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what to do in a bomb threat situation

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:21:04 GMT

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There are some people in the world today that have nothing to do but to prey on the fear and drastic emotions of others. Not very long ago, there were a series of bomb threats at my high school. In the end, everyone knew that there really wasn't a bomb, but I do not feel that the school would have been prepared to handle it if there really was. The school did, however do a lot of good things to deal with the threats. First, they closed school. Secondly, they had bomb sniffing dogs, and the FBI come in a search the school top to bottom without any results. One thing that the school did that I thought was bad, was even while threats were still coming, they had school in session. There was a steady stream of threats coming from an over seas server. The school administrators decided to call the bluff and have school. I was one of the unlucky few that had to go the school that day, very few people were at school that day. If this were to happen to any other school, I feel that they should keep the school closed until they are absolutely positive there is not a threat, or until the person making the threats is caught. While school resumed, students were not allowed to carry book bags with them. Although a few students did get in with their bags, only a few of them were searched and checked for anything that could be dangerous. Not checking everyone's bag means that if someone wanted to bring a bomb into the school, they could have. The point of this is to aware people of the intent of others and hopefully cause some more appropriate action to be taken in case this tragedy were to happen again.

Drilling American oil.

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:56:01 GMT

America should be drilling on our own oil reserves instead of purchasing foreign fuel in order to increase economic health.

Recently, United States congressman Mike Honda stated that "I am more concerned about global warming and the impact of fossil fuel”, when asked about drilling on American oil reserves. I think that is great, but whether we drill our own oil, or buy it from other countries does not change the impact on the environment. (AFP) By drilling on our own oil reserves, we will no longer have to suffer such high prices for crude oil, and the people of America can spend their money on things that will stimulate the economy.

America owns an estimated 139 billion barrels of oil, yet our leaders in Washington insist on buying oil from hostile middle- eastern countries that have less oil than we do. The present worldwide economic turmoil is the current focus of attention. That being said does it not make sense to lower prices of fuel to increase cash flow in our own economy? History has shown this recession will pass, and once it does oil will once again be our main concern. With prices rising to $150 a barrel or more as they did in 2008, Right now, March 2012, much of the global economy is weak and crude oil is still over $100 a barrel!

Estimates of undiscovered oil, as cited in Chapter 5 of the U.S. National Energy Policy, amount to 39.1 billion barrels including reserves in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. If America were to utilize this oil, and the estimated 139 billion other barrels, not to mention the 64.5 billion dollars worth of oil held in the strategic petroleum reserves America would be sitting easy. “For how long”, you ask? How does 165 days on the US. Oil reserves alone, Experts can't agree on how much oil is left, but some say if we were to tap American oil it would last us until the year 2110, and that’s our oil alone!

Not only that, but advances are being made in the fields of biofuels. The most promising technology is Biofuel, which is an alternative renewable diesel, gasoline, or jet fuel made from algae. Biofuels can be burned in existing engines without any major modifications. Although biodiesel can be made from almost any vegetable feedstock (soybean, rapeseed, mustard, jatropha, palm oil), the highest yield feedstock for biodiesel is algae, which can produce 250 times the amount of oil per acre as soybeans. My point is that oil isn’t the only source of fuel out there, why not use it? (Ruben)

"americans have their own oil why arent they using it?." americans for prosperity, 2008. Web. 10 May. 2012. .

Ruben, Allen. "oil facts and information about the world oil supply." N.p., n. d. Web. 11 May. 2012.

American Responsibility: Smoking

Sun, 06 May 2012 02:16:35 GMT

This was an assignment for school and I had to post my paper in this discussion

American Responsibility Case Study and Persuasive Argument

Did you know over15 billion cigarettes are sold everyday? That’s abut 10 million every second. cigarettes cause more then 1/5 of American deaths per year. On average 1 of every 3 men smoke. There are many reasons I hate smoking, it ruins families and your health, and its just an over all bad habit to pertain.

