The author is Honorary Associate Publisher of Diplomat Magazine. Public Diplomacy is art
By Dr. Eugenio Matos G.
Minister Counselor, Dominican Republic Embassy in The Hague.
In my line of work at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic here in The Hague, 75% of my time is dedicated to excelling in the art of Public Diplomacy. This is my passion and I have thoroughly enjoyed it since my first official assignment in Montreal in 1986. It was my honor and privilege to have been the first to introduced the concept of this buona pratica which defined the Dominican Public Diplomacy at my embassy in Canada in 2004. Positive results were quickly achieved in winter 2005 thanks to an open-minded entrepreneur-ambassador and economist. He allowed me to play l’art de la Diplomatie publique in Ottawa, even though it was somewhat outside the box and far from bureaucratic procedures and unproductive traditional diplomatic techniques.
With the arrival of a new Head of mission in Ottawa in 2007, I received the green light from my new boss, Dr. Luis Arias, a lawyer, former Dean at the University of Santo Domingo and a prolific writer, to finalize under his supervision what former US Ambassador David Wilkins dubbed “An outstanding Public Diplomacy result for such a small country like the DR”. H.E. Dr. Alvaro Marcelo Moerzinger, currently Ambassador of Uruguay to The Hague and former ambassador to Canada, witnessed many of our public affairs strategies in Ottawa. We endeavored to highlight two selected illustrations, one of which was the introduction of “Xmas of the Americas” http://www.artemapale.com/Xmas2007.html and “Poetry of the Americas” http://www.artemapale.com/poesia.html
In the Netherlands, the Dominican Embassy in The Hague has achieved a thriving Public Diplomacy program as part of our foreign policy. In addition to the six top art exhibitions, four concerts, four publications, a new user-friendly bilingual website, and the launch of our first bilateral Chamber of Commerce and trade missions, the subscriber would have never imagined the direct liaison that lies between fine arts and the International Criminal Court*, until this magnificent personal experience https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2013/08/04/international-criminal-justice-day-2/
Video at the ICC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM6dijsEwDI
More recently, it was an opportunity to be a participant at the celebrations commemorating the centennial of the PeacePalace last 28 August here in The Hague. I had the privilege not only to salute dignitaries on behalf of my country, but I was also delighted to see how impressed UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s wife, Madam Yoo (Ban) Soon-taek, was whilst touring Peace Palace’s permanent art exhibition.
Moreover, editor Roy Lee illustrates in this month’s Diplomat Magazine, the initiative of H.E. Haim Divon, Ambassador of Israel, in gathering sportive Head of diplomatic missions to instill a novel Public Diplomacy concept which is quite fitting for The Netherlands called “Cycling Diplomacy”. Diplomatic colleagues from different embassies concur that a competitive diplomatic mission undoubtedly dictates at least 60% of their agenda as it relates to Public Diplomacy. Sometimes this percentage falls short due to special circumstances, such as during the Inti-Raymi, which was organized at the magnificent Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam last June.
On certain days, participating embassies like Bolivia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela have been known to fill most of their agenda with the organization of the Inti-Raymi. It was an extraordinary cultural program which was made possible due to the initiative of H.E. Miguel Eduardo Calahorrano, Ambassador of Ecuador to the Netherlands. Jose Luis Jacome, Counselor at the Embassy of Ecuador, is very enthusiastic about Ecuador’s Diplomacia ciudadana, Ecuador’s Public Diplomacy https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2013/08/04/management-of-public-diplomacy-and-regional-brands/
Public diplomacy is the weapon of mass culture. It is the armor for better country-branding overseas as well as an art of introducing the values of one’s own country to foreign audiences at the receiving State. However, in order to win the hearts and minds of the Dutch, we need to be familiar with Bitterballen, Poffertjes, Hollandse Haring and l’art des merveilles culinaires des Pays-Bas. Art is a universal language in our search for common ground and an outstanding expression of our shared humanity in an ever changing globalized world.
