Address by New MEDAC ...... 1 Launch of Dual Chairman: Dr. Joe Borg Masters Programme ...... 6 Study Visit to Germany ...... 2 Mediterranean Diplomacy Forum at MFA ...... 7 German Award to Prof. Calleya Fulbright Scholar Award ...... 3 Calendar ...... 9 IPLI Conference ...... 4 Alumni News ...... 10 – 11 Seminar on Publications / Recruitment ...... 12 “Parliamentary Diplomacy” ...... 5

A NEW ERA Address by the new MEDAC Chairman in the MEDITERRANEAN DR. JOE BORG

am honoured to be the new wonderful opportunity of following long-term endeavour. Geographic Chairman of the Mediterranean in his footsteps as Foreign Minister proximity and geopolitical common IAcademy of Diplomatic Studies of , I am also relishing the interests dictate that the European (MEDAC). Together with the MEDAC prospect of seeking to further his Union introduce a Mediterranean policy Board and MEDAC academic staff I achievements at the Academy. framework that truly demonstrates look to building upon the its serious commitment to a more legacy of my predecessors. At this historic moment in the open and free Mediterranean area. Mediterranean it is essential that The mission statement outlined in the I would also like to pay tribute the process of civil societal reform Barcelona Declaration of November to President Emeritus Professor receives all the support possible 1995 that focuses on the political and . Just as I had the to sustain what is certain to be a security, economic and financial, and socio-cultural and human dimension of relations is a framework upon which future comprehensive relations can be mapped out.

Through its academic training of diplomats and its confidence building seminars, MEDAC’s vocation has always been to influence regional relations in the Mediterranean in a positive manner.

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MEDAC Board, from left to right: Prof. Stephen Calleya, Dr. Chris Soler, Dr. Joe Borg, Amb. Alfred Zarb, Prof. Jürg Martin Gabriel and Amb. Carl Andreas v. Stenglin. (Not in photo: Dr. Pa tricia Cassar Torre g aniig

Spring 2011 / No. 12 • MEDAC Newsletter • 1 STUDY VISIT by MEDAC 16th – 19th January, 2011 Students to GERMANY

ollowing last year’s successful Ireland, and the consequences academic exchange with the of these developments for FCentre for European Integration both the EU and Germany. Studies (ZEI) of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University in The following panel focused Bonn, MEDAC’s students pursuing on the Union for the a Master’s Degree in Diplomacy Mediterranean, with Dr. travelled to Bonn, Germany 15- Marchetti from ZEI giving 19 January 2011. They were a balanced assessment accompanied by the Director of the of progress to date and Academy, Prof. Calleya, and the challenges to the young holder of the German Chair for Peace framework for co-operation Studies and Conflict Prevention at with and among EU and MEDAC, Dr. Monika Wohlfeld. This Mediterranean countries. annual academic exchange with The Ambassador of Malta, the theme of ‘Germany in the EU Karl Xuereb, provided an and the Mediterranean’ is funded account of Malta’s policies by the German Ministry of Foreign aimed at enhancing Euro-Med Affairs through the German Academic co-operation, including its Exchange Service as part of a grant interest in strengthening the agreement establishing the German Union for the Mediterranean. Chair in Peace Studies and Conflict Prevention at MEDAC. Students also participated in an event at Deutsche The State Secretary in the Ministry Welle, organized by ZEI and for Federal Affairs, Europe and the the EC delegation in Bonn, Media of the Federal State of North- which focused on the EU’s external The German security and defense Rhine-Westphalia, Mr. Marc Jan policy after the Lisbon Treaty and policy, especially Bundeswehr Eumann opened the workshop as a featured a discussion with Dr Gerhard missions/operations abroad, was key note speaker in the presence of Sabathil, Director for Strategy, Co- the subject of a presentation by students and staff of ZEI and MEDAC, ordination and Analysis, Directorate- a representative of the German as well as a representative of the General External Relations at the Ministry of Defense. The structure DAAD and the Maltese Ambassador European Commission. Dr. Sabathil and changing roles of the German to Germany, H.E. Mr. Karl Xuereb. explained the aims, structure and military as well as its involvement in Mr Eumann spoke about the current funding of the new External Action NATO, especially in the Afghanistan challenges for Germany in the Service, which started operating context, were discussed. Participants EU, focusing in particular on the recently, and the internal and global showed great interest in issues economic situation in Europe, the dynamic that the establishment of such as streamlining and reforming rescue packages for Greece and the service has created. the German military, and domestic public perception of German military engagement abroad.

