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CD CULTURAL The Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012
“The Power of the Arts & Culture to Promote Democracy & Global Peace”
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Expression of Gratitude
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) would like to extend its sincere gratitude to all those who dealt with the outreach, planning, organization, and support of the “ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012,” including: Alberto Traval, Alex Hannah, Alix Lang, André Fialho, Andreea Peptine, Anna Ostafiychuk, Arturs Holavins, Cassia Casagrande, Cassie Yusofi, Christine Ambrosius, Dante Kotsinas, Denisa Pikusova, Gabriela Šaturová, Georgia Gilson, Giovanni Tonutti, Jens Gronheid, Julia du Pont de Romemont, Kamila Zatorska, Kristine Buiko, Lindsay Murphy, Magdalena Kozula , Magdalena Bak, Mary Michele Connellan, Nuria Álvarez, Orsolya Kiss, Pilar Rukavina, Piotr Wójcik, Simon Tiemersma, Stephanie Stühler, Umamah Basit, and Veronika del Motto.
We would also like to issue a special warmth of gratitude to the Program Directors and Managers of the “ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012,” including: Abdeslam Badre, Denislav Botev, Katie Dickmeyer, Elvira Gonzalez-Valles, William Hernad, Virginia Palm, Tyler Thompson, and Norma Wright.
The ICD and the organizers of the ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 would further like to thank the participants and speakers of the conference, whose enthusiasm and participation were a vital contribution to the phenomenal success of our event.
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Introduction
From the 13-16th of December 2012, The ICD held its “Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012” in Berlin, Germany. The world’s leading event in the field of Cultural Diplomacy featured a wide range of speakers from various backgrounds, giving insight into the impact of Cultural Diplo- macy in their fields, which included politics, human rights, economics, arts, and culture.
The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 was the concluding event of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy’s year, and focused on reviewing, debating, and evaluating the most signifi- cant developments of 2012 in the field of Cultural Diplomacy.
The conference highlighted and proved that the principles of Cultural Diplomacy are reaching an ever-increasing audience, evidenced in the participation of a widely diverse range of participants and speakers.
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Conference Summary
Thursday, December 13th, 2012
8:30, ICD House: Registration 11:30: Lecture & Discussion 17:00: Lecture & Discussion In a Global World, Why Standing Together in the 8:45: Welcome Words Does Canada and its Values Face of Difference: Intercul- President Emil Constantinescu, Matter for World Peace and tural Dialogue as a Way to Ribal Al Assad, The Hon. Nou- Democracy Overcome the Crisis zha Skalli The Hon. Martin Cauchon The Hon. Anna Diamantopou- 9:00: Lecture & Discussion lou 12:00: Lecture & Discussion What is Art for Democracy Cultural Diplomacy and 17:30: Lecture & Discussion & Democracy for Art? The Change in a Digital World Cultural Diplomacy and European Experience Governor Steve Merrill Change in a Digital World Prof. Dr. Ovidiu Pecican Governor Steve Merrill 12:30: Lecture & Discussion 9:30: Lecture & Discussion Peace Building and Lecture & Discussion The Scribe and the Stone in Reconciliation in Africa The Economy & Energy to the Lake: My Personal Expe- President Pierre Nkurunziza Enhance Cultural Diplomacy rience in Cultural Diplomacy in the Eastern Mediterra- The Hon. Angeles González- 13:00: Lunch Break Sessions nean Area Sinde 14:30: Lecture & Discussion The Hon. Praxoula Antoniadou 10:00: Lecture & Discussion Culture as an Emotion Kyriacou UNESCO and Building Peace Áine Collins TD 18:00: Interactive Panel Discussion through Cultural Diplomacy 15:00: Lecture & Discussion Emerging Cultural Ties be- President Katalin Bogyay Four Modes of Integration tween ECO & the World 10:30: Moderated Interview Prof. Dr. Tariq Modood Moderated by The Hon. Yasar President Katalin Bogyay with Yakis with The Hon. Martin 15:30: Lecture & Discussion moderators The Hon. Yasar Cauchon, The Hon. Dr. Nazar The Hon. Halldór Ásgrímsson Yakis, The Hon. Erna Hennicot Al Baharna, H.E. Amb. Abdul Schoepges, The Hon. Nouzha 16:00: Moderated Interview Basit, H.E. Amb. Ali Reza Sheikh Skalli, The Hon. Dr. Nazar Al The Hon. Halldór Ásgrímsson Attar, Mr.. Khisrav Goibov Baharna with moderators The Hon. 19:30: Welcome Group Dinner Yasar Yakis, The Hon. Erna Hennicot Schoepges, The Hon. Nouzha Skalli, The Hon. Dr. Nazar Al Baharna
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Conference Summary
Friday, December 14th, 2012