Picture: National Theater of Panama. Pianist Luis Troetsh and soprano Elisa Troetsch Pérez, both from Panama, and the author with a violin during a gala concert organized by the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Panama, February, 2010, in the presence of the Minister of foreign affairs of Panama, the corps diplomatique and special guests. http://elsoldesantiago.com/2010/03/21671/
*Letter of remerciements from the President of the International Criminal Court: 
The author is Honorary Associate Publisher of Diplomat Magazine.
The author is Honorary Associate Publisher of Diplomat Magazine. Water Security needs Water Diplomacy
By Henk van Schaik, UPEACE Centre The Hague
Water is a public good and is a limited cyclical natural resource that if demand exceeds availability (quantity and quality) needs to be fairly allocated and wisely used if conflict is to be avoided. Increasing demand because of population increases and economic development, increasing wastewater flows due to domestic and industrial use and pollution, and hydrological cycle changes due to phenomena like climate change, increases uncertainties in its future availability and quality. On 23rd of July 2013 the Council of European Union declared in a special press communiqué on water that “During the next decade, tensions and conflicts over access to water are likely to become more frequent and could endanger stability and security in many parts of the world”. In this light, the view that “water is mostly a shared resource that can be a catalyst for cooperation if we work together” (Kofi Annan, January 2002) may need revisiting in the coming decades. While this view maintains its aspiration, its realization will require stepping up of the efforts among all stakeholders towards cooperation.
In addition to the availability of water resources, important factors determining water conflicts are the socio-economic conditions and the political context. In practice, water related conflicts are dealt with through informed processes of demand, negotiation, mediation and conciliation. Managing these processes is the field of Water Diplomacy. .
Water diplomacy nowadays is more than official discussions involving high- level political and military leaders, known as Type 1 diplomacy. Other types of diplomacy are: unofficial dialogues and problem-solving activities aimed at building relationships (Type 2); or the buildup of people-to-people relationships at grassroots level undertaken by individuals and private groups. (Type 3). The combination of these three types is known as “Multitrack diplomacy”.
On the 14th and 15th of November 2013, the Water Diplomacy Consortium (The Hague Institute for Global Justice/Clingendael Institute for Foreign Relations, UNESCO-IHE, UPEACE Centre The Hague, and the Water Governance Centre) supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will organize a high level international Working Conference on Water Security and Peace, that will focus on Water Diplomacy. The Conference will be held in the Peace Palace, The Hague, as part of its centennial celebration[1].
The two day conference on “Water Security and Peace” will bring together water specialists (lawyers, technical experts, water managers, policy makers), politicians and diplomats, with the intention to create a learning moment for Water Diplomacy practitioners at local, regional and global levels. The conference will compile experiences in water diplomacy and launch an international hub of experts in water diplomacy to contribute to resolve water related conflicts through negotiation, mediation and conciliation. The conference outcomes will be published in the The Hague Papers for Water Diplomacy.
A year to remember, Turkey and the Netherlands
By Uğur DOĞAN, Turkish Ambassador to the Netherlands.
