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“A World Without Walls: An International Congress on Soft Power, Cultural Diplomacy and Interdependence” “A World Without Walls“ An International Congress on Soft Power, Cultural Diplomacy and Interdependence” November 6th - 9th 2009

“A World Without Walls“ An International Congress on “Soft Power”, Cultural Diplomacy and Interdependence

November 6th - 9th 2009, Berlin The ICD House of Arts & Culture: Kurfürstendamm 207-208, Berlin, Germany

On the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, as the eyes of the world fall upon Germany’s capital once again, the Institute for Cultural Diplo- macy and CivWorld/Demos will bring together an international group of participants for a four day program of lectures, panel discussions, and seminars lead by renowned figures from international politics and academia.

“A World Without Walls: An International Congress on Soft Power, Cultural Diplo- macy, and Interdependence” (Berlin, 6th – 9th November 200) represents a unique opportunity to reflect on the development of international relations since 1989, the challenges faced by the leaders of the future, and the growing influence of cultural diplomacy and “soft power” in the contemporary political international environment. The participants will include scholars and academics, political and diplomatic representatives, civil society practitioners, and individuals from the private sector and the media. The speakers during the program will consist of renowned figures from international politics and distinguished professors in the field, including former Heads of State, former Foreign Ministers, and other European Ministers. In addition to the academic components, participants will have the opportunity to experience the city’s vibrant cultural landscape at a historic moment in the city’s history.

“A World without Walls” will pursue the following specific aims:  To explore the development of international relations since the fall of the Berlin Wall.  To analyze the interdependent nature of today’s world and the challenges and opportunities this brings.  To evaluate the growing importance of Cultural Diplomacy and “soft power” in contemporary international politics.  To discuss the salient political of contention in today’s interdependent world and to examine the mediating role of soft power.

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The following issues will be mentioned and explored:

 Cyprus (Focus: Turkish-Greek Relations)  Turkey (Focus: Turkey-EU Relations)  Israel-Palestine (Focus: Israeli-Palestinian conflict)  Northern Ireland (Focus: inter-religious conflict and the Northern Ireland Peace Process)  Bosnia and Herzegovina (Focus: Forging a multi-ethnic, multi-religious state identity)  Scandinavia (Focus: The freedom of the press)  Belgium (Focus: Intra-national relations between the Flemish, French, & German Commu- nities)  Afghanistan (Focus: Reconstructing civil society and ensuring stability)  The Historic Soviet-West Relationship

Celebrating the Fall of the Berlin Wall On November 9th, the final day of the program and exactly 20 years following the fall of the Berlin Wall, the participants will join in the celebrations and experience this historic occasion together with the citizens of Berlin. Participants will have the opportunity to attend numerous events taking place across the city during the day and will be at the Brandenburg Gate for the Festival of Freedom in the evening.

Congress Participants The program will bring young leaders from across the world together with an interdisci- plinary, international group of leading figures from politics, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

Sustainable Network Participants of the Congress will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network. This network represents a medium through which members can exchange information on research, job opportunities, related events, and coordinate their own cultural exchange initiatives. The ICD will help to support the Congress participants in their future activities by providing guidance and advice on possible research topics and helping to support members who plan to organize their own cultural exchange initiatives.

Certificate of Attendance The participants of the Congress will be awarded an official certificate of attendance at the end of the program. This certificate will confirm attendance and provide details of the speakers who took part during the week and the topics discussed.

“A World Without Walls“ Timetable

Friday, 6th November Saturday, 7th November Sunday, 8th November Monday, 9th November Registration 08:30 Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments 09:15 “From a Divided City to a “Euro-Atlantic perspective of “Cultural Relations in the 21st (10:00) “Breaking down visible and United World? The Develop- Bosnia and Herzegovina” Century between the EU and invisible walls” ment of International Relations (Lecture & Discussion) Major International Partners” (Lecture & Discussion) (Lecture & Discussion) Since 1989” Speaker: Speaker: (Opening Lecture & Discussion) Ana Trisic Babic Speaker: Ioannis Kasoulides Speakers: (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Martin Hope Director (MEP, Former Foreign Minister of Cyprus) Dr. Benjamin Barber Bosnia & Herzegovina) (Benelux and EU office at British Coun- Location: (Professor, University of Maryland) cil Currently; Former Director British (10:00) New Perspectives on Glo- The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuerstendamm Mark Donfried Council Moscow) (Director & Founder of the ICD) balization: New International Agreements, Goals, Regulation Location: Location: and Global Citizenship The ICD House of Arts & Culture The ICD House of Arts & Culture (Lectures & Discussion) Speakers: Dr. Alfredo Palacio (Former President of Ecuador)

