This House Believes Wikileaks Serves The Greater Good. | Public Debate |
| 17.12.2010 (9:00) |
European Future Perspectives: A View From the Bundestag. Katja Dorner | Lecture |
| 17.12.2010 (11:30) |
British - German Cooperation and the European Union. Simon Boyden | Lecture |
| 17.12.2010 (18:30) |
Conservatives in Coalition: Challenges to Face, Changes to Make. David Davies MP | Lecture. |
