Conference Speeches

“Cool Japan and China: Soft Power for Mainstream Cultural Productions: a Challenge”

Olivier Arifon (Université Libre de Bruxelles)

“Cool Japan and China: Soft Power for Mainstream Cultural Productions: a Challenge”

Olivier Arifon (Université Libre de Bruxelles)

February 16th, 2017

Armin Laschet (Chancellor-Candidate of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, 2021)

"Promoting International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace"

September 04th, 2023

Gjorge Ivanov (President of the Republic of Macedonia, 2009-19)

"Welcome Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"

September 04th, 2023

Slavjanka Petrovska (Macedonian Minister of Defense)

“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Natalia Gavriliata (Prime Minister of Moldova, 2021-23)

“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Ivo Josipović (President of Croatia, 2010-15)

"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023”

September 04th, 2023

Boris Tadić (President of Serbia, 2004-12)

"Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”

September 04th, 2023

Petar Stoyanov (President of Bulgaria, 1997-2002)

“Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”

September 04th, 2023

Bamir Topi (President of Albania, 2007-12)

“Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”

September 04th, 2023

Mladen Ivanić (Former Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2014-18)

“Western Balkans - Cultural Dialog and Exchange”

September 04th, 2023

Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon, 2020-21)

“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Elmar Brok (Chair of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee, 2012-17)

“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Anne Linde (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden)

“Restoring Multilateralism – Challenges and Global Power Shift”

September 04th, 2023

Mohammad Hanif Atmar (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan)

Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Antonio Milošoski (Former Minister of Foreign affairs of the Republic of Macedonia)

"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"

September 04th, 2023

Zoran Dabikj (Former Macedonian Ambassador to OSCE and to UN, 2009-13)

“Restoring Multilateralism – Challenges and Global Power Shift”

September 04th, 2023

Aleksandar Nikoloski (President of the National Council for European integration)

“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Michelle Thomson (Member of the Parliament of Scotland)

"Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war"

September 04th, 2023

Ash Reagan (Member of the Parliament of Scotland)

"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"

September 04th, 2023

Dalija Orešković (Member of the Parliament of Croatia)

"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"

September 04th, 2023

Fiona O'Loughlin (Member of the Irish Senate)

“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Oana-Silvia Țoiu (Member of the Romanian Parliament)

“Restoring Multilateralism - Challenges and Global Power Shift - National Interests and Global Responsibilities - Balancing Priorities"

September 04th, 2023

Oana Murariu (Member of the Romanian Parliament)

“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Aleksandar Trajanovski (Deputy Mayor of Skopje)

"Welcome Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"

September 04th, 2023

Onur Kadir Eryüce (Counsellor to the Mayor of Izmir)

"“Restoring Multilateralism - Challenges and Global Power Shift - National Interests and Global Responsibilities - Balancing Priorities"

September 04th, 2023

Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova (Member of the Assembly of Macedonia, member of Venice Commission)

"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"

September 04th, 2023

Antoni Peshev (President of the General Assembly - Macedonian Chamber of Commerce)

"Keynote Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"

September 04th, 2023

Ivan Ivanov (Chairman of the Executive Board, International Center Alliance of Civilizations)

"Welcome Address - Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2023"

September 04th, 2023

Hans Köchler (President of International Progress Organization)

“Restoring Multilateralism – Challenges and Global Power Shift”

September 04th, 2023

Karl-Erik Norrman (Founder and Secretary General, European Cultural Parliament)

“Promoting Reconciliation: Cultural Diplomacy's Path to Restoring Trust in Europe after Ukraine war”

September 04th, 2023

Uli Bruckner (Jean Monet Professor, Stanford University Berlin, Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)

“Restoring Multilateralism – Challenges and Global Power Shift”

September 04th, 2023

Петар Стојанов бара Македонија да не губи надеж за членство во ЕУ

September 04th, 2023

"Форум за културна дипломатија_ Неопходни ни се граѓани посветени на мирот и солидарноста"

September 04th, 2023

"Тадиќ во Скопје говореше за српската ЕУ судбина_ Очекувале членство уште по падот на Милошевиќ"

September 04th, 2023

Abdulla Shahid (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives)

"Economic Recovery and Challenges faced by Small States"

March 06th, 2023

Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (Minister of Culture of Malaysia) - "Understanding Malaysia"

"Promoting International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace"

March 06th, 2023

Vera Kamtukule (Minister of Tourism of Malawi)

"Tourism & Investments in Malawi"

March 06th, 2023

Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu (Minister of Environment, Climate & Tourism of Zimbabwe)

"The Environment, Climate, Tourism & Hospitality Industry of Zimbabwe"

March 06th, 2023

Joël Randriamandranto (Minister of Tourism of Madagascar)

"Managing and Protecting Biodiversity & making Sustainable Investments in Madagascar"

March 06th, 2023

Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmad Dalawi (Vice President of the Iraqi Federal Parliament)

"The role of economic cooperation and investment in strengthening international security, and enhancing strategic relations between Iraq and the Global Community"

March 06th, 2023

Ram Kaji Khadka (Ambassador of Nepal)

"Country Presentation: Nepal"

March 06th, 2023

Adina Kamarudin (Ambassador of Malaysia to Berlin)

"Country Presentation: Malaysia"

March 06th, 2023

Dirk Niebel (Former German Minister for Economic Cooperation & Development)

"Keynote Address"

March 06th, 2023

Alice Mashingaidze (Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Germany)

"Country Presentation: Zimbabwe"

March 06th, 2023

Stephen Mubiru (Ambassador, Uganda Embassy to Berlin)

"Uganda, the Investment Destination, Your Choice of Business"

March 06th, 2023

Kairat Itibaev (Vice-President of the Tourism Development Support Fund in the Kyrgyz Republic)

"Country Presentation: Kyrgyzstan"

March 06th, 2023

Samat Shatmanov (Deputy Minister, Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture)

"Country Presentation: Kyrgyzstan"

March 06th, 2023

Derek Lakudzala (The Deputy Ambassador of Malawi to Germany)

"Country Presentation: Malawi"

March 06th, 2023

Loai Yahya Abdulrahman Al-Eryani (Minister Plenipotentiary, Deputy Head of Mission-Chargé Affaires)

"The economic challenges in Yemen, and the economic war waged by Houthi on the Yemeni people"

March 06th, 2023

Piet Steel (Chairman of the Board, Europe – Asia Center)

"Europe – Asia Center: bridging gaps between social, cultural, business and political spheres in Europe and Asia-Pacific"

March 06th, 2023

Tchatchou Knwechu Girest (Cameroon, Tourism)

"Socio-Political Conflicts In Africa And The Role Of Superpowers: The Case Of Cameroon"

March 06th, 2023

Vivek Arunachalam (Hon. Economic Advisor with the World Trade Centre, Navi Mumbai, India)

"Sustainable Economic Investments and progress in the German and Indian context"

March 06th, 2023

Tarun Chopra (CEO, Clements Worldwide)

"Conducting business in Africa: Understanding the risks”

March 06th, 2023

Alyona Shevtsova & Yevhen Berezovskiy (IBOX BANK)

" Survive, recover and thrive: The Struggles for Resilience of Ukrainian businesses during Wartime"

March 06th, 2023

Oluwafikayomi David Olanbiwoninu (Student, ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)

"Is Africa a pawn in China’s growing hegemony and economic intervention"

March 06th, 2023

Myroslava Khomik (Ukrainian-American Violinist)

“Ukrainian Composers as a Tool for Education and Cultural Diplomatic Outreach”

February 15th, 2023

Göran Lambertz (Former Chancellor of Justice of Sweden)

“The Role of the Rule of Law in protecting Democracy”

February 15th, 2023

Oana Branda (Senior Expert, The Institute for Advanced Studies in Levant Culture and Civilization)

"Sense(s) and Sensibility in Contemporary International Relations"

February 15th, 2023

Sahra Wagenknecht (Member of the German Parliament; Die Linke) - With English Translation

"With Open Eyes Advancing into the Great War? Why the West must Change its Strategy”

February 15th, 2023

Uli Brückner (Jean Monnet Professor For European Studies, Stanford University Berlin)

“Si vis pacem, para bellum? The War in Ukraine and the EU”

February 15th, 2023

María Elena Agüero (Secretary General of the Club de Madrid)

“Leadership for Democratic Renewal”

February 15th, 2023

Hans Köchler (President of the International Progress Organization)

"Democracy in Times of War: Challenges to Our Common Humanity"

February 15th, 2023

Kremena Milenova Kuneva (Former Member of the Bulgarian Parliament)

“Morality Is Goodness: A Documentary to Restore the Hope for Democracy”

February 15th, 2023

Małgorzata Tracz (Member of the Polish Parliament)

“Our smaller Brothers: Our Relation with Animals in the Course of History and Now”

February 15th, 2023

Lina Lopes (Member of the Assembly of Portugal)

“Gender Equality as a Fundamental Pillar of Democracy and Peace”

February 15th, 2023

Salima Belhaj (Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands)

“If we fight for Freedom & Democracy, shouldn't People be armed with the most Important thing of all: Imagination?”

February 15th, 2023

Jorien Wuite (Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands)

“Beauty of the Orange Economy for more Community, Democracy and Peace”

February 15th, 2023

Denitsa Dimitrova Simeonova (Former MP, Chairperson of the Committee on EU Affairs of Bulgaria)

"Defenders of Democracy"

February 15th, 2023

Pernille Weiss (Member of the European Parliament for Denmark)

“What has happened to Diplomacy?”

February 15th, 2023

Pedro Silva Pereira (Vice-President of the European Parliament)

“Democracy under Fire: A Political and Cultural Challenge”

February 15th, 2023

Gordan Bakota(Ambassador of Croatia to Germany)

“Growing Threats for Democracy Around the World”

February 15th, 2023

Mohammad Hanif Atmar (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan)

“It is Not a Dead End: The Road to Democracy & Peace in Afghanistan”

February 15th, 2023

Eva-Maria Liimets (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia)

“Urge for Democracy is stronger than Tanks: Fight for Ukraine”

February 15th, 2023

Karin Kneissl (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria)

“What has happened to Diplomacy?”

February 15th, 2023

Michele Alliot-Marie (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France)

“New Challenge for Democracy”

February 15th, 2023

Sophia Voultepsi (Deputy Minister of Migration & Asylum of Greece)

"War, Despotism and Propaganda in Media and Art”

February 15th, 2023

Emil Constantinescu (President of Romania 1996-2000)

"Democracy & Peace"

February 15th, 2023

Gjorge Ivanov (President of North Macedonia 2009-19)

“Survival of Democracy”

February 15th, 2023

Moncef Marzouki (President of Tunisia 2011-14)

“Why should we believe that Democracy has a Future”

February 15th, 2023

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca (President of Malta 2014-19)

“Investing in Children for Sustainable Peace and Effective Democracy”

February 15th, 2023

Hassan Diab (Prime Minister of Lebanon 2020-21)

“Emotional Intelligence and the Global Leader of Today”

February 15th, 2023

Dalia Grybauskaité (President of Lithuania 2009-19)

“Growing Threats for Democracy Around the World – Perspectives from Lithuania”

February 15th, 2023

François Fillon (Prime Minister of France 2007-12)

“The Defence of Eastern Christians: A Universal Cause and a Condition for Peace in the Middle East”

February 15th, 2023

Peer Steinbrück (2013 Kanzlerkandidat der SPD) - "Dimensionen & Konsequenzen der Zeitenwende“

"Dimensionen & Konsequenzen der Zeitenwende“

February 15th, 2023

Sahra Wagenknecht (MdB; BSW – Für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit)

"Sehenden Auges in den großen Krieg? Warum der Westen seine Strategie ändern muss"

February 15th, 2023

Zohour Alaoui (Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Germany)

“Perspectives from Morocco- at time of Fall of the Wall Anniversary in the Wake of the Russian-Ukraine Conflict”

November 08th, 2022

Nicholas O'Brien (Ambassador of Ireland to Germany)

“Irish Perspectives on Conflict and Peace in Europe”

