Redazione: 80133 Napoli – Via Depretis, 130 AnnoAnno XVIIIXVIII – n. 212 – –13 30 gennaio aprile 2014 The 2014 Mediterranean Awards

H.H. Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad are conferred Al-JaberBan Ki-moon Al-Sabah, – Secretary Amir ofGeneral Kuwait Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of theMediterranean United Nations –Award Mediterranean for Peace Award Mediterranean Award In 2005 were instituted the HISTORY sections Architecture and Euro-Mediterranean Award In 1996 the Fondazione for Dialogue between Cultures Mediterraneo has founded the (the latter was instituted by Mediterranean Award (along Fondazione Mediterraneo in with its various sections) which partnership with the “Anna is granted yearly to personalities Lindh” Euro-Mediterranean of the political, cultural, Foundation for the Dialogue scientific, social and artistic between Cultures – the world who have contributed Fondazione Mediterraneo being with their action to reduce Head of its Italian Network). tensions and start an upgrading process of cultural differences In 2007 the section and shared values in the area Mediterranean Book Award, of the Greater Mediterranean. acknowledgment granted for translation, publication, This Award is considered promotion, circulation of one of the most prestigious literary works on the two acknowledgements in the world. shores was instituted. The Award has developed In 2008 the section Social as follows: Solidarity and in 2009 the section Environment and Co- In 1996 and in 1997 the Development was instituted. Fondazione Mediterraneo granted the Sarajevo Award In 2010 the sections Barack Obama, President of Usa – Mediterranean Award for Peace to poets of the Balkanic area. Ambassador of the In 1998 the sections Peace, Mediterranean, Inter-Faith Culture and Laboratorio Dialogue, Economy and Mediterraneo International Enterprise, Energy and Award have been instituted. Sustainable Development, The latter is granted every Cultural Heritage, Community year to the best short film Service, Civil Society were chosen by an international jury instituted. In the same during the Trieste Film Festival year it was also decided (since 2010 this award has to dedicate three awards been Included in the section to the memory: “Raffaele Mediterranean Cinema Award). Capasso” Mediterranean Award for Legality, “Angelo In 2001 the section Vassallo” Mediterranean Art-Creativity and the special Award for Environment and edition of the twenty year Co-Development and “Rita anniversary of the Mediterranean Allamprese” Mediterranean Award in 2015 was instituted. Award for Children.

In 2002 were instituted the Since 2010 the Mediterranean sections Diplomacy, Institutions, Award is represented by the Media and Silver Dolphin. “Totem for Peace” by the sculptor Mario Molinari. In 2003 were instituted the section Cinema, Mediterranean In 2011 it was decided to Award “Special Edition” (granted dedicate the Mediterranean every two years to personalities Award for Science and and institutions which have Research – instituted in given a great contribution to 2004 – to the memory of spreading culture and social Mario Condorelli and was solidarity) and “Medal Honour” instituted the Mediterranean of the Mediterranean Award Award for the Motorways of Ban Ki-moon – Secretary General of the United Nations – (granted to institutions and the Sea to the memory of the H.H. Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-JaberMediterranean Al-Sabah, Amir Award of Kuwait – Mediterranean Award for Peace individuals having distinguished ship-owner Guido Grimaldi. themselves in the course of the The winner >> 2/3 year for the promotion of peace In 2012 was instituted the The winner >> 2/3 in the Greater Mediterranean). section Mediterranean Award The winners of the Mediterranean Award 1996-2014 >> 4 In 2004 the section Science for Archeology to the memory The winnersceremony of theof Mediterranean MediterraneanAward Award 1996-2014 for Diplomacy to Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi >>>>5/8 4 and Research was instituted. of Marcello Gigante. "OOP97***°O°HFOOBJP]Anno XVIII – n.12 – 30 aprile 2014 | 2

