3rd International Black Sea Symposium

The Symposium targets young professionals (aged 22-35) such as policy-makers, academics, journalists, diplomats, Members of Parliament, entrepreneurs, civil society leaders and researchers primarily from the countries of the Black Sea, EU member states, the United States and Central Asia. Deadline for applications is 5 April 2010. The event’s working language is English.

During the 4-day intensive course, up to 40 participants will explore issues of importance for the Black Sea region in interactive sessions led by prominent speakers. Confirmed speakers to date include F. Stephen Larrabee of RAND Corporation, Washington D.C. and former Foreign Minister of Georgia, Amb. Tedo Japaridze, Athens. Sessions will cover topics such as security concerns, the role of key stakeholders like NATO and Russia, relations with the EU, and democratic institutions and good governance. Prof. Benjamin Broome of Arizona State University will guide workshops on conflict resolution.

Confirmed partners in 2010 are: Bertelsmann Stiftung; EU-Russia Centre; Harvard Black Sea Security Program; The Hellenic Observatory, London School of Economics; Institute for Regional and International Studies, Sofia; Open Ukraine Foundation; Postgraduate Programme on “Political, Economic and International Relations in the Mediterranean”, Department of Mediterranean Studies, University of the Aegean.
About the project: the International Black Sea Symposium project was launched in 2008 with the aim of contributing to dialogue, cooperation and understanding in the Black Sea region and beyond. It does so by providing a forum for study and networking in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment to young professionals and international experts.

For further information: to find out more about the draft programme, list of speakers and application documents please visit www.icbss.org or contact Ms. Lousi Kalfagian at [email protected], Tel: +30 210 324 2321.