November 08th, 2022

Khaled Galal Abdelhamid (Ambassador of Egypt to Germany)

"Ukraine and Security in Middle East"

November 08th, 2022

Adriana-Loreta Stănescu (Ambassador of Romania to Germany)

"Perspectives from Romania- at time of Fall of the Wall Anniversary in the Wake of the Russian-Ukraine Conflict"

November 08th, 2022

Saifuddin Abdullah (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia)

"Malaysian Cultural Diplomacy"

September 22nd, 2022

Hassan Diab (Former Primer Minister of Lebanon)

"Political Transcendence though Soft Diplomacy Education"

July 28th, 2022

Gordan Bakota (Ambassador of Croatia to Berlin)

"Threats for democracy & global peace: perspectives from Croatia"

July 27th, 2022

Appolonie Nibona (Ambassador of Burundi to Germany)

"Burundy Cultural Diplomacy"

July 27th, 2022

Thomas Silberhorn (Member of the German Bundestag; CSU Spokesperson for Transatlantic Relations)

"The future of multilateralism in the aftermath of the war agaisnt Ukraine"

July 27th, 2022

Dragoljub Popovic (Judge, European Court of Human Rights)

"The role of law and diplomacy in facing the growing threats for democracy and global peace around the world"

July 27th, 2022

Katalin Bogyay (President 36th UNESCO General Conference, Former Ambassador of Hungary to UN)

"Why the UN? Reimagining preventive diplomacy and conflict resolution and the role of women4diplomacy"

July 27th, 2022

Lufter Xhuveli (Former Albanian Minister of Enviorment, Forests and Water, Agriculture and Food)

"The challenges of food security in the context of the world crises"

July 27th, 2022

Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan (Ambassador of Bangladesh to Germany)

"Threats for Democracy & Global Peace: Perspectives from Bangladesh"

July 27th, 2022

Ali Ahmad Jalali ( Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan)

"The first anniversary of the Taliban takeober and the collapse of the democratic regime in Afghanistan"

July 27th, 2022

Rui Duarte Barros (Former Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau)

"What are the threats to democracy in Sub-Saharan African region?"

July 27th, 2022

Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia)

"The problem of the Modern World: Globalization or Regionalization"

July 27th, 2022

Guy Verhofstadt (Prime Minister of Belgium. 1998-2008)

"Continuing the Fight of Brave People"

November 09th, 2019

A Keynote Address by President Borut Pahor (President of Slovenia)

November 09th, 2019

“30 years After the Fall; Say No to New Walls”

Mukhisa Kituyi (Secretary-General, UN Conference on Trade & Development, UNCTAD)

November 08th, 2019

“Bridges between Germans, Europeans and Citizens of the World"

Maria Joao Rodrigues (President of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies)

November 08th, 2019

A Keynote Address by Andreas Kiefer (Secretary General, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe)

Andreas Kiefer (Secretary General, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe)

November 08th, 2019

“Borders and Peace in Europe Today"

Luca Jahier (President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC))

November 08th, 2019

"Fall of the Wall and 30 Years Security Policy of the Reunified Germany"

Thomas Silberhorn (State Secretary, Ministry of Defense of Germany)

November 08th, 2019

"After Freedom: The Roads to Flourishing“

Edmund Phelp (Laureate of 2006 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences)

November 08th, 2019

Ferenc Gyurcsány (Former Prime Minister of Hungary)

“We Must Not Play with History”

November 08th, 2019

"History Did Not End, But Freedom Will Prevail Every Time"

Roza Otunbayeva (Former President of Kyrgyzstan)

November 08th, 2019

“Rebuilding fallen Walls? Is Pluralism under Threat Today?”

Naheed Nenshi (Mayor of Calgary, Canada)

November 08th, 2019

"Freedom of Movement and Brain Drain in the EU- Addressing the Challenge at all Levels"

Emil Boc (Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

November 08th, 2019

“The Growing Importance of Cities and their Role in defending Western Democracy”

Jan Vapaavuori (Mayor of Helsinki)

November 08th, 2019

„Fall of Walls and Raise of Human Rights from Berlin to Pristina“

Mytaher Haskuka (Mayor of Prizren)

November 08th, 2019

“Unity Over Fear”

Wilmot Collins (Mayor of Helena, Montana)

November 08th, 2019

''The Wall: from a City Divided to Europe United''

Vojko Obersnel (Mayor of Rijeka)

November 08th, 2019

A Keynote Address by Giorgi Tchigvaria (Mayor of Kutaisi City Municipality)

Giorgi Tchigvaria (Mayor of Kutaisi City Municipality)

November 08th, 2019

“Could Berlin Philosophy Prevail?”

Suat Caglayan (Deputy Mayor of Izmir)

November 08th, 2019

“Age of Indifference”

Eric Jack Pickles, Baron Pickles (UK Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues)

November 08th, 2019

"Del otro lado, from the other side, the US-Mexico Wall"

Vanessa Rubio Marquez (Senator of the Mexican Congress)

November 08th, 2019

"Society, Economy & Banks – 1862, 1962, 2022"

Christian Leitz (Head, Corporate Responsibility Management, UBS)

November 08th, 2019

"The Freedom after Freedom"

Sanita Osipova (Vice President, the Constitutional Court of Latvia)

November 08th, 2019

„Is the Berlin Wall broken Down? The Challenges of Today“

Liudmyla Denisova (Ombudsman of Ukraine)

November 08th, 2019

A Keynote Address by Zaza Tavadze (President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia)

Zaza Tavadze (President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia)

November 08th, 2019

Marek Belka (Former Prime Minister of Poland)

"Reflections on the Economic Recovery Miracle: Eastern Europe after the Fall of the Berlin Wall"

November 08th, 2019

A Keynote Address by Laurent Ngon Baba (President, National Assembly Central African Republic)

Laurent Ngon Baba (President, National Assembly Central African Republic)

November 08th, 2019

Roza Otunbayeva (Former President of Kyrgyzstan)

"History Did Not End, But Freedom Will Prevail Every Time"

November 07th, 2019

Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia)

“The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Building Global World”

November 06th, 2019

Valdis Zatlers (President of Latvia, 2007-2011)

"Walls in Our History and Opening up Our Minds"

November 06th, 2019

Reverien Ndikuriyo

(President of the Senate of Burundi)

November 06th, 2019

“If you Want Peace, prepare Justice - Confidence in the Judiciary, an Essential Value of the Rule of Law”

Augustin LAZĂR (Former Prosecutor General of Romania)

November 06th, 2019

“Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial - Diplomacy of Remembrance”

Maria Ossolinska (Head of Diplomacy of Remembrance Department at Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum)

November 06th, 2019

“We Must Not Play with History”

Ferenc Gyurcsány (Former Prime Minister of Hungary)

November 06th, 2019

"The fall of the Berlin Wall and its Consequences on the European Union"

Michèle Alliot-Marie (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France)

November 06th, 2019

“The Wall”

Guillfred Besaril (Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba)

September 08th, 2019

A Keynote Address by Hon. Michael Theurer (Member of German Parliament)

Michael Theurer (Member of German Parliament)

June 07th, 2019

A Keynote Address by Hon. Prof. Dr. Christoph Hoffmann (Member of German Parliament)

Christoph Hoffmann (Member of German Parliament)

June 07th, 2019

A Keynote Address by H.E. Abdul J. Ariyaee (Ambassador of Afghanistan to Germany)

Abdul J. Ariyaee (Ambassador of Afghanistan to Germany)

June 07th, 2019

"Berlin the place to be. The Future of a modern city depends on its inner liberality"

A Keynote Address by Klaus Wowereit (Former Mayor of Berlin)

December 15th, 2018

"The Political Situation in Catalonia"

A Keynote Address by President Artur Mas (129th President of Catalonia)

December 15th, 2018

"El Futur de l'AutoGovern de Catalunya"

President José Montilla Aguilera (128è President de la Generalitat de Catalunya)

December 15th, 2018

"Journalism and Politics. New Methods, Bad Companies”

A Keynote Address by Toni Comín (Former Minister of Health of Catalonia on Exile)

December 15th, 2018

"The Impact of The Rise of Populism on our Democratic Institutions"

A Keynote Address by Brian Cowen (Former Prime Minister of Ireland)

December 15th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

A Keynote Address by Hakima El Haité (President of Liberal International)

December 14th, 2018

"The Increasing Importance of International Law in World Affairs: History, Important Developments Turning Points and Current Situation"

A Keynote Address by Gudmundur Eiriksson (Former Judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea)

December 14th, 2018

The Political Situation on Exile"

A Keynote Address by Toni Comín (Former Minister of Health of Catalonia on Exile)

December 14th, 2018

"Democracy Under Threat - Conditions for Survival"

A Keynote Address by Pär Stenbäck (Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland)

December 14th, 2018

"Spanish State Represion in Catalonia"

A Keynote Address by Elsa Artadi (Minister of the Presidency of Catalonia)

December 14th, 2018

"Immigration Law and Welcoming Culture in Germany"

A Keynote Address by Karamba Diaby (Member of the German Parliament)

December 14th, 2018

"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a Quite New Important Dimension Globally"

A Keynote Address by Xhezair Zaganjori (Cheif Justice of the Supreme Court of Albania)

December 13th, 2018

"Human Rights and Migration. Do we make Compromise on Western Fundational Human Rights Protection and will there the Consecuences if we do?"

A Keynote Address by Helgi Magnús Gunnarsson (Deputy Director of Public Prosecution of Iceland)

December 13th, 2018

"The Constitutional Complaint as Democratic Tool for the Development of Constitutional Justice"

A Keynote Address by Boris Velchev (President of the Constitutional Court of Bulgaria)

December 13th, 2018

"The Increasing Troubles in International Justice or the Awaken Ghosts"

A Keynote Address by Fadi El Abdallah (Spoke Person of the International Criminal Court of the UN)

December 13th, 2018

"International Criminal Court and International Criminal Law: a Fruit and Space of a Continuous Cultural Dialogue"

A Keynote Address by Fadi El Abdallah (Spoke Person of the International Criminal Court of the UN)

December 13th, 2018

"The Role of the Constitutional Court in the Establishment of Democracy in Ukraine"

A Keynote Address by Yuriy Baulin (Former Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine)

December 13th, 2018

"How to create an Inclusive Labor Market for All"

Fredrik Reinfeldt (Former Prime Minister of Sweden)

May 19th, 2018

"The Art and Science of Negotiation: The Diplomatic Engineering. A Case Study: How Switzerland facilitated the Entry of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organisation"

Micheline Calmy-Rey (Former President of Switzerland)

May 19th, 2018

"Smart Power & Soft Power in the 21st Century World: Lessons from the Experience of Iceland"

Olafur Ragnar Grimsson (Former President of Iceland)

May 18th, 2018

"A Path You Cannot Ignore"

Eunice Campbell-Clark (1st Vice President of the Congress of Regions, Council of Europe)

May 18th, 2018

"Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism"

Irina Bokova (Former Director-General of UNESCO)

March 10th, 2018

"Brexit : How to go about it , and what direction for the E.U when it happens?"

Brian Cowen (Former Prime Minister of Ireland)

March 10th, 2018

"Africa: Does Europe Possess the Political Will?"