MEDAC students also visited the United Nations Campus and the House of German History. Moreover, the MEDAC group visited the European Central Bank (ECB), where experts briefed participants on the role and functions of the ECB, including its relations with neighbouring regions, and relations with the EU and international institutions and fora.

Above: Dr. Monika Wohlfeld addressing one of the lectures for MEDAC students at ZEI .

Left: Dr. Monika Wohl feld with MEDAC students in Bonn.

2 • MEDAC Newsletter • No. 12 / Spring 2011 Highest Tribute AWARDED to MEDAC Director Prof. Stephen Calleya

n 2 February, 2011, Professor internationally recognised Stephen Calleya was awarded educational institution, a Othe German Order of Merit. centre for an open, inter- The official ceremony was held at cultural dialogue, with the the residence of German Ambassador Mediterranean as its focus” Bernd Braun, who bestowed the Cross said Ambassador Braun. of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on behalf of the With this award, the German Federal President. Federal recognises the Ambassador Braun paid tribute to the sterling work of Professor work of Professor Calleya, saying that Calleya regarding bilateral he was an essential and altruistic relations between Malta promoter of bilateral relations and Germany but also between Malta and Germany, the his continuous efforts to promote Above: Prof. Stephen Calleya (right) smallest and largest members of the more understanding within the receiving the German Order of Merit from European Union, particularly in the Mediterranean region. Throughout Amb. Bernd Braun. fields of politics and education. his career, Professor Calleya has championed regional cooperation and policy-oriented programmes and The persistent and continuous efforts and integration through academic initiatives. of Professor Calleya, working in tandem with the German Embassy in Malta, led to the establishment of ON THE ORDER OF MERIT the German Chair for Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at MEDAC he Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was instituted in in 2009, currently held by security 1951 by Federal President Theodor Heuss. It is the only honour that may be awarded in all fields of endeavour and is the highest tribute the Federal expert Dr Monika Wohlfeld, and to T Republic of Germany can pay to individuals for services to the nation. The Order close institutional links between of Merit may be awarded to Germans as well as foreigners for achievements in the MEDAC and German academic political, economic, social or intellectual realm and for all kinds of outstanding institutions. MEDAC students travel services to the nation in the field of social, charitable or philanthropic work (8 regularly on study-visits to Germany. ranks available). Since the Order of Merit was instituted in 1951 awards have been bestowed to some 210,000 outstanding personalities. In 2009 only a total of During the directorship of Professor 2173 persons received this honour. Calleya, “MEDAC became an

MEDAC FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR at the School of CONFLICT ANALYSIS and RESOLUTION

mar Grech, MEDAC lecturer to undergraduate students within dual degree programme on the S-CAR and Coordinator of the the Justice Studies Department side: Professor Richard Rubenstein Ocollaborative MA programme at James Madison University. He as well as other S-CAR Faculty in Conflict Resolution with George also addressed an event organized members. This Fulbright experience Mason University’s School of Conflict by S-CAR’s graduate students on was thus very useful in cementing Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR), Human Rights Education. As a result the ties between MEDAC and S-CAR recently returned from a 3 month of the assistance of the Embassy and in reinforcing the commitment stint as a Fulbright Scholar at S-CAR. of the USA in Malta Dr. Grech had of both institutions to furthering During his stay in the USA, Dr. Grech the opportunity to meet a number their cooperation in delivering the conducted research on the role of of State Department officials to collaborative MA programme in human rights principles, processes discuss human rights issues and other Conflict Resolution. The Embassy and practice in relation to conflict matters while in Washington DC. of the USA in Malta as well as the resolution and peace-building as Further to these activities Dr. Grech University of Malta were instrumental well as delivering some lectures also had the opportunity to work in rendering possible this Fulbright to S-CAR graduate students and closely with the Coordinator of the experience.