Second hand smoking is more harmful then when you smoke alone. When you or someone else in the house smokes, it emits out ton of harmful chemicals. They hurt others as much as they hurt you, if not more the n the direct smoke you inhale. Kids as young as 2 can get addicted to cigarettes if you smoke around them. They inhale the smoke and it contains nicotine Second hand smoking ruins families. It can give anyone asthma, lung problems, and even ear infections. Smoking doesn’t only affect you, it harms your pets as well. One of the reasons pets die at an early age is because they take into much of the gasses and chemicals your cigarette lets out. So if you want your loved animal to live a more healthy life, don’t smoke around them!

Smoking makes you have a dirty house. It makes everything you have grouse and disgusting. The ashes you get from smoking go everywhere. Especially if you end up spilling your ash tray. Then there is all the stains on your walls from the nicotine Also there are the stains that get on your teeth and are permeate. Terrible to get rid of.. The smell of the cig can make some people mad, upset or very angry. The smell is very hard to get rid of. It sticks to your skin and clothes and wont come off, no matter how hard you try. When you go into public and people smell the smoke you sometimes get weird looks. People can smell it from far away. Even if you don’t smoke and your parents are the ones who smoke people might think its you.

The price it cost to smoke is ridiculous, more then a gallon of gas! One pack of cigs cost about $ 5.00, possibly more then that! Whereas a gallon of gas cost $3.64. The taxes on them are going up drastically. In the state of Illinois, the taxes are going up by an entire dollar! In my own opinion, i don’t believe smoking is worth wasting the money. You can easily spend it on something more worth it! Cigarettes are not worth the result in the end. You can use other things to satisfy your needs, or you don’t have to use any type of tobacco product! They all just make your life a living hell when you don’t have them!

One result of smoking is cancer. In the end you will more then likely get cancer, probably of the lungs. The bills for the cancer is ridiculous! By the time your 100% cured, you’re going to be in debt. Hospitals aren't cheap, but there are some special ones that know how expensive the treatment is so they cut down the cost. Those hospitals are mostly for kids, or young adults. The most expensive ting other then the stay t the hospital is the treatment for the cancer and the chemo. The radiation and medicine is right up there in cost. The worst part about getting cancer is being away from your family fro months at a time. If you can stop them from smoking, then stop them! Smoking is the leading cause of premature deaths in the United States.

The majority of smokers are teen aged kids. They start at an early age and websites say, the kids who start at a young age are the kids who smoke for at least 15-20 years after they start. How ever the earlier they start is the way doctors figure out how long one is going to smoke. Most teens or young adults see commercials on TV, or hear an advertisement on the radio and say famous people smoke so it’s cool for other people to do it. The truth about the actors, most of the time their cigarette is fake. Smoking is grouse. Teenagers and young adults should not be smoking. They have more of an advantage to get cancer, but an easier time trying to fight it off because there immune system is stronger then one of an older adult. If you do by chance get cancer the likely possibility it will come back is great. Just because you can get rid of it once doesn’t mean it wont ever come back! Most teens tend to start smoking when they are around their friends. Since they are not old enough to buy their own, they either steal them from their parents or have someone who is of age go and buy the cigarettes for them.

Work sited Page

American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/

doctors without borders

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:39:52 GMT

America should provide funds for programs such as Doctors without Borders, in order to provide medical care for people in developing countries to save lives. People living in poverty do not have the access to medical care as we do in America. Middle class families in America have hard times paying medical bills let alone people living in poverty in developing countries. What do this mean? The sick and injured go uncared for, and most often, die. Children are left orphaned, and alone.

On the opposition, if middle class families in America go through hardship paying medical bills, shouldn’t we address those problems, that are in our own country before we reach out? Free clinics are not always the most comfortable, or the quickest way to get healthcare, but they are more affordable. In my hometown Reno, NV, I know that the medical school at the University of Nevada has opened a free clinic for people without insurance. These programs can allow those in need within our own country receive affordable medical care.

Second opposition: If the economy is hurting so many Americans, how are we supposed to pay for these funds? My suggestion is to take as many donations as possible, and yes, to put a tax on Americans, but to put a greater tax on the Americans with the largest incomes, and a lower tax on the smaller incomes, preventing any more hardship on the working class.