Matti Vanhanen (Former Prime Minister of Finland)

March 10th, 2018

"The Arctic in the Middle of a New Sea Route"

Aleqa Hammond (Former Prime Minister of Greenland)

March 10th, 2018

"Sustainable Business and Responsible Investments in The Face Of Climate Change, Human Insecurities, and Unfettered Capitalism"

John Agyekum Kufuor (Former President of Ghana)

March 10th, 2018

"A New Phase of Development: Perspectives for the Next Decade"

Rosen Plevneliev (Former President of Bulgaria)

March 10th, 2018

"Tourism Opportunities in Pakistan and Peace in South Asia"

Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan (Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan)

March 09th, 2018

"New Paradigm for Sustainable Development - Shared Societies and Environmental Sustainability"

Zlatko Lagumdzija (Former Prime Minister of Bosnia Herzegovina)

March 09th, 2018

"The Growing Inequality and Increasing Political Tensions in the World"

Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia)

March 09th, 2018

"Future Competences For Sustainable Business: A Smart Investment"

Mmantsetsa Marope (Director, International Bureau of Education, UNESCO)

March 09th, 2018

"Global Economic & Political Reshuffle – Need for new policies by IFIs, Governments & Private Sector"

Nika Gilauri (Former Prime Minister of Georgia)

March 09th, 2018

"Uncertainty of Today’s World and its Impact on Investment Climate"

Valdis Zatlers (Former President of Latvia)

March 09th, 2018

"Cultural Heritage, Nation Branding and Tourism of Zambia"

Kagosi Mwamulowe (Regional Director for East Central Region)

March 08th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Rui Duarte Barros (Former President of Guinea Bissau)

March 08th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Marcel Tibaleka (Ambassador of Uganda to Germany)

March 08th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Else Nizigama (Ambassador of Burundi to Germany)

March 08th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Retselisitsoe Masenyetse (Minister of Tourism of Lesotho)

March 07th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Hamat Bah (Minister of Tourism of Gambia)

March 07th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Nikolina Angelkova (Minister of Tourism of Bulgaria)

March 07th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Jean Paul Adam (Minister of Health of Seychelles)

March 07th, 2018

"Creating a Dialogue with Muslim Communities around the World after September"

Charlotte Beers (Former Under Secretary of State of the United States)

March 01st, 2018

"25 Years of U.S.- Georgia Cultural Diplomacy"

David Bakradze (Ambassador of Georgia to the USA)

February 27th, 2018

"Macedonia's Peace Building Experiences"

Vasko Naumovski (Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia to the USA)

February 27th, 2018

"10 years on: Kosovo’s public diplomacy efforts"

Vlora Çitaku (Ambassador of Kosovo to the USA)

February 27th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Tihomir Stoychev (Ambassador of Bulgaria to the USA)

February 27th, 2018

"Global Division; Cultural Cohesion!"

Thelma Phillip-Brown (Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis)

February 27th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Floreta Faber (Ambassador of Albania to the USA)

February 27th, 2018

"The Impact of Cultural Diplomacy in the Transatlantic Relationship"

Pjer Šimunović (Ambassador of Croatia to the USA)

February 27th, 2018

"Keynote Address"

Chuck Hagel (24th US Secretary of Defense, Former US Senator from Nebraska)

February 26th, 2018

"Trust and Reputation: the Coin of the International Realm"

Lincoln Bloomfield Jr. (Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs)

February 26th, 2018

"Welcome Address"

Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (Ambassador for the Qatar Embassy in Germany)

February 22nd, 2018

"Film as Cultural Diplomacy. The Swedish case; yesterday and today"

Karl-Erik Normann (Former Swedish Ambassador to Spain)

February 21st, 2018

“Sustainable Development and Culture of Peace”

Tarja Halonen (Former President of Finland)

December 21st, 2017

“Respect for Culture means Respect for Human Dignity"

Alojz Peterle (Former Prime Minister of Slovenia)

December 21st, 2017

“How to prevent Balkanization of Europe; Can Cultural Diplomacy Help”

Dragan Domazet (Former Minister for Science, Technology and Development of Serbia)

December 21st, 2017

“Cultural Diplomacy & Efforts for Peace & Stability in the EU & the Balkans”

Lilyana Pavlova (Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of EU 2018)

December 21st, 2017

“Western Balkans, from a Theatre of Hatred and Wars into a Chance of Coexistence and Understanding: Challenges and Addresses”

Bujar Nishani (Former President of Albania)

December 20th, 2017

“EU and EAEU: a Crossroad or Terminus? The Role of Cultural Diplomacy”

Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia)

December 20th, 2017

"Governability achieve by Respect of Human Rights and Peace"

Ramón Custodio Espinoza (Ambassador of Honduras to Germany)

December 20th, 2017

"A Keynote Address by Abdallah Saleh Possi (Ambassador of Tanzania to Germany)"

Abdallah Saleh Possi (Ambassador of Tanzania to Germany)

December 20th, 2017

“Cultural Diplomacy in a World of Conflict”

Hans Köchler (President of the International Progress Organization)

December 20th, 2017

“The Global State of Democracy & the value of Cultural Diplomacy”

Yves Leterme (Former Prime Minister of Belgium; Secretary-General, IDEA International)

December 19th, 2017

"A new alternative for Turkey: Pluralist democracy HDP”

Nursel Aydogan (Turkish Politician of the Peoples' Democratic Party "HDP")

November 08th, 2017

“The relations between Germany and Turkey: The rise of Erdogan’s dictatorship”

Gökay Akbulut (Parliamentarian for “Die Linke” Party, Bundestag- German Parliament)

November 08th, 2017

“The feminisation of politics in the context of the co-mayor system in Turkey’s Kurdistan municipalities”

Leyla Imret (Kurdish local politician in Turkey)

November 08th, 2017

“The relations between Germany and Turkey: The rise of Erdogan’s dictatorship”

Gökay Akbulut (Parliamentarian for “Die Linke” Party, Bundestag- German Parliament)

November 08th, 2017

"Cultural Diplomacy in Central Asia- Cultural Perspectives from Iran"

Seyed Ali Moujani (The Cultural Department of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Berlin)

November 07th, 2017

"Central Asia & & the Caucasus - Economic Dimensions: Kazakhstan and investment opportunities"

Erlan Iskakov (The Economic Department of the Embassy of Kazakhstan to Berlin)

November 07th, 2017

"Cultural Diplomacy in Central Asia - Cultural and Political Perspectives from Afghanistan"

Ali A. Jalali (Ambassador of Afghanistan to Berlin)

November 07th, 2017

"Cultural Diplomacy in Central Asia - Economic Perspectives from Afghanistan"

Daoud Sultanzoy (Senior Advisor to the President)

November 07th, 2017

"Cultural Diplomacy in Central Asia - Economic Perspectives from Afghanistan"

Daoud Sultanzoy (Senior Advisor to the President of Afghanistan)

November 07th, 2017

"The Silk Road Myth. Soft Power and Hard Reality?"

Volker Stanzel (Ambassador, German Institute for International and Security Affairs)

November 06th, 2017

"The Silk Road Myth. Soft Power and Hard Reality?"

Volker Stanzel (Ambassador, German Institute for International and Security Affairs)

November 06th, 2017

"Keynote Address by Joyce Hilda Banda (Former President of Malawi)"

Joyce Hilda Banda (Former President of Malawi)

September 22nd, 2017

"Protection of Religious Minorities in Conflict"

Péter Szijjártó (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary)

September 22nd, 2017

"Keynote Address by Alejandro Posse (Consul General of Panama in New York)"

Alejandro Posse (Consul General of Panama in New York)

September 22nd, 2017

"Keynote Address by Péter Szijjártó (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary)"

Péter Szijjártó (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary)

September 21st, 2017

"Utilizing Cultural Diplomacy to Unite the World's Cultures before Hard Power takes the Lead"

Petar Stoyanov (Former President of Bulgaria)

September 20th, 2017

"Utilizing Cultural Diplomacy to Unite the World's Cultures before Hard Power takes the Lead"

Remus Pricopie (Former Minister of Education of Romania))

September 20th, 2017

"Keynote Address by Ingo Bedoreck (The General Secretary; Deutsche Afrika Stiftung "The German African Foundation)"

Ingo Bedoreck (The General Secretary; Deutsche Afrika Stiftung "The German African Foundation)

August 18th, 2017

"Zambian Economy"

Kellys Kaunda (First Secretary Press & Public Relations, Embassy of Zambia to Germany)

August 17th, 2017

"Nation Branding in Africa"

Karl Erik Norrman (President of the European Cultural Parliament)

August 17th, 2017

"Nation Branding. The Good Country Guide. Case Study: Uganda"

Moses Mukhooli (Chargé d'affaires Ad Interim, Embassy of Uganda to Germany)

August 17th, 2017

"The German/EU- Latin American relations: Utilizing Cultural Diplomacy to Develop Economic and Cultural Bridges"

Ramón Custodio Espinoza (Ambassador of Honduras to Germany)

June 03rd, 2017

"Keynote Address by Yousif Mohammed Sadiq (Speaker of Iraqi Kurdistan Parliament, the Gorran Movement Block)"

Yousif Mohammed Sadiq (Speaker of Iraqi Kurdistan Parliament, the Gorran Movement Block)

May 31st, 2017

"Keynote Address by Andrej Konstantin Hunko (German Parliament, Die Linke)"

Andrej Konstantin Hunko (German Parliament, Die Linke)

May 31st, 2017

"Keynote Address by Markus Löning (Politician, Former German Government’s human rights commissioner)"

Markus Löning (Politician, Former German Government’s human rights commissioner)

May 31st, 2017

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"Keynote Address by Ögmundur Jónasson (Former Minister of Justice & Human Rights of Iceland)"

Ögmundur Jónasson (Former Minister of Justice & Human Rights of Iceland)

May 31st, 2017

"Keynote Address by Gert Weisskirchen (Politician, Former Member of Parliament)"

Gert Weisskirchen (Politician, Former Member of Parliament)

May 31st, 2017

"Keynote Address by Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)"

Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

May 31st, 2017

"The Task and Limitation of Cultural Diplomacy"

Andrzej Przyłębski (Ambassador of Poland in Germany)

May 13th, 2017

"Imagine Innovation. How to draft a Cultural View on the Future"

Gert Weisskirchen (MdB) (Former Member of the German Parliament, 1976-2009)

March 10th, 2017

"Uruguay. Case of Study"

Alberto Guani (Ambassador of Uruguay to Germany)

March 10th, 2017

"Economic Development, Conflicts and History"

Erkki Tuomioja (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland)

March 10th, 2017

"Kyrgyzstan. Case of Study"

Azamat Djamankulov (Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic)

March 10th, 2017

Keynote Address by Dietrich von Kyaw (Former German Ambassador to the European Union)

Dietrich von Kyaw (Former German Ambassador to the European Union)

March 10th, 2017

"Honduras. Case of Study"

Ramón Custodio Espinoza (Ambassador of Honduras to Germany)

March 10th, 2017

"Guinea-Bissau. Case of Study"

Rui Duarte Barros (Former Prime Minister, Guinea-Bissau) & Fernando Vaz (Minister of Tourism and Crafts of Guinea-Bissau)

March 10th, 2017

"Europa im Umbruch"

Edmund Stoiber (Former Minister President of Bavaria)

March 09th, 2017

"Trade Wars or Open Markets"

Jürgen Trittin (MdB; Former German Minister for the Environment)

March 09th, 2017

"Globalisierung in der Zeitenwende"

Rupert Scholz (Former Minister of Defence of Germany)

March 09th, 2017

"Keynote Address"

Supachai Panitchpakdi (Former Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development)

March 09th, 2017

"Europa im Umbruch"

Edmund Stoiber (Former Minister President of Bavaria)

March 09th, 2017

Keynote Address by Philipp Lengsfeld (Member of the German Parliament)

Philipp Lengsfeld (Member of the German Parliament)

March 08th, 2017

"Morocco. Case of Study"

Khalid Lahsaini (Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco)

March 08th, 2017

"Pakistan. Case of Study"

Muhammad Barjees Tahir (Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan)

March 08th, 2017

"Costa Rica. Case of Study"

Alejandro Castro (Director of Costa Rica Tourism Board)

March 08th, 2017

"Uganda. Case of Study"

Ephraim Kamuntu (Minister of Tourism of Uganda)

March 08th, 2017

"Art, Culture and Bilateralism. Case Study: Georgian-German Year 2017 - facts, challenges and prospects”

Lana Grün (Chellist)

February 18th, 2017

“Cool Japan and China: Soft Power for Mainstream Cultural Productions: a Challenge”

Olivier Arifon (Université Libre de Bruxelles)

February 17th, 2017

"Film as a tool for Social awareness"

Zaid BaQaeen (Founder of RedCarpet Productions, Amman, Jordan)