Spring 2011 / No. 12 • MEDAC Newsletter • 3 Euro-Mediterranean Policy Conference: 10th – 11th March, 2011 Towards a New Mediterranean Reality

EDAC in cooperation with reassess their current policies. Apart the Middle East and North Africa, the International Policy from MEDAC students, the conference the geopolitics of energy, migration Mand Leadership Institute was attended by graduate scholars of issues in the Mediterranean region, (IPLI), an institution based in public policy studies from SciencesPo as well as EU-Turkey relations. Paris, and the Institute for Public Paris, London School of Economics, Administration and Management Hertie School of Governance IPLI specifically chose Malta as the (IPAM) at the University of Malta, Berlin, Columbia University and Lee ideal venue for this conference, given organized a conference focusing Kuan Yew School of Public Policy its significant central geostrategic on current events in the Euro- Singapore. position in the Mediterranean. Mediterranean region. This exclusive MEDAC was an obvious local partner international event focused on Keynote speakers were drawn from for the event, given its strong ties recent developments in the region all over the Euro-Med area; they with institutions and individuals in and sought to analyze the driving included Dr. Ahmed Driss, Director positions of influence throughout the forces that are rapidly shaping a new of the Centre of Mediterranean Mediterranean region. Mediterranean reality. and International Studies (CEMI) in Tunis; Dr. Salam Kawakibi, associate A global audience of academics, of the Arab Reform Initiative; Above: Participants at the Euro- Mediterranean Policy Conference. students and policy makers came Mr. Joost Lagendijk, former EU together for two days in Malta to Parliamentarian, and Professor Bottom Left: Prof. Stephen Calleya discuss and debate the pressing Sadik Unay from Yildiz University and Prof. Godfrey Pirotta (IPAM). challenges that have gripped the in Istanbul. Topics covered at the Below: Mr. Timothy Reno, IPLI Director and region in recent months and which conference included current pro- Dr. Derek Lutterbeck holder of the Swiss are forcing Euro Med countries to democracy protest movements in Chair at MEDAC.

4 • MEDAC Newsletter • No. 12 / Spring 2011 Parliamentary Diplomacy Seminar for 8th March, 2011 MEDAC Students and DIPLO Commonwealth Participants

EDAC students and Common- wealth participants of a work- Mshop in Modern Diplomacy at DiploFoundation took part in a one-day seminar on “Parliamentary Diplomacy” at the House of Representatives.

The workshop was organized jointly by the House of Representatives, DiploFoundation and MEDAC. Partici- pants were privileged to have access to the extensive experiences of parliamentarians.

The opening speech was delivered by the Hon. Speaker Michael Frendo followed by introductions by Prof. Stephen Calleya (MEDAC) and Dr. Jovan Kurbalija (Diplo). Aspects of Multilateral Parliamentary Diplomacy were discussed by the Hon. Francis Agius and the Hon. George Vella who focused on the Council of Europe and the Mediterranean respectively. The Hon. and the Hon. Leo Brincat focused on Bilateral Parliamentary Diplomacy. Dr. Roseanne Cortis, a MEDAC graduate, facilitated the discussion.

The afternoon session on the theme of “Parliamentarians and Conflict Prevention” kicked off with a video conference from Strasbourg by Euro Parliamentarian the Hon. Simon Busuttil who spoke of his recent mission as part of a European Parliament group to Tunisia. The Hon. Anglu Farrugia also shared his experiences of electoral monitoring in many countries. The session was also addressed by the Hon. Censu Galea whilst an academic perspective on the theme was provided by the holder of the German chair at MEDAC, Dr. Monika Wohlfeld.

Top: Participants with the Hon. Speaker Dr. Michael Frendo

Centre: Speakers from left to right: Dr. Roseanne Cortis, Hon. Frans Aguis, Hon. George Vella, Hon. Leo Brincat, Hon. Francis Zammit Dimech, Hon. Simon Busuttil, Hon. Censu Galea and Hon. Anglu Farrugia.

Bottom Right: Professor Stephen Calleya, Hon. Dr. Michael Frendo and Dr. Jovan Kurbalija during the opening session.