8:30, ICD House: Tea, Coffee & 12:00: Lecture & Discussion 15:00: Lecture & Discussion Refreshments The Protection of Human CEDAW Convention fter 30 Rights while the UN Per- Years: Challenges & Achieve- 9:00: Participant Papers forms its Peacekeeping Role ments towards the Ad- 9:30: Lecture & Discussion Amb. Ranko Vilovic vancement of Women in the Interculturality, Human Public and Political Spheres 12:30: Lecture & Discussion Rights, and Peace Ferdous Ara Begum Democracy, Youth & the The Hon. Maria de Belém Roseira Future of the EU 15:30: Interactive Panel Discussion 10:00: Lecture & Discussion Governor Steve Merrill Cultural Diplomacy & the Genocide Prevention Representation of Women 12:30: Lecture & Discussion as Peace building: The in Politics Peace Building and Auschwitz Institute for Moderated by The Hon. Nou- Reconciliation in Africa Peace & Reconciliation zha Skalli, with President Milan Zver (MEP) Samantha Horn Katalin Bogyay, Minister 13:00: Lunch Break Sessions Ögmundur Jónasson, The Hon. 10:30: Lecture & Discussion Mireya Agüero de Corrales, The The UN Genocide Conven- 14:00: Lecture & Discussion Hon. Anna Diamantopoulou, tion, War Crimes Tribunals The Failure to Protect: Why The Hon. Ekaterine Tkeshelash- & the Politics of Justice: Some Lives are Worth More vili, The Hon. Kristiina Ojuland Historical and Contemporary than Others: From Bosnia (MEP), Elsa Cordeiro (MP), Graça Perspectives to Sudan to Syria Mota (MP), The Hon. Praxoula Minister Ögmundur Jónasson Rebecca Tinsley Antoniadou Kyriacou 11:30: Lecture & Discussion 14:20: Lecture & Discussion 16:45, Honduras Embassy: Can Crimes Against Human- The Responsibility to Pro- Reception ity Be Stopped in Syria? tect in the Context of Syria How Can Those Committing György Tatár, Enzo M. Le Fevre 17:00: Lecture & Discussion Them Be Held Accountable? Cervini Soft Power Honduras Gregory H. Stanton Perspective Lecture & Discussion The Hon. Mireya Agüero The Challenges of the de Corrales European Union in Prevent- ing Mass Atrocities Enzo M. Le Fevre Cervin
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Friday, December 14th, 2012 (continued from page 5)
17:30: Lecture & Discussion 18:30, BBU Berlin Campus: 19:30: Conference Gala Event The Role of Women in Official Opening Ceremony The Power of the Arts & Resolving Crises Culture to Promote Democ- Welcome Address The Hon. Kristiina Ojuland racy & Global Peace A m b . L a z aˇ r C o m aˇ n e s c u , (MEP) Prof. Dr. Ovidiu Pecican Keynote Speech 18:00: Lecture & Discussion The Parallax Effect Keynote Speech The Economy & Energy to on Long Hair President Emil Constantinescu Enhance Cultural Diplomacy Ian Gillan in the Eastern Mediterra- 19:00: Reception, Research Moderated Interview nean Area Presentation Ian Gillan with moderator The Hon. Praxoula Antoniadou Corporate Cultural President Katalin Bogyay Kyriacou Diplomacy: ICD Private Sector Ranking Concert & Dinner
Saturday, December 15th, 2012
8:30, ICD House: Tea, Coffee & 10:30: Lecture & Discussion 12:10: Lecture & Discussion Refreshments Political Institutions, Par- Art & Culture Promoting liamentary Diplomacy & Global Peace 9:00: Participant Papers Multiculturalism Graca Mota Research Presentation The Hon. Jesmond Mugliett 12:35: Lecture & Discussion State Multiculturalism 11:30: Lecture & Discussion Leadership in Dynamic 9:30: Lecture & Discussion Importance of Cultural Environment and Cultural Peaceful Relationships Diplomacy and the Slovak Diplomacy between People: Cultural Experience Graca Mota Relations in a World of Amb. Olga Algayerova Difference 11:45: Lecture & Discussion Prof. Dr. Mike Hardy CMG OBE How Portugal Can Use the 10:00: Lecture & Discussion Power of Arts and Culture What’s the Point of Cultural in its Economic Growth Relations in the 21st Century? Elsa Cordeiro John Whitehead Continued on page 7
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Saturday, December 15th, 2012 (continued from page 6)
14:00: Interactive Panel 16:00: Lecture & Discussion 18:15: Lecture & Discussion Discussion Is Prosperity or Poverty in Cultural Diplomacy: A State Multiculturalism, the Hands of Fate? Can Cul- Strategic Tool to Enhance Cultural Diplomacy & the tural Diplomacy and Trade Dialogue, Cooperation, & EU Crisis Change the Inevitable? the Rule of Law Mod. by The Hon. Dr. Erhard The Hon. Stockwell Day The Hon. Francesco Rutelli Busek with The Hon. Ruud 17:00: Lecture & Discussion 18:45: Lecture & Discussion Lubbers, Minister Ögmundur Developing an Environment Conflict Transformation Seen Jónasson, The Hon. Erna Hen- of Exchange for Growth in through the Prism of People nicot Schoepges, Prof. Dr. Mark the Creative Economy to People Relationship Aspinwall, Prof. Dr. John M. The Hon. Alfred Camilleri The Hon. Ekaterine Tkeshelashvili Hobson, Prof. Dr. Sjaak Koenis, Prof. Dr. Ovidiu Pecican 17:25: Lecture & Discussion 19:15: ICD Awards Cultural Diplomacy and 15:00: Lecture & Discussion 19:30: Conference Gala Event Film: “Not One Homeland” Crisis Management & – The Variety of National- Moderated Interview Cultural Diplomacy Today ities that Have Conceived David Soul with moderators The Hon. Dr. Erhard Busek My Cultural Identity Ribal Al Assad & Mark C. 15:30: Lecture & Discussion Emily Atef Donfried Green Growth to Overcome 17:50: Lecture & Discussion the Financial Crisis and Cre- Monkid Mestassi ate Jobs The Hon. Ruud Lubbers