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SPECIAL EDITION SPECIALDIPLOMACYEDITION PEACE PEACE INSTITUTIONS CIVIL SOCIETY BAN KI–MOON PIETRO PAROLIN BARACK OBAMA H.H. SHEIKH MUSTAPHA BEN JAAFAR Sˇ TEFAN FÜLE Secretary General of the United Nations Secretary of State President SABAH IV AL-AHMAD President Commissioner (SOUTH KOREA) (HOLY SEE) of of America AL-JABER AL-SABAH of the Parliamentary Assembly for Enlargement (USA) Amir of Kuwait (TUNISIA) and Neighbourhood Policy The UN Secretary General, Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Holy (KUWAIT) () Ban Ki–moon has used his best See’s Secretary of State is the For his extraordinary ef- The prize is awarded to Presi- endeavours to further the ideals higher expression of trustfull Vati- forts to strengthen international During his long career as dent Mustapha Ben Jaafar for his For having conferred civil so- of peace and international coo- can diplomacy. diplomacy and cooperation be- Minister of Foreign Affairs, then contribution to the construction ciety a leading role, in decision- peration enshrined by the United The simplicity and humility tween peoples and for his con- Prime Minister and since 2006 of the Tunisian Constitutional making over processes of gover- Nations Charter – through ac- with which he carried out his mis- tinued support for the vision of a as Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Assembly and the new Tunisian nance and democracy, especially tions to promote fundamental sion are the example of the new world free of weapons of mass Al-Sabah has both witnessed Constitution, which legitimate across the Mediterranean coun- human rights, equality of men course at the top of the Holy See destruction. Consistent with his and practiced the art of dialogue social justice and public as well tries and women, international peace– really wanted to transform the previous stances, during his first as the main tool among Govern- as individual liberty as paramount For its role as promoter of keeping and security, and the eco- Pope Francis‘ “Love of Power“ in mandate Barack Obama advo- ments and Nations, be that in the rights of the newly born Tunisian democracy and participation, the nomic and social advancement of the “ Power of Love “ . cated dialogue and cooperation Arab-Islamic world, in the Non- Democracy. initiative of the “Structured Dia- all peoples. In particular, he has Born in Schiavon, near Vicenza, across national, ethnic, religious Aligned Movement and in the logue” between civil society, lo- been outspoken in his actions to January 17, 1955, at the age of 58 and political dividing lines. Most United Nations. cal authorities, and the European resolve the conflict in Syria, and is the youngest Secretary of State notably, he called for a new start This Award is meant to ac- Union is a fundamental tool to re- more generally across those coun- in the post-war period . In 1986 he to relations between the Muslim knowledge the noble vision, as launch Europe and its partnership tries in which the Arab Spring has began his diplomatic service: in world and the West, based on well as the personal courage with the Southern Mediterranean produced difficult transitions and Nigeria until 1989, in Mexico until common interests and mutual constantly shown by H.H. the countries. bloodshed. 1992, when he returned to Rome in understanding and respect. All Amir of Kuwait in affirming his Historical truth, old and new the Secretariat of State until 2009. along his mandate, President fundamental and unfailing views difficulties preventing the peace Finally, the Apostolic Nuncio in Obama has continued in his firm on behalf of the rights of all Na- process serve to strengthen his Caracas until October 2013. Alien stand as strong spokesman for tions to live in peace, as the main determination to consider peace from appearing with John Paul II human rights and democracy as precondition for Governments as the imperative basis for the and Benedict XVI has dealt with well as for the work being done to take care of the well being of future of the Mediterranean and countless files: in particular, is an to put effective measures in place their peoples as well as of that of the world. expert on the Middle East and Asia to combat the Planet’s climate the developing Countries. A doc- in general. The Mediterranean, change. Today he continues to trine that Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah with Cardinal Parolin, regains strongly support the Middle East has constantly practiced by de- full cooperation to the search for Peace Process and in the greater veloping the Kuwait Fund inter- peace and respect for the dignity Mediterranean area. ventions on behalf of his Sister of every human being. Nations in need, including those in the greater Mediterranean area, and reaching out to over 100 Countries worldwide.

