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The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, Geneva, Washington D.C., June 1st – June 28th, 2012)
Welcome The International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 is the world’s leading and largest event in the field of cultural diplomacy. The Symposia 2012 will include five large-scale events incorporating the fields of cultural diplomacy, international politics and economics, and international human rights. The events will take place in three different countries throughout the entire … 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
Interview with Dr. José Alvarez (Herbert and Rose Rubin Professor of International Law, New York University)
Interview conducted by Amy Soar What are your thoughts on Restorative Justice? How important a role do you think that these international tribunals play in the restoration of a country, especially in post-conflict scenarios where justice is often linked to a sense of reconciliation? “I think they’re part of the story, but only a very … Continue reading
Interview with Philippe Kridelka (Director of UNESCO, New York office)
Interview conducted by Sarah McCullough Your speech discussed culture as a tool for peace and sustainable development, could you summarise this briefly? “Of course. It is the conviction of our member states at UNESCO Paris, but also of the UNESCO organisation that culture is playing a more important role than in the past and should … Continue reading
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar named U.S. global cultural ambassador
[from Los Angeles times - http://latimesblogs.latimes.com] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA Hall of Famer and Laker legend who continues to reign as the league’s all-time leading scorer, transcends basketball with his latest gig: global cultural ambassador. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made the appointment Wednesday, tasking Abdul-Jabbar with engaging young people worldwide and “using people-to-people diplomacy as a means to create opportunities … Continue reading
Facts and stereotypes: Death penalty in the USA
by Bastian Renner When it comes to the USA and death penalty, the basic stereotype is that the USA is in favor of executions and with that attitude is outdated and backwards compared to the international community. Fact is, the USA is one of the only three developed ountries still using the death penalty. However, … Continue reading
USA Child mortaliy one of highest in developed world
The recent population expansion over the seven billion mark triggered a lot of discussion. Mainly, scholars focused on population growths, decline, the influence of poverty and uneducated young women in developing countries. However, it is also very interesting to take a look at the other side of the debate. While many articles critizised developing countries … Continue reading
How economic inequality harms societies
by Bastian Renner During the last weeks, the Occupy Wallstreet movement gained press attention all over the world, and even spread to over 1000 different cities worldwide. More and more people sympathize with the protest and its basic ideas, stop corporate greed and make the economic system more just. Recently, Richard Wilkinson speaking on TED.com … Continue reading
Who are the 99%?
By Sam Godolphin The Place of the “Occupy” Movement in the Current Economic Crisis. Over the course of the past century, Wall Street has been the location for many booms, busts and burst bubbles. However, in the autumn of 2011 those working in this boulevard of free-market capitalism have been witness to an unusual … Continue reading