A year to remember: 400th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and the Netherlands
In 2012, Turkey and the Netherlands celebrated the 400th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. Through these years, we have had a very unique relationship based on mutual respect, friendship and cooperation. In 1612, the Dutch envoy Cornelis Haga presented his credentials to the Ottoman Sultan, on behalf of the then Republic of the Netherlands. This was the start of four centuries of cooperation and exchange between the Netherlands and Turkey. In 2012, the longstanding ties between the Netherlands and Turkey were celebrated with numerous festivities in both countries. Besides this, reciprocal state visits, ministerial visits and trade missions were realized. Within the context of the 400th anniversary celebrations more than 600 activities in political, cultural, economic, academic and social fields were organized in both countries. We have had a wonderful year where we enjoyed high level visits which were highlighted by the visit of the President of Turkey, H.E. Abdullah Gül to the Netherlands in April which was reciprocated by the visit of Her Royal Highness Princess (then Queen) Beatrix to Turkey in June. In November 2012, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Royal Highnesses King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visited Turkey. And lastly, the Turkish Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Erdoğan paid a visit to the Netherlands in March 2013. Undoubtedly, these visits and activities have further strengthened and developed the relations between our two countries, and will reinforce long-term co-operation and create sustainable partnerships. In the economic sphere, the business communities of both countries have been enjoying a mutually beneficial cooperation. The Netherlands has traditionally been an important trade and investment partner of Turkey. Currently, the Netherlands is one of the biggest foreign investors in Turkey and the bilateral trade volume is increasing. In 2012, our bilateral trade volume has reached 7 billion Euros. The entrepreneurial spirit is very high among the Turkish community living in the Netherlands and as the Dutch Turks (400 thousand strong), they are contributing not only to the Dutch economy but also acting as able conduits between our two business communities, since they are well-versed in both Turkish and Dutch ways of doing trade. In the cultural front, we have had numerous cultural activities in the form of exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows, films and the like. Some of them continued to take place even beyond the celebrated year. The exhibition entitled “Troy: City, Homer and Turkey” in Amsterdam’s AllardPiersonMuseum was one of the highlights in the cultural area. In the academic sphere, we have also realized numerous events such as conferences, workshops, book launches and symposiums. In conclusion, at the end of 2012, we closed one chapter in our relations with the Netherlands and yet opened up new horizons for mutual benefit. Most importantly, we trust that the year of 2012 has been instrumental in bringing the people of our two countries closer and has helped forge a better understanding and appreciation of each other. A photo from the State visit of the Turkish President H.E. Abdullah Gül. Front Row, from left to right: 1- HM King Willem-Alexander; 2- Hayrünnisa Gül, First Lady of Turkey; 3- H.E. Abdullah Gül, President of Turkey; 4- HRH Princess Beatrix. Back Row, from left to right: 1- HM Queen Maxima; 2- Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven; 3- HRH Princess Margriet
FINE ARTS.Yuriko Terazaki – exhibition on Noordeinde
Yuriko Terazaki – exhibition on Noordeinde
By Dmitry Badiarov, director of Badiarov Violins gallery and atelier
Born in Tokyo in 1952, Yuriko Terazaki received Bachelor degree in Fine Arts from the University of Hawaii in 1974. In 1988 she studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Since then she exhibited in a number of solo shows in the United States at J.Todd Gallery, MA, U.S.A. (1991) and in Tokyo at Koyanagi Gallery: “Staircase” (1995), “Books” (2004), “Literature, Theater, and Music / CASE” (2007) and “Music” (2010). 
She participated in a number of group shows such as “Karuizawa Drawing Biennale” Wakita Museum of Art (Nagano, 1993), Marugame Genichiro Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (Kagawa, 1994), “Kanagawa Art Annual ‘96” Kanagawa Prefectural Gallery (Kanagawa, 1996), “Art and Nature Exhibition” (Lake Yamanaka Training Center, 1997), “The Labyrinth of Lines II” at Meguro Museum of Art (Tokyo, 2007), and at MA2 Gallery in Tokyo in 2013. She was Artist in Residence in New York (Asian Cultural Council) in 1988 – 1989, and Visiting Research Associate at New College in Oxford (Agency for Cultural Affairs) in 1998 – 1999. Represented by Koyanagi Gallery at Art Basel, Terazaki’s works make part in a number of private collections in Japan and Europe, as well as in public collections: Takamatsu City Museum of Art, Kagawa and Meguro Museum of Art. She also published a book “Book of Oxford” (Kodansha, 2004).
Yuriko Terazaki will exhibit works on paper at Badiarov Violins – gallery and atelier on Noordeinde, 117 in The Hague. Her exhibition, the first in the Netherlands is organized by Badiarov Violins in collaboration with Koyanagi Gallery in Tokyo will open on the 7th of September 2013. It will last until the 22nd of October.Badiarov Violins gallery and atelier focuses on custom-made fine violins by violin-maker Dmitry Badiarov however it has a fine-art element to it – art which inspires music. Several works by Yuriko Terazaki were actually inspired by instruments made by Dmitry Badiarov and one of the instruments depicted in several of her works shall be on display. Opening of the exhibition coincides with the Art and Fashion Days on Noordeinde.