February 16th, 2017

"Art, Culture and Bilateralism. Case Study: Georgian-German Year 2017 - facts, challenges and prospects”

Dudana Mazmanishvili (The Cultural Counsellor at the Embassy of Georgia; Renown Pianist)

February 16th, 2017

"The Role of Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue in Peace and Security"

Cristina Gallach (Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information)

January 13th, 2017

"The Role of Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue in Peace and Security"

Nihal Saad (High-Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations)

January 13th, 2017

"Keynote Address"

Dessima Williams (Former Ambassador of Grenada to the United Nations)

January 13th, 2017

"Keynote Address"

Richard Hellman (Founder, Middle East Research Center)

January 12th, 2017

"Keynote Address"

Giandomenico Picco (Former United Nations Under Secretary General)

January 11th, 2017

"Keynote Address"

Lily Gray (Liaison Officer, UNESCO Liaison Office to the UN)

January 11th, 2017

"The Role of the New UNSG in the Changing Global Landscape"

Odo Tevi (Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Vanuatu to the United Nations)

January 11th, 2017

"Keynote Address"

Frantisek Ruzicka (Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Slovakia to the United Nations)

January 10th, 2017

"The Influence of New US and UN Leadership on International Relations, Economic Development, Innovation, New Markets, & Global Human Rights"

Laura Flores (Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Panama to the United Nations)

January 10th, 2017

"The Philippines in 2016: On Forgotten Histories and Identities in Peril"

Leila de Lima (Member of the Senate of the Philippines)

December 18th, 2016

"Culture: Uniting or Dividing People"

Valdis Zatlers (Former President of Latvia)

December 17th, 2016

"Borders of cultures, borders of human rights"

Ján Čarnogurský (Former Prime Minister of Slovakia)

December 17th, 2016

"Europe at a Crossroads"

Janez Jansa (Former Prime Minister of Slovenia)

December 17th, 2016

"Balkans – a Potential Key Spot for Intercultural Dialog"

Mirko Cvetkovic (Former Prime Minister of Serbia)

December 17th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Luc Van den Brande (Former Minister-President of Flanders)

December 17th, 2016

"Migration in Europe and European Cultural Diplomacy: A Challenge"

Mihai Razvan Ungureanu (Former Prime Minister of Romania)

December 17th, 2016

"The UK, Brexit and the EU – A Maltese Perspective"

Lawrence Gonzi (Former Prime Minister of Malta)

December 17th, 2016

"Europe of Common Interests or Common Values?"

Marek Belka (Former Prime Minister of Poland)

December 17th, 2016

"Healing through Art"

Atifete Jahjaga (Former President of the Republic of Kosovo)

December 17th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Viktor Yushchenko (Former President of Ukraine)

December 17th, 2016

"Albania’s Contribution in Strengthening the Regional Dialogue and Cooperation by Promoting its European Orientation and Values"

Bujar Nishani (President of Albania)

December 17th, 2016

"Hard but Fair: A Discussion about the Future Europe"

Panel Discussion: "Hard but Fair: A Discussion about the Future Europe"

December 17th, 2016

"The Istanbul Convention on the Prevention and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence in B&H"

Maja Gasal-Vrazali (Member of the Parliament of Bosnia & Herzegovina)

December 16th, 2016

"Global Migration Crisis – the Children's Perspective"

Gunda-Alexandra Detmers (Head of the International Team of UNICEF Berlin)

December 16th, 2016

"Human Rights in Africa and Cultural Diplomacy"

Rui Duarte Barros (Former Prime Minister of Guinea–Bissau)

December 16th, 2016

"Globally and Regionally – How does it fit Together?"

Erhard Busek (Former Vice Chancellor of Austria)

December 16th, 2016

"How to invigorate EU's Dream? Democratizing Democracy!"

Pedro Sánchez (Former Secretary General of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party, PSOE)

December 16th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

December 16th, 2016

"Promoting Rights of Marginalized groups in Africa through Cultural Diplomacy: Experience from Uganda"

Moses Ali (First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda)

December 15th, 2016

“Global Human Rights and Climate Justice"

Nouzha Skalli (Former Moroccan Minister for Family Affairs)

December 15th, 2016

"The Human Rights and Long-term Security Issues"

Ali A. Jalali (Former Minister of the Interior of Afghanistan)

December 15th, 2016

"Global Human Rights, the Cultural Aspect"

Panel Discussion: "Global Human Rights, the Cultural Aspect"

December 15th, 2016

"How to Save a Dialog in the Context of the Growing Number of Wars & the Socio-Economic Consequences"

Hrant Bagratyan (Former Prime Minister of Armenia)

December 15th, 2016

"Octopus and Oyster: The Political and Cultural Economy of stored-value Tickets in HongKong and London"

William Arthurs (Editor, CityCity Magazine)

October 14th, 2016

"Education in Arts and Culture: An essential preparation for Life and an Economic imperative"

Natalie Bennett (Former Green Party Leader)

October 13th, 2016

"Democracy, war and leadership"

Humphrey Hawksley (BBC News World Affairs Correspondent)

October 13th, 2016

"Towards in principled basis for International relations and Cultural Diplomacy in the Commonwealth and the wider world"

Mark Paul Brann (Former Secretary General, Universal Peace Federation Europe)

October 13th, 2016

"Black History Month a an example of Cultural Diplomacy"

Velma McClymont (Former Director of the Caribbean and African Learning and Heritage Centre)

October 13th, 2016

"The impact of amateur music groups on their communities"

Barbara Eifler (Executive Director, Making Music, UK)

October 12th, 2016

"Countering radicalisation through interfaith work (A case of study example from High Wycombe and its partnership links with Pakistan)"

Shafique Chouldry (The Council for Christian and Muslim relations with High Wycombe)

October 12th, 2016

"Arabic learning and the beginning of European Universities"

Charles Burnett (Professor, the Warbung Institute, London)

October 12th, 2016

"The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Africa's rural transformation and Sustainable Development"

Adaeze Ekwueme (Chief Executive Officer of Eti-Oni Development Group)

October 12th, 2016

"Significance of the Commonwealth in post Brexit Britain"

Jonathan Fryer (Chairman of the London Liberal Democrats and Vice Chair of Liberals International)

October 12th, 2016

"The Refugee Crisis and Its Impact in Europe"

Thomas Jeffrey Miley (Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge)

October 07th, 2016

"Welcome Speech"

Claus-Peter Martens ( President, German Cambridge Society)

October 07th, 2016

"The Role of the Diaspora in Strengthening the future International Relations with Africa and the Rise of Africa"

Panel Discussion: "The Role of the Diaspora"

October 07th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Johnny Muthahi Muhindo (Deputy Ambassador & Chargé d´Affaires, Embassy of Uganda to Germany)

October 07th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty (Ambassador of Egypt to Germany)

October 06th, 2016

“State of Affairs - Afro European Relations Today”

Florence Tatu Amimu (ICD Director of Program, Africa-Affairs)

October 06th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Tesfaye Fissiha Lemma (Second Secretary, Embassy of Ethiopia)

October 06th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Tewodros Girma Abebe (Minister Counsellor II, Embassy of Ethiopia)

October 06th, 2016

“The Future of the Arab Youth in the Age of Globalization - Better Education and Inclusion or Brain Drain and Extremism?”

Günter Mulack (Executive Director German Orient Institute in Berlin)

July 29th, 2016

“Foreign Policy via Cultural Dialog”

Harald Kindermann (Secretary General, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V.)

July 29th, 2016

“The Migration Crisis in Syria and its Impacts on International Security”

Stephan Mayer (Member of the German Parliament)

July 28th, 2016

“Morocco's Model in Fighting Terrorism as a New Form of Cultural Diplomacy”

Idriss Benarafa (Editor-in-Chief, the Moroccan Times)

July 28th, 2016

“UAE Economy, Abu Dhabi Economy, and ADX performance in 2015”

Rashed Al Balooshi (CEO, Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange)

July 28th, 2016

"A view on Uruguayan Partnership with the Arab World"

Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla (Ambassador of Uruguay to Germany)

July 27th, 2016

“Religious Coexistence and Interfaith Dialog: Albanian Case”

Skender Bruçaj (Grand Mufti of the Albanian Muslim Community)

July 27th, 2016

“Cultural Diplomacy for a New Global Approach”

Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari (Qatar’s Candidate for the Position of Director General of UNESCO)

July 26th, 2016

“The World as I See It – Faith and Peace”

Zuraida binti Kamaruddin (Member of the Parliament of Malaysia)

July 26th, 2016

“Cultural Diplomacy in the Arab World”

Yasar Yakis (Former Foreign Minister of Turkey)

July 26th, 2016

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“Best Practices of Cultural Diplomacy in the Arab World”

Panel Discussion: “Best Practices of Cultural Diplomacy in the Arab World”

July 26th, 2016

"International Human Rights Protection a Hope for the Weak"

Dragoljub Popovic (Judge, European Court of Human Rights)

June 29th, 2016

An Interview with Dragoljub Popovic (Judge, European Court of Human Rights)

Dragoljub Popovic (Judge, European Court of Human Rights)

June 29th, 2016

Charles Lane (Journalist, Washington Post)

"Keynote Address"

June 24th, 2016

An interview with H.E. Amb. Aden Mohamed Dileita (Ambassador of Djibouti to Germany)

Aden Mohamed Dileita (Ambassador of Djibouti to Germany)

June 17th, 2016

"Responsibility and the Role of the Religions to promote cultural Respect, Understanding, & world peace“

Rabbi Abadie & Agha H. Jafri (Special Interfaith Dialogue Session)

May 29th, 2016

"Special Musical Performance"

Heather Schmid Mehdi (GRAMMY member recording artist, Global Music Ambassador)

May 28th, 2016

“The Role of UN Women in the United Nations and Worldwide”

Päivi Kannisto (Chief, Peace and Security Section, United Nations Women Organization)

May 27th, 2016

“Tipis and Tea Houses: Cultural Diplomacy and the Work of Healing the Youth and a Nation"

Matthew Black Eagle Man Cordes (Founder of Red Road Awareness)

May 27th, 2016

“Music Diplomacy- The Unity Project 'Pehlay Hum Pakistan Hain' Case Study”

Heather Schmid Mehdi (GRAMMY member recording artist, Global Music Ambassador)

May 27th, 2016

“UNESCO’s Cultural Diplomacy”

Lily Valtchanova (UNESCO Liaison Officer)

May 27th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Gianni Picco (Former Under Secretary General to United Nations; Member of IPCGE Board)

May 26th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Joseph R. Marthone (Director of Global Sustainable Development, World Energy Forum)

May 26th, 2016

“Superseding Culture and Identity by Power and Imperialistic Visions”

Sergi Kapanadze (Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia)

May 26th, 2016

An interview with H.E. Amb. Jorge Cardenas (Ambassador of Bolivia to Germany)

Jorge Cardenas (Ambassador of Bolivia to Germany)

May 20th, 2016

An interview with H.E. Amb. Peter Lizak (Ambassador of Slovakia to Germany)

Peter Lizak (Ambassador of Slovakia to Germany)

May 20th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Ranko Vilović (Ambassador of Croatia to Germany)

May 13th, 2016

"Instruments for facing the challenges of our times with particular emphasis on Europe"

Dietrich von Kyaw (Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Germany to the EU)

May 13th, 2016

WDR-Europaforum 2016

Discussion on Crisis, War and Terrorism

May 12th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Prince Radu of Romania (The Crown Prince of Romania)

May 06th, 2016

"Welcome Address"

Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

May 06th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Adrian Curaj (Minister of National Education and Scientific Research)

May 06th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Alexandru Micula (State Secretary Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania)

May 06th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Ligia Deca (State Councilor, Department of Education and Research – Romanian presidency)

May 06th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Ivo Slaus (President of the World Academy of Arts and Sciences)

May 06th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Vlad Nistor (Member of the Romanian Parliament)

May 06th, 2016

"Keynote Address"

Gheorghe Magheru (‪General‬ ‪Director‬ ‪Politic‬ of the ‎Minister‬ of ‪Foreign Affairs‬)

May 06th, 2016

Opening Address

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir (Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iceland)

April 28th, 2016

"Promoting Human Rights in a Transitional Political Environment: The Case of Afghanistan"

Ali Jalali (Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan)

April 28th, 2016

"State Sovereignty and International Responsibility to Guard Human Rights: Revisiting South Africa´s History during Apartheid "

Thuli Madonsela (South Africaʼs Public Protector)

April 28th, 2016

"Gaps are Growing: How to Ensure Universal Economic and Social Rights?"