Location: The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- stendamm

10:45 Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments 11:00 “The Role of Education in a “Freedom and the Politics of “Poland’s Path to Change” “Global Leadership in a World World Without Walls” Walls” (Lecture & Discussion) Without Walls: The Challenges (Panel discussion) (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Ahead” (Discussion) A panel of leading academic practitio- Speaker: Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz ners and politicians discuss the role of Dr. Igor Lukšič (Former Prime Minister of Poland) A discussion amongst Former Heads (Minister of Education and Sport of academic establishments in preparing Location: of State, chaired by Mike Kenneth Slovenia) students for the contemporary global The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- Moore (Former Prime minister of New environment. What challenges do these Location: stendamm Zealand) institutions face in today’s world? The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- Speakers: (11:45) “Breaking Down Barriers Speakers: stendamm Mike Kenneth Moore Dr. Jo Ritzen and Building Bridges” (Former Prime Minister of New Zealand) (Lecture & Discussion) (Former Dutch Minister of Education, Speech President Dr. Alfredo Palacio Culture, and Science; President of Speaker: Speaker: (Former President of Ecuador) Universiteit Maastricht) Nouzha Skalli Senator the Hon. Alan Baird Janez Janša Dr. Benjamin Barber (Moroccan Minister of Social Develop- Ferguson (Former Prime Minister of Slovenia) (Professor, University of Maryland, ment, Family, and Solidarity) (The 22nd President of the Australian President Emil Constantinescu author of “Jihad Vs. McWorld”) Senate) (Former President of Romania) Martin Hope Location: Radmila Sekarinska (Director Benelux and EU office at Brit- The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- Location: (Former Prime Minister of the Former ish Council Currently; Former Director stendamm The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) British Council Moscow) stendamm Jack McConnell (MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland) Location: The ICD House of Arts & Culture Location: The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- stendamm

12:30 Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break

14:00 “Opening the Iron Curtain: “National Sovereignty and the (12:45) “Balancing Global Public Lecture & Discussion Hungary’s Role in the Fall of the Development of International Goods and National Priorities: Speaker: Berlin Wall and the end of the Relations Since 1989: The Ex- Establishing Foreign Policy in an Luc Van den Brande Cold War” ample of the Seychelles” Interdependent World” (Former Minister-President of Flanders) (Lecture & Discussion) (Lecture & Discussion) (Panel Discussion) Location: Speaker: Speaker: A discussion amongst Former Foreign The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- László Kovács Sir James Mancham Ministers, chaired by Dr. Erkki Tuomioja stendamm (European Commissioner for Taxation (Founding President of the Republic of and Customs Union, Former Foreign Seychelles) Speakers: Minister of Hungary) Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Location: Ivaylo Kalfin, Location: The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- H.E. Yasar Yakis, The ICD House of Arts & Culture stendamm Ioannis Kasoulides, Delia Domingo-Albert, Dr. Miomir Žužul Location: The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- stendamm

15:00 Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments (14:00) Lunch Coffee & Refreshments

15:15 Public Diplomacy in the 21st “NATO and Afghanistan: Con- (14:00) Sunday Lunch Buffet Emergence of the Slovenian Century - Back to the Future tinuing Trans-Atlantic Coopera- (Lunch, Social Activity) State: The Importance of Soft (Lecture, Discussion) tion in a Post-Soviet World” Power (Panel Discussion) Participants and speakers have an (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: opportunity to relax and reflect on the Meir Shlomo Speakers: program during a Sunday lunch buffet Speaker: (Strategic Adviser, the Public Diplomacy Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy in Berlin’s charming Savigny Platz.) Janez Janša Division of the Foreign Affairs Ministry (Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria) (Former Prime Minister of Slovenia) of Israel) Amb. Carlo Ungaro Location: The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- (Former Italian Ambassador) Location: Location: stendamm Marina Pendes The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- The ICD House of Arts & Culture (Deputy Minister of Defense of Bosnia- stendamm Herzegovina) Location: The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- stendamm

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Friday, 6th November Saturday, 7th November Sunday, 8th November Monday, 9th November 16:30 Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments

16:45 “Peace-Building and Conflict “Turkey as a European State: “Is A World Without Walls Com- (16:00) “A World Without Walls Resolution Today” Progress and Challenges” patible with Cultural Diversity - Freedom, Development, Free (Lecture & Discussion) (Lecture & Discussion) and Regional Autonomy? A Trade and Global Governance” (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Speaker: Look at the Medium and Long- Jack McConnell H.E. Yasar Yakis Term” Speaker: (Lecture & Discussion) (MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland) (Former Foreign Minister of Turkey) Mike Kenneth Moore (Former Prime minister of New Zealand) Location: Location: Speaker: The ICD House of Arts & Culture The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- Alfred Sant Location: stendamm (Former Prime Minister of Malta; Cur- The Berlin Theatre on Kurfuer- rently Member of Malta’s Parliament) stendamm Location: The ICD House of Arts & Culture