DIPLOMACY DIPLOMACY INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE “MARCELLO GIGANTE” ART AND CREATIVITY ART AND CREATIVITY HE DR. JAMAL SANAD SERGE TELLE THÍCH NHẤT HẠNH FOR ARCHEOLOGY MARIANGELA MELATO FARID BELKAHIA SALVATORE SETTIS AL-SUWAIDI Ambassador Rinzai Buddist Monki Actress Painter Director General () (VIETNAM) Archaeologist () (MOROCCO) of the Emirates Center (ITALY) for Strategic Studies Diplomate français, il a été A charismatic personali- For having dedicated her life One of the most important and Research nommé ambassadeur en charge tyworld wide recognized, Mas- This Award – in memory of through discipline and nobility of painters in Morocco, Farid Belka- () du processus Euromed en avril ter Thích Nhất Hạnh is a point Marcello Gigante – has been character to theatre and cinema. hia he has united Mediterranean 2008 et a porté, et mis en place, of reference for interreligious awarded in partnership with the She was not only a great actress, creativity with great mastery in For his efforts to reconciling au nom de la France, l’ensemble dialogue. Through his way of life Municipality of Buccino (Antica but also a women who took on his use of colour, skins and typi- peoples through the use of paral- du corpus juridique, politique et and actions, he teaches that spir- Volcej), where the renowned phi- impossible challenges, a non- cal materials from the Arab and lel diplomacy, which steers scien- administratif au cœur de la nou- ituality exists beyond all religious lologist and papyrologist was conformist who was always true Berber Amazigh, Islamic and tific production, global forums velle initiative de l’Union pour la beliefs, which he translates into born. This award has been con- to her choices, an anti-diva yet Mediterranean traditions. He has and strategic reports dissemi- Méditerranée. a deep commitment to peace and ferred upon Salvatore Settis, the queen of stage, blessed with always looked towards the future nated and estimated throughout Ce projet est désormais irré- constructive dialogue between who is a noted archaeologist a rare talent for versatility, which standing half way between the the world, and, among others, in versible et, malgré les difficultés different faiths and religious be- and lawyer as well as former- made her at home in both comical East and West. His authoritative the Mediterranean area. inhérentes à la région, devrait liefs in the Mediterranean and and former director of the “Getty and dramatic roles through char- style is not determined by will- His remarkable commitment contribuer à favoriser la com- throughout the entire world. Center for the History of Art and acters that were so diverse yet power, but by something more reflects his desire to always préhension, le rapprochement, the Humanities” in Los Angeles, always brimming with the same enigmatic, perhaps the fascina- achieve the alliance of civiliza- voire la convergence indispensa- “Society needs to become con- and also member of the “Deut- intensity. tion for mystery which charac- tions, cultural diversity, and the ble entre les 2 rives de la Médi- scious and reawaken! sches Archäologisches Institut”, Mariangela Melato has be- terizes his works: an ambiguous principle of otherness among terranée. To discover and consolidate its member of the “American Acad- queathed her audience with the screen looking onto the world to peoples. Serge Telle est un des ac- cultural and spiritual roots. emy of Arts and Sciences”, mem- gift of the unforgettable person- stimulate dreams and hopes for teurs principaux pour faire sortir To nurture a peaceful mind. ber of the “Accademia Nazionale alities she interpreted, whether the Mediterranean and the whole la Méditerranée de la marginali- We are all interconnected; you dei Lincei” and of the Scientific in feature films or on the thea- world. sation que dans les dernières and I are no different. If I attack Committee of the “European Re- tre stage. She was a truly great années s’est considérablement you, I am attacking myself…” search Council”. woman schooled in European aggravée. His action in defense of the (Thích Nhất Hạnh) thought but filled with the life- archaeological heritage and uni- breath of Mediterranean air. versity education as the basis for the future of youth people serves as an example for the Countries of the Mediterranean. "OOP97***°O°HFOOBJP]Anno XVIII – n.12 – 30 aprile 2014 | 3

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SCIENCE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS CULTURE CULTURAL HERITAGE “RAFFAELE CAPASSO” “RITA ALLAMPRESE” “MARIO CONDORELLI” UNION FOR DAVID ABULAFIA ARTISANS OF THE CASBAH FOR LEGALITY FOR CHILDREN CNRS THE MEDITERRANEAN Writer OF ALGERI DON GIUSEPPE DIANA LIGUE DES DROITS CENTRE NATIONAL (UPM) (UNITED KINGDOM) (ALGERY) (ITALY) DE L’ENFANT DE LA RECHERCHE SECRETARY GENERAL President At 7:25 March 19, 1994, on his SCIENTIFIQUE FATHALLAH SIJILMASSI To the merits acquired with For their daily commitment to JEAN-PIERRE COENEN his studies on the history of Italian the defense and preservation of feast day, Father Giuseppe Diana - (BELGIUM) (FRANCE) the symbol of the fight against the The Union for the Mediter- and Mediterranean cuisine. Among the Casbah of Algiers, UNESCO his books: Frederick II, a medieval World Heritage Site. This award is mafia and crime - is murdered in For its commitment – as a ranean (UfM) is the only instance the sacristy of the church of St. Ni- The Ligue des Droits de in which institutional regularly emperor (1990), The kingdoms given to the hundreds of artisans, l’Enfant is an example for the pro- public research body – to pro- of the western Mediterranean merchants, men and women who cholas of Bari in Casal di Principe, ducing knowledge and making it meet and cooperate with and is preparing to celebrate the tection of fundamental rights of and Palestine, as part of practical 1200-1500 (1999) The discovery do not intend to leave the Casbah children, in particular the Educa- available to society for the “com- of humanity, Atlantic encounters of Algiers who are building a civic Holy Mass . mon good”. Thanks to its more initiatives for peace and shared On the occasion of the twen- tion and Health Care. development. in the age of Columbus (2010). In choral system to prevent the de- Thanks to the many initiatives than 1100 research institutes on his book ‘The Great Sea’ (English struction of this unique place in tieth anniversary of his death, French territory and its interna- Thanks to the dynamism the Mediterranean Foundation undertaken, it was possible to and the organizational efforts of edition, “The Great Sea”, 2010), Algeria and the Mediterranean. raise awareness - under the lead- tional partnerships, it has come David Abulafia describes the Me- attributes this recognition to the to represent a point of reference the Secretary-General Fathallah memory of Father Giuseppe Diana ership of President Jean-Pierre Sijilmassi were defined useful diterranean as the most dynamic Coenen - public opinion and the in all its field of knowledge. place for interaction between and all the organizations of the projects for the Mediterranean Committee Don Peppe Diana. media on the need to put in the which will bring benefit to the different societies on the face of middle of the policies of the vari- people that look out on this sea, the planet: a space in the history ous countries, the protection of strengthening relations between of human civilization has played children’s rights, especially against the 42 euro Mediterranean coun- a much more significant role than new traps formed by the rampant tries members of the UfM. any other stretch of water. pornography and the spread of new diseases.

