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Blue On Grey
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Blue on Grey is the blog of a journalism student focusing on International Affairs.
- Added on: Dec 23rd, 2007
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Author: Ciaran Gold
- Listed in: International Affairs History
- Tags: Foreign affairs history international affairs ciaran gold blue on grey
Recent Posts
Gates: Iraq now in 'endgame'
The US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates has told reporters the war in Iraq is in a "mission transition" and expects Iraqi forces to take higher responsibility for the security of their country.The comment came as Gates travelled with reporters from ...
Power sharing in Zimbawbe: the beginning of the end?
Robert Mugabe's absolute rule over Zimbabwe ended yesterday with a historical agreement between Zanu-PF and Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC party.Deep divisions remain throughout all levels of Zimbabwean society; rival supporters clashed outside where the ag...
Burmese junta: power at all costs
Burma's reluctance to accept foreign aid in the immediate aftermath of Cyclone Nargis is inhumane.Under the authoritarian grip of the junta, Burma has become forcefully isolated from the world. Last year, dissatisfaction grew with the state to the ex...
A crude awakening
Oil prices have broken the $130 barrier for the first time ever today, peaking at $132 a barrel.Gordon Brown has blamed the recent price spike on OPEC, claiming that they are holding back oil production. Given that OPEC control about 40% of the world...
Sniper shoots up America's mission in Iraq
An American sniper in Iraq has been using the Koran for target practice.Offensive graffiti was found inside the holy book.The US Military is keen to stress that this is an entirely isolated incident. America's top soldier in Iraq made a personal apol...
The Maldon Mud Race: Voluntary torture
It's a cold winters morning a few days after Christmas in Maldon, a small town on the Essex coast. Several thousand people are congregating at Promenade Park to watch an annual spectacle, The Maldon Mud Race.Already at some ungodly hour there is a si...
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2009
Call for Applications
Berlin, 27th – 31st July, 2009
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2009 will bring together an interdisciplinary, international group of participants with an active interest in international affairs. The weeklong program will consist of lectures and panel discussions featuring experts from the fields of academia, politics, and the private sector that will focus on the role of soft power in the international environment.
The following are a selection of the confirmed speakers for the Symposium:
· Jorge Sampaio, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Former President of Portugal (1996-2006)
· Joaquim Chissano, Former President of Mozambique (1986-2005), Former Chairperson of the African Union (2003-2004)
· Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia (1999-2007)
· Cassam Uteem, Former President of the Republic of Mauritius (1992-2002)
· Dr. Vasile Puşcaş, Romanian Minister for European Affairs
· Ints Dālderis, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
· Borys Tarasyuk, Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of the Ukraine (1998-2000, 2005-2007)
· Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of Finland (2000-2007)
Further information about the Symposium can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_calendar_symposium-2009
The program brochure, including the timetable, can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/content/articles/symposium/documents/International_Symposium_on_Cultural_Diplomacy_2009_brochure.pdf?en_calendar_symposium-2009
I would be grateful if you could pass this information on to your colleagues and inform members of your community who you feel may be interested in attending.
Direct questions to symposium@culturaldiplomacy.org
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