17:45 Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments Coffee & Refreshments (17:00) Coffee & Refreshments

18:00 “Human Rights and Freedom “The US-Russian Relationship: Speech (17:15) “Moving Beyond Borders: of Expression: A Scandinavian Europe’s Role Then and Now” President Emil Constantinescu Together Towards a World Perspective” (Panel discussion) (Former President of Romania) Without Walls” (Lecture & Discussion) (Moderated Discussion) The end of the Cold War and the “A Strong Europe is an Inte- Speaker: developments of the last two decades grated Europe” » A panel of politicians and academics Merethe Stagetorn have seen significant changes in the (Panel discussion) consider the role of governments, the (Defense Lawyer for the Danish Su- structure of global politics and the private sector, and civil society in ensur- preme Court) US-Russian relationship in particular; A panel of European Ministers and ing global stability in an increasingly This discussion will consider the role of Head of States discuss the challenges interdependent world. Location: Europe in this relationship and how it and opportunities of European integra- The ICD House of Arts & Culture has changed since 1989. tion. Speakers: President Dr. Alfredo Palacio (19:00) “San Marino - The Impact Speakers: Speakers: (Former President of Ecuador) of Globalization on the World’s Ivaylo Kalfin Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz Erna Hennicot Schoepges Oldest Sovereign State” (MEP; Former Bulgarian Minister of (Former Prime Minister of Poland) (European MP; Former Luxembourg- (Speech) Foreign Affairs) Erna Hennicot Schoepges ian Minister of Culture and Religious Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy (MEP; Former Luxembourgian Minister Affairs) Speaker: (Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria) of Culture and Religious Affairs) Merethe Stagetorn Mirko Tomassoni Minister Dr. Igor Lukšič H.E. Yasar Yakis (Defense Lawyer for the Danish Su- (Member of the San Marino Grand and (Minister of Education and Sport of (Former Foreign Minister of Turkey) preme Court) Central Council; Former Captain Regent Slovenia) Jytte Hilden Radmila Sekerinska of San Marino) Dr. Benjamin Barber (Former Minister of Culture of Den- Former Prime Minister of the Republic mark) Location: (Professor of Civil Society) of Macedonia Marina Pendes The ICD House of Arts & Culture Jack McConnell (MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland) (Deputy Minister of Defense of Bosnia- Moderator: Radmila Sekerinska Herzegovina) Dr. Benjamin Barber (Former Prime Minister of the Former Gerassimos D. Arsenis (Professor of Civil Society) Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) (Greek Former Minister of Defense) Location: Karl Erik Norrman Location: The ICD House of Arts & Culture (Former Head of the Cultural Depart- The ICD House of Arts & Culture ment of the Swedish Foreign Ministry) Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic (Croatian Ambassador to the USA) Location: The ICD House of Arts & Culture

19:30 “Transcending Borders” Cold War Diplomacy: A Tribute Gala Event - “1989: A Celebra- “Festival of Freedom” (Presentation, Reception, Buffet) to the Jazz Ambassadors » tion of the Year that Changed (Official Ceremony) (Reception, Concert, Buffet) the World” The ICD online photography exhibition (Speech, Reception, Interviews, Discus- Participants take part in the official “Transcending Borders” is online to the The ICD pays tribute to the Jazz sions, Concert) celebrations for the 20th anniversary participants and the public Ambassadors of the Cold War through of the Fall of the Berlin Wall at the an evening of celebration including 19:30 Reception Brandenburg Gate, followed by a group 19:30 Reception dinner. speeches, live musical performances, 20:00 Speech and a buffet. 20:30 Welcome Speech Ségoléne Royal 19:30 Symbolic Wall Fall Anthony Suau 19:30 Reception (President of the Poitou-Charentes A Symbolic Wall Fall at the Bran- (Photographer, 1984 Pulitzer Prize Regional Council, Former Presidential denburg Gate followed by a musical Winner) 20:00 Presentation Candidate for the Socialist Party of concert at Pariser Platz. 21.30 Concert Amb. Andras Simonyi France) (Former Hungarian ambassador to the 21:30 Farewell Group Dinner A live musical performance, “The Voice 21:00 Presentation A Farewell group dinner for the partici- of the Seas” will combine traditional United States) Amb. Andras Simonyi pants and speakers in the heart of West African music with classical European, 20:00 Welcome Speech (Former Hungarian ambassador to the Berlin’s restaurant and bar scene. North American and South America Amb. Andras Simonyi United States) influences” (Former Hungarian ambassador to the www.classicinblack.com United States) 21:30 Interviews, Discussions