ECONOMY AND ENTERPRISE MEDAL OF HONOUR SOLIDARIETÀ SOCIALE MEDIA ARCHITECTURE EUROMED AWARD MAURIZIO MARINELLA (ITALY) VINCENZO CAPEZZUTO JOSÉ H. ORNELAS AL ARABIYA AIN MEMORY OF 2014-2015 Entrepreneur Mayor of Procida Psychologist TV News Channel OSCAR NIEMEYER HOUSE OF TALES AND MUSIC (ITALY) (PORTOGALLO) (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) Architect () For his efforts in the defense (BRAZIL) of the values of the High Arts and For having contributed to Between 2011 and 2013 José For having contributed through The House of Tales and Creativity, protecting the enter- the creation of the “Totem for Ornelas was one of the research- its world network – thanks to its Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Music (Jordan), which is repre- prise value based on the powers Peace”, a universal symbol of ers of Housing First Europe, a channels in various languages – to Soares Filho, better known as sented by Rabeea Najm Al-Din and memories of ancient knowl- dialogue and cooperation among social experimentation project on disseminating news of the most Oscar Niemeyer (Rio de Janeiro, Al-Naser, is the winner of the edge. Choosing to stay in Naples cities and peoples of the World, the EU level, developed, and fund- significant events in the Euro–Med- 15 December 1907 – Rio de Ja- Euro-Med award 2013-2014. The as the centerpiece of the produc- which was erected in the town of ed by the European Commission. iterranean region. News summa- neiro, 5 December 2012), was a awarding ceremony has taken tion and sales of core products of Procida, Island for peace. This project brought together ries and rapid updates have played Brazilian architect and one of the place in Vilnius among the lead- his company, the “Marinella Ties”, projects in several European an essential role in witnessing im- most renowned architects of the ers of the 42 National Networks confirm the ethical value of the cities, including five test sites portant events, particularly those twentieth century. He worked for of the Anna Lindh Foundation and Company for the revival of a great where the approach was evalu- concerning the “Arab Spring”. many years with Le Corbusier, with the participation of Andreu city that can think and breathe the ated (Amsterdam, Budapest, Co- and, despite advocating utilitari- Claret as Director of Anna Lindh European Mediterranean. penhagen, Glasgow and Lisboa), anism in architecture, his crea- Foundation and Michele Capasso and facilitated the exchange of tions reflect the use of dynamic as President of Fondazione Medi- information and experiences “Mediterranean” forms. They terraneo Foundation, who have with other cities where Housing are so sensual that many of his delivered the prize to Rabeea First programs were planned or admirers saw him as a sculptor Najm Al-Din Al-Naser. already implemented (Dublin, of monuments more than an ar- Gent, Gothenburg, Helsinki, Lille, chitect. Marseille, Paris, Toulouse and This award, which was con- Vienna). ferred upon him on 10 November 2012, is now made to commemo- rate his works. MEDAL OF HONOUR RAFFAELE FERRAIOLI Mayor of Furore (ITALY)

For having contributed to the creation of the “Totem for Peace”, a universal symbol of dialogue and cooperation among cities and peoples of the World, which was erected in the town of Furore. "OOP97***°O°HFOOBJP]Anno XVIII – n.12 – 30 aprile 2014 | 4 Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi to receive the Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy 2014

Abu Dhabi, 27 April 2014 - Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Director General of the Emirates Center of Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), is to receive the Fondazione Mediterraneo’s Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy 2014 at a ceremony in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Hall at the ECSSR Office Complex in Abu Dhabi. The award, which consists of a work of art, Totem of Peace, by Italian sculptor Mario Molinari, was presented to H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi by the son of the sculptor Jacopo Molinari in the presence of Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo.

