International Cultural Academy: Public and Cultural Diplomacy in Times of Crisis, Rhodes, 22-26 October, 2015

The Hellenic Foundation for Culture in cooperation with the Municipality of Rhodes, the Institute of International Relations and the Centre of Eastern Studies for Culture and Communication organize the 2nd International Cultural Academy on the topic “Public & Cultural Diplomacy in Times of Crisis”, that will take place in Rhodes, on 22 – 26 October 2015. The International Academy is placed under the auspices of the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO. The Academy is targeted at people starting a PhD, researchers from academia, professionals from cultural field and junior diplomats. The general themes that will be covered are the following:

European Crisis as Economic, Political and Cultural Question

Cultural Heritage as a Diplomacy Tool

Globalization and Cultural Diplomacy

The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Grand Strategy

Environmental Diplomacy Initiatives

Click here for an information leaflet and here for the application form. You may also contact the Coordinator Ms. Mersilia Anastasiadou, ( ) or visit the official website of the competent Greek Agency for more information: http://hfc-worldwide.org/blog/2015/07/31/international-cultural-academy-2015/