[Bilimsel Haber] INFO: Call for Applications - USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders, Berlin, Germany, November 6-10, 2009.

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From: Ben Springer [mailto:springer at culturaldiplomacy.org]

Call for Applications

USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders
Next Weeklong Seminar (6th – 10th November 2009, Berlin)


Dear Sir or Madame,

I am writing to announce the details of the next Weeklong Seminar that 
will be taking place as part of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy’s 
program USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders. The program will be 
taking place on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the fall of 
the Berlin Wall and therefore offers a unique opportunity for 
participants to experience this historic occasion.

The program will include lectures, seminars, and panel discussions with 
leading speakers from the fields of academia, politics, diplomacy, civil 
society, and the private sector. The event runs concurrent to the ICD 
program “A World Without Walls”, and the contributing speakers will include:

•    Dr. Benjamin Barber (Professor, Maryland University, author of
“Jihad Vs McWorld”)
•    Ms. Ségolène Royal (2007 Presidential Candidate, French Socialist
Party, President of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council)
•    The Rt. Hon. David Trimble (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Former
First Minister of Northern Ireland)
•    Jack McConnell (MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland)
•    Mike Kenneth Moore (Former Director-General of the World Trade
Organization and Former Prime Minister of New Zealand)
•    Annelli Jäätteenmäki (Former Prime Minister of Finland)
•    Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

The topics under discussion will include:

•    The history and development of transatlantic relations since 1989
•    The process of European integration from political, economic, and
cultural perspectives and the implications of this for US-European
relations
•    The current and future impact of the Obama administration on
transatlantic relations
•    Comparing and contrasting US and European approaches towards the
Russian Federation and the importance of Russia in determining the
nature of transatlantic relations
•    The interdependent nature of the challenges faced by sovereign
states and the challenges and opportunities this brings

I would be grateful if you forward this information to anyone you feel
may be interested in attending.

Warm Regards,

Ben Springer

Program Coordinator
USA Meets Europe
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Keithstr´. 14 Berlin, Germany - 10787
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
usame at culturaldiplomacy.org
www.culturaldiplomacy.org



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Call for Applications

USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders
Next Weeklong Seminar (6th – 10th November 2009, Berlin)

The next Weeklong Seminar for “USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young
Leaders” will be taking place on the occasion of the twentieth
anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and therefore offers a
unique opportunity for participants to experience this historic
occasion.

The program will include lectures, seminars, and panel discussions
with leading speakers from the fields of academia, politics,
diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The event runs
concurrent to the ICD program “A World Without Walls”, and the
contributing speakers will include:

•    Dr. Benjamin Barber (Professor, Maryland University, author of
“Jihad Vs McWorld”)
•    Ms. Ségolène Royal (2007 Presidential Candidate, French Socialist
Party, President of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council)
•    The Rt. Hon. David Trimble (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Former
First Minister of Northern Ireland)
•    Jack McConnell (MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland)
•    Mike Kenneth Moore (Former Director-General of the World Trade
Organization and Former Prime Minister of New Zealand)
•    Annelli Jäätteenmäki (Former Prime Minister of Finland)
•    Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

The topics under discussion will include:

•    The history and development of transatlantic relations since 1989
•    The process of European integration from political, economic, and
cultural perspectives and the implications of this for US-European
relations
•    The current and future impact of the Obama administration on
transatlantic relations
•    Comparing and contrasting US and European approaches towards the
Russian Federation and the importance of Russia in determining the
nature of transatlantic relations
•    The interdependent nature of the challenges faced by sovereign
states and the challenges and opportunities this brings

Who can apply?
The program is open to students and young professionals with an
interest in international relations and cultural exchange.

What will the Weeklong Seminar involve?
The program for the Weeklong Seminar will consist of lectures,
seminars, workshops, and cultural activities in and around Berlin. The
participants will meet with leading figures from the political,
diplomatic, academic and civil society spheres to discuss the state of
relations between Europe and the USA, and consider how they can be
supported through organised cultural exchange.

The timing of the event will also allow the participants the unique
opportunity to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the
Berlin Wall here in Berlin.

What is the aim of the Weeklong Seminar?
The Seminar aims to raise awareness of key issues in the transatlantic
relationship, inform the participants about the field of cultural
diplomacy and its importance today, create a sustainable network
between the participants, and provide support and guidance for future
initiatives.

What happens after the Seminar?
After completing the Weeklong Seminar, the participants become members
of the USA Meets Europe Forum. They are then supported by the ICD in
conducting research, organising and developing leadership initiatives,
and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum where they can network
with the other Young Leaders from around the world. The Forum activity
is aimed at creating sustainable initiatives that bridge the Atlantic.

Where can I find more information?
Further information about the next Weeklong Seminar, including the
online application forum, can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_forums_usamg_next-weeklong-seminar

Further information about the Forum as a whole can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_forums_usamg_about

Further information about the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy can be
found under:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org

Any enquiries regarding the program can be sent to 
usame at culturaldiplomacy.org

We look forward to your contact.

Warm Regards,

Ben Springer

Program Coordinator
USA Meets Europe
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Keithstr´. 14 Berlin, Germany - 10787
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
usame at culturaldiplomacy.org
www.culturaldiplomacy.org



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