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Sunday, December 16th, 2012
8:30, ICD House: Tea, Coffee & 14:30: Lecture & Discussion: 17:30: Lecture & Discussion Refreshments Europe and Russia: Cultural Political Power and Cultural Soul Mates or Competitors? Identity in Latin America 9:00: Participant Papers Amb. Anthony Russell Brenton Prof. J.R. Monroy 10:00: Lecture & Discussion 15:00: Lecture & Discussion 17:50: Lecture & Discussion Do the Arts and Culture Education and Cultural Why I stayed in the Promote Democracy? Diplomacy Rwandan Genocide: Prof. Dr. Sjaak Koenis Minister Hassan B. Diab The Power of Presence 10:30: Lecture & Discussion Carl Wilkens 15:30: Lecture & Discussion Thinking Inter-Culturally: EMUNI University as a Tool 18:15: Participant Papers From Racist and Eurocentric for Fostering Cultural Monologism to Inter-Civili- 19:30: Concluding Statements Creativity & Production? zational Dialogism The Hon. Dr. Nazar Al Baharna, Laris Gaiser Prof. Dr. John M. Hobson Amb. Cynthia Schneider 15:50: Lecture & Discussion 11:30: Lecture & Discussion 20:30: Group Dinner Cultural Diplomacy and Thinking Together: International Relations in Global Education and the Context of Bulgaria and Cultural Identity the European Union Prof. Dr. Mark Aspinwall The Hon. Maria Serkedjieva 12:00: Interactive Panel 16:10: Lecture & Discussion Discussion Amb. Filippe Savadogo The Power of the Arts & Culture to Promote Democ- 17:00: Lecture & Discussion racy & Global Peace International Communica- Moderated by Amb. Anthony tion and Cultural Diplomacy Russell Brenton with Minister for the Harmonization of Hassan B. Diab, The Hon. Erna Energy Policies in the Mid- Hennicot Schoepges, Prof. Dr. dle East and Central Asia Mark Aspinwall, Prof. Dr. John with the Global Economic M. Hobson, Prof. Dr. Sjaak Koe- Interdependence nis, Prof. Dr. Ovidiu Pecican, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Ziya Irbec (MP) Mark C. Donfried
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Conference Summary
Thursday, December 13th, 2012 Friday, December 14th, 2012
Former Romanian President, Dr. Emil Constantinescu Day Two featured another list of captivating speakers, officially opened the “ICD Annual Conference on Cul- including Gregory H. Stanton, President of Genocide tural Diplomacy 2012,” which set the trend of speakers Watch, who gave a powerful lecture on the Syrian cri- to follow. The Hon. Angeles Gonzalez-Sinde, former sis. This topic was also a key point for Rebecca Tinsley, Minister of Culture of Spain, then gave her presenta- Director and Founder of the non-profit organization tion explaining her experiences with Cultural Diploma- “Waging Peace,” in her presentation on the failure to cy. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the day was protect. In a passionately delivered speech, she also fo- a lecture from President Katalin Bogyay of the General cused on Darfur and the importance of military inter- Conference of UNESCO, in which she discussed the role vention. The day marked a large milestone for the ICD, of women in the organization and the importance of as it commemorated the official opening ceremony of Cultural Diplomacy in achieving UNESCO goals. After a the BBU Berlin Campus, which will be the branch of the fascinating presentation from the former Governor of joint degree program between Babes-Bolyai University New Hampshire, Steve Merill, on the Digital potential of Cluj, Romania, and the Academy for Cultural Diplo- for Cultural Diplomacy, the ICD had the great honor of macy. The ceremony presided with a special address welcoming the President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza from the former President of Romania and President to the stage. In his speech, he gave an insight into the of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, Dr. Emil Con- problems that have plagued Burundi and the African stantinescu. The evening concluded with a Gala Event continent, as well as great strides that the country has which hosted special guests Marcia Barrett, of Boney made and how Burundi can serve as a model country. M fame, and Ian Gillan, the lead singer and lyricist of Other notable speakers included the Secretary General Deep Purple, who offered personal insights into their for the Nordic Council of Ministers, The Hon. Halldor respective careers and passion for Cultural Diplomacy. Asgrimsson and The Hon. Anna Diamantopoulou, for- mer European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, and Equal Opportunities.