Spring 2011 / No. 12 • MEDAC Newsletter • 5 Launch of the Dual Masters Programme with George Mason University

he launch of the collaborative The MEDAC / S-CAR partnership is Masters degree in Conflict a complementary one on a number TResolution and Mediterranean of levels. MEDAC has, since its Security was a landmark in the inception, formulated a regional history of both the Mediterranean approach to its mission building Academy of Diplomatic Studies strong partnerships with institutions (MEDAC) and the School of Conflict in the region and beyond. S-CAR has Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR). also, given the nature of its mandate It also came at a time when these worked at an international level. Masters in Conflict Resolution and two institutions were celebrating At the same time the University of Mediterranean Security. important mile-stones in their own Malta and George Mason University development. are both pursuing strong policies Bringing together two universities of internationalization. In this with their own administrative and In the case of MEDAC the launch of context the University of Malta’s academic structures, mechanisms the collaborative Masters programme initiative of launching collaborative and traditions was not simple. came soon after it celebrated its Masters programmes with prestigious However the goodwill on both sides 20th anniversary whereas S-CAR North American universities was of this transatlantic collaboration recently became a School within the the coagulant that brought our meant that the obstacles were George Mason University system, two institutions together in the overcome and a mutual learning having previously been an Institute. exciting new venture of the experience was created. The time spent designing and coordinating the collaborative degree programme was amply justified when the first cohort of students started their academic studies in late September 2010. The students have been extremely motivated and hardworking. They are all taking full advantage of the opportunities offered by this unique partnership as well by Malta’s strategic position. Studying Mediterranean security and conflict resolution issues in the heart of the Mediterranean as the dramatic changes in the southern Mediterranean unfolded provided a special insight to these events.

All told, as co-coordinators of this programme, it has been both challenging and exciting to bring the process commenced three years ago to fruition. The cooperation we received from the Faculty members on both sides has been excellent and we look forward to continue this experience in the same spirit of partnership and friendship we have witnessed so far.

Dr. Omar Grech & Professor Richard Rubenstein Co-coordinators – MA Conflict Resolution & Mediterranean Security

Left: MEDAC and S-CAR students during lectures at the Valletta Campus.

6 • MEDAC Newsletter • No. 12 / Spring 2011 Mediterranean Diplomacy Forum “A New Dynamic in the Arab World”

n April this year, MEDAC students had the privilege to participate Iin the Mediterranean Diplomacy Forum, which has become an annual event organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malta. The theme of the Forum held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Valletta on 1st April was “A New Dynamic in the Arab world”.

The keynote speech was delivered by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tonio Borg who said he considered this annual encounter a unique opportunity in which to exchange views with young diplomats.

The Minister spoke on the current developments in North Africa, insisting that Europe cannot impose its model of democracy on the Arab world but advocated tangible support for the Arab people. He counseled against ostracizing political parties inspired by Islamic values and advised Europe to assist these countries financially in their transition to democracy. With regards to Libya, he spoke of the role of “Nurse of the Mediterranean” which Malta played in the evacuation of more than 15000 persons and advocated a wider role for the European Commission-League of Arab States Liaison Office set up in Malta last year.

The Forum brought together a number of leading professionals dealing with Mediterranean Affairs. Ms. Celine Cervi, director for Assembly Affairs at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean spoke on the role of parliamentary diplomacy in the political transformation around the Mediterranean while Amb. Cecilia Attard Pirotta, Deputy Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean focused on the role the UfM should play in the current relations. The Forum was brought to Top: Participants with Deputy PM and circumstances. MEDAC students a conclusion by a MEDAC alumni, Ms. Minister of Foreign Affairs Tonio Borg. were also privileged to be addressed Francesca Gatt, First Secretary and Above left: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of by Amb. Talal Shubailat, Executive Desk Officer on Mediterranean Affairs Foreign Affairs Tonio Borg with Professor Director of the EC-LAS Liaison Office, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Stephen Calleya, Ms. Celine Cervi and Amb. while Ms. Helga Mizzi, director of of Malta who spoke of the valuable Cecilia Attard Pirotta. External Relations and Mediterranean experience MEDAC had provided Above right: Amb. Talal Shubailat and Affairs spoke on EU-North Africa during her studies. Ms. Helga Mizzi.