Location: 20:30 Interviews, Discussions 22:00 live Musical Performances The ICD House of Arts & Culture live musical performances of classic 21:30 Concert American rock songs that were popular The ICD Cultural Ambassadors perform abroad during the Cold War a selection of classic blues and jazz hits and offer their perspectives on the Jazz Location: The ICD House of Arts & Culture Ambassadors of the Cold War. Location: The ICD House of Arts & Culture

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Speakers

Ségolène Royal President of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council; Former Presidential Candidate for the Socialist Party of France Before running for President of France in 2007, Ségolène Royal held several prominent ministerial positions under the Mitterand and the Chirac governments. Since 2004, Royal has served as the President of the Regional Council of the Poitou-Charentes-region. Concurrently, she was a member of the National Assembly of France for Deux-Sèvres – a position she left in order to take up the position as a leader of the Socialist Party during the 2007 presidential campaign. Since her elec- toral defeat, she has continued to serve as President of the Regional Council, and has remained a prominent figure in the French Socialist Party.

President Dr. Alfredo Palacio Former President of Ecuador Dr. Alfredo Palacio is a physician and politician who most recently assumed the role as President of Ecuador from 2005-2007. Before his role as President, Dr. Palacio served as a cardiologist, serving a two year residency in the U.S. and later lecturing in Cardiology and Public Health at Ecuador’s Guayaquil University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Palacio successfully transitioned from medicine to politics, serving as Minister for Health under Sixto Duran Ballen’s administration before being cho- sen by Gutierrez in 2003 to fill the role of Vice President, serving for two years.

President Emil Constantinescu Former President of Romania Emil Constantinescu is a Romanian geologist, academic, and politician who, as President of Ro- mania from 1996-2000, worked tirelessly to pull Romania out of the ashes of Communism. As President, Constantinescu sought to improve Romania’s image abroad and build strong relations between Romania and other nations, particularly countries in the West. Constantinescu was also seen as instrumental in Romania’s eventual acceptance into both NATO and the European Union. Prior to his presidency, Constantinescu taught geology and was elected President of the University of Bucharest in 1992.

Janez Janša Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; President of the Slovenian Democratic Party President of the Slovenian Democratic Party (1993-present), Mr. Janez Janša, has had a long and tumultuous career in Slovenian politics, spanning from political prisoner to Prime Minister. During Mr. Janša’s term as Prime Minister (2004-2008), Slovenia entered the European Union, introduced the Euro, and in 2008 was the first new-member state to hold the EU Presidency (with him as President of the European Council). Mr. Janša’s personal past is deeply tied to Slovenia’s struggle for democracy, as he was one of the journalists arrested and tried in the JBTZ-trial, a principle catalyst for the revolutionary Slovenian Spring.

Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz Former Prime Minister of Poland; Former Foreign Minister of Poland Dr. Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz is a Polish politician, lawyor and farmer. He was Prime Minister of Poland (1996-1997) as a member of the SLD(Democratic Left Alliance). During this short period he was involved in major reform of the central government, speeding up legislative processes and the process of privatization. He also served as Foreign Minister(2001-2005) and speaker of the Sejm. He has remained a prominent figure in both Polish and European politics, and in 2009 was elected as a candidate for the post of Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

David Trimble* Former First Minister of Northern Ireland; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in 1998 (*Paper to be delivered) Lord David Trimble began his career in politics in the early 1970’s, when joining the now defunct Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party (VUPP). The breakdown of the VUPP led him to the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), where Trimble was elected party leader in 1995. Subsequently, in 1998 he became the First Minister of Northern Ireland. David Trimble was awarded the Noble Peace Prize that same year for his great efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Northern Ireland conflict. He is currently sitting in the House of Lords as a working life peer for the Conservative Party.

Mike Kenneth Moore Former Prime Minister of New Zealand; Former Director General of the World Trade Organization Mr. Mike Kenneth Moore has been an influential figure in both New Zealand politics and world affairs for the last 30 years. After becoming the youngest Member of Parliament ever elected in 1972, Moore quickly rose through the ranks of New Zealand politics, culminating in his ascension to the position of Prime Minister in 1990. From 1999 to 2002, Moore served as Director-General of the World Trade Organization, overseeing the admittance of China and 9 other nations into the organization and focusing the WTO’s attention on helping developing nations participate in the multilateral trading system.