She participated in a number of group shows such as “Karuizawa Drawing Biennale” Wakita Museum of Art (Nagano, 1993), Marugame Genichiro Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (Kagawa, 1994), “Kanagawa Art Annual ‘96” Kanagawa Prefectural Gallery (Kanagawa, 1996), “Art and Nature Exhibition” (Lake Yamanaka Training Center, 1997), “The Labyrinth of Lines II” at Meguro Museum of Art (Tokyo, 2007), and at MA2 Gallery in Tokyo in 2013. She was Artist in Residence in New York (Asian Cultural Council) in 1988 – 1989, and Visiting Research Associate at New College in Oxford (Agency for Cultural Affairs) in 1998 – 1999. Represented by Koyanagi Gallery at Art Basel, Terazaki’s works make part in a number of private collections in Japan and Europe, as well as in public collections: Takamatsu City Museum of Art, Kagawa and Meguro Museum of Art. She also published a book “Book of Oxford” (Kodansha, 2004).
Yuriko Terazaki will exhibit works on paper at Badiarov Violins – gallery and atelier on Noordeinde, 117 in The Hague. Her exhibition, the first in the Netherlands is organized by Badiarov Violins in collaboration with Koyanagi Gallery in Tokyo will open on the 7th of September 2013. It will last until the 22nd of October.Badiarov Violins gallery and atelier focuses on custom-made fine violins by violin-maker Dmitry Badiarov however it has a fine-art element to it – art which inspires music. Several works by Yuriko Terazaki were actually inspired by instruments made by Dmitry Badiarov and one of the instruments depicted in several of her works shall be on display. Opening of the exhibition coincides with the Art and Fashion Days on Noordeinde.
FINE ARTS Unseen Amsterdam – Discover New Photography
unseen Amsterdam – Discover New Photography
Friday 27 September 2013 from 10:00 – 17:30
ARTNESS, in collaboration with redprint:dna, are delighted to invite you to a day at unseen Amsterdam, one of the most important and upcoming photo fairs in Europe. unseen brings together recognized and upcoming photography galleries with two requirements :
• show art that has never been seen before, from young and established artists
• quality is key : only 50 galleries are selected !
For the 2nd edition of the fair, we designed a one-day program dedicated to photography that includes:
- VIP access to unseen and all events organized by the fair
- Private guided tour of the unseen fair
- The unseen official catalogue
- Visit and private guided tour at FOAM
- Lunch and group conversation around the theme of ‘Collecting Photography’
- Wrap up coffee at the end of the program
FINE ARTS. BODY AND MIND
By Céline Seror, founder of ARTNESS
Julia Paleta is a young Polish visual artist living and working in Paris. Fascinated by the body in movement, Paleta dedicated several of her works to dance. Her very first print screen series, inspired by Japanese Butoh dance, is a step into a world of slow motion and purity.
Later, Paleta explores the inner of mind in the self-portraits series ‘Faces’ using a de-structured approach to better reflect the complexity of emotions. The artist’s sensitivity and fragility appears in every piece whether revealing serene or restless realities.
In 2006, Julia wins the first prize for the Best Print of the Year at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. In 2007, she receives her master of arts diploma, and her work is chosen to represent the Cracow Academy of Fine Arts at the International Print Triennale’s annual program: The best final works of Polish Art schools.
ARTNESS is proud to represent the work of Julia Paleta and will soon coordinate a solo show for the artist. To schedule a private or group viewing of her work, feel free to contact Céline Seror at celine.seror@artness.nl or +31 6 50 29 67 65
ARTNESS is an art agency located in Amsterdam aiming at: -representing new works of art through a portfolio of renowned and emerging artists, -advising private and corporate collectors on the choice of their next art acquisition, -coordinating art-related projects such as artist studio visits, workshops, publications and events across the world. www.artness.nl
In 2006, Julia wins the first prize for the Best Print of the Year at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. In 2007, she receives her master of arts diploma, and her work is chosen to represent the Cracow Academy of Fine Arts at the International Print Triennale’s annual program: The best final works of Polish Art schools.