Last opposition: Why would it be logical to send away American doctors to other countries when so many Americans today have health problems? Also, what are we going to do with a shortage of doctors when the baby boom generation in America gets older and demands more medical care? The medical aid program Doctors without Borders trains their own doctors, so they are not in fact taking doctors away from Americans, unless doctors volunteer. Also while doctors are overseas, they teach locals simple medical care, so they can learn to take care of themselves as much as they can.

How can the everyday American help with the cause? Well first you could go online and make a donation. Another way is to make your lifestyle as healthy as possible, diseases caused by lifestyle choices are the number one killer of Americans. If we take care of ourselves, not only are we better off, the world will benefit because doctors will have more time to solve other problems like finding the cure to cancer. These programs help people who cannot help themselves, and are suffering. “Today, MSF provides independent, impartial assistance in more than 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe…” (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/aboutus/ 5/4/2012) It is America’s responsibility to help the less fortunate, and because of these programs, thousands of lives have been saved. Also, by working in the field, doctors are developing more techniques in medicine. Imagine what we could do, and how many lives we could save by funding these organizations further.

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:58:36 GMT

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) is the world’s leading center for the study of cultural diplomacy, offering educational opportunities ranging from week-long seminars for undergraduate students and interested professionals, to Master's and Doctoral programs for graduates pursuing careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector, dedicated either wholly or in part to the field of cultural diplomacy.

We are currently accepting applications for enrollment to the summer semester and would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in applying.

CCDS offers the following opportunities:

· PHD Program in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18^th, 2012)

· MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, June 18^th, 2012)

· MBA in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18^th, 2012)

· MA in Cultural Diplomacy and Euro-Mediterranean Studies (Berlin, June 18^th, 2012)

· E-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy (June 4^th – 30^th, 2012)

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:17:04 GMT

CCDS offers the following opportunities:

· PHD Program in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18^th, 2012)

· MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, June 18^th, 2012)

· MBA in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18^th, 2012)

Distance Learning Programs:

· e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy & International Relations (June 4^th – 30^th, 2012)

· e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy in Africa (June 4^th – 30^th, 2012)

· e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy (June 4^th – 30^th, 2012)

· e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy & the Media (June 4^th – 30^th, 2012)

To find more information and apply to the above programs, please visit: http://www.ccds-berlin.de

How to drink less alcohol

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:28:37 GMT

Here are some tips:

1. Quench your thirst first before you take any alcoholic drink. The reason is that you will drink more alcohol if you are thirsty.

2. Ensure your stomach is full before or while drinking. You will drink more if you are hungry.

3. Avoid salty foods while drinking. It will make you feel thirsty and make you drink more than you planned.

4. Avoid drinking on rounds or shouts because you will be pressured to drink more. If you drink, it should be at your own controlled pace.

The Power of Africa “Africa as a Stronger Actor on the International Stage”

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:13:13 GMT

Call for Applications
The Power of Africa
“Africa as a Stronger Actor on the International Stage”
(International Conference, Paris, May 02nd -04th, 2012)
http://www.the-power-of-africa.org

*****

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following major program hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations.

The program will bring together governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, seminars, debates and Panel discussions, featuring leading figures and experts from the fields of international politics, academia, diplomacy, the private sector and civil society.

The Power of Africa is the third Africa related conference that is being hosted in the beginning of 2012. It will focus on the possibilities and barriers that the African countries are facing in terms of economic and political bargaining power as well as the prospect of speaking with one voice on the international stage.

The conference will in particular address the expectations and opinions that the outside world holds of African development and how this often diverges with what might be more realistic and customized solutions on the ground. One aim of the conference is thus to debate whether alternative forms of institutional rule and economic models can be deemed more effective in Africa than the established forms of Western governance.

The conference will look at global as well as local perceptions of African leadership and development, and the bilateral trade relationships that Africa has with China and India. Furthermore we will explore the role of the African Union as well as civil societies in enhancing interregional relations within Africa and what prospects this holds for its future international image and bargaining power.