Thomas Hammarberg (Former Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights)

April 28th, 2016

"How Continued State Cooperation via Agreements on Provisional Release and Acquittal are Vital to Uphold the Rome Statute Principle of Presumption of Innocence"

Xavier-Jean Keita (Principal Counsel, International Criminal Court, ICC)

April 28th, 2016

"The United Nations and the Politics of Self-determination

Össur Skarphéðinsson (Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of Iceland)

April 28th, 2016

"Power Politics and the Tibetan Question"

Fabian Hamilton (British Labour Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, UK)

April 28th, 2016

"Juxtaposing State Interests against Fundamental Values: The Kurdish Experience"

Fayik Yagizay (Representative of the Council of Europe, People’s Democratic Party, HTP, Turkey)

April 28th, 2016

"Enforcing Human Rights Regimes: The Collective Responsibility of States and Non-State Actors"

Christos Giakoumopoulos (Director for Human Rights, Council of Europe)

April 28th, 2016

"The International Court of Justice: Holding Sovereign States to Account for Human Rights Violations"

Julia Sebutinde (Judge at the ICJ)

April 28th, 2016

"Finding the Best Governance Model to Reduce Poverty and Protect Human Rights"

Djoomart Otorbaev (Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan)

April 28th, 2016

"Democratic Accountability, State Sovereignty, and International Governance"

Dagur B. Eggertsson (Mayor of Reykjavik)

April 27th, 2016

Opening Address

Ögmundur Jónasson (Chairman of the Constitutional and Supervisory Committee of Parliament and former Icelandic Minister of the Interior

April 27th, 2016

“Sustainable Future Of The Black Sea Region”

Alexander Vershbow (Deputy Secretary General of NATO)

April 22nd, 2016

"Welcome Address"

Eric Rubin (Ambassador of the United States to Bulgaria)

April 22nd, 2016

“Sustainable Future Of The Black Sea Region”

Valentin Poryazov (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs)

April 22nd, 2016

"Welcome Address"

Dimitar Kyumyurdzhiev (Deputy Minister of Defence)

April 22nd, 2016

“Security Challenges In The Black Sea Region (Part I)“

Konstantin Popov (Chief of Defence of Bulgaria)

April 22nd, 2016

“Sustainable Future Of The Black Sea Region”

Georgi Pirinski (MEP, S&D Group)

April 22nd, 2016

“Security Challenges In The Black Sea Region (Part I)“

Xavier Lapeyre de Cabanes (Ambassador of France to Bulgaria)

April 22nd, 2016

“Security Challenges In The Black Sea Region (Part I)"

Ioan Mircea Pascu (Vice-President, European Parliament)

April 22nd, 2016

“Security Challenges In The Black Sea Region (Part II)“

Plamen Panayotov (Deputy Prime Minister)

April 22nd, 2016

“Hybrid Warfare And Propaganda Campaigns“

Mitko Petev (Commander, Bulgarian Navy)

April 22nd, 2016

"The Message of the President of Romania"

Iulia Huiu (State Councillor)

April 14th, 2016

"Welcome Speech"

Emil Hurezeanu (Ambassador of Romania in the Federal Republic of Germany)

April 14th, 2016

An Interview with H.E. Amb. Marta Kos Marko (Ambassador of Slovenia to Germany)

Marta Kos Marko (Ambassador of Slovenia to Germany)

April 11th, 2016

An Interview with H. E. Amb. Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson (Ambassador of Iceland to Germany)

Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson (Ambassador of Iceland to Germany)

April 05th, 2016

An Interview with H.E. Deividas Matulionis (Ambassador of Lithuania to Germany)

Deividas Matulionis (Ambassador of Lithuania to Germany)

March 31st, 2016

Kaja Tael (Ambassador of Estonia to Germany)

An interview with The Hon. Exc. Amb. Kaja Tael (Ambassador of Estonia to Germany)

March 17th, 2016

"Notte Italiana mit Cristina Barzi Feat. Luca Artioli and Roccobilly Band"

March 13th, 2016

Faisal EL-Fayez (President of the Jordanian Senate) & Mark C. Donfried (Director General, ICD)

"Moderated Interactive Discussion"

March 11th, 2016

Faisal EL-Fayez (President of the Jordanian Senate)

“Global Political and Economic Challenges: Jordan as a Model for Political and Economic Reform in an Unstable Region”

March 11th, 2016

Benjamin Liberoff (Vice Minister of Tourism in Uruguay)

"Nation Branding: Creative Economies, Sustainable Tourism & Responsible Foreign Investments- Perspectives from Uruguay"

March 11th, 2016

Deputy Minister Benito Bengzon (Tourism Undersecretary of the Philippines)

“It’s More Fun in the Philippines”

March 09th, 2016

H. E. Amb. Jauhar Saleem (Ambassador of Pakistan to Germany)

Keynote Address

March 09th, 2016

Joachim Pfeiffer (Member of the German Parliament)

Keynote Address

March 09th, 2016

Marian Wendt (Member of the German Parliament)

“How Digitization of Government can Sustainably Avert and Help with Crises”

March 09th, 2016

Ramón Custodio Espinoza (Ambassador of Honduras to Germany)

“Nation Branding: Creative Economies, Sustainable Tourism & Responsible Foreign Investments- Perspectives from Honduras”

March 09th, 2016

Alejandra Zelaya (Country Brand International Representative, Foreign Service of Honduras)

“Nation Branding: Creative Economies, Sustainable Tourism & Responsible Foreign Investments- Perspectives from Honduras”

March 09th, 2016

Celia Suárez (Country Brand Director, Office Presidency Honduras)

“Nation Branding: Creative Economies, Sustainable Tourism & Responsible Foreign Investments- Perspectives from Honduras”

March 09th, 2016

Sue Ellen Chávez (Marketing Manager, International Tourism Board of Honduras)

“Nation Branding: Creative Economies, Sustainable Tourism & Responsible Foreign Investments- Perspectives from Honduras”

March 09th, 2016

Chief Minister Hafeez Ur Rehman (Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Province)

“Nation Branding, Tourism & Cultural Delights from Pakistan”

March 09th, 2016

Irina Bokova (Director General of UNESCO)

"Welcome Address"

December 16th, 2015

Meglena Kuneva (Deputy Prime Minister European Policies Coordination of Bulgaria)

Keynote Speech

December 16th, 2015

President Aleksander Kwaśniewski (Former President of Poland)

"Keynote Address"

December 16th, 2015

Bill Richardson (Former US Ambassador to the United Nations)

"Keynote Address"

December 16th, 2015

Solomon Passy (Founding President of the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria)

Keynote Speech

December 16th, 2015

Valdis Zatlers (Former President of Latvia)

“Do we need a New Paradigm in Europe’s Future?”

December 13th, 2015

President Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

Romanian Cultural Event

December 13th, 2015

Erhard Busek (Former Vice Chancellor of Austria)

“Is Europe falling in Two Pieces?”

December 13th, 2015

Ali Ahmad Jalali (Former Minister of the Interior of Afghanistan)

“Cultural Dimensions of Conflict Resolution”

December 13th, 2015

Johannes Koskinen (Former Minister of Justice of Finland)

"Keynote Address"

December 13th, 2015

Miomir Zuzul (Former Foreign Minister of Croatia)

"Keynote Address"

December 13th, 2015

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José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Former Prime Minister of Spain)

"Keynote Address"

December 12th, 2015

Lawrence Gonzi (Former Prime Minister of Malta)

“Our Values when facing Immigration and Extremism : A Maltese Perspective”

December 12th, 2015

Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus)

"Global Responsibility: Transforming Conflict into Sustainable Peace"

December 12th, 2015

Dietrich Von Kyaw (Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the EU)

"Keynote Address"

December 12th, 2015

Vagn Joensen (President, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda)

"The Role of International Criminal Courts in Building Bridges of Peace and Reconciliation"

December 12th, 2015

Judge Julia Sebutinde (Judge, International Court of Justice)

“We the People: The United Nations at 70”

December 12th, 2015

Dragoljub Popovic (Judge, the European Court of Human Rights)

“Legal Comparison as a Bridge between Nations and a Means of Cultural Exchange at the Beginning of the 21st Century”

December 12th, 2015

Linda Lanzillotta (Vice President of the Italian Senate)

"Culture as a Key Policy against Fundamentalism"

December 12th, 2015

Michèle Alliot-Marie (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France)

“Terrorism & Cultural Diplomacy”

December 11th, 2015

Jens Lorenz (Jeweler, Creator of the “Berlin Peace Clock”)

“Berlin Peace Clock - An Example of Private Sector Cultural Diplomacy”

December 11th, 2015

Hans Eichel (Former Minister of Finance of Germany)

“Multilateralism”

December 11th, 2015

Amb. Ranko Vilovic (Ambassador of Croatia to Germany)

"Keynote Address"

December 11th, 2015

Yasar Yakis (Former Foreign Minister of Turkey)

“Various Dimensions of the Syrian Crisis”

December 10th, 2015

Rui Duarte Barros (Former Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau)

“Peace and Reconciliation in Our Times in Africa and the Contribution of Cultural Diplomacy to Build the Bridge”

December 10th, 2015

Yasar Yakis (Former Foreign Minister of Turkey)

"Welcome Address"

December 07th, 2015

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch)

"Keynote Address"

December 07th, 2015

Anna Diamantopolou (Former EU Commissioner; Former Minister of Education Greece)

"Welcome Address"

December 07th, 2015

Avraham Shoshana (Rabbi)

"Keynote Address"

December 07th, 2015

"An Academic and Real Life Perspective"

First Panel from International Symposium on Cultural and Religious Diplomacy

December 07th, 2015

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Former Prime Minister of Spain; President ICD Advisory Board)

Welcome Address

October 20th, 2015

Spain and Cuba: A Story with a Future

A Panel Discussion with Alquimia Peña, Vladimir Cruz, Miguel Ángel de Frutos, Liuba Cid, José María Vitier and moderated by Marife Santiago

October 20th, 2015

Miguel Ángel Moratinos (Former Foreign Minister of Spain)

Welcome Address

October 20th, 2015

Kris Urs (Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of the United States in Spain)

Welcome Address

October 20th, 2015

James Mancham (Founding President of the Seychelles)

Keynote Address

September 23rd, 2015

Irina Bokova (Director General of UNESCO)

Keynote Address

September 22nd, 2015

Pedro Lange-Churión (University of San Francisco) & Marcelo Paz (California State University)

“Understanding Cultures through Film”

July 28th, 2015

Carlos dos Santos (High Commissioner of the Republic of Mozambique)

Keynote Address

July 22nd, 2015

Natalie Louise Bennett (Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales)

Keynote Address

July 22nd, 2015

Bill Wiggin (Member of the British Parliament)

“Cultural Diplomacy in the Face of an EU Referendum”

July 22nd, 2015

Keith Vaz (Member of the British Parliament)

“The Role of Diaspora Communities in the Commonwealth”

July 22nd, 2015

Sir James Mancham; Keith Best; Robin Marsh; Dr. Sheikh Ramzy; Chauhdry Shafique MBE

“Cultural Diplomacy, Religious Offence and Freedom of Speech”

July 22nd, 2015

Sharif Sheid Ahmed (Former President of Somalia)

Keynote Speech

July 22nd, 2015

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Jenny Randerson (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Wales Office; Member of the House of Lords)

“Culture as a Diplomatic Tool for Small Nations”

July 22nd, 2015

Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar (The Sultan of Sokoto)

Keynote Address

June 10th, 2015

Boris Tadic (Former President of Serbia)

