European Diplomacy: Regional Cooperation, Lifelong Learning and Diplomatic Training
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ISSN 1334 -7659 Vol. 8, No.1, 2011 DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY PROCEEDINGS EUROPEAN DIPLOMACY: REGIONAL COOPERATION, LIFELONG LEARNING AND DIPLOMATIC TRAINING Dubrovnik, Croatia 2007, 2008, 2009 Diplomatic Academy Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Republic of Croatia Zagreb, 2011 1 DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY PROCEEDINGS Diplomatic Academy Proceedings Papers from International Conferences* Organized by the Croatian Diplomatic Academy Publisher Diplomatic Academy Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Republic of Croatia For the Publisher Mladen Andrlić Editors Mladen Andrlić Jelena Grčić Polić Co-Editors Tihana Bohač Valerija Šegota Cover Design Antonija Besediček Printed by Tiskara Zelina d.d. Address Diplomatic Academy Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Republic of Croatia Petretićev trg 2 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia Tel. +385 1 4599 200 Fax: +385 1 4599 458 E-mail: [email protected] Visit our Web site http://www.mfa.hr/MVP.asp?pcpid=1192 * This issue of Diplomatic Academy Proceedings contains available papers from international conferences of the 10th, 11th and 12th CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum, organised by the Croatian Diplomatic Academy: “Lifelong Learning and Diplomacy“ (2007), “Diplomatic Training and Regional Co-operation” (2008) and “Modern European Diplomacy and Diplomatic Training” (2009). 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface .......................................................................................................... 7 I. REGIONAL COOPERATION AND DIPLOMATIC TRAINING..... 9 Pietro Ercole Ago Statement at the 2008 CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum .......................... 11 Dinka Živalj Welcome Address at the 2008 CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum ............. 13 Harald Kreid The CEI in the Context of Regional Cooperation and as an Instrument for the Training of Diplomats ...................................................................... 15 Armando Marques Guedes Diplomatic Training in the CEI Area and its Comparative Background ..... 21 Mladen Andrlić Diplomacy, Diplomatic Training and Regional Cooperation ...................... 39 Milan Milanov New Trends in Diplomatic Training: Bilateral and Multilateral Issues ....... 43 Raymond Saner Training Diplomats in Management, Leadership and Negotiations with Non-State Actors .......................................................................................... 53 Aldo Matteucci A Diplomatic Academy for Central and Eastern European Countries: an Immodest Proposal .................................................................................. 65 3 DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY PROCEEDINGS II. MODERN EUROPEAN DIPLOMACY, LIFELONG LEARNING AND DIPLOMATIC TRAINING ........................................................ 71 Rosa Batoréu The Importance of Communicating Europe ................................................ 73 Karl Paschke New Trends in Diplomacy and Repercussions on Diplomatic Training ...... 77 Željko Kuprešak Lifelong Learning and Diplomacy ............................................................... 85 Harald Kreid The CEI Support to Lifelong Learning in its Operational Activities ........... 89 Jovan Kurbalija Knowledge Management in Diplomacy ...................................................... 95 Nenad Prelog Public Diplomacy, New Media and Social Networks .................................. 109 Nabil Ayad Crisis Management: Diplomacy and Diplomatic Training .......................... 115 Vivian S. Walker Women in Diplomacy .................................................................................. 123 Stanko Nick International Law and Modern Diplomacy .................................................. 129 Dančo Markovski Diplomatic and Consular Training in New Circumstances .......................... 133 Andrea Despot Diplomatic Training for Conflict Resolution (Keynotes) ............................ 139 Nina Obuljen Promoting Culture: Spicing-Up one’s Image (Summary) ........................... 141 Joško Klisović Business and Diplomacy: a New Paradigm (Summary) .............................. 143 4 III. NATIONAL CASE-STUDIES ............................................................ 145 Milan Milanov Diplomatic Training of Junior and Senior Staff: a Continuous Improvement of Skills and Knowledge ....................................................... 147 Božin Nikolić Establishing New Diplomatic Training Framework .................................... 155 Lisen Bashkurti Diplomatic Training in Albania ................................................................... 163 Daniela Zaharia Diplomatic Training: Some Experiences from Romania ............................. 167 Tihomir Žiljak The Role of Lifelong Learning in Croatian Educational Policy .................. 171 Svjetlan Berković Diplomacy of the Republic of Dubrovnik: Historical Case of Regional Cooperation and Diplomatic Skills .............................................................. 183 APPENDICES: ........................................................................................... 203 10th CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum 2007 Programme ................................................................................................... 205 Report ........................................................................................................... 211 11th CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum 2008 Programme ................................................................................................... 217 Report ........................................................................................................... 223 12th CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum 2009 Programme ................................................................................................... 229 Report ........................................................................................................... 235 Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum, 1998 – 2010 ................................................ 241 5 DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY PROCEEDINGS 6 Preface This issue of Diplomatic Academy Proceedings on “European Diplomacy: Regional Cooperation, Lifelong Learning and Diplomatic Training” is a collection of papers presented at three international conferences organised in Dubrovnik, Croatia, by the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia in cooperation with the University of Zagreb and its International Centre of Croatian Universities, Dubrovnik. The conferences are continuously held under the auspices of the Central European Initiative (CEI), enabling regular exchange of views of diplomatic experts from the CEI member states at least once a year, attracting also participation of others interested in the field of international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy. The contents, continuity and even the tradition of these gatherings resulted also with a generic name of the Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum, while this issue is related to the following: • “Lifelong Learning and Diplomacy”, 14-17 May 2007, • “Diplomatic Training and Regional Co-operation”, 17-19 April 2008, and • “Modern European Diplomacy and Diplomatic Training”, 7-9 May 2009. The aim of Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum is to provide an effective international discussion, from academic and practical point of view, namely to present, promote and foster various effective concepts, methods, skills and techniques of diplomacy and diplomatic training. Each forum deals with a specific topic, with an open approach to all domains of modern public diplomacy; from economic and cultural diplomacy to particular aspects of development, regional co-operation, education and civil society. Providing a discussion on diplomatic strategies and policies by senior experts, it also offers an interactive programme and specialised workshops for junior diplomats. In this respect, the proceedings are prepared not only as a fine reminder of the conferences, but more as an additional serious contribution to diplomatic literature. This issue of Diplomatic Academy Proceedings, with papers from different conferences, provides for a collection of works selected and edited in three parts – (i) Regional Cooperation and Diplomatic Training, (ii) Modern European Diplomacy, Lifelong Learning and Diplomatic Training, and (iii) National Case-Studies. Editors 7 DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY PROCEEDINGS 8 I. REGIONAL COOPERATION AND DIPLOMATIC TRAINING 9 DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY PROCEEDINGS 10 Statement at the 2008 CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum Pietro Ercole Ago* First of all I wish to extend a warm welcome to all participants in this important CEI Feature Event, focused on Diplomatic Training and Regional Cooperation. In the context of ever grooving integration and regional cooperation processes, lifelong training of diplomats has been gaining increased importance. The Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum, in cooperation and with the support of the CEI, has a well established tradition of addressing these important issues, and exploring ways of meeting growing demands placed on diplomats in connection with regional cooperation processes. Today, in fact, the new political map provides new challenges and opportunities for regional cooperation. The latest EU enlargement has greatly changed the framework of economic and political cooperation within the entire continent. The process has put more emphasis on the need for an extended regional and sub-regional cooperation in which the CEI, as the oldest and the largest regional organisation, is clearly indispensable. The CEI was not immune to the changes in the past