Spring 2011 / No. 12 • MEDAC Newsletter • 7 MEDAC AMBASSADORIAL Lectures

EDAC has continued its On 4 March 2011, Ambassador Robbert tradition of close interaction J. Gabriëlse (below), the Ambassador Mwith the diplomatic community of the Netherlands to Malta, addressed in Malta with its Ambassadorial MEDAC students on “Peace Keeping”. lectures series. This lecture series Ambassador Gabriëlse assessed the allows MEDAC students, who are effectiveness of international crisis current or aspiring diplomats, to management and conflict resolution discuss and interact with Ambassadors efforts on the examples of Iraq and to Malta on selected topics, Afghanistan. He relayed his personal and benefit from their personal experience of working as a diplomat experience and knowledge. in difficult security environments.

Ambassador Bernd Braun, Ambassador Ambassador Douglas Kmiec (above), of the German Federal Republic to Ambassador of the United States Malta addressed MEDAC students of America to Malta addressed on 22nd November on the topic MEDAC students on 29th November. of ‘Climate Change and Energy Ambassador Kmiec assessed in Foreign Policy’. In his address, US Foreign Policy and focused Ambassador Braun focused on the particularly on American foreign situation in the Mediterranean policy in the Mediterranean region region, and highlighted the DESERTEC and the Middle East. Students project of the Union for the participated enthusiastically in a Q & Mediterranean. A session which followed.

PUBLIC LECTURE by DR. WERNER HOYER at University

EDAC staff and students develop for a successful outcome. all challenges – in the east as in the attended a public lecture at From the political dimension he south. Mthe University of Malta by considers one prerequisite as Dr. Werner Hoyer, Minister of State at fundamental – that Europe speaks Dr. Hoyer outlined two main the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. with one voice. Dr. Hoyer expressed challenges within the economic Dr. Hoyer was in Malta in November his support for the European dimension – that of protecting the on an official visit in which he also External Action Service, the EU’s Euro and that of maintaining and met Foreign Minister Tonio Borg. Foreign Service which officially extending a competitive edge in key started its work in December. He branches of the economy. He also His lecture on the theme “The Lisbon believes this is important if the spoke of benchmarking Europe’s Treaty – One Year After” outlined the European Union is to act as one competitiveness with global markets. challenges facing the European Union whole that does not focus on vested and the instruments which it must interests, but takes into account Dr. Hoyer was greeted at University by Pro-Rector Professor Alfred Vella and visited the newly established Department of German at the University headed by Professor Mario Vassallo and the Mediterranean Academy for Diplomatic Studies, which, since 2009 has benefited from a German Chair for Peace Studies and Conflict Prevention which is currently held by Dr. Monika Wohlfeld.

Left: Dr. Werner Hoyer, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany with Amb. Bernd Braun, Prof. Stephen Calleya, Amb. Alfred Zarb, MEDAC faculty and students.

8 • MEDAC Newsletter • No. 12 / Spring 2011 CALENDAR

20.10.2010 – 22.10.2010 29.11.2010 15.02.2011/21.02.2011

Visiting Lecturer - Professor Bichara Graduation Ceremony – Diploma. Visiting Lecturer – Dr. George Vella on Khader on Euro-Med Relations. Parliamentary Diplomacy. 09.12.2010 22.10.2010 - 25.10.2010 16.02.2011/23.02.2011/16.03.2011 Address by Prof. Peter Rutledge, Euro-Med Information and Training Professor of Law at the University Visiting lecturer - Dr. Michael Seminar. of Georgia on International Frendo, Speaker of the House of Dispute Resolution. Representatives, Malta on Diplomacy. 02.11.2010 21.02.2011 – 25.02.2011 Lecture on Campus with H.E. Dr. W. Hoyer, Minister of State at the Visiting Lecturer – Amb. Magdy Hefny Federal Foreign Office, Germany on and Mr. Timur El Hadidi on Water the theme of “The European Union – Diplomacy. One year after the Treaty of Lisbon”. 08.03.2011 08.11.2010 Seminar on Parliamentary Diplomacy Visiting Lecturer – Ambassador Alfred at the House of Representatives, Zarb on Diplomacy. organized by the House of Representatives, MEDAC and DIPLO. 18.11.2010 10.03.2011 – 11.03.2011 Graduation Ceremony M.A. (Diplomatic Studies), M.Dip. Euro Mediterranean Policy Conference organized together with IPLI. 04.01.2011 – 06.01.2011 14.03.2011 – 19.03.2011 Visiting Lecturer Professor Ludger Professor Stephen Calleya lectures at Kuehnhardt on Regional Integration. Harvard University, USA. 17.01.2011 – 19.01.2011 18.03.2011 German Study Visit. Partnership Agreement signed in Washington between MEDAC and 14.02.2011 Georgetown University, USA . Introductory Meeting with MEDAC Chairman Dr. Joe Borg. Valletta Study Visit with MA/ MDip/Joint MA students. 19.02.2011 19.11.2010

Alumni Cuisine Night at Sundown Court.