Keynote Address

June 10th, 2015

The Hon. Michèle Alliot-Marie (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France)

Keynote Address

May 22nd, 2015

MdB Charles Huber (Member of the Germany Parliament)

Germany's Foreign Policy in a Globalized World

May 22nd, 2015

MdB Marian Wendt (Member of the German Parliament)

The Day of Liberation. For All Germans? From May 8th - November 9th

May 22nd, 2015

MdB Roderich Kiesewetter (Member of the Germany Parliament)

Germany and the United Nations: Past and Future

May 22nd, 2015

Dr. Hassan Diab (Former Minister of Education of Lebanon)

Keynote Address

May 22nd, 2015

The Hon. Anna Diamantopoulou (Former Greek Minister; Former European Commissioner)

The EU Economic Crisis: the Case of Greece and the particular Relationship with Germany

May 21st, 2015

MdB Gitta Connemann (Member of the German Parliament)

Keynote Address

May 21st, 2015

S.G Taleb Rifai (Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO))

Keynote Address - Berlin Economic Forum 2015

March 07th, 2015

Elsie Tembo (Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture of Malawi)

Keynote Address - Berlin Economic Forum 2015

March 07th, 2015

Prof. Dr. Mircea Dumitru (Rector, the University of Bucharest)

Keynote Address - Berlin Economic Forum 2015

March 07th, 2015

Pusghpakumara Manel Withana (Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority)

Keynote Address - Berlin Economic Forum 2015

March 06th, 2015

Navin Dissanayake (Minister of Tourism and Sports of Sri Lanka)

Keynote Address - Berlin Economic Forum 2015

March 06th, 2015

Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin (Minister of Tourism and Creative Industries Haiti)

Keynote Address - Berlin Economic Forum 2015

March 04th, 2015

H. E. Judge Peter Tomka (President of the International Court of Justice)

Keynote Address - The Hague

February 19th, 2015

H.E. Judge Daniel Nsereko (Judge, Special Tribunal for Lebanon)

"Evolution of the Status of the Individual in International Law" - The Hague

February 05th, 2015

H.E. Judge Joyce Aluoch (Judge, International Criminal Court)

"The Role of the International Criminal Court in International Law and the Promotion of Human Rights" - The Hague

February 05th, 2015

Prof. Dr. Pauline F.M. van der Meer Mohr (President Executive Board, Erasmus University Rotterdam)

“Between Rhetoric and Reality: Protecting Refugees in the EU” - The Hague

February 05th, 2015

General Director Steven van Hoogstraten (General Director, Carnegie Foundation)

"Human Rights, a Standard for Civilised Behaviour or a Set of Legal Norms?" - The Hague

February 05th, 2015

H. E. Judge Christopher Greenwood (Judge, International Court of Justice)

“International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights” - The Hague

February 04th, 2015

H. E. Judge Fausto Pocar (Former President of the ICTY)

Keynote Address - The Hague

February 04th, 2015

Prof. Dr. Nicos Peristianis (President of the Council of the University of Nicosia)

"The Role of Higher Education Institutes as Vehicles of Cultural Diplomacy and the Case Study of Cyprus" - Berlin

January 26th, 2015

President Hans Gert Hermann Pöttering (Chairman, Konrad Adenauer Foundation)

"25 Years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall in Central and Eastern Europe: Looking Back, Looking Forward” - Bucharest

November 19th, 2014

The Hon. Josip Leko (Speaker of the Parliament of Croatia)

Keynote Address - Berlin

November 12th, 2014

The Hon. Einar K. Guðfinnsson (Speaker, Parliament of Iceland)

"The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Symbol of the Fall of a Socialist Empire" - Berlin

November 12th, 2014

Amb. Delia Domingo Albert (Former Foreign Minister of the Philippines)

Keynote address - Berlin

November 12th, 2014

The Hon. Minister Besim Beqaj (Minister of Finance of Kosovo)

Keynote Address - Berlin

November 12th, 2014

Judge Abdulkadir Ilhani (Deputy Chief of Justice, Supreme Court of Turkey)

“Anticipated Dream: Unarmed and Boundless World" - Berlin

November 10th, 2014

Judge Julia Sebutinde (Judge, International Court of Justice)

"Walls: Peace Makers or Breakers? An Internationa Law Perspective" - Berlin

November 10th, 2014

MP Dora Bakoyannis (Former Foreign Minister of Greece)

" Is there a Danger of new Walls in Europe? " - Berlin

November 10th, 2014

Judge Xhezair Zaganjori (Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Albania)

"The Role and Contribution of the International Law to World Peace " - Berlin

November 10th, 2014

President Vesna Medenica (President, Supreme Court of Montenegro)

"Human Rights And Their Protection Breaks All Walls" - Berlin

November 10th, 2014

Dr. Vladimir Filippov (Rector, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia; Former Minister of Education of Russia)

Keynote Speech - Moscow

September 27th, 2014

Prof. Aleksey L. Nikolov (Managing Director of Russia Today)

"The Clicheworld. How they Occupied our Territories, and What Can we do to win our Land Back" - Moscow

September 27th, 2014

Jacques Toubon (Former Minister of Culture of France)

"L'évolution de la francophonie" - Paris

September 22nd, 2014

Michele Alliot Marie (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France)

"Les champs d'action de la francophonie" - Paris

September 22nd, 2014

Dagfinn Høybråten (Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers)

A Welcome address - Copenhagen

September 09th, 2014

Bertel Haarder (Former Senior Danish Minister; Vice President of the Danish Parliament)

"Can the Nordics better utilize their Smart Power Experience in International Affairs and Co-operation?" - Copenhagen

September 09th, 2014

Minister Marianne Jelved (Minister of Culture of Denmark)

A Welcome Address - Copenhagen

September 09th, 2014

Mogens Lykketoft (Speaker of The Danish Parliament)

A Welcome address - Copenhagen

September 08th, 2014

Dr. Joachim Pfeiffer (Member of the German Parliament)

“Mission Agenda 2030: How Germany Remains Fit for the Future and What Role the EU Plays in it” - Berlin

July 31st, 2014

State Secretary Thomas Silberhorn (Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation of Germany)

"From Security to Sustainability - Development Cooperation as Prima Ratio" - Berlin

July 31st, 2014

MP Juan Moscoso del Prado Hernández (Member of the Spanish Parliament )

"The Promotion of World Peace through Inter-Faith Dialogue & Global Political Discourse” - Madrid

July 17th, 2014

MP José Ignacio Sánchez Amor (Member of the Spanish Parliament)

“A Broader Scope for the Conflict Cycle. Cross-border Cooperation and the Role of Local Authorities” - Madrid

July 17th, 2014

Minister Igor Lukšić (Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integrations Montenegro)

"An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

Minister Suad Numanović (Minister of Human and Minority Rights of Montenegro)

"An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

President Borghe Dahl (Former President of the Supreme Court of Denmark)

"Fundamental values of Judges" - Cetinje,

July 10th, 2014

Judge Ivica Stanković (Judge of the Supreme Court of Montenegro)

"Begging, Human Rights and International Law" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

Judge Julia Sebutinde (Judge, International Court of Justice)

"The Role of the ICJ in Promoting Global Peace and Justice" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

Judge Goran Lambertz (Judge of the Supreme Court of Sweden)

"Begging, Human Rights and International Law" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

Ombudsman Šućko Baković (Ombudsman of Montenegro)

"An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

Ombudsman Juris Jansons (Ombudsman of Republic of Latvia)

"Black Box for Provision of Human Rights: Latvian Case" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

Ombudsman Jose de Faria Costa (Ombudsman of Portugal)

''The Specific Role of the Ombudsman in Promoting Human Rights under International Law" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

Judge Petre Lazaroiu (Judge Constitutional Court of Romania)

"An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

Judge Danute Jociene (Judge of the Constitutional Court of Lithuania)

"The Role of the National Courts in implementing the European Convention on Human Rights" - Cetinje

July 10th, 2014

MP Davor Bozinovic (Member of the Parliament of Croatia)

"Applied Cultural Diplomacy in Southeast Europe" - Zagreb

July 01st, 2014

Robert S. Walker, Former Republican Chief Deputy Whip of the US House of Representatives)

"Diplomacy in Revolutionary Times" - Washington D.C.

June 24th, 2014

Richard Bryan (Former United States Senator)

"An American Perspective" - Washington D.C.

June 24th, 2014

Judge Alberto Gonzales (80th United States Attorney General of the United States)

"The Influence of American Diversity and Values Through the Rule of Law" - Washington D.C.

June 23rd, 2014

MP Wayne David (Member of the British Parliament)

"Human rights and devolution: the British experience" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

MP Oras Tynkkynen (Member of the Parliament of Finland)

"Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

MP Elfyn Llwyd (Member of the British Parliament)

"Tackling Violence against Women at Home and Abroad" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

MP Anna Wallén, Member of the Parliament of Sweden

"Gender Equality in the EU - A Question of Fairness and Economic Growth" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

MP Fiona Mactaggart (Member of the British Parliament)

"Protecting Human Rights, Why Legislation Isn't Enough" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

Sir Graham Watson (Member of European Parliament)

"Sustainable Environment and International Law" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

MP Egidijus Vareikis (Member of the Parliament of Lithuania)

"Problems of cultural dialogue and human rights in the former communist-ruled countries. Way to mutual understanding" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

Ms. Liri Kopachi (Head of Equality Division, Council of Europe)

"Working towards de facto gender equality: Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2014-2017" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

Judge Dmitry Dedov (Judge European Court of Human Rights)

"Strasbourg Court in Promoting Sustainable Development" - Strasbour

April 16th, 2014

Judge Boštjan Zupančič (Judge, the European Court of Human Rights)

"The Binding Nature of the Judgments of the ECHR and the Universality of Human Rights" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

MEP Silvana Koch-Mehrin (Member of the European Parliament)

"The protection of women's rights - which role can and should female Parliamentarians play?" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

Judge Ineta Ziemele (Judge, Section President, European Court of Human Rights)

"Women and Children in the Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

Ms. Regína Jensdóttir (Head of the Children´s Rights Division of the Council of Europe)

"Children's rights are human rights: the integrated action of the Council of Europe" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

Judge Dragoljub Popović (Judge of the European Court of Human Rights)

"International Human Rights Protection - A Hope for the Weak" - Strasbourg

April 16th, 2014

His Eminence Husein ef. Kavazovic, Grand Mufti of Bosnia & Herzegovina

"The Role of Religious Communities in Peace Promotion -Bosnian Model" - Rome

April 03rd, 2014

Senator Linda Lanzillotta (Vice President of the Italian Senate)

"Education as a Key Policy for Inter-Faith Dialogue" - Rome

April 03rd, 2014

Archbishop Ignazio Sanna (Archbishop of Oristano, Italy)

"Religious Freedom, the Path to Peace" - Rome

April 03rd, 2014

Senator Lucio Malan (Member of the Italian Senate)

"The Promotion of World Peace through Inter-Faith Dialogue & the Unity of Faiths" - Rome

April 03rd, 2014

MP Marta Grande (Member of the Italian Parliament)

"Cultural Diplomacy and the Unity of Faiths" - Rome

April 03rd, 2014

His Eminence Metropolitan Stephanos of Tallinn (Primate of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church)

"Interfaith Dialogue in the Mediterranean Basin" - Rome

April 03rd, 2014

Mufti Akhmed Tamim (Mufti of Ukraine)

"The Role of Inter-faith Dialogue in Peace Building" - Rome

April 03rd, 2014

The Hon. Dora Bakoyannis (Former Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs)

“Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Economic Growth’’ - Berlin

March 07th, 2014

Maxime Verhagen (Former Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs)

"Cultural Diplomacy as a Tool for Nation Branding: Cultural Aspects of Contemporary Nation Branding" - Berlin

March 07th, 2014

The Hon. Rashed Al Baloushi (Chief Executive, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange)

"Engaging Developing Countries in the Creative Economy for Sustainable Development" - Berlin

March 07th, 2014

"Nomadic Fascination: Opportunities & Challenges facing Creative Industries and Tourism in Mongolia"

A lecture by Tsedevdamba Oyungerel, Member of Parliament, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Mongolia and Co-author of Green Eyed Lama (Berlin, March 5th - 7th, 2014)

March 05th, 2014

A Keynote Speech by the Hon. Minister Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Tan Sri Abdul Aziz, Minister of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia

(Berlin, March 5th-7th, 2014)

March 05th, 2014

"Redesigning Europe 2020 Strategy. Strengthening Green Growth and Green Jobs"

A lecture by Aldo Ravazzi Douvan, Senior Economist, Italian Ministry of Environment (Berlin, March 5th-7th, 2014)

March 05th, 2014

"Education, Entrepreneurship and Tourism as Drivers of Sustainable Economic Growth"

A lecture by Michael Sik Yuen, Minister of Tourism & Leisure of Mauritius. (Berlin, March 5th-7th, 2014)

March 05th, 2014

"New Sources of Growth Through linking Tourism and the Creative Industries "

A lecture by Minister Alain St. Ange, Minister of Tourism of the Seychelles (Berlin, March 5th-7th, 2014)

March 05th, 2014

"New Sources of Growth Through linking Tourism and the Creative Industries"

A lecture by Alain Dupeyras, head of the Tourism Unit, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Local Development, OECD (Berlin, March 5th - 7th, 2014)

March 05th, 2014

"Glamour or Dilemma? - Stardom or Starve-Dom?"