Alfred Sant Former Prime Minister of Malta; Currently Member of Malta’s Parliament After five years of diplomatic service in the early 1970s for Malta’s Mission to the European Com- munities in Brussels, Alfred Sant left for Boston to receive his Doctor of Business Administration from Harvard. He returned to Malta for a brief period of work in the private sector before embarking on his political career in 1982 as he took up the position as Chairman of the Labour Party’s information department. Entering into the field of politics proved to be fruitful, as Mr. Sant was to lead the Labour Party into victory in 1996 – a victory that gave Mr. Sant the position as Prime Minister of Malta. Alfred Sant is a passionate writer and has published several novels and plays.

Jack McConnell MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland A math teacher by trade, Jack McConnell entered politics in 1984 through his election to Sterling District Council. He became General Secretary of the Scottish Labour Party in 1992 and successfully led them to victory in the 1997 general election. Following his leadership of the Scottish de- volution movement, holding a referendum establishing the Scottish Parliament, he was elected in 1999 as an MSP, and appointed as Minister of Finance as well as of Education, Europe, and External Affairs. He became First Minister of Scotland in 2001, a post he held until 2007, directing largely successful government policies.

President Sir James Richard Marie Mancham Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles Former President Sir James Mancham is an author, businessman, and politician seen as an architect of Seychellois democracy. Sir Mancham formed the Democratic Party in 1964, and following inde- pendence from the UK, became Founding President of the Seychelles in 1976. A 1977 coup forced Sir Mancham to spend the next 15 years in exile, embarking on successful business ventures and advocating the return of a multi-party system to the country, which occurred in 1991. In 1993, Sir Mancham ran unsuccessfully for the office of President. Sir Mancham has authored 2 books and is the Chairman of the Global Peace Council.

Luc Van den Brande Former Minister-President of Flanders President of the Committee of the Regions of the EU since 2008, Luc Van den Brande served in many governmental and parliamentary positions before taking on the role of Minister-President of Flanders between 1992 and 1999. Since taking on this role he has been an active member in a number of pan-European committees and assemblies. He is a keen advocate of the important role that regions can play in strengthening the economy and European political participation.

Mirko Tomassoni Member of the San Marino Grand and Central Council; Former Captain Regent of San Marino Mirko Tomassoni is a Sammarinese Politician currently serving as a member of the Grand and Mirko Tomassoni is a San Marinese Politician currently serving as a member of the Grand and Central Council of San Marino. Tomassoni was first elected as an Independent to the Grand and Central Council in 2006. From 2007 to 2008, Tomassoni served as Captain Regent of San Marino, a position equivalent to Head of State. In addition, Tomassoni campaigns strongly for equal opportuntiies for the disabled. Tomassoni, who is himself physically disabled, founded Acttiva-Mente in 2004, a sports association seeking to improve the quality of life for those living with physical handicaps..

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Radmila Sekerinska Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia Radmila Sekarinska is the former Prime Minister of Macedonia. Prior to her appointment, Sekarin- ska was Deputy Prime Minister with special responsibility for the EU accession negotiation process during which the Republic of Macedonia was granted a status of candidate country. Ms Sekarinska was the first woman to lead a major political party in Macedonia when she took over as President for the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia.

Dr. Miomir Žužul Former Foreign Minister of Croatia Dr. Miomir Žužul, Croatian diplomat and politician, was born in Split, Croatia, in 1955. His political career took off in 1992 when he became Deputy Foreign Minister of Croatia. Since then he has worked hard to enhancee Croatia’s image internationally. From 1993-1996 he worked as ambassador to the United Nations before, in 1996, becoming Croatian Ambassador to the United States. It was particularly during that period that he built up a good rapport with many US politicians and businessmen. He was then Foreign Minister of Croatia from 2004 until 2006, notable for trying to advance Croatia through membership in NATO and the EU. Žužul holds both a doctorate in Psy- chology from the University of Zagreb, and in Conflict Management from Harvard.

Senator the Hon. Alan Baird Ferguson The 22nd President of the Australian Senate Senator the Hon. Alan Baird Ferguson is a politician currently serving the Australian Parliament as the Deputy President of the Senate and Chair of Committees. Sen. Ferguson held the distinction of serving as President of the Australian Senate (2007-2008), and as Chairman of the Joint Stand- ing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade for 8 years. Sen. Ferguson joined the Liberal Party in 1963 and served as its President (1990-1992). Prior to politics, Sen. Ferguson owned and operated a farm.

László Kovács European Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary. Currently serving as the European Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union, Kovács started his political career in the late 1980s working initially as Deputy Foreign Minister of Hungary, before taking on the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position which he held twice, between 1994 and 1998, and again from 2002 to 2004. He served in the Hungarian Parliament from 1990 to 2004 before assuming his current function as European Commissioner for Hungary.