22.11.2010

Ambassadorial Lectures – Address by H.E. Amb. Bernd Braun on Energy and Climate Change in Foreign Policy.

29.11.2010

Ambassadorial Lectures – Address by H.E. Douglas Kmiec on US Foreign Policy.

Spring 2011 / No. 12 • MEDAC Newsletter • 9 ALUMNI NEWS

Nadine A. Mehdi diplomats and students from Swai Gharbi different countries, allows close contact with new cultures and MEDAC MEDAC practices. I will always remember Alumnus Alumnus my introduction to Chinese food from from thanks to my colleague Chen and Palestine Tunisia the International Night Dinner 2008–2009 2006 – 2007 organized by MEDAC staff. MEDAC also enhanced my y experience at MEDAC iving in faraway China for academic knowledge in different is one which I will almost 3 years, my MEDAC areas such as International Law, Malways remember and L days are still part of my Maritime Law and Protocol, thanks carry with me throughout daily life. Having had the chance to a competent and devoted my career. to be part of that unforgettable academic staff. Furthermore, I experience in 2006, I undoubtedly had the chance to take part in During a very dynamic and gained a lot on both human and Euro-Med seminars and specific intensive year, and within a academic perspectives. sessions presented by visiting most friendly international scholars. environment, MEDAC students First, the Academy’s concept, are trained to become fine based on bringing together I must also pay tribute to Malta’s diplomats.

As students, we had access to the opportunity of a high Petra migration being a topic that I have level education and training Dolezelova always been interested in. The from outstanding lecturers, expertise of MEDAC’s academic experts and Ambassadors who MEDAC staff on Mediterranean affairs generously shared their rich Alumnus made this specialisation all the experience with us. from more possible. Following the Czech Republic successful completion of my final The M.A course was 2009 – 2010 exams I returned to my home comprehensive and greatly country, the Czech Republic, relevant and gave me an where I am currently working as excellent grounding for my applied for a course at MEDAC a project manager at the Czech career. based on its good reputation Chamber of Commerce. I and the wide range of interest- MEDAC is one academy where ing disciplines covered under In retrospect, my time at MEDAC students are guaranteed to the M.A. in Diplomatic Studies was one of the most rewarding receive all the backing and syllabus. The Academy’s location and enriching experiences of my support they need. on the Mediterranean island life so far. I built warm memories of Malta was also a motivating and developed personally and The course at MEDAC nurtured factor! I distinctly remember academically while living, our ability as students to take attending the introduction day studying, learning, and spending more responsibility towards after having just arrived in Malta my free time with friends I made education where commitment for the first time, excited and among my classmates. I had was cultivated naturally, a enthusiastic but with little idea of previously studied at universities process which led to attaining what lay ahead of me as I began in France and Belgium, but the a prestigious degree. this new chapter in my life. MEDAC experience and the time I spent in Malta was by far the Thanks to my Masters Degree I quickly settled into academic best. I visited Malta and MEDAC in Diplomatic Studies, I routine and enjoyed the range several months after graduating, am now working with the of high-level conferences and and I intend to do so as often as Parliamentary Assembly of the interactive seminars that were possible. I also intend to pursue Mediterranean, a diplomatic continually organised for us. my academic interests in the mission based in Malta. Later on, I chose to write my area of migration, and I hope dissertation on the impact of to eventually work in that field, immigration in the Mediterranean, perhaps even in Malta.

10 • MEDAC Newsletter • No. 12 / Spring 2011 ALUMNI NEWS

President Emeritus, the late Professor Guido de Marco, of whom I had the honour to be a student and whose classes were absolutely unmissable.

In Tunisia we say that Malta (Al Hanina) always rhymes with Nostalgia. Until today many memories are still alive from my 9 months at MEDAC, a worthwhile experience for all future diplomats or anyone seeking an international career.

