MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin and Dubrovnik, from MA in International Relations and Cultural DiplomacyThe Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Cooperation with Dubrovnik International University (Berlin and Dubrovnik, October 2011) The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy and Dubrovnik International University (DIU) are pleased to announce the graduate Master of Arts program in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy. Offered by DIU in partnership with the ICD, the program will combine the traditional academic components of international relations with a new focus on the role of soft power and cultural diplomacy in contemporary global affairs. The Degree While the study of political science has been a cherished tradition of academia, the developments outlined above demand the identification of entirely new theories and models. An understanding of the challenges faced by the contemporary world requires an interdisciplinary approach; International Relations and Diplomacy should not be understood only as disciplines of Political Science or Political Theory, but must also be interpreted from the perspective of economics, law, and other social sciences. Admissions DIU and the ICD do not consider any one element of an application exclusively. Rather, our admissions panel considers academic achievement as well as personal qualities such as strength of character, motivation and the ability and willingness to take on new academic challenges. Additional factors, such as essays, letters of recommendation, and interviews are also a vital part of the admissions process. Our aim is to attract students from a variety of backgrounds and countries that will foster a unique and diverse learning environment. ****** The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world. Please address any additional queries to our general e-mail With warm regards and gratitude, Mark Donfried Director & Founder Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus) Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719 Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680 Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811 | 