A Lecture by Albert Fortell, Celebrated Austrian Actor (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"Peace, Prosperity and Progress: How Cultural Diplomacy drives Transatlantic Relationships in the 21st Century"

A Lecture by the Hon. Bertie Ahern, Former Prime Minister of Ireland (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"Croatia's Path to EU Accession and the Important Role of Trans-European Cooperation has Played in the Process"

A Lecture by the Hon. Jadranka Kosor, Former Prime Minister of Croatia; Former Minister of Family, Veterans' Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"Cross Cooperation between Continents: the Case of the Euro- Latin-American Parliamentary Assembly"

A Lecture by Jorge Pizarro, President of the Senate of the Republic of Chile (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"The Significance of Education and Gender Equality in the Process of Building Peace and Sustainable Society"

A lecture by The Hon. Mari Kiviniemi, Former Prime Minister of Finland (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"Cultural Dialogue for Global Social Cohesion"

A Lecture by President Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, Former President of Malta (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"Ending Conflicts: Reconciliation and Peace-building remain Indispensable for a Stable Peace"

A lecture by the Hon. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Former Minister of Communications and Works of the Republic of Cyprus (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"XXI Century World -- Towards Conflict, Balance or Unity?"

A lecture by the Hon. Jan Figel, Vice-President of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Former European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"The Role of Small States in building a global Community"

A lecture by The Hon. Jean Paul Adam, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Seychelles (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"Beyond the Singing Revolution; How Latvia Took the Diplomatic Note to a Cultural Level"

A lecture by The Hon. Ojars Eriks Kalnins, Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee, Parliament of Latvia (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"Sports as Cultural Diplomacy"

A lecture by The Hon. Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin, Former Minister of the Environment of France; Former Minister of Social Affairs (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"Internal Internalization of Universities - Important Base of Youth Multiculturalism"

A Lecture by The Hon. Dr. Vladimir Filippov, Rector, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia; Former Minister of Education of Russian (Berlin; December 17th - 21st, 2013)

December 17th, 2013

"The Role of Culture and Cultural Diplomacy in the Nordic Countries"

A Lecture by the Hon. Halldór Ásgrímsson‏ (Vice President of the ICD; Former Secretary General of the Nordic Council; Former Prime Minister of Iceland) (Berlin; November 18th, 2013)

November 18th, 2013

"Future Prospects in International and Intercultural Relations to Enhancing Cross & Trans Continental Cooperation"

A Lecture by President Franco Frattini (President of the ICD Organization for Youth Education & Development; Former Foreign Minister of Italy) (Washington D.C., November 4th, 2013)

November 04th, 2013

"The EU Horizon 2020 Program: New Opportunities for Cross Continental Cooperation"

A Lecture The Hon. Dr. Francesco Profumo (Former Minister of Education of Italy; Former Chancellor of the Polytechnic University of Turin) (Berlin; September 26th, 2013)

September 26th, 2013

"Japan as a Model Case for Predicting the Impact of Demographic Change and Globalization on a Mature Democracy"

A Lecture by the Hon. Masaharu Nakagawa (Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) (Berlin; September 26th, 2013)

September 26th, 2013

"People, Partnerships, Problem Solving and Culture"

A Lecture by the Hon. Simon Crean (Former Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government; Former Minister for the Arts) (Berlin; September 25th - 27th, 2013)

September 25th, 2013

"The Public Representative: A Political Perspective in a Time of Austerity"

A Lecture by Nick Brown MP (Member of the British Parliament) (London; August 21st - 24th, 2013)

August 21st, 2013

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

A Lecture by Eric Joyce MP (Member of the British Parliament) (London; August 21st - 24th, 2013)

August 21st, 2013

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

A Lecture by David Soul (Celebrated Actor, Director and Musician) (London; July 10th - 12th, 2013)

July 10th, 2013

"The Latest Global Trends in Cultural Relations & the Role of Culture and Education in Soft Power"

A Lecture by Martin Davidson (CEO and Chair of the British Council) (London; July 10th - 12th, 2013)

July 10th, 2013

Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU

Watch a Lecture by The Hon. Jan Figel, Vice-President of the National Council of the Slovak Republic“ Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU (Brussels; July 3rd - 5th, 2013)

July 03rd, 2013

“Sport as a Vector of Peace and Nation Reconciliation”

Watch a Lecture by Minister Adolphe Rukenkanya (Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture of Burundi) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & Human Rights (Berlin, May 30th, 2013)

May 30th, 2013

"The Potential for Cultural and Sport Diplomacy in Supporting National Building, Good Governance and the Prevention of Intercommunal Violence”

Watch a Lecture by Minister Dr. Cirino Hiteng Ofuho (Minister of Culture, Youth & Sports of South Sudan) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & Human Rights (Berlin, May 30th, 2013)

May 30th, 2013

An interview with Senator Alan Ferguson, 22nd President of the Australian Senate

"International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific Region" (Berlin, May 17th, 2013)

May 17th, 2013

"Dare to Listen"

A Lecture by Eric Nuzum, Vice President of Programming for National Public Radio; Berlin, ICD House; April 16th, 2013

April 16th, 2013

Presentation of The World Academy of Arts and Science

A Lecture by by Prof. Dr. Ivo Šlaus, President of the World Academy of Art and Science (Berlin, April 15th, 2013)

April 15th, 2013

"Responsibility to Protect or Duty to Protect? New Perspectives on UN Humanitarian Interventions"

A Lecture by Franco Frattini, Former Foreign Minister of Italy The 2013 Reykjavik Congress on Human Rights (Reykjavik, April 10th-13th, 2013)

April 10th, 2013

"A Politician's Perspective on the Enforcement of Human Rights both Nationally and Internationally"

A Lecture by Lord John Leslie Prescott, Former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The Reykjavík Congress on Human Rights 2013 (Reykjavík, April 10th - 13th, 2013)

April 10th, 2013

“International Responses to Human Rights Abuses”

Dialogue with the President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson The Reykjavík Congress on Human Rights 2013 (Iceland, Reykjavík, April 10th - 13th, 2013)

April 10th, 2013

An Interview with Minister Sanja Vlahovic, Minister of Science of Montenegro

The Berlin International Economics Congress 2013 (Berlin, March 6th - 10th, 2013)

March 06th, 2013

"Engaging People for a Sustainable Europe"

A Lecture by Staffan Nilsson, President of the European Economic and Social Committee; The Berlin International Economics Congress 2013 (Berlin, March 6th - 10th, 2013)

March 06th, 2013

An Interview with Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD and Former Director General of the World Trade Organization

The Berlin International Economics Congress 2013 (Berlin, March 6th - 10th, 2013)

March 06th, 2013

An Interview with the Hon. Cyril Svoboda, President of The Diplomatic Academy in Prague; Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

(Berlin, January 25th, 2013)

January 25th, 2013

"Leveraging Culture and Diplomacy in the Age of Information"

A Lecture by Under Secretary Tara D. Sonenshine, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs ; The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA (Washington D.C., January 9th - 11th, 2013)

January 09th, 2013

"The Parallax Effect on Long Hair"

Ian Gillan, Singer & Song writer with Deep Purple The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

”Soft Power Honduras Perspective”

A Lecture by the Undersecretary Mireya Agüero de Corrales, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs of Honduras The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

Remarks by Marcia Barrett, Lead Singer of "Boney M", before the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

“UNESCO and Building Peace through Cultural Diplomacy”

A Lecture by President Katalin Bogyay (President of the General Conference of UNESCO) The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

“Representation of Women in Politics” – Panel Discussion

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

An Interview with Ian Gillan, Singer & Song writer with Deep Purple& Marcia Barrett - Lead Singer of Boney M

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

“Cultural Diplomacy: a strategic Tool to enhance Dialogue, Cooperation, & the rule of Law”

A Lecture by the Hon. Francesco Rutelli, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Italy The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

An Interview with President Pierre Nkurunziza, President of Burundi

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

A Lecture by the Hon. Ekaterine Tkeshelashvili, Former Deputy Prime-Minister of Georgia

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

Nordic Co-operation and Nordic Perspectives on mainstreaming Culture

A Lecture by The Hon. Halldór Ásgrímsson, Secretary General for the Nordic Council of Ministers; Former Prime Minister of Iceland The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

“Green Growth to overcome the Financial Crisis and to create Jobs”

A Lecture by The Hon. Ruud Lubbers, Former Primeminister of the Netherlands; Former UN High Commissioner for Refugees The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 (Berlin, December 13th - 16th, 2012)

December 13th, 2012

An Interview with Erwin Lotter, Member of the German Parliament

The 2012 Cultural Bridges Conference in Germany "Multiculturalism, the 2012 Global Debate: Strengthening Intercultural Relations" - (Berlin, November 7th - 9th, 2012)

November 07th, 2012

An Interview with Ingrid Hönlinger, Member of the German Parliament

The 2012 Cultural Bridges Conference in Germany "Multiculturalism, the 2012 Global Debate: Strengthening Intercultural Relations" - (Berlin, November 7th - 9th, 2012)

November 07th, 2012

An Interview with Hans-Josef Fells, Member of the German Parliament

The 2012 Cultural Bridges Conference in Germany "Multiculturalism, the 2012 Global Debate: Strengthening Intercultural Relations" - (Berlin, November 7th - 9th, 2012)

November 07th, 2012

Keynote Speech: "Responsibility to Protect - The Role of the Judiciary"

A Speech by Judge. Wolfgang Schomburg; Permanent Judge at the (UN) International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (2001-2008); Federal Judge at the German Federal High Court, Karlsruhe (1995-2000) (Ljubljana, ICD International Conference, October 30th,

October 30th, 2012

Between Geopolitics and Human Rights: On the "Responsibility to Protect"

A Speech by Minister Ögmundur Jónasson - Minister of the Interior of Iceland - Former Minister of Justice & Human Rights; (Ljubljana, ICD International Conference, October 30th, 2012)

October 30th, 2012

Ending Impunity, Injustice & Inaction: Mass Atrocities, Genocide Prevention and the R2P

A Speech by Dr. Simon Adams - Executive Director, Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect; (Ljubljana, ICD International Conference, October 30th, 2012)

October 30th, 2012

The Berlin Freedom of Expression Forum 2012

A Lecture by Rebecca MacKinnon (Co-Founder of Global Voices Online)

October 24th, 2012

An Interview with André Azoulay; President, Anna Lindh Foundation

André Azoulay is a senior Adviser to King Mohammed VI of Morocco and the President of the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue Between Cultures (Berlin, ICD House, October 17th, 2012)

