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Dear Friends & Colleagues, We are pleased to send you now information about our forthcoming conferences, academic programs and professional training sessions, which is 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. 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) MA and MBA Programs in International Economics or International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy with a Focus of Creative Industries (One or Two Year Programs) University of Siena, Italy MA Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program) MA Program in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program) University of Nicosia, Greece BA Program in Business Administration (Four Year Program) BA Program in International Relations and European Studies (Four Year Program) MA Program in Euro-Mediterranean Studies and Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program) MA Program in International Relations and European Studies (One Year Program) MBA Program in Business Administration with a Concentration in Cultural Management (One Year Program) PhD Program in Business Administration (Three Year Program) PhD Program in International Relations and European Studies (Three Year Program) University of Bucharest, Romania PhD Program in International Relation & Cultural Diplomacy (Three Year Program) 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 The CCDS is currently accepting Applications for the following online 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 Further information: www.ccds-berlin.de. Best Regards, Mark Donfried

Dear friends, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) is pleased to send you information about our forthcoming conferences including many high-level politicians and diplomats: The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2015 » "The 70th Anniversary of the End of WW2 and the Establishment of the UN: Developing Initiatives to Promote Cultural Understanding, Global Human Rights & World Peace" (Berlin; May 21st - 24th, 2015) http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_iscd-2015_germany Cyprus Economic Forum 2015 » “Sustainable Tourism, Responsible Investments, International Business” (Nicosia; May 27th - 31st, 2015) http://www.cyprusglobal.eu/ If you are interested, you are warmly invited to participate!

The Cross-Continental Cooperation Summit of 2014-5 will be a culmination of 10 events taking place across the globe. The events will take place in major capital cities including London, Berlin, Seychelles, Abuja, Addis Ababa, Washington D.C. Moscow, New Delhi and Crete; with the continents of Europe, North America, Africa and Asia playing host to the events. The Summit will focus on the potential success for improved intercultural relations in uniting the great powers of the contemporary world to better face today's global concerns. The following Events will take place in during January - March 2015: To apply please submit the online application form found HERE: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences-f The Berlin Summit on African Youth Education & Development "Establishing a Sustainable Educational System Infrastructure and Professional Development Programs in Africa" Berlin; January 13th - 16th, 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 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 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 Cyprus Economic Forum 2015 “Sustainable Tourism, Responsible Investments, International Business” Nicosia; March 25th-27th, 2015

Organization for Youth Education & Development Forthcoming Young Leaders' Forums (Next Programs for Winter 2015) To apply please submit the online application form HERE. www.oyed.org The Organization for Youth Education & Development (OEYD) invites you to participate in the next OYED Young Leaders' Forums. The Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. The OYED is currently accepting Applications for the following Programs: Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA) (Berlin; January 12th - 16th, 2015) Africa Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (AME) (Berlin; January 12th - 16th, 2015) The Berlin Summit on African Youth Education & Development (Berlin; January 13th - 16th, 2015) Art as Cultural Diplomacy: A Forum for Young Leaders (ACD) (Berlin; February 09th - 13th, 2015) Cultural Bridges in Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (CBG) (Berlin; February 18th - 21st, 2015) Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) (Berlin; February 25th - 28th, 2015) Europe Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMC) (Berlin; February 25th - 28th, 2015)

- CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Dear Friends & Colleagues, I am contacting you on the behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, to bring to your attention a number of educational and professional development opportunities in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and related fields, to be hosted by the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy in partnership with other leading organizations. You can learn more about these opportunities and programs by reading the information shown below. We would be extremely grateful if this announcement could be shared with your colleagues, students and other interested parties by forwarding the information provided below. To view the complete recently announced ICD calendar of programs and events for 2014, please click here For any further information or further enquiries, you are welcome to send us an email at info@culturaldiplomacy.org With warm regards, Mark Donfried Director General Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) Genthiner Str. 20; Berlin, Germany-10785 Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680 Facebook »; Twitter »; You Tube » info@culturaldiplomacy.org; www.culturaldiplomacy.org - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies www.ccds-berlin.de The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) offers educational and professional development opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing further education and careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector. The CCDS focuses in particular on exploring the balance between hard and soft power, the process of globalization in an interdependent world, international economics & business multiculturalism, intercultural dialogue & exchange, human rights, religion, and the ability for culturally based initiatives to further mutual understanding and in turn to foster global peace and stability. The information enclosed below provides further details on the programs and events of the CCDS. BA, MA & PhD Programs in Cultural Diplomacy In cooperation with: the Furtwangen University (HFU), Germany; the University of Siena, Italy; the University of Bucharest, Romania; the Babes-Bolyai University (BBU), Romania (Berlin; Program Start for Fall Semester: November 17th, 2014 /// Winter Semester: January 5th, 2015; February 16th, 2015 /// Spring Semester: March 30th, 2015; May 11th, 2015) www.ccds-berlin.de 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 CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs: BA Program in Political Science with concentration on Cultural Diplomacy Combined BA-MA Program in Political Science, Global Governance and Cultural Diplomacy One Year MA in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy MA in Globalization & Cultural Diplomacy with concentration on International Relations MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy MA in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy Online MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy PhD Program in International Relation & Cultural Diplomacy To apply please submit the online application form found HERE. International Conferences The Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2014 "A World without Walls": Opportunities for Peace Building in a Time of Global Insecurity" (Berlin; November 7th - 10th, 2014 - Held Parallel to the Berlin Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall") www.berlinwall25.org To apply please submit the online application form found HERE Berlin Economic Forum 2014-24 " Sustainable Economies, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Industries " (Berlin; November 8th - 12th, 2014) www.berlin-forum.org To apply please submit the online application form found HERE Professional Development Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin; Next Programs Start: November 3rd - 14th, 2014) www.ccds-berlin.de 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: To apply please submit the online application form found HERE. International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets Cultural Diplomacy & the European-African Alliance Weeklong Seminars in Cultural Diplomacy E-Learning Programs in Cultural Diplomacy Professional Development Programs in Cultural Diplomacy (Next Starting Dates: October 1st - 30th, 2014; November 1st - 30th, 2014; December 1st - 31st, 2014; January 1st - 31st, 2015) www.ccds-distance-learning.de 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: To apply please submit the online application form found HERE. International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets Cultural Diplomacy & the New Media Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation Cultural Diplomacy for Diplomats Organization for Youth Education & Development Young Leaders' Forums (Forthcoming Weeklong Seminars & Conferences) (Next Programs for Fall 2014: Berlin, November 5th - 10th, 2014) www.oyed.org The OYED Young Leaders' Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. Over the past decade, the OYED Young Leaders' Forums have grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent, cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs which facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds from across the world. To view the Calendar of the forthcoming forums, please click HERE. To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.