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Conference Summary
Saturday, December 15th, 2012 Sunday, December 16th, 2012
Day Three of the conference focused on brainstorming, The final day of the conference ended on a high note, debating, and sharing experiences of Cultural Diploma- with a number of notable highlights such as, the speech cy worldwide, culminating in a Panel Discussion on Mul- of Ambassador Anthony Brenton, former Ambassador ticulturalism and the EU crisis. Distinguished politicians, of the UK to Russia, who explored the many levels of such as The Hon. Ruud Lubbers, former Prime Minis- history of Russia’s relationship with Europe, dating back ter of the Netherlands, and Dr. Erhard Busek, former several centuries to contemporary society. Participants Vice-Chancellor of Austria, debated the impact of the were then treated to the Bulgarian folk song “Cosmic crisis on intercultural relations within the EU. In addition Voices,” which was performed by Former Deputy Min- to this, Former Italian Minister of Culture, The Hon. Fran- ister of Justice & European Legal Integration of Bulgar- cesco Rutelli, gave a speech on the role of ancient arti- ia, Maria Serkedijeva. Participants also saw a live per- facts for bilateral relations between Italy and Germany. formance of a Chilean song on the ‘beauty of life’. The The value of person-to-person communication to build topic of the conference then shifted back to human trust in post-conflict Georgia was discussed by The Hon. rights with the presentation of Carl Wilkins, who was Ekaterine Tkeshelashvili, Former State Minister of Geor- the only American to stay in Rwanda during the geno- gia for Reintegration. Later in the day, the power of the cide in 1994. Debates on the diversity of world per- Arts became the focal point, first with a presentation by spectives and tactics to promote democracy were key the film director Emily Atef, a prominent American who to the final day’s events, as academics and politicians shared her story of being a cultural diplomat through alike had much to contribute on these subjects. The cinema and how her eventful past shaped her career conference was concluded up by The Hon. Dr. Nazar as a filmmaker. The ICD was privileged to host another Al Baharna, former Foreign Minister of Bahrain, who Gala Event on the evening of December 15th with Da- showed an inspirational video on the beauty of Islamic vid Soul, the celebrated American actor best known for art, which highlighted just how powerful and moving his role as Detective Kenneth Hutch from the TV series the Arts can be and the potential it hols in promoting “Starsky and Hutch.” In a moderated interview with peace and democracy. Ambassador Dr. Cynthia Schneider, Mr. Soul recalled the highlights of his illustrious career and the details of his upcoming cultural projects.
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Conference Speakers
Amb. Olga Prof. Dr. Mark The Hon. Halldór Emily Atef Ribal Al-Assad Algayeriva Aspinwall Ásgrímsson German Filmmaker Chairman, Iman Slovakian State Professor of Politics, Former Prime Minister Foundation Secretary University of of Iceland Edinburgh; UK
The Hon. Dr. Na- Marcia Barrett H. E. Amb. Abdul Ferdous Ara Begum The Hon. Maria zar Al Baharna ICD ICD Advisory Board Basit Ambassador of Former Member of UN de Belem Roseira Advisory Board Member; Member; Lead Singer the Islamic Republic of CEDAW Committee; Member of Portu- Former Foreign Minister of Boney M Pakistan to Germany Former Director General, guese Parliament of Bahrain Bangladesh Television
Dirk van den Berg Amb. Katalin Amb. Anthony The Hon. Dr. Er- The Hon. Alfred German Filmmaker, Bogyay President of Russell Brenton hard Busek Former Camilleri Finance Producer the General Conference Former British Vice Chancellor of Ministry Permanent of UNESCO Ambassador to Russia Austria Secretary, Government of Malta
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Conference Speakers
The Hon. Martin Enzo M. Le Fevre The Hon. Selmo Áine Collins President Emil Cauchon Former Cervini Director of Cikotic´ ICD Advisory Irish Member of Constantinescu Canadian Minister of the Budapest Center Board Member; Former Parliament Former President of Justice Minister of Defense of Romania Bosnia and Herzegovina
