CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)
Announcement of New International Conferences & Academic Programs
(Berlin, The Hague, Zagreb; February-March 2015)

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

We are pleased to send you now information about our forthcoming conferences, academic programs and professional training sessions including many high-level politicians and diplomats, senior academics and celebrated artists, which is assembled and enclosed below for your convenience and use. You are warmly invited to share the newsletter, the announcements, and the opportunities below with your network, students & young professionals as well as other interested parties.

To view the recently announced ICD calendar of programs and events f
Bi-annual Report for July - December 2014 »
We are pleased to report to you now about our main activities for the second part of the year 2014 in our Bi-annual Report for July - December 2014. For your convenience, we assembled important developments and news together in a brochure summarizing the second part of 2014, which you are able to download via clicking on the following hyperlink. We would be delighted if you were to read this newsletter and we hope that you enjoy it.

The Report can be downloaded via this hyperlink

We hope that you and your colleagues will be able to join our activities.

With warmest regards,

Mark C. Donfried
Director General
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
GenthinerStr. 20, Berlin-10785, Germany
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Forthcoming Programs for 2015
Call for Applications

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International Conferences
"Uniting the World's Leading Powers"
(International Conferences; Berlin; February-March 2015)

The Academy for Cultural Diplomacy organizes a number of international conferences, which take place throughout the year and around the world. The international conferences provide an opportunity for larger audiences to actively participate and engage in lectures and discussions featuring high profile figures from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, culture, academia, civil society and the private sector. The events have an inclusive participation policy and are open to individuals from all academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

The following Events will take place in Berlin during February - March 2015:

The Hague Summit on International Law & Human Rights »
“An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights”
(International Court of Justice, The Hague; February 4th-5th, 2015)
To apply please submit the online application form found HERE
www.thehague-summit.org

Film for Peace 2015 »
"The Power of Film & the Arts to Build Peace"
Held Parallel to the Berlin International Film Festival
(Berlin; February 10th - 13th, 2015)
To apply please submit the online application form found HERE
www.filmforpeace.org

The Common EU Youth Policy Forum »
“A Call for Further EU Engagement & Support for Global Youth Issues”
(Berlin; February 19th - 21st, 2015)
www.common-eu-youth-policy.org
To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

Zagreb Summit on Cross-Continental Cooperation in South-Eastern Europe »
“Cultural Diplomacy in South Eastern Europe: The Political, Economic and Cultural Dimensions”
(International Conference, Zagreb; March 1st-3rd, 2015)
To apply please submit the online application form found HERE
www.zagrebconference.org

Berlin Economic Forum 2015 »
"Creative Economies, Sustainable Tourism & Foreign Investments"
Held Parallel to the Berlin International Tourism Trade Fair (ITB)
(Berlin; March 4th - 7th, 2015)
To apply please submit the online application form found HERE
www.berlin-forum.org

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BA, MA & PhD Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
(In cooperation with: the Furtwangen University, Germany; the University of Siena, Italy; the University of Bucharest, Romania; the Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)
(Berlin; Program Start for Spring Semester: March 30th & May 11th, 2015)
www.ccds-berlin.de

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.

The Academy for Cultural Diplomacy invites you to continue to build your academic career by enrolling in our BA, MA and PhD Programs in Cultural Diplomacy. The Degree Programs operate under a joint partnership between the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy and leading European universities. The Degrees are all awarded by the Universities, which are recognized as fully accredited institutions of higher education with the right to award university degrees.

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies is currently accepting Applications for the following Programs:

Furtwangen University (HFU), Germany »
· MA Program in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)
· MA Program in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program)
· MA Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program)
· MA Program in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)
· MBA Program in International Economics & Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)
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The University of Siena, Italy »
· MA Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program)
· MA Program in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program)

The University of Bucharest, Romania »
· PhD Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (Three Year Program)
· MA Program in Analytic Philosophy with a Concentration in Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)
· MA Program in Globalization Studies & Cultural Diplomacy with a Concentration on International Relations (Two Year Program)
· BA in Political Science with a Concentration in Cultural Diplomacy

The Babes-Bolyai University, Romania »
· MA Program in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)
· MA Program in International Economics & Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)

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Professional Development Programs
Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy >>
(Next Programs for Winter 2015)

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.
www.ccds-berlin.de

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS) invite you to enhance your professional experience and qualifications by participating in our Professional Development Programs. The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies has developed the Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy in order to offer and provide participants with comprehensive, tailored learning opportunities in a number of related fields. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

The CCDS is currently accepting Applications for the following Programs:

· Certificate Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
· Certificate Program in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
· Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation
· Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
· Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy by the Arts, Music and Cinema
· Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy & the European-African Alliance
· Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy: EU-Chinese Relations - Beyond Trade
· Weeklong Seminars on Cultural Diplomacy - February Session


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E-Learning Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
Professional Development Programs in Cultural Diplomacy >>
(Next Program Start: 2015; February 1st- 28th, 2015)

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.
www.ccds-distance-learning.de

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies invites you to enrich your academic and professional experience by enrolling in our E-Learning Programs in Cultural Diplomacy. The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies has developed the E-Learning Programs in order to offer individuals interested in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and related areas the opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience in this fascinating and expanding field. The E-Learning Programs have been designed to be studied at a distance, giving students the flexibility to study from any location in the world within a structured and supportive framework.

The CCDS is currently accepting Applications for the following Programs:

· E-Learning Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
· E-Learning Program in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
· E-Learning Program in Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
· E-Learning Program in Cultural Diplomacy & the New Media
· E-Learning Program in Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation
· E-Learning Program in Cultural Diplomacy for Diplomats