The Mediterranean Award for Diplo- peace, security and development in the re- macy is regarded as one of the most gion and the world. They attract interna- important awards in the Euro- tional interest because they examine re- Mediterranean area. The winners of gional and international issues, provide a this award over the years have in- sense of perspective that enhances dialog cluded highly acclaimed personalities between cultures and highlights cultural- such as Nobel Prize laureates Shirine diversity and co-existence among nations. Ebadi and Naguib Mahfouz as well as This is not the first international award Heads of State and Rulers such as US conferred on H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi. He President Barack Obama, President has won several such awards for his ef- Cavaco Silva of , former forts to promote the culture of scientific re- French President Nicholas Sarkozy, search and openness among various na- President José Mujica of Uruguay, tions and cultures. He has been recipient King Juan Carlos I of , President of the French Order of Merit, the Young Mahmud Abbas of the Palestinian Au- CEO Award 2006 by the Middle East Excel- thority, Queen Rania of Jordan, and lence Awards Institute, and the title of Princess Lalla Meryem, president of Honorable Professor from the International the National Union of Moroccan University, Vienna. In November 2012, H.E. Women. Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi was honoured by the Europe Business Assembly for his outstanding contribution to community- The Fondazione Mediterraneo pointed out that conferring the Mediterranean Award based programs offered by the ECSSR, and for Diplomacy 2014 on H.E. Dr. Jamal in March 2013 he was awarded the ‘Key to Sanad Al-Suwaidi is an appreciation of his the City of Fez’ by a delegation from Mo- efforts and contributions toward bringing rocco in recognition of his role in strength- nations closer through knowledge-based ening relations between the two countries. diplomacy and in recognition of the UAE’s The Mediterranean Award, which consists role in support of global peace. The inter- of the Totem of Peace work of art by sculp- national conferences, strategic studies re- tor Mario Molinari, is awarded to distin- ports, publications and cultural activities guished global personalities who are sym- overseen by H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi en- bols of dialog and cooperation among na- compass important issues related to tions. Anno XVIII – n.12 – 30 aprile 2014 | 5 "OOP97***°O°HFOOBJP] Michele Capasso: Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi is one of the most influential thinkers of 21st Century

H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi, Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Italian Ambassador in Abu Dhabi H.E. Giorgio Starace.

Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Director General of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), received the Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy 2014 from the Fondazione Mediterraneo at a ceremony held in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Hall at the ECSSR Office Complex in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, 27 April 2014. Esteemed members of the scientific, cultural, political and diplomatic communities as well as Fondazione Mediterraneo senior officials attended the ceremony. The award was conferred on H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi in recognition of his efforts and contributions toward bringing nations closer and promoting the concept of cultural diplomacy based on knowledge and thought. The award, which consists of a work of art, Totem of Peace, by Italian sculptor Mario Molinari, was presented to H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi by the son of the sculptor Jacopo Molinari in the presence of Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and of Italian Ambassador in Abu Dhabi Giorgio Starace. The Mediterranean Award is conferred on distinguished personalities around the world as recognition of their endeavours for dialog and cooperation.

Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediter- co-existence among different people. All these efforts consti- raneo, remarked that conferring the Mediterranean tute the concept of parallel diplomacy based on knowl- Award for Diplomacy 2014 on H.E. Dr. Jamal Sanad edge, thought and culture. Al-Suwaidi reflects recognition of the role of the Prof. Capasso said that he considers H.E. Dr. Ja- UAE in promoting global peace and encourag- mal Al-Suwaidi an intellectual pioneer in the re- ing dialog between cultures and civiliza- gion and the world and a source of cultural tions. He pointed out that the UAE has be- and strategic inspiration, which is needed in come a key player in ensuring global the world today. This is because such peace through its policies, which stress thinkers and intellectuals lay the founda- the importance of giving, co-existence, tions of global peace and co-existence. and sharing with others. Through his intellectual contributions, Prof. Capasso said he was proud that H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi has played an the Fondazione Mediterraneo has con- effective role and showed how culture ferred the Mediterranean Award for and thought can bring people together. Diplomacy 2014 on H.E. Dr. Jamal Al- This is why he has become a symbol of Suwaidi, who is a source of pride not peace and dialog across the world. Prof. only for the UAE but also for GCC and Capasso said that the Fondazione Me- Arab countries, and the whole world. This diterraneo determined that H.E. Dr. Jamal is because he is one of the most influential Al-Suwaidi deserves to be awarded the thinkers globally of the 21st century and his Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy 2014, intellectual and scientific contributions have re- which is conferred on prominent personalities and ceived great regional and international attention. leaders who have contributed to promoting the His work has provided a vision for promoting dialog culture of peace and encouraged dialogue between between civilizations and highlighted cultural diversity and civilizations. "OOP97***°O°HFOOBJP]Anno XVIII – n.12 – 30 aprile 2014 | 6 Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi: I want to express my gratitude to the Fondazione Mediterraneo

Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi delivered the following welcoming remarks

Your Excellencies, In his remarks made during the ceremony, Moroc- can academic and researcher Dr. Abdel-Haq Azzouzi Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to start by welcoming you all to the United Arab Emirates and the Emirates Cen- said that the Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy ter for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR). At this Center, with the immense support of President His Highness Sheikh 2014 recognizes the efforts of people who have con- Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (may God protect him), who believes in the role of knowledge in achieving progress and de- tributed to bridging the gap between different civiliza- velopment, and His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy tions and cultures and realizing peace and security in Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and President of the ECSSR, we strive diligently and tirelessly to realize our the world. He praised the Fondazione Mediterraneo and its President Prof. Michele Capasso for taking ini- mission of enabling informed strategies and decision making processes in our country similar to those in advanced nations. tiatives that enhance cultural dialog for the sake of Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to the Fondazione Mediterraneo and its Pres- progress and prosperity around the world. ident, Professor Michele Capasso, as well as its members, for conferring on me the Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy Dr. Azzouzi pointed out that the Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy is conferred on scholars and in- 2014. In my capacity as Director General of the ECSSR, I would like to praise the Fondazione Mediterraneo for the distin- tellectuals who contribute, through their own thinking guished and effective role it has been playing since it was established in Italy in 1991 in promoting peace, dialog and and the institutions they oversee, toward building a cooperation between nations. I also commend its efforts in recognizing distinguished personalities, leaders, thinkers and parallel diplomacy based on culture, thought, confer- researchers who have largely contributed to promoting the culture of peace and encouraging cultural dialog through its ences and symposia. He said that H.E. Dr. Jamal Al- awards such as ‘The Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy’, ‘The Mediterranean Award for Institutions’, ‘The Mediterranean Suwaidi is a pioneer in the field of parallel diplomacy Award for Civil Society’, and ‘The Mediterranean Award for Culture’. On this occasion, I also thank the esteemed members and is a source of pride for the UAE, GCC and Arab of the scientific and cultural community for attending this ceremony and sharing with me the presentation of one of the countries, and the whole world, because he fights for most important awards in the Euro-Mediterranean region, which has been conferred on distinguished personalities and his principles. These principles are a continuation of the principles upon which the UAE was built by late heads of states all over the world for their contributions to promoting peace and encouraging dialog between civilizations. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and which form Ladies and Gentlemen, The culture of recognizing and rewarding the efforts of others is an important human value the basis of the country’s strategy of comprehensive and an aspect of civilization. It also has its roots in our local culture and Islamic faith, which encourage us to reward hon- development in all fields. Dr. Azzouzi said that H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi is est and hard workers. Such recognition strengthens the social structure, enhances self-motivation, and leads to achieving following the path laid down by the founder of the social development. The culture of recognition is an important aspect of performance evaluation in the UAE. Appreciation UAE, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This and gratitude have been a strong foundation of the UAE’s federal structure since the days of Founder of the UAE, the Late path has two elements – trust and hope. Trust be- Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God bless his soul). This approach has been furthered by President His Highness tween the leadership and the people, and among in- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (may God protect him), and is followed under the directives and supervision of His stitutions, is the source of strength and cohesion for Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of any country. Hope creates innovation, development the UAE Armed Forces and President of the ECSSR. and looks forward to the future. He concluded that H.E. Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi’s unanimous selection for Ladies and Gentlemen, Receiving the Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy 2014 is a matter of pride for me. This mo- the Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy 2014 by all tivates me to make greater efforts, and pushes me toward more achievements. It makes me feel confident that I am on the members of the panel, representing 43 countries, re- right track. This recognition, while an honour for me, lays more responsibility on me to continue the efforts for which I was flects both trust and hope for a better future. being given the award, namely contributing to closer ties between nations through knowledge-based parallel diplomacy, organizing international forums and various cultural events, and enhancing the culture of scientific research of which the ECSSR has been a key platform in the UAE and the Arab region. Ladies and Gentlemen, Finally, I would like to again thank you all for coming and sharing with me this important mo- ment in my academic and professional career. My special thanks go to Dr. Abdel Haq Azzouzi, the academic researcher from the Kingdom of Morocco, who has founded several think tanks and strategic studies centres, and to Dr. Houria Benjelloun. I wish you all the best. Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi Moroccan academic and researcher Dr. Abdel-Haq Azzouzi Anno XVIII – n.12 – 30 aprile 2014 | 7 "OOP97***°O°HFOOBJP] Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy 2014 to Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi "OOP97***°O°HFOOBJP]Anno XVIII – n.12 – 30 aprile 2014 | 8 The winners of Mediterranean Award 1996-2014 Mahmu¯d Abba¯s (Abu¯Ma¯zen), Ivano Abbruzzi, Gorge Abela, David Abulafia, Mohamed-El Aziz Ben Achour, S.M. Rania Al-Abdullah, Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Al Arabiya, ’Ala Al-Aswani, Al-Bayane, Al-Hayat, Wijdan Al-Hashemi, Carlo Alemi, Al-Jazeera, Lenin Al-Ramly, Beshir Al-Sibai, Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Fiorenzo Alfieri, Ansamed, Casa editrice egiziana Afaq, Artisans of the Casbah of Algiers, Viktor Asliuk, Associazione “A Ruota Libera Onlus”, Associazione Italiana “Amici del Presepio”, Associazione “L’Altra Napoli Onlus”, Associazione “Marseille Esperance” - Sindaco Jean Claude Gaudin, Associazione “Jerry Essan Masslo” - Presidente Renato Natale, Associazione Scuola di Pace, Atelier du Caire, André Azoulay, Melissa Bassi, Antonio Bassolino, Ernest Beach, Mohamed Bedjaoui, Corrado Beguinot, Farid Belkahia, Mustapha Ben Jaafar, Eugenio Bennato, Biblioteca Nazionale d’Algeri, Carl Bildt, S.M. Hussein Bin Talal, Pino Blasi, Irina Gueorguieva Bokova, Leonzio Borea, Antonio Borrelli, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Andra Bucci, Tatiana Bucci, Paolo Bufalini, Federico Bugno, Pino Cacozza, Filippo Cannata, Vincenzo