Laura Collins Program Coor- Mireya Agüero Elsa Cordeiro The Hon. Stockwell The Hon. Dr. dinator, African Union Network de Corrales Under- (MP) Member of Day Former Canadian Hassan B. Diab for Genocide and Mass Atrocity secretary of Foreign the Portuguese Minister of Trade Minister of Education, Prevention, Auschwitz Institute Affairs of Honduras Parliament Lebanon for Peace & Reconciliation
The Hon. Anna Dia- Laris Gaiser Ian Gillan Lead The Hon. Angeles Prof. Dr. Mike mantopoulou Former President, EMUNI Singer of Deep Purple Gonzalez-Sinde Hardy Professor of European Commissioner for University Former Spanish Intercultural Relations, Employment, Social Affairs, Minister of Culture Coventry University; and Equal Opportunities UK
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Prof. Dr. John M. Samantha Horn Prof. Dr. Yusuf Minister Ögmunder Prof. Dr. Sjaak Hobson Professor Director, Global Ziya Irbec Member Jónasson Icelandic Koenis Professor of of Politics, University Raphael Lemkin of Turkish Parliament Minister of the Interior Arts and Social Scienc- of Sheffield; UK Program es, Maastricht Universi- ty, NL
The Hon. Praxoula Anto- The Hon. Ruud Lub- Governor Steve Merrill Monkid Mestassi General niadou Kyriacou President bers Former Dutch Prime 77th Governor of New Secretary, Ministry of Eco- of the United Democrats; Minister; Former United Hampshire; President, nomic and General Affairs, Former Minister of Commerce, Nations High Commis- Bingham Consulting Morocco Industry & Tourism of Cyprus sioner for Refugees
Prof. Dr. Tariq Modood Prof. J.R. Monroy The Hon. Jesmond President Pierre The Hon. Kristiina Professor of Sociology; Founder and Chair- Mugliett Member of the Nkurunziza Ojuland (MEP) ICD Director, University Research man, Latin Ameri- Parliament of Malta; Former President of the Advisory Board Mem- Centre for the Study of can and Caribbean Minister for Urban Develop- Republic of Burundi ber; Former Foreign Ethnicity and Citizenship, Cultural Society ment and Roads of Malta Minister of Estonia University of Bristol, UK www.culturaldiplomacy.org The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy 13 DIPLOMACY The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 CD Berlin, December 13th–16th, 2012 CULTURAL
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Prof. Dr. Ovidiu The Hon. Francesco Amb. Filippe Sava- Amb. Cynthia Maria Serkedjieva Pecican Vice Dean of Rutelli Former Deputy dogo Francophonie Schneider Former Former Bulgarian Babes-Bolyai University Prime Minister of Italy Ambassador to the UN US Ambassador to Deputy Justice Minister The Netherlands
David Soul Celebrated Dr. Gregory H. Dr. György Tatár Rebecca Tinsley The Hon. Ekaterine American Actor Stanton President Director, International Director and Founder, Tkeshelashvili of Genocide Watch Prevention of Waging Peace Former Georgian Genocide Foreign Minister
Amb. Ranko Vilovic John Whitehead Carl Wilkens The Hon. Yasir The Hon. Dr. Milan Croatian Ambassador Director, British Director, World Yakis Former Minister Zver Member of European to the UN Council in Germany Outside My Shoes of Turkey Parliament
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Conference Participants
Kirsten Isobel Aaskov, Australia Dr. Diana Barsham, UK Mary Einbinder, France/USA Dr. Raghad Ahmad, Iraq Susanna Basso, Italy Mark Ejeh Utaji, Nigeria Mathias Samuel Akaazua, Nigeria Can Bilgic, Turkey Prof. Elena Eltc, Russia Fathi Al Mudaris, Iraq Richard Bonfatto, France Andreea Enache, Romania Abeer Alrawashdeh, Jordan Elli Bornova, Greece Anna Evtyugina, Russia Noor Alinoaman Alrubaye, Iraq Issa Boulos, USA Ross Fletcher, USA Daniela Amann, Austria Sharon Elizabeth Burke, Ireland Denis Gakalo, Russia Obinna Gilbert Aseme, Ghana Yung-Ting Chang, Taiwan Marjorie Garces, Chile Juana Awad, Canada Alicia de Jong Davis, USA/Mexico Mishaal Al Gergawi, UAE Eric Bailey, USA Richmond Dickey, USA Dr. Steffen Goerlitz, Germany Dr. Cathy Baldwin, UK Eleni Drakou, Cyprus Adrian Bannon, Ireland Ina Edelkraut, Germany Continued on page 14
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Conference Participants (continued)