Minister Dr. Igor Lukšič Minister of Education and Sport of Slovenia Dr. Igor Lukšič is a politician, author, and academic currently serving as Slovenia’s Minister of EduDr. Igor Lukšič is a politician, author, and academic currently serving as Slovenia’s Minister of Education and Sport. Dr.Lukšič’s appointment is the peak of an illustrious career in academic life. Dr. Lukšič was elected a Professor of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Lju- bljana in 2003. He has served the University in several capacities, including Vice Dean (1999-2001) and Dean (2001-2003) of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Dr.Lukšič has also penned 5 books as well as serving as editor-in-chief of Teorja in Praksa (“Theory and Practice”) a social science periodical.

Ivaylo Kalfin MEP; Former Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs vaylo Kalfin founded the Social Democrats National Movement in his native Bulgaria, where he also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister between 2005 and 2009. Currently an MEP, he was the deputy president of the Common Parliamentary Committee Bulgar- ia-European Union between 1995 and 1998. In addition to serving as economic advisor to the Bulgarian president for several years, he has also been an active university lecturer and manager of several consulting companies. Mr. Kalfin has stressed the need for Balkan countries to work toward common goals and complete political and economic transformations following the collapse of communism in the region.

Nouzha Skalli Moroccan Minister of Social Development, Family, and Solidarity Minister Nouzha Skalli was appointed to head the office of Social Development, Family and Solidar- ity for the Kingdom of Morocco in 2007. Prior to this, Skalli was a fervent advocate for and founder of Moroccan human and women’s rights movements and has written several books on the subject. The Minister has been active in politics since 1993, when she founded the National Committee for the Participation of Women in Politics.

Dr. Vasile Puşcaş Romanian Minister for European Affairs Dr. Vasile Puşcaş is a Romanian politician, author, and international relations scholar who, as Ro- manian Chief Negotiator with the European Union (EU) from 2000-4, was seen by many as the architect of Romania’s accession to the EU in 2007. A Deputy of the Romanian Parliament for two terms with the Social Democratic Party (2000-4, 2004-8). Prior to his political career Dr. Puşcaş’s positions included Chairman of the Institute for International Studies at Cluj Napoca (1999-2000), Professor of International Relations at Cluj Napoca (1995-2000), and Dean of the Faculty of Politi- cal Science at Bogdan Voda University (1998-2000).

Dr. Erkki Tuomioja Member of Finnish Parliament, Former Finnish Foreign Minister (2000 - 2007) Politician and author Dr. Erkki Tuomioja is one Finland’s most widely read and influential politicians of the last two decades. As Finnish Foreign Minister during Finland’s presidency of the European Union in 2006, he held the position of spokesperson on European foreign policy and was one of the first to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict. Recog- nised as having a strong anti-war stance, Dr. Tuomioja is also a celebrated author of 18 books and his account of his grandmother and her sister, “A Delicate Shade of Pink”, won the Finnish non- fiction Finlandia Prize in 2006. Dr. Tuomioja has been a member of the Finnish parliament since 1991, a position he also held from 1970-1979.

Delia Domingo-Albert Ambassador of the Philippines to the Federal Republic of Germany, Former Foreign Minister of the Philippines Her Excellency Delia Domingo-Albert’s diplomatic career began in the 1960’s when she joined the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs. Following her graduation from the Foreign Service Of- ficer’s Examination in 1973, Delia Domingo-Albert represented the Philippines in several important nations, including Switzerland, Hungary, Australia and Romania. Apart from her diplomatic mis- sions, Domingo-Albert was appointed as Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines in 2003, a position she served until 2005 when she took office as the Ambassador to Germany. She was awarded the Knights Commanders Cross of the Order of Merit with Star of the Federal Republic of Germany for her excellent service to her country.

Ioannis Kasoulides MEP, EPP Group Vice-Chairman, Former Foreign Minister of Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulides is a Cypriot politician and 2008 presidential candidate currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament. Kasoulides’ political career began with his election to the Cypriot Parliament in 1991. After serving as Government spokesman (1993-1997) and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1997-2003), Kasoulides was elected to the European Parliament in 2004 as a Member of the European Peoples’ Party (EPP). He was re-elected in June 2009 and shortly after- wards was also elected Vice-Chairman of the EPP Group, responsible for Foreign Affairs.