Capezzuto, Pasquale Cappuccio, Fabrizio Carola, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, Hamid Chabat, Elias Chacour, Sergio Chiamparino, Don Luigi Ciotti, CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Città di Napoli, CNN, Lady Yvonne Cochrane Sursock, Jean-Pierre Coenen, Combatants for Peace, Mario Condorelli, Consormare del Golfo, Giuseppe Conte, Corriere della Sera, Pat Cox, Maria Grazia Cutuli, Lucio Dalla, Massimo D’Alema, Mahmoud Darwich, Luigi de Magistris, Roberto De Simone, Development no borders, Don Giuseppe Diana, Beatrice di Borbone delle Due Sicilie, Vincent Dieutre, Michele di Gianni, Vittorio di Pace, Lamberto Dini, Pier Giovanni Donini, Shirin Ebadi, Hasna El Becharia, Ecopeace Friend of the Hearth Middle Est, Nana Ekvtimishuili, Ibrahim El Moallem, El Mundo, El Pais, Adel El-Siwi, ENI, Città di Ercolano, Recep Tayyp Erdogˇan, Krisztina Esztergályos, S.Em. Cardinale Roger Etchegaray, Europark Federation, Eutelsat, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, Raffaele Ferraioli, Gennaro Ferrara, Benita Ferrero- Waldner, Giuseppe Ferrigno, Festival di Musiche Sacre del Mondo di Fès, Senen Florensa, Fondazione “Antonino Caponnetto”, Fondazione Telethon, Tom Fox, Julio Fuentes, Sˇtefan Füle, Vincenzo Galgano, Galassia Gutenberg, Richard Galliano, General Union of Cultural Centers - GAZA, Carlo Giovanardi, Marcello Gigante, Giovani della “Primavera Araba”, Giovanidi Piazza Tahrir, Suor Maria Pia Giudici, Kiro Gligorov, Pietro Grasso, Green peace International, Guido Grimadi, Driss Guerraoui, Antonio Guida, Carla Guido, Shmuel Hadas, Zaha Hadid, Grimur Hakonarson, Shehata Haroun, S.M. Hassan II, Elena Hazanov, Antonio Iavarone, ICOMOS - Consiglio Internazionale dei Monumenti e dei Siti, Il Denaro, Yusuf Islam, Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Filosofici - Gerardo Marotta, Isola di Lampedusa, Istituto Nau- tico “Kaboto” di Gaeta, Istituto Professionale “Morvillo-Falcone” di Brindisi - Preside Rosanna Maci, Ahmed Jebli, Casa editrice italiana Jouvence, S.M. Juan Carlos I, Radu Jude, Imre Juhàsz, Mohamed Kabbaj, Khalil Kalfat, Yasmine Kassari, Bichara Khader, Cheb Khaled, Ban Ki-moon, Aurel Klimt, Vladimir Kott, Rodi Kratsa Tsagaropoulou, Raffaele La Capria, Nehad Abdel Latif, La Vanguardia, Anca Miruna Lazarescu, Le Monde Diplomatique, Giuseppe Antonello Leone, Gianni Letta, Alberta Levi Temin, Petra Luschöw, Naguib Mahfouz, Abdel Hadi Majali, Fausto e Marion Marchi, Maurizio Marinella, Rima Maroun, S.Em. Cardinale Carlo Maria Martini, S.Em. Cardinale Renato Raffaele Martino, Mateja Matevski, Mediterraid, Mediterraneo - Rai Tre, Med Reg, Mariangela Melato, Mensa “Madre Teresadi Calcutta”, Angela Merkel, S.A.R. la Principessa Lalla Meryem, Antoine Nasri Messarra, Paolo Mieli, Massimo Milone, Mario Molinari, Monastero Mar Musa - Padre Paolo Dall’Oglio, Laura Morante, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Giovanni Morra, Suzanne Mubarak, José Mujica, Amr Mussa, Nabil, Rabeea Najm, Carmine Nardone, Thích Nhâ´t Ha.nh, Oscar Niemeyer, Vittorio Nisticò, Noa, Scuola Militare Nunziatella, Barack Obama, Ordine degli Architetti di Napoli, Organisation Nationale de l’Enfance Tunisienne, José H. Ornelas, Alessandro Ortis, Fathallah Oualalou, Moni Ovadia, Ferzan Ozpetek, Mons. Luigi Padovese, Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise, Nicola Parisi, S.Em. Cardinale Pietro Parolin, Parrocchia di S. Maria della Sanità (Parroco Antonio Loffredo), Parrocchia di S. Giorgio Maggiore (Parroco Don Luigi Merola), Parrocchia Resurrezione del Signore (Parroco Don Vit- torio Siciliani), Diana Pezza Borrelli, Marcello Piazza, Sergio Piazzi, Ursula Plassnik, Gennaro Pompilio, Baltasar Porcel, Processo di Barcellona, Stefania Prestigiacomo, Paolo Pucci di Benisichi, Folco Quilici, Taysser Quba’a, Leah Rabin, Abdelwahad Radi, Milos Radovic, Abdelmaksoud Rachdi, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Rai Nuovi Media, Regional Environmental Center, Repubblica di Malta, Teresa Ribeiro, Mons. Giuseppe Rocco Favale, Alessio Romenzi, Carmen Romero, Ermanno Russo, Antonio Saitta, Marco Salvatore, Ruggero Maria Santilli, Izet Sarajlic’, Nicolas Sarkozy, Scuola Nautica Guardia di Finanza di Gaeta, S.Em. Cardinale Crescenzio Sepe, Salvatore Settis, Leila Shahid, Abdulah Sidran, Fathallah Sijilmassi, Alvaro Siza, Nicola Sornaga, Giosuè Starita, Chris Stevens, Peter Straub, Studenti di Gaza, Wassyla Tamzali, Teatro di San Carlo, Teatro Valle Occupato, Serge Telle, Tiziano Terzani, Alessa ndro Tesini, Jozefina Topalli, Pino Tordiglione, Erkki Tuomioja, S.B. Mons. Fouad Twal, Unione degli Industriali di Napoli - Presidente Giovanni Lettieri, Università Telematica Pegaso, Maurizio Valenzi, René van der Linden, Angelo Vassallo, Michel Vauzelle, Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, Roberto Vecchioni, Emanuele Vittorio, Rino Volpe, Ulrike von Ribbeck, Michele Voria, Majallie Whbee, Jan Willems, Catriona Williams, Habib Ben Yahia, Mika Yamamoto, Youth Resource Centre (ORC) Tuzla, Kamel Zoheri.