| The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2011 "Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media" |
(Berlin, May 11th-15th 2011) |
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy is one of the world's leading conferences in the fields of international relations and cultural studies. The 2011 conference will bring together renowned speakers from across the world to discuss how traditional concepts of power and influence are being redefined by globalization, the digital revolution and the emergence of social media. Held annually in Berlin, the program will consist of keynote speeches, lectures, panel discussions and social activities that provide for insightful discussion, debate, and reflection on these salient issues.
The change over the past two decades from an international system based on independent nation states to an interdependent world facing global challenges has been widely explored and analyzed. At the level of international relations the change is accompanied by a growing understanding of the importance of global public goods.
In addition, the digital communication technologies and social media are revolutionizing the interaction between politicians and citizens. For politicians, new technologies are providing an easier, cheaper way of informing a broad range of people about new policies, opinions, and initiatives. For citizens, the diverse range of media that have emerged as a result of technological advancements means that they can keep up-do-date with developments around the world, in real time. Combined, these developments mean that interaction between politicians and citizens is intensified.
Moreover, the information is flowing in two directions: Campaigns and initiatives launched from the blogosphere can be seen to influence the presentation of policy decisions, but also the policies themselves. In countries where traditional media are state controlled, social media have become a valuable mechanism to organize and execute protests, and express the "mood of the nation".
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2011 serves as a platform to explore and analyze these current international developments.
The change over the past two decades from an international system based on independent nation states to an interdependent world facing global challenges has been widely explored and analyzed. At the level of international relations the change is accompanied by a growing understanding of the importance of global public goods.
In addition, the digital communication technologies and social media are revolutionizing the interaction between politicians and citizens. For politicians, new technologies are providing an easier, cheaper way of informing a broad range of people about new policies, opinions, and initiatives. For citizens, the diverse range of media that have emerged as a result of technological advancements means that they can keep up-do-date with developments around the world, in real time. Combined, these developments mean that interaction between politicians and citizens is intensified.
Moreover, the information is flowing in two directions: Campaigns and initiatives launched from the blogosphere can be seen to influence the presentation of policy decisions, but also the policies themselves. In countries where traditional media are state controlled, social media have become a valuable mechanism to organize and execute protests, and express the "mood of the nation".
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2011 serves as a platform to explore and analyze these current international developments.
**Essay Competition**
"Soft and Normative Power: The Importance and Power of “Attraction” in International Politics and International Economics"
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is holding an essay competition to encourage innovative and original thought into this prominent area of international relations. The ICD believes it is important to continue to examine and analyze this topic, in an ever-changing world that needs to adapt to new situations in a culturally sensitive way.
The ICD is inviting the participants of the International Symposium to submit a short paper (2000-2500 words, excluding references) under the title, “Soft and Normative Power: The Importance and Power of “Attraction” in International Politics and International Economics”
The papers should address issues such as Democracy, Legitimacy, International Law, but participants are also encouraged to be original with their ideas and proposals to broaden thought on this topic.The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is holding an essay competition to encourage innovative and original thought into this prominent area of international relations. The ICD believes it is important to continue to examine and analyze this topic, in an ever-changing world that needs to adapt to new situations in a culturally sensitive way.
The ICD is inviting the participants of the International Symposium to submit a short paper (2000-2500 words, excluding references) under the title, “Soft and Normative Power: The Importance and Power of “Attraction” in International Politics and International Economics”
The essays, should be submitted to the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy through the submission form , no later than the 05th May 2011. Ten finalists will be selected and the final winner will be chosen by a panel made up of members of the ICD Advisory board.
The winner will have the opportunity to deliver their paper at the forthcoming International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, May 11th-15th 2011).
Mais informações: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences_the-international-symposium-on-cultural-diplomacy-2011
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