Conference Speakers
Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from civil society, international politics, academia, diplomacy, and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

Conference Participants
The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students, scholars and academics, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_roa2011_application-form

Further information is found under: http://www.the-power-of-africa.org

For enquiries, please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:10:38 GMT

Call for Applications
The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders
“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership“
(Berlin, April 24th - 27th, 2012)
http://www.icd-emr.org

*****

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following program hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations.

Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) is a network of young, dynamic, and influential individuals from across the world, that have an interest in the European-Russian relationship. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of the relationship between Russia, Europe, and the global political system.

Individuals can join the EMR Forum by taking part in one of the EMR Weeklong Seminars that are held in Berlin every 4-6 months. Each EMR Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related to European-Russian relations and the goals of the Forum.
The forthcoming EMR Weeklong Seminar will focus in particular on the following theme:
“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership

The Weeklong Seminar will include lectures, seminars, and workshops led by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities.

The seminar provides an excellent opportunity for young people to expand their knowledge of current and future developments in these fields, meet with current and former key cultural players and politicians, build sustainable networks with each other, and experience the rich and diverse cultural life of the city of Berlin.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_emr_application-form

Further information is found under: http://www.icd-emr.org

For enquiries, please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:45:43 GMT

Call for Applications

The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders

“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership“

(Berlin, April 24th - 27th, 2012)

http://www.icd-emr.org

*****

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following program hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations.

Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) is a network of young, dynamic, and influential individuals from across the world, that have an interest in the European-Russian relationship. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of the relationship between Russia, Europe, and the global political system.

Individuals can join the EMR Forum by taking part in one of the EMR Weeklong Seminars that are held in Berlin every 4-6 months. Each EMR Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related to European-Russian relations and the goals of the Forum.

The forthcoming EMR Weeklong Seminar will focus in particular on the following theme:

“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership

The Weeklong Seminar will include lectures, seminars, and workshops led by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities.

The seminar provides an excellent opportunity for young people to expand their knowledge of current and future developments in these fields, meet with current and former key cultural players and politicians, build sustainable networks with each other, and experience the rich and diverse cultural life of the city of Berlin.

To apply please visit:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_emr_application-form

Further information is found under: http://www.icd-emr.org

For enquiries, please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:45:42 GMT

Call for Applications

The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders

“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership“

(Berlin, April 24th - 27th, 2012)

http://www.icd-emr.org

*****

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following program hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations.

The forthcoming EMR Weeklong Seminar will focus in particular on the following theme:

“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership

The Weeklong Seminar will include lectures, seminars, and workshops led by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities.

To apply please visit:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_emr_application-form

Further information is found under: http://www.icd-emr.org

For enquiries, please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The Ankara Conference on Peace building & Conflict Resolution

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:03 GMT

Call for Applications
The Ankara Conference on Peace building & Conflict Resolution
Using Cultural Diplomacy as a Tool to Build Sustainable Peace
(Ankara, April 17th - 19th, 2012)
http://www.ankara-conference.org

******

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following major program hosted by us, under the Patronage of ICD YLF President the Hon. Yasar Yakis, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey and in partnership with other leading organizations.

The program will bring together governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, seminars, debates and Panel discussions, featuring leading figures and experts from the fields of international politics, academia, diplomacy, the private sector and civil society.

The Ankara Conference on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution stands out as the ICD's effort to impact the international system at its most sensitive and efficient level: conflict resolution and peacebuilding, taking the Mediterranean as the focus of our study. Reflecting on the role of cultural diplomacy as a tool for conflict resolution, and in empowering the Mediterranean countries at a global scale, will be the main goal of this conference.

The conference will address the roots of conflicts in the region and will assess the resolution efforts from regional and global actors, putting cultural diplomacy forward as a means towards enhanced regional cooperation. Moreover, change is taking place – evidenced by the Arab Spring– creating a higher risk for conflict, or a new chance for peace. The aim of this conference is to reassess the intimate cultural ties that link the Mediterranean countries together, and consequently the potential for conflict resolution.