ARTNESS is proud to represent the work of Julia Paleta and will soon coordinate a solo show for the artist. To schedule a private or group viewing of her work, feel free to contact Céline Seror at celine.seror@artness.nl or +31 6 50 29 67 65
ARTNESS is an art agency located in Amsterdam aiming at: -representing new works of art through a portfolio of renowned and emerging artists, -advising private and corporate collectors on the choice of their next art acquisition, -coordinating art-related projects such as artist studio visits, workshops, publications and events across the world. www.artness.nl Invitation to IWC Open Day
The International Women’s Contact (IWC) The Hague is an association, which brings together expatriate women living in the Netherlands as well as Dutch women with an international perspective. We count more than 300 members and represent over 50 nationalities. Our aim is to provide ample opportunities to share each other’s cultures and interests. We offer various activities such as lectures, excursions, art-, book- and language and sports clubs, as well as social gatherings and organize on a regular basis Monthly meetings with guest speakers.
Allow me to take this opportunity to invite ladies from the expat and diplomatic community to our
Open Day on Monday, September16th from 11am to 12:30
CrownePlaza Den Haag, Van Stolkweg 1, 2585 JL The Hague.
This is an ideal occasion to learn more about the wide range of activities ladies can participate in and meet other like-minded women. We look forward to welcoming interested ladies in our circle and have openings for new membership. Please sign up for the Open Day via pr@iwcthehague.nl. Entrance is free. For more information about the IWC visit also our website www.iwcthehague.nl. Looking forward to seeing you soon Karin O’Flynn President IWC The Hague“Gift of Heart”
From the Polish Embassy in The Hague.
“Gift of Heart” – a unique initiative of Polish cardiologists in Amsterdam
90 cardiac surgeons from all over Poland will take part in a cruise “Thank you Netherlands”. Their ship will dock in Amsterdam. Through “Cruise to Heart” they want to honor and say thank you to the Dutch society for a life-saving project in the years 1983-1990, thanks to which over 400 Polish children with congenital heart defects had the chance to undergo surgery in the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital in Utrecht free of charge
Another successful part of this project was training by the Dutch of over 30 Polish doctors, nurses and perfusionists (specialists dealing with cardiopulmonary bypass), who contributed to the development of Polish cardiology and cardiac surgery. Prof Maria Hoffman, prof Witold Rużyłło, prof Krystyna Kubicka and prof Wanda Kawalec were responsible for this project and its implementation in Poland.
There will be a ceremony on board the polish tall ship “Dar Młodzieży” in the harbor of Amsterdam, during which the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Kingdom of the Netherlands will be honoring the Dutch doctors, who were exceptionally engaged in the project.
“Bene Merito” decorations will be given to: the head of Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital in Utrecht in the years 1973-1992, prof Walter Stoop, the leader of the surgery team prof Francois Hitchcock and intense therapy and anesthesia specialist, dr. Marianne Karelse-Nijsen.
The organization Terre Des Hommes Netherland will also be credited for comprehensive support and input in developing the modern children’s cardiology and cardiac surgery in Poland during the years 1982-2002.
After the official part, there will be performances on board the ship. The performing bands will be “Mitomani” – from the Royal Conservatory of the Hague, Anja Kozieł – performing shanties and sea songs, and “Kardioband” – a band of excellent cardiology-musicians, members of the “Cruise for Heart”.
Important:
Polish tall ship “Dar Młodzieży” will be anchored in Amsterdam at Javakade 2 and will be open for public on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of September between 10-12 am and 1-6 pm.
Official celebration 100 years Peace Palace
On Wednesday 28 August, 2013, the official celebration of the Peace Palace’s 100th anniversary took place. His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Mayor of The Hague Jozias van Aartsen took part in the ceremony. Watch the video of the commemoration on the Homepage. August 28th marks the centennial anniversary of the Peace Palace in The Hague. Since its inauguration, the Peace Palace has become a worldwide icon of Peace and Justice. A chain of special events are scheduled between August 28th and September 21st, the UN Day of Peace, to emphasize The Netherlands’ unwavering commitment to a better world in which conflicts are settled peacefully. 