H.E. Yasar Yakis Turkish MP, Former Foreign Minister of Turkey and Chairman of the European Union Harmoni- zation Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey H.E. Yasir Yakis is a Turkish MP currently serving as Chairman of the European Union Harmonization Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Yakis has served as a key figure in Turk- ish Foreign Affairs for many years. He is a former Ambassador to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and NATO. In 1988, Yakis was named a Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations Office in Vienna. Additionally, he was appointed Turkish Foreign Minister, serving from 2002-2003. Yakis is a founding member and Vice Chairman of the Justice and Development Party and was recently elected to Parliament in 2007.

Solomon Isaac Passy Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, and the Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE Solomon Isaac Passy is a Bulgarian politician, former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria from July 2001 until August 2005, and the Chairman-in-Offce of the OSCE in 2004. Solomon Passy was born in Plovdiv. He is a mathematician and holds a Ph.D. in Mathematical Logic and Computer Science from Sofa University. He was involved in the dissident movement under totalitarianism. In 1990, Passy was the founding President and CEO of the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria, a non-governmental organization to lobby for NATO membership, and the founder and spokesman of the Green Party of Bulgaria. He is currently Special Adviser to the Macedonian Government on NATO accession.

Jytte Hilden Former Minister of Culture of Denmark Jytte Hilden is a Danish politician, who began her political career in 1974 as a town councilor in Karlebo, later entering parliament in 1979. Thereafter, she served as Minister of Culture from 1993 – 1996 under Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen. Since then, she has worked in the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, and most recently in 2008 was appointed to the board of the center-left political think-tank Cevea.

Gerassimos D. Arsenis Greek Former Minister of Defense Gerassimos D. Arsenis is a Greek politician who has served in many government positions, as Min- ister of Economics 1982-1985, Minister of Defense 1993-1996 and Minister of Education and Re- ligious Affairs 1996-2000. Prior to his ministerial posts, he was appointed Governor of the Bank of Greece, a position he held from 1981- 1984. He obtained a law degree in 1955 from the University of Athens, later completing his post-graduate studies in economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960. Arsenis is married to Louka Katseli, Professor of Economics at the University of Athens and newly-elected Minister of Economics, Competitiveness and Shipping.

Dr. Jo Ritzen Former Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science; Former Vice-President of the World Bank Former Vice President of the World Bank Dr. Jo Ritzen is a Dutch economist and academic who entered politics in 1989. Following teaching positions at US and Dutch universities. Ritzen was appointed Minister of Education and Science, where he revolutionized Dutch student finance. After leaving office in 1994, he served as Vice President of the World Bank. Since 2003 he has been the President of Universiteit Maastricht, where he actively encourages open dialogue between students and administrators.

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Anthony Suau Photographer, 1984 Pulitzer Prize Winner Born in the United States in 1956, Anthony Suau has dedicated his career to documenting the effects of international events on the lives of people around the world. In 1999, Suau completed a ten-year project titled “Beyond the Fall”, which documented the transformation of the former Soviet bloc. In 1984, Suau was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his images of the famine in Ethiopia. He was the 1996 recipient of the Robert Capa Gold Medal Award for his coverage of the war in Chechnya. In 1995, Suau published two books with Acts Sud, one on the war in Chechnya and the other on the genocide in Rwanda.

Dr. András Simonyi Hungarian Ambassador to the United States from 2002-2007 Dr. András. Simonyi Hungarian Ambassador to the United States from 2002-2007. Prior to his time in Washington, Dr. Simonyi was Deputy Chief of Mission at the Mission of Hungary to the Euro- pean Communities and NATO in Brussels 1992-1995 and a key member in the negotiation process for the NATO accession. Dr. Simonyi is a passionate Rock ‘n’ Roll fan and formed the band ‘Coali- tion of the Willing’ when he was the Ambassador to Washington and gave several performances for charities across the US.

Dr. Benjamin Barber Professor of Civil Society and Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland, Author of bestseller, Jihad vs. McWorld Benjamin Barber is one of the most influential political theorists in the United States, and author of over 17 books exploring the role and function of democracy in modern societies. Barber’s central thesis, and constant theme in these works, is to prescribe a form of representative democracy based on a strong and active civil society and engaged citizenship, as oppose to modern participa- tory democracy.

Ambassador Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović Croatian Ambassador to the United Sates Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović is the Ambassador of Croatia to United States. Her political carrier began in 1992 when she became an advisor to the international cooperation department of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Croatia. Grabar-Kitarović has had a long political career including becoming head of the North American department of the foreign ministry in 1995, then later as a diplomatic councilor at the Croatian embassy in Canada in 1998. In 2003, she became the Minister of European Integration and worked tirelessly for Croatia’s acceptance into the European Union before she was confirmed as Foreign minister in 2005.