Takaaki Goto, Japan Milena Luetz, Germany Habib Saleh, Syria Timo Graf, Germany Sarah Macshane, UK Abdul Samay Saquib, Afghanistan Janine Graf, Germany Ziningi Madonsela, South Africa Uwe Schmidt, Germany Dr. Harriet Häussler, Germany Rick Maijer, Netherlands Christoph Semken, Germany Zaid Maher Hameed, Iraq Katrin Makarov, Estonia Marilyn Sephocle, USA Kristin Hausler, Switzerland Elizabeth McCarthy, Ireland Hayford Siaw, Ghana Ingrid Heindorf, Germany Prof. Mark W. Meehan, USA Vadum Skritkii, Moldova Said Helaby, Indonesia Daniel Micci, USA Demetra Socratous, Cyprus Shumaila Hemani, Pakistan Mary-Ann Midelkoop, Netherlands Ligia Steers, USA Ian Henderson, USA Dr. Roxana Mittler-Matica, Arjan Stockhausen, Germany Peris Hornburger, Germany Romania Dr. Stefan Stoev, Bulgaria Hyat Mohamed, Sudan Alexander Hunt, USA Dr. Lincoln Theo, South Africa/ Hamid Obaid Mutlag, Iraq Cyprus Hussein Ali Hussein, Iraq Dr. Dominique Mwepu, Congo Sheila Thobani, USA Muhammad Ibrar, Pakistan Raazia Hassan Naqvi, Pakistan Sulaiman Thobani, USA Irma Kaljulaid, Estonia Will Nichols, UK Butheina Kazim, UAE Karsten Uhing, Germany Petra Nowak, Austria Seong Beom Kim, South Korea Berthine van Schoor, South Africa Sorcha O’Niell, Ireland Chang-wook Kim, South Korea Dragana Vidovic, Bosnia & Herze- Barbara Pelzelmayer, Austria govinia Laura Kugel, France Dr. Silvia Pfeifer, Portugal Philip von der Wippel, Germany Mila Kuznetskaya, Germany/Russia Anastasia Polyakova, Russia Tereza Vorlova, Czech Republic Gabriel Kwado Twumasi, Ghana Jahanzeb Punjwani, Pakistan Raymond Watson, Ireland Kathleen LaFleur, USA Zoran Radicheski, Macedonia Fleur Wirtz, Netherlands Yan-ho Lai, Hong Kong Sami Abdulridha Rasham Nazia Zaman, Pakistan Oluwarotimi lanrewaju, Nigeria Al-Tameemi, Iraq Jielin Zhang, China Olayinka Lebile, Nigeria Ramona Alexandra Rosu, Christian Zott, Germany Milica Ljubicic, Serbia Romania
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Participant Papers
Presentations were delivered from participants as part of the Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy. Subjects related to cultural diplomacy were presented by the following people:
·· Abeer Alrawashdeh Geographical Borders and ·· Dr. Lincoln Theo Encouraging Intercultural Under- Political Maps in Ghosh’s The Shadow Lines and standing and Empathy in a Multicultural World: Shift- Kanafani’s Men in the Sun ing from Mythopoeic Paradigms in Film Screenwriting
·· Arjan Stockhausen Guerilla Art South Africa ·· Mark W. Meehan Traditional Islamic Philosophy
·· Dr. Diana Barsham Homer’s Weeping Horses: and Art, Liminality, and Effective Cultural Diplomacy Cultural Perspectives on War in the Context of Global Engagement Education ·· Raymond Watson The Belfast Flags of Hope
·· Dr. Harriet Häußler Robert Rauschenberg: ·· Richard Bonfatto Francophony: Outlook and ROCI and its Consequences for Today’s Intercultural Indicator of Cultural Diversity
Exchange ·· Sharon Elizabeth Burke Cultural Diplomacy in ·· Hyat Mohamed Media and Peace Building in Times of Trouble: The ‘Real Ambassadors’ of Cold the Era of Globalisation War America
·· Prof. Elena Eltc Balkans and Russian Foreign ·· Shumaila Hemani From Folk-dance Ensemble Cultural Policy (1960 to Present) to Traditional Musicians as Ambas-
·· Muhammad Ibrar Mohmand Pakistan’s Cultural sadors Promoting Inter-Cultural Dialogue: Proposing Diplomacy with India (with co-author Raazia Hassan ‘Cultural Diversity’ as the New Model for Arts Policy Naqvi) and Cultural Diplomacy in Pakistan
·· Raazia Hassan Naqvi Cultural History of the Indian ·· Timo Graf The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Chi- Subcontinent; with Special Reference to Arts and Mu- na-EU and Muslim-US Relations: An Empirical Analysis sic (with co-author Muhammad Ibrar Mohmand) of Public Perceptions ·· Yemisrach N. Mengstie The Impact of Interna- ·· Janine Graf Becoming Somaliland: ‘… one thorn bush at a time …’ tional Leadership Practice on Institutional Culture: The Case of EiABC ··
Summaries of these papers are now exhibited on the website of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy.
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Speaker Interviews
Ruud Lubbers, Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Mr. Lubbers was asked how we feels Cultural Diplomacy could help promote democracy, to which he respond- ed that diplomacy was for experts but there was a growing awareness of the importance of culture in society, importantly there is no longer such a strict division between culture and politics. He also gave several solid examples of how by understanding different culture, Mr. Lubbers was able to negotiate difficult situations with much greater ease. In terms of dealing with the challenges facing the Netherlands such as growing anti-foreign movements, Cultural Diplomacy can play an important role.