Italy offered a unique wine, the Wine of Peace.Produced since 1985 in the Vineyard of the World of Cormons, in the north-east Friuli-Venezia Giulia (see attachment), it is the result of the mixing of more than 600 vines from all over the world. A symbol of the coming together of so many different nationalities within the Italian millenarian tradition of wine-making. Each bottle is decorated with an artistic label, designed and written by famous painters and artists from different countries, changing every year.
Bottles of the Wine of Peace have been offered in the past to many international Authorities, political and religious, as a token of the peaceful settlement of disputes and as the symbol of mankind’s striving for peace.
The true soul of the world, brotherhood and reconciliation, all in a glass of wine!
To know more about the Wine of Peace: www.cormons.com
AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE DAY
AT THE EMBASSY FESTIVAL IN THE HAGUE
On Saturday, 7 September the first edition of the Embassy Festival will take festival goers around the world in one exciting day. The picturesque Lange Voorhout provides the backdrop for a cultural journey of discovery offering music, art, dance, food & drink, debates and lectures from 12:00 until 21:00. Wander the national themed pavilions, be entertained at the music podiums and cross cultural borders at the Creative Arena. The taste buds will be working overtime with mouth-watering wine, sausages, cakes, cheese fondue, sandwiches and plenty of traditional snacks from near and far. The festival kicks off early in the afternoon, with a musical world tour offering several genres including soul, jazz, pop, folk, funk, hip-hop and classical. Besides a rich culinary and musical offering, festival goers can get creative with Balkan Artists from the project DeZoep, while Nieuwe Garde Den Haag demonstrates the creative richness that can be found in the international city of The Hague. The Embassy Festival is an all-rounder, offering a programme which promises to shape the trip you’ve always dreamed of.
The musical adventure starts early on in the day, kick starting a unique festival which seeks extremes. The Dutch star violist FREDERIEKE SAEIJS whose performance on the classical podium includes works by Bach, while on the other side of the festival terrein, warm-blooded flamenco sounds by PRIMOS DEL NORTE can be heard. The wayward soul sensation from Sweden, SAMSON FOR PRESIDENT, will have audiences on their feet, while the beautiful Australian saxophonist AMY DICKSON plays pieces by Debussy and Fauré. The Finnish-Dutch band TOWN OF SAINTS sweeps audiences up into a whirlwind of folk with a touch of punk, while sopranos STEFANIE TRUE from Canada and JULIA KOGAN (Ukraine / USA) ignite the romantic fire with their enchanting voices. From her parents’ Turkish restaurant to Carnegie Hall, multi-talented KARSU, the Dutch Norah Jones, makes a pitt-stop at the Embassy Festival continuing her journey to world fame. The Belgian KOEN PLAETINCK hypnotizes with his virtuoso marimba performance. M.T.T. TRIO FT PIOTR WOJTASIK proves that Poland has a sensational jazz scene. Meanwhile, HARI offers audiences an impressive KATHAK DANCE featuring hundreds of ankles bells. JON TARIFA, the son of the first Albanian ambassader in the Netherlands, performs an energetic blend of funk and hip-hop. SIMON MURPHY (violist and conductor of the New Dutch Academy) seduces audiences with his viola. Norwegianaccordeonist FRODE HALTLI brings atmospheric Norwegian jazz to the stage with the REMBRANDT FRERICHS TRIO. Also from Norway, PETTER CARLSEN brings the Embassy Festival to a festive close with the RED LIMO STRING QUARTET (known from Kyteman and Janne Schra) with a performance guaranteed to induce goosebumps.
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL CITY
The Hague has every right to call itself an international city. With the presence of the many embassies, NGOs and multinationals the city enjoys continuous interaction with the rest of the world. The first edition of the Embassy Festival presents visitors with a beautiful compilation of international culture that can be seen, heard and tasted. The Embassy Festival is a sequel to The European Life I Live and is organised by Prooost, the organisation behind the annual Life I Live Festival and several other Hague-based events.