(Mr. Mehdi Gharbi is First Secretary at the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in China.)

Left: A typical Alumini Cuisine Night - An opportunity for every MEDAC student to savour food from fellow participants’ countries.

Address by the new A NEW ERA MEDAC Chairman DR. JOE BORG in the MEDITERRANEAN (Continues from Page 1)

MEDAC is now even more determined the geopolitical paradigm shift to continue contributing to this results in a new reality where forward looking agenda. Through educational opportunities its vast network of alumni in the emerge along with systems of Euro-Mediterranean area MEDAC governance that fully respect looks forward to further providing the rule of law and human a platform where policy makers, rights. Given the historic academics and civil society can nature of the challenge it is interact and discuss openly future essential that the European avenues of development and reform. Union and other international actors invest all the political, As a result of the new reality economic and human capital emerging across the Mediterranean, possible to ensure this MEDAC has already embarked upon venture is a successful one. Above: New MEDAC Chairman Dr. Joe Borg a process of further enhancing its and Prof. Stephen Calleya with MEDAC academic training through an even As Chairman of MEDAC I will seek students. more dynamic and comprehensive to further the mission statement I programme of activities. In addition sought to advance as Commissioner internationalize our programme of to the M.A. programme in Diplomatic of the European Union and Minister activities. MEDAC also invites other Studies, MEDAC is also offering of Foreign Affairs of Malta, namely actors to consider supporting our a newjoint M.A. programme on that of making the European Union activities so that we can address the Mediterranean Security and Conflict more relevant in the Mediterranean. increase in demand to attend our Resolution with the School of Conflict academic programme of studies. Analysis and Resolution at George I am looking forward to working During this period of fundamental Mason University. together with current patrons of change in the Mediterranean MEDAC MEDAC, Switzerland, Germany, will continue to be a vehicle that A sea change is taking place across the University of Malta and the seeks to foster dynamic interaction the Mediterranean. It is essential that to further across the Mediterranean and beyond.

Spring 2011 / No. 12 • MEDAC Newsletter • 11 Recent PUBLICATIONS

“Med Agenda”, MEDAC Series in issue between the two shores of the Mediterranean IR and Diplomacy, is Mediterranean, as the interests of aimed at publishing and preserving countries in the North and those of distinguished studies, speeches and the South have often conflicted in articles dealing with international questions related to migration in the relations, diplomacy and security region. in the Mediterranean region. The authors are invited speakers, As a consequence of diverging academics and diplomats at MEDAC interests, collaboration between conferences and lectures, as well as north and south of the Mediterranean MED AGENDA MEDAC experts. in the area of migration policy has MEDAC publishes two issues in the generally been rather difficult to Med Agenda series. achieve, and at times the migration issue has led to considerable tensions. he first “Development Cooperation in the 21st The aim of this volume is twofold: TCentury: Looking Beyond the to offer a broader perspective on Surface” by Amb. Martin Dahinden the migration-development nexus, was based on a speech delivered and to give a stronger voice of the on the occasion of the Opening of often-overheard voices of southern MEDAC’s Academic Year 2010/2011. Mediterranean countries on these Amb. Martin Dahinden is Director issues. The majority of contributions General of the Swiss Agency for contained in this volume explore Development and Cooperation MIGRATION, DEVELOPMENT various facets of the relationship (SDC). AND DIPLOMACY between migration and development Perspectives from the Southern from the perspective of the southern The second issue dated March Mediterranean rim of the Mediterranean, although 2011 featured a paper by Dr. Edited by Ivan Ureta and some of them also provide critical Claire Spencer on “The Changing Derek Lutterbeck analyses of EU policies in this area. Role of Civil Society in the Euro- ISBN: 1-56902-330-1 Mediterranean Area”. Dr. Claire Dr. Ivan Ureta is a senior researcher Spencer is Head of the Middle n recent years, migration across at the Institute for Mediterranean East and North Africa Programme the Mediterranean has become an Studies at the University of Lugano. at Chatham House, London and a Iissue of growing concern to the Dr. Derek Lutterbeck is Deputy regular contributor to MEDAC’s Euro- countries of the region and beyond. Director and holder of the Swiss Chair Med Seminars. It has also become a rather divisive at MEDAC.

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