Merethe Stagetorn Defense Lawyer for the Danish Supreme Court Merethe Stagetorn is a defense lawyer serving on the Danish Supreme Court. She has authored books and prior to her appointment she taught law from 1963-1993 in Copenhagen. Since starting her own legal firm in 1977 she has had high profile cases of all kinds, arguing her choice to represent with the right to legal representation. In her work she has represented all communities from different social layers showing her commitment to equality before the law.

Amb. Carlo Ungaro Former Italian Ambassador, adviser to the Italian contingent of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Herat, Afghanistan. Professor Carlo Ungaro is a former Italian Ambassador and retired diplomatic officer, who has most recently been the political adviser to the Italian contingent of the NATO-led International Se- curity Assistance Force in Afghanistan. In addition, he has served as head of the Italian Diplomatic Delegation to Somalia. Prior to this, he directed the Headquarters of the European Community Monitoring Mission in Croatia, and had served as diplomatic adviser to the Italian-led multilateral military contingent in Albania. He specializes in Central Asia and the Balkans, with emphasis on gender issues and ethnic minorities.

icd - institute for cultural diplomacy “A World Without Walls“ November 6th - 9th 2009

“Transcending Borders” An exhibition of photography that documents Berlin’s transition from a divided city to a multi-cultural metropolis

Friday, November 6th, 2009 (19:30) The ICD House of Arts and Culture, Kurfürstendamm 207-208, Berlin

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) is proud to present a photo exhibition that explores Berlin’s cultural, physical, and emo- tional development over the past two decades. Introduction Looking through the lenses of Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Anthony Suau, Heinz Kuzdas, and Jose Jimenez, the ICD will allow the audience the opportunity to view Berlin’s transition from the Cold War to the present day, and reflect on the changing identity of this remarkable city during this period. The exhibition “Transcending Borders” is a collection of pictures taken across the city that highlight the transcendence of art over physical barriers, and explore Berlin as it was then, and as it is in now. Concept International relations today, in contrast are characterized not by walls, but by the process of globalization, which is reflected in all aspects of human relationships: in the exchange of ideas and goods, in scientific cooperation and advancement, in technological innovation, and in increasing multilateral cooperation to address global challenges and promote global public goods. With the increasing importance of the internet, physical borders are slowly losing their relevance. In many ways, the fall of the Berlin Wall represents the turning point that enabled these developments. For decades, the Berlin Wall served not only as a symbol of the division of a country and its people, but also as a symbol of the Cold War and of the division in Europe and the world. 20 years on, Berlin has become a beacon of unification – a modern, multicultural capital and a representation of an increasingly interdependent world. For years, the Berlin Wall represented a symbol of division between the free world and communist world, the West and the East, and most directly between East and West Berlin. In addition to serving as a physical divider, it also stood as a canvas for artists on the western side to express themselves and comment on the political and social themes of the day. The photography of Heinz Kuzdas documents this artistic development of the Berlin Wall. His comprehensive coverage of “Berlin Wall Art” preserves today the social commentary of the art which was lost with the fall of the wall in 1989. The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the starting point of a long and difficult journey towards economic, political, and cultural unification between East and West Germany. The photography of Anthony Suau documents the days around the fall of the Berlin wall in stunning detail, giving us a glimpse into a time that many remember, but few experienced in such a manner. The photography of Jose Jimenez is built on the foundations of the changes over the past 20 years, and shows the multi-cultural, multi-faceted nature of Berlin today. The juxtaposition of his photography with Anthony Suau’s and Heinz Kuzdas’ will serve to highlight the emergence of Berlin, and allow us to consider the relevance and importance of the city in today’s world.

The Exhibition The exhibition will take place at the ICD House of Arts & Culture on Berlin’s historic Kufürstendamm on Friday, 6th of November, 2009 (19:30) 19:30 Vernissage - Reception (Opening, Reception, Buffet) 20:30 Welcome Speech Anthony Suau 21.00 - 22.00 Concert Musical entertainment from various periods The Photographers Anthony Suau Anthony Suau is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, who has documented the effects of the fall of the Soviet Union in Russia and many former states and of the Soviet Union. He was the 1996 recipient of the Robert Capa Gold Medal Award for his coverage of the war in Chechnya. He continues to cover many important events through his photography, most recently winning the World Press Photo of the Year for the second time for his images on the U.S. Economy Crisis. Heinz Kuzdas Heinz Kuzdas photographed from 1979 to 1989 how the west side of the Berlin Wall became a creative and colorful canvas. His photography covers almost the entirety of the Berlin Wall, and his photographs have been exhibited in over 70 countries.

José Jimenez Jose Jimenez, the exhibition photographer, has the ability to move people through his shots. Jose is originally from Peru and studied and lived in the USA for a period of time before moving to Berlin. He is now stationed in Berlin and a part of the ICD team.

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