October 17th, 2012

An Interview Bill Summers, Celebrated American Precisionist

"BILL SUMMERS IN BERLIN: THE POWER OF MUSIC AS CULTURAL DIPLOMACY" (ICD House, Concert, October 15th 2012)

October 15th, 2012

An Interview with the Hon. Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab

(Berlin, ICD House, Thursday October 4th, at 18:00, 2012)

October 04th, 2012

Nation Branding & Cultural Diplomacy: ICD Seminar for Burundi Diplomats

The Ministry of External Affairs of Burundi and 16 Burundi Embassies in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD), Berlin, September 3-6th, 2012

September 03rd, 2012

"Why International Trade rules Matter: The Role of WTO in fostering Sustainable Development"

A Keynote Speech by Rufus Yerxa, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) (Geneva, June 13th - 15th, 2012)

July 13th, 2012

"Cultural Diplomacy, National Security, and Global Risks"

A Keynote Speech by Amb. John R. Bolton, 25th United States Ambassador to the United Nations (Washington D.C, June 26th - 28th, 2012)

June 26th, 2012

Reducing Economic Inequalities by the Expansion of Educational Capacities and Opportunities

A Lecture by the Hon. Charles Clarke, Former Home Secretary of the UK. The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012)

June 20th, 2012

An Interview with the Hon. Charles Clarke, Former Home Secretary of the UK

The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012)

June 20th, 2012

An Interview with the Hon. Said W. Musa, Former Prime Minister of Belize, Former Home Secretary of the UK

The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012)

June 20th, 2012

Overcoming Structural Barriers to Growth with Equity in Small Developing Countries ? Perspectives from Belize

A Lecture by the Hon. Said W. Musa, Former Prime Minister of Belize. The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012)

June 20th, 2012

"Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics"

A Keynote Speech by Ranko Krivokapić, President of the Parliament of Montenegro (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012)

June 20th, 2012

"Burkina Faso as an Anchor for Peace and Stability in West Africa"

An Official Speech by President Blaise Compaoré, President of Burkina Faso (Berlin, ICD House, June 14th, 2012)

June 14th, 2012

An Interview with President Blaise Compaoré, President of Burkina Faso

(Berlin, ICD House, June 14th, 2012)

June 14th, 2012

"The Power of Culture for Communication, International Cooperation and Peace"

Watch a Keynote Speech by President Pietro Grasso (President of the Italian Senate) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 13th, 2012)

June 13th, 2012

"Italian Cultural Diplomacy"

Watch a Keynote Speech by The Rt. Hon. Enrico Letta (Prime Minister of Italy) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 12th, 2012)

June 12th, 2012

"Italian Cultural Diplomacy"

Watch a Keynote Speech by Minister Emma Bonino (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 12th, 2012)

June 12th, 2012

"The Power of Culture for Communication, International Cooperation and Peace"

Watch a Keynote Speech by Minister Massimo Bray (Minister for Cultural Heritage and Tourism of Italy) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 12th - 14th, 2012)

June 12th, 2012

"The Power of Culture for Communication, International Cooperation and Peace"

Watch a Keynote Speech by Minister Gaetano Quagliariello (Minister for Constitutional Reforms of Italy) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 12th - 14th, 2012)

June 12th, 2012

"The Power of Culture for Communication, International Cooperation and Peace"

Watch a Keynote Speech by Prof. Dr. Francesco Profumo (Former Minister of Education, University and Research) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 12th - 14th, 2012)

June 12th, 2012

"Cultural Heritage, Italian Language, Creative Industries: Italian Distinctive Features In The World"

Watch a Lecture by President Giovanna Melandri (President of MAXXI) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 12th - 14th, 2012)

June 12th, 2012

"Cultural Heritage, Italian Language, Creative Industries: Italian Distinctive Features In The World"

Watch a Lecture by Giovanni Puglisi (President of the UNESCO National Italian Commission) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 12th - 14th, 2012)

June 12th, 2012

"Italian Cultural Diplomacy"

Watch a Keynote Speech by Antonio Paolucci, President, Vatican Museum and Former Minister of Culture, Italy Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Italy (Rome, June 12th - 14th, 2012)

June 12th, 2012

An Official Speech by Minister Laurent Kavakure, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi

(Berlin, Tuesday May 22nd, at 15:00, 2012)

May 22nd, 2012

An Interview with Minister Laurent Kavakure, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi

(Berlin, Tuesday May 22nd, at 15:00, 2012)

May 22nd, 2012

Mark Donfried Interviews Janez Jansa

In Preparation for the ICD Symposia 2012 and Prior to Official Visits in Berlin and the NATO Summit Janez Jan?a was interviewed by Mark Donfried (ICD House, Berlin, May 09th, 2012)

May 09th, 2012

Russia and Europe: Together or Apart?

A Lecture by the Hon. Michail Kasyanov, Former Prime Minister of Russia - The Europe Meets Russia Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders (Berlin, April 27th, 2012)

April 27th, 2012

Growing Challenges to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation

By Kristiina Ojuland (MEP) , Former Foreign Minister of Estonia (Europe Meets Russia Conference ? Berlin April 26th, 2012)

April 26th, 2012

Panel Discussion: The European-Russian Relationship with Reference to the Crisis in Syria

Interactive Discussion with Kristiina Ojuland (MEP) , Former Foreign Minister of Estonia and Ribal Al Assad, Founder of the Iman Foundation (Berlin April 26th, 2012)

April 26th, 2012

"International Practices and Local Conditions"

A Lecture by The Hon. Richard Boucher (Deputy Secretary-General, OECD) ? Berlin International Economics Congress 2012 ? (Berlin, March 8th, 2012)

March 08th, 2012

"Why has Globalization Increased Inequality in Developing Economies?"

A Lecture by Prof. Eric Maskin Professor of Economics, Harvard University; Nobel Prize Winner in Economics ? Berlin International Economics Congress 2012 ? (Berlin, March 8th, 2012)

March 08th, 2012

Berlin International Economics Congress 2012

A Lecture by Minister Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu - Minister of Tourism & Creative Economy / Republic of Indonesia (Berlin, March 8th, 2012)

March 08th, 2012

Indonesia Day in Berlin 2012

Berlin International Economics Congress 2012 - (Berlin, Westin Grand Hotel, March 8th, 2012)

March 08th, 2012

An interview with Harald Leibrecht, Member of the German Parliament, The Free Democratic Party

The 2012 Cultural Bridges Conference in Germany Multiculturalism, the 2012 Global Debate: Strengthening Intercultural Relations

March 07th, 2012

The Berlin Freedom of Expression Forum 2012

A Lecture by Kathleen Carroll (Executive Editor, Associated Press; Co-Chair Pulitzer Board)

February 28th, 2012

The Berlin Freedom of Expression Forum 2012

A Lecture by Clive Myrie (BBC Reporter)

February 28th, 2012

The Berlin Freedom of Expression Forum 2012

A Lecture by David Gow (Former European Business Editor, The Guardian)

February 28th, 2012

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy & the UN 2012

A Lecture by William Davis (Director Washington Representation Office United Nations Development Program (UNDP))

February 21st, 2012

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy & the UN 2012

A Lecture by Major General Paul Eaton (Senior Advisor to the National Secuirty Network, Retired United States Army General)

February 21st, 2012

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy & the UN 2012

A Lecture by Senator Larry Pressler (Attorney-at-Law, Former US Senator for South Dakota)

February 21st, 2012

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy & the UN 2012

A Lecture by Dr. Eduardo Ochoa (Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, US Government)

February 21st, 2012

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy & the UN 2012

A Lecture by Frank Ucciardo (UN Correspondent for CBS)

February 21st, 2012

The ICD Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2011

A lecture by The Hon. Yves Leterme at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy's Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, December 2011

December 15th, 2011

The ICD Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2011

An Interview with The Hon. Yves Leteme (Former Prime Minister of Belgium)

December 15th, 2011

The ICD Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2011

An Interview with The Hon. Theodoros Pangalos (Deputy Prime Minister of Greece)

December 15th, 2011

The ICD Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2011

Keynote Speech by The Hon. Theodoros Pangalos (Deputy Prime Minister of Greece)

December 15th, 2011

The ICD Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2011

A Lecture by William Gaillard (Director of Communications & Senior Advisor to the President of UEFA)

December 15th, 2011

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU

A Lecture by Marietta Giannakou (MEP, Head of the Greek EPP Delegation to the European Parliament)

December 06th, 2011

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU

A Lecture by Henri Malosse (President of the Employers Group, Economic and Social Committee of the European Union)

December 06th, 2011

The London Human Rights Congress 2011

A Lecture by Diane Abbott (Member of the British Parliament)

November 22nd, 2011

The Sino Global Discourse

An Interview with the Hon. Csaba Sandor Tabaijdi (Member of the European Parliament) Berlin, September 15th - 18th

September 08th, 2011

The Sino Global Discourse

Panel Discussion - Changing Relations between China and the US/Europe - Berlin, 15th-18th, 2011

September 08th, 2011

The Sino Global Discourse

A Lecture by the Hon. Csaba Sandor Tabaijdi (Member of the European Parliament) Berlin, September 15th - 18th

September 08th, 2011

The Sino Global Discourse

A Lecture by the Hon. Emily Lau (Vice Chairman of Democratic Party of China) Berlin, 15th-18th, 2011

September 08th, 2011

The Sino Global Discourse

A Lecture by the Hon. Adrian Severin (Member of the European Parliament) Berlin, 15th-18th, 2011

September 08th, 2011

The Sino Global Discourse

A Lecture by the Hon. Yaw Shin Leong (Member of Parliament of Singapore) Berlin, 15th-18th, 2011

September 08th, 2011

The Sino Global Discourse

A Lecture by the Hon Nirj Deva (Member of the European Parliament) Berlin, 15th-18th, 2011

September 08th, 2011

The Sino Global Discourse

A Lecture by Dr. Makiko Hamaguchi-Klenner (East Asian Politics, University Bochum) Berlin, 15th-18th, 2011

September 08th, 2011

Alfredo Palacio (Former President of Ecuador)

August 24th, 2011

Slovenian National Elections 2011

Welcome Remarks by Mark C. Donfried

August 24th, 2011

Slovenian National Elections 2011

Welcome Address by the Hon. Janez Jansa (President of the Slovenian Democratic Party)

August 24th, 2011

"Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean"

Watch a Welcome Speech by H. E. Crin Antonescu (President of the Romanian Senate) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Levant

August 24th, 2011

"Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean"

Watch a Keynote Speech by H.E. Dr. Titus Corlăţean (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Levant

August 24th, 2011

"Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean"

Watch a Keynote Speech by H.E. Prof. Dr. Daniel Barbu, Minister of Culture of Romania Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Levant

August 24th, 2011

"Levant, Cradle of Cultural Diplomacy: Rediscovering the Mediterranean"

Watch a Keynote Speech by H.E. Prof. Dr. Remus Pricopie (Minister of National Education of Romania) Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Levant

August 24th, 2011

The EU as A Global Actor

A Lecture by Anna Maria Darmanin; Vice President Communication, European Economic and Social Committee, EU

July 07th, 2011

The EU as A Global Actor

A Lecture by Marietje Schaake; Member of the European Parliament

July 07th, 2011

The EU as A Global Actor

A Lecture by H. E. Ambassador Montaser Oklah al-Zou'Bi; Ambassador of Jordan to the EU

July 07th, 2011

The EU as A Global Actor

A Lecturer by H. E. Ambassador Lazăr Comănescu; Romanian Ambassador to Germany

July 07th, 2011

The EU as A Global Actor

An Interview with H. E. Ambassador Ernst-Jörg von Studnitz; Former German Ambassador to Russia; Chairman of the German ? Russian Forum

July 07th, 2011

The EU as A Global Actor

An Interview with Anna Maria Darmanin; Vice President Communication, European Economic and Social Committee, EU

July 07th, 2011

The EU as A Global Actor

An Interview with Marietje Schaake; Member of the European Parliament

July 07th, 2011

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Olivier Arifon (Université Libre de Bruxelles)

“Cool Japan and China: Soft Power for Mainstream Cultural Productions: a Challenge”

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