Conference Speakers >
Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from civil society, international politics, academia, diplomacy, and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

Conference Participants >
The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students, scholars and academics, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/gphr/index.php?en_acop-2012_applicationform

Further information is found under: http://www.ankara-conference.org

For enquiries, please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org

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Africa as a Stronger Actor on the International Stage

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:29:51 GMT

Call for Applications

The Power of Africa

“Africa as a Stronger Actor on the International Stage”

(International Conference, Paris, May 02nd -04th, 2012)

http://www.the-power-of-africa.org

*****

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following major program hosted by usin partnership with other leading organizations.

The program will bring together governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, seminars, debates and Panel discussions, featuring leading figures and experts from the fields of international politics, academia, diplomacy, the private sector and civil society.

The Power of Africa is the third Africa related conference that is being hosted in the beginning of 2012. It will focus on the possibilities and barriers that the African countries are facing in terms of economic and political bargaining power as well as the prospect of speaking with one voice on the international stage.

The conference will in particular address the expectations and opinions that the outside world holds of African development and how this often diverges with what might be more realistic and customized solutions on the ground. One aim of the conference is thus to debate whether alternative forms of institutional rule and economic models can be deemed more effective in Africa than the established forms of Western governance.

The conference will look at global as well as local perceptions of African leadership and development, and the bilateral trade relationships that Africa has with China and India. Furthermore we will explore the role of the African Union as well as civil societies in enhancing interregional relations within Africa and what prospects this holds for its future international image and bargaining power.

Conference Speakers

Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from civil society, international politics, academia, diplomacy, and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

Conference Participants

The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students, scholars and academics, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.

To apply please visit:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_roa2011_application-form

Further information is found under: http://www.the-power-of-africa.org

For enquiries, please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:28:33 GMT

Call for Applications

The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders

“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership“

(Berlin, April 24th - 27th, 2012)

http://www.icd-emr.org

*****

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following program hosted by usin partnership with other leading organizations.

Individuals can join the EMR Forum by taking part in one of the EMR Weeklong Seminars that are held in Berlin every 4-6 months.Each EMR Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related to European-Russian relations and the goals of the Forum.

The forthcoming EMR Weeklong Seminar will focus in particular on the following theme:

“Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership

The Weeklong Seminar will include lectures, seminars, and workshops led by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities.

To apply please visit:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_emr_application-form

Further information is found under: http://www.icd-emr.org

For enquiries, please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The Arts Diplomacy Festival 2012: Cultural diplomacy in practice

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:07:05 GMT

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy plays a leading role in the field of intercultural exchange and understanding. The ICD is an international, nonprofit organization based in Berlin, whose latest project is The Arts Diplomacy Festival, which promotes the idea that Cultural Diplomacy must go beyond mere discussion and include the practical implementation of theory, because we believe that ‘actions speak louder than words!’

The Festival is taking place in Berlin from the 22^nd until the 25^th of March 2012. It will consists of lectures, panel discussions and workshops. There will also be exhibitions and performances which will blend theory and practice of cultural diplomacy. The fetival will feature leading figures from the world of political, academic and the Arts. The festival presents a unique opportunity for artists ,academics and poiticians to present their ideas and demonstrate the potential of practical cultural diplomacy to establish intercultural dialogue and improvement diplomatic relations at the global level. Participants will be invited to participate in discussions, workshops, and an essay contest with the prize of an opportunity to present the paper to a select comitte of world leaders.

The Arts represent a medium through which it is possible to understand and interpret cultural history and identity of a nation, and is as such essential in shaping the nature of intercultural relations. Anyone can participate in creating and enjoying the Arts, it is a powerful tool for intercultural communication which should be exploited in the filed of cultural diplomacy. The festival aims to explore various art forms, ranging from music, literature, dance, and theater to film, and their use in cultural diplomacy to promote social cohesion.

The event sheds light on the importance of the Arts in cultural diplomacy and how it can initiate intercultural dialogue and cooperation through movement, thought and active expression. We hope you can Join us!

For more information on the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy please visit our website at – http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org

For more information about the Arts Diplomacy festival please visit – http://www.icd-languageofartandmusic.org