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“The Rise of Economic Protest Movements: The Revolution of the Media and Cultural Diplomacy as Tools to Mitigate Economic Inequality”
In this afternoon’s panel discussion entitled “The Rise of Economic Protest Movements: The Revolution of the Media and Cultural Diplomacy as Tools to Mitigate Economic Inequality”, the role of cultural diplomacy in mitigating the world’s current economic problems was discussed. Josh Wolf (see ICD Intern’s Voice blog for our profile) emphasised the validity of cultural … Continue reading
David Gow of The Guardian speaks about journalistic quality at the Freedom of Expression Forum
Following this afternoon’s talk by head of Reporters Without Borders Heather Blake on freedom of press at the ICD Freedom of Expression Forum was a lecture on journalistic quality given by David Gow, former European Business Editor to The Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom. Himself a former foreign correspondent in Germany around the time … Continue reading
Freedom of Expression Forum: Speaking at the Brandenburg Gate
On the second afternoon of the conference, the ICD Freedom of Expression Forum left the conference hall and set up its mobile lectern in front of the Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin’s most recognisable landmarks and a symbol for freedom from oppression. Despite the chilly weather, a significant crowd gathered to listen to speeches from … Continue reading
“The Berlin Freedom of Expression Forum” – Day 1: Photogallery
Thank you for their kind collaboration to the speakers and the moderator: Peter Craven (Deutsche Welle), Clive Myrie (BBC), Ribal al-Assad, Marta Cooper (Global Voices), Alexandra Postelnicu (Evenimentul Zilei), Alexandra Foderl-Schmid (The Standard), Derrick Z. Jackson (The Boston Globe), David Gow (The Guardian), Jerry Edling (PD Magazine), Josh Wolf.
Dr. Alexandra Föderl-Schmid, Editor in Chief of Austrian daily newspaper “Der Standard”: “Why is Press Freedom an important Issue in Central Europe?”
In a lecture regarding the status of freedom of press in Central Europe, Editor in Chief to Austrian daily newspaper “Der Standard”, Dr. Alexandra Föderl-Schmid spoke of a visit by the Hungarian Ambassador to Austria in order to exert pressure with regards to changing anti-Hungarian content. Föderl-Schmid went on to discuss the Italian press and … Continue reading
ICD Freedom of Expression Forum (28th Feb – 2nd March) Jerry Edling emphasises the importance of cultural diplomacy in international business
When asked by a member of the ICD personnel to what level he believes cultural diplomacy can play a role in international business, Jerry Elding, Editor in Chief of PD Magazine at the University of Southern California outlined his belief that “in order to be a good corporate citizen, you must understand how other cultures … Continue reading
ICD Freedom of Expression Forum (28th Feb – 2nd March) Clive Myrie: “Rights & Freedom in the Age of New Media-Conflicts of Freedom of Expression in The Modern World”
“Using the example of an incident in the British city of Bath where a woman’s angry outbursts at a traffic warden were filmed and subsequently posted on Youtube, BBC News journalist Clive Myrie kicked off the ICD Freedom of Expression Forum by discussing the effects of internet-based media on the right to privacy. The massive … Continue reading
The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy & the UN Interviews
Philip Kridelka (Director of UNESCO New York) Interview conducted by Sarah McCullogh (more…) Dr. Jose´ Alvarez (Herbert and Rose Rubin Professor of International Law, New York University) Interview conducted by Amy Soar (more…) Frank Ucciardo (UN Correspondent for CBS) Interview conducted by Amy Soar (more…) Patrick Warsnip (Chief Correspondent, Reuters United Nations) Interview conducted by … Continue reading
Interview with Patrik Worsnip (Chief Correspondent, Reuters United Nations)
Interview conducted by Amy Soar Are there any instances which you have seen culture used a) positively (i.e. in outreach programs or effort to reach understanding) or b) negatively (i.e. in propaganda)? There are many instances of culture being used positively. Cultural events at the United Nations that seek to promote international peace and harmony … Continue reading
Interview with Frank Ucciardo (UN Correspondent for CBS)
Interview conducted by Amy Soar The Arab Spring had such connections to cultural identity and expression, should we look to culture to provide indicators for social unrest in the future? I think, basically, the goings on within a culture, within a country have long been indicators of future unrest. I guess from the perspective of … Continue reading