Katalin Bogyay, President of the General Conference of UNESCO
Katalin Bogyay was interviewed by ICD Director and Founder Mark Donfried and Master’s Student Abdeslam Badre, Mr. Donfried first asked about the role of Cultural Diplomacy in conflict resolution. Ms. Bogyay replied that whilst Cultural Diplomacy can play a key role in a soft power package of diplomacy she does not believe that it can be used in conflict resolution, rather to improve the already good relations that exist. Cultural diplo- macy is a long term investment and not intended to be solutions. Mr. Badre asked about the future of Palestine in UNESCO. She responded that the now she hopes that Palestine becoming a member will bring Palestine and Israel closer together and talk about the important issues affecting them. She also was able to give information on the future role that NGO’s like the ICD can play in reaching their mutual goals of promoting art and culture.
Steve Merril, 77th Governor of New Hampshire
Mr. Merril in his interview mentioned the success of the United States Cultural Diplomacy programs during the cold war and how since that time, there has been a much smaller focus on programs of soft power, up until President Obama, who too has realized the role it can play in bridging understanding. He felt that since 9/11 American has realized that as a superpower it must do more to change the perspective of the world towards America and therefore soft power in Africa, Asia and Europe are just as important as in the Arab world. Mr. Merril deals with numerous businesses as was quick to mention the importance that Google put on Cultural Diplomacy and how they use it to make themselves a business people are attracted to.
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Speaker Interviews
Rebecca Tinsley, Director & Founder of Waging Peace & Gregory Stanton, President of Genocide Watch
Mr. Stanton was first asked about Syria and it’s perception as a civil war and/or a mass atrocity to which he ex- plained how the crisis can of course be both and based the genocide conventions definition what is happening in Syria is a Genocide. This led on to a discussion the veto power in the UN Security Council, and what can be done to avoid its pitfalls. Mr. Stanton highlighted the example of going straight to the general assembly as the Arab League did. He explained that the general assembly can authorize action when the UN Security council is too paralyzed to. He also discussed his work on the 8 stages of genocide, and how he plans to release a book on what he now defines as his 10 stages of genocide.
The question of what civil society can do was raised by the audience, Mr. Stanton responded by bringing up the idea of psychic numbing, and how this acts a barrier to raising the necessary funds to protect and ensure the survival of persecuted individuals. Rebecca Tinsley spoke how important new media can be, she says how your voice can always be heard, whether this is through expressing discontent or boycotting products.
Martin Cauchon, Former Minister of Justice for Canada
Mr. Cauchon was asked about the multiculturalism in Canada and what the EU could learn from their success- ful policy implementation. Firstly he noted that a mentality that is positive towards immigration, celebrating difference as they do in Canada is essential. He was also questioned on the effect of a separatist government being elected in Quebec, to which Mr. Cauchon that the changing provinces are more mature and growing in importance and that the fact that provinces are worked together is healthy. When asked about corporate Cul- tural Diplomacy he believes that despite the promotion of free trade, cultural difference between businesses will always exist, which is why soft power and Cultural Diplomacy will have an important role to play.
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Maria de Belem Roseira
Conference Voices “We will never have development if we don’t respect human rights; the role of govern- ment is very important in this respect. In the The Hon. Mireya Agüero de Corrales 21st Century, we need emotions to feel and decide, and hands to accomplish.” “No peace is achievable when the world is divided in two groups- those who give and those who receive” The Hon. Martin Cauchon
“In a world so closely connected, we need Prof. Dr. Mark Aspinwall leadership with strong values respecting democracy and human rights- Europe is a “In a globalized world, training people to solve fantastic achievement of that.” problems will draw people together and distinguish themselves from others.” The Hon. Olga Algayerova President Katalin Bogyay “Art is universal; creativity constitutes one of the most “At times the pressure is too great on politicians to important aspects of human life.” focus inwardly. We need to open up to cultural influ- ences in non-western worlds and adapt those concepts Milan Zver MEP and practices which have a universal appeal. Cultural Diplomacy can help us reel traditional knowledge of “The Fall of Berlin Wall was seen as the end of total- western and non-western cultures. People in other itarianism and the emergence of new democratic parts of the world are more prepared for us than we culture. However, different studies show that people are for them. We will continue to talk, share, listen, have less and less confidence in democracy. Cur- and celebrate the dialogue amongst cultures. We rent democracy is not the best we have had. It is should try not to misunderstand each other.” important to instill democratic values in people and education is key in this respect. Schools can offer Selmo Cikotic basic knowledge on democratic politics in order to promote democratic citizenship. More opportunities “Leadership is a special quality and gift- to for political participation should also be created, at inspire, motivate, and persuade- to accept the local, national, EU and UN levels. Democratic and the risk of change.” social competencies are needed for a more active role in the political field.”
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Conference Voices The Hon. Stockwell Day “Through human effort, the world can become a better place. We will never create a perfect world because we are imperfect human beings.” President Emil Constantinescu
“Why do we need Cultural Diplomacy? The world is Maria de Belem Roseira changing, and therefore politics should change too. The “We will never have development if we don’t first step of Cultural Diplomacy should be to make a respect human rights; the role of govern- conceptual map of universal political discourse. On such ment is very important in this respect. In the a foundation, we can build Cultural Diplomacy and sta- 21st Century, we need emotions to feel and bility strategies. The fresh thinking of the young genera- decide, and hands to accomplish.” tion will be the creative force of Cultural Diplomacy.” The Hon. Anna Diamantopoulou Minister Ogmunder Jonasson “European identity will not replace national identity.”
“The Genocide Convention became dysfunctional as soon as it came into being. The problem is that The Hon. Angeles Gonzale-Sinde there is lack of an enforcement mechanism and “You cannot love what you don’t know, yet you can no clear distinctions are made between the types hate and despise what you don’t know.” of violence. Accountability in terms of punishment was seen as crucial in prevention. However, while international trials are symbolic politically, they Amb. Ranko Vilovic only punish a few. The goal of the International “There is no security without human rights, and no Criminal Court is to overcome such hurdles. Re- human rights without security. The ‘responsibility to storative justice is preferable to retributive justice. protect’ is a fine concept, but who decides whether There needs to be a credible method to respond to intervene? A new concept is emerging which is to mass atrocities.” ‘responsibility while protecting.’ We must remember that human rights protection is a process which The Hon. Jesmond Mugliett goes beyond the UN, and beyond Geneva; it is a “common endeavor.” Protecting civilians is not only “The underlying philosophy is that mak- about protecting them from physical threat, but ing people familiar with other countries protecting their human rights. reduced prejudice.”
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Participant Testimonials
Cathy, UK Dominique, The Congo
A Social Anthropologist, affiliated to a university, she Dominique works at a University in Johannesburg, found the elements focusing on human culture, and South Africa having emigrated there over 12 years particularly multiculturalism, most relevant to her. She ago. He has a degree in English coupled with cul- sees Cultural Diplomacy as not being political, eco- ture, having studied cultural anthropology and peace nomic, or militaristic, rather about communications, studies; Cultural Diplomacy is of great interest to him. action, and building common understanding. She For him Cultural Diplomacy is all about people com- feels that her country, Britain, has an already well-es- municating, across countries to resolve and prevent tablished program of Cultural Diplomacy and is proud conflict. It’s about mutual understanding for the com- that the country’s multicultural policies are some of mon good and building bridges. In terms of the Con- the most progressive in Europe. The practice of inter- go, being at war, it must find ways of talking about ethnic interaction informally is advanced in compar- the issues they face and find a common ground. Cul- ison to other western countries. Dr. Tariq Modood tural activities, sport and concerts can be an interest- was particularly interesting for her, as his presentation ing tool to bring people together, indeed his country related closest to her field of study and he provided a can benefit from the idea put forward. He found that well thought-out presentation. the lady who spoke about the patterns of war was most interesting, because she was not afraid to tell Christian, Germany the truth rather than focusing too much on having to appear diplomatic. Christian is a law Student from Augsburg, Germany. As a law student, he had an emphasis on international Barbara, Austria law and international relations this therefore sparked his curiosity in Cultural Diplomacy. For him Cultural As a sociology student, she found many similarities Diplomacy is all about the exchange of cultures and to her field of study, particularly in the idea of analyz- different points of view. He feels that the more two ing the relationship between culture and power. The way culture cultural exchange could positively benefit most important thing about Cultural Diplomacy for Germany, particularly in terms of improving the EU her is how it ties in with human relations. She believes situation and reaching a consensus. His found Rebec- that Austria already plays an active role in Cultural Di- ca Tinsley to be the most interesting speaker; he was plomacy. impressed by her passion.
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Tresor, Ghana Janine Graf, Germany
Executive director for volunteer partnership for east Janine’s background in international politics and inter- Africa, his organization has a heavy international fo- national development, but most recently she has de- cus and it fundamental to promote intercultural ex- veloped an interest in the idea of conflict and peace change, and was therefore fascinated to explore the building, which attracted her to find out more about relationship between the work he does and Cultural the role of Cultural Diplomacy in peace building. For Diplomacy. Cultural diplomacy is based on under- her Cultural Diplomacy means being culturally sensi- standing people’s perspectives and issues. It is also tive, and that although people have different back- about understanding how to interact with people in grounds Cultural Diplomacy can be used to build way that is doesn’t impose ones beliefs on others. His bridges between people. For her Cultural Diplomacy country promotes its cultural ideal, but at the mo- has an important role to play in Germany, particularly ment it is a vague and poorly defined concept, so in terms of aiding multiculturalism. She found Rebec- he believes that there is great potential for Cultural ca Tinsley a wonderful and passionate speaker, who Diplomacy in this regard. He found Mark Donfried’s was bold enough to say things that people didn’t nec- lectures were the most useful for him because he ex- essarily want to hear. plained and cleared up many of the concepts related to Cultural Diplomacy.
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