Course Description: This course prepares diplomats to operate effectively during global disruptions, including pandemics, coups, natural disasters, and civil unrest. Participants will analyze crisis diplomacy frameworks, continuity planning, and real-time coordination tools. Case studies and simulations will enable students to respond quickly, manage risk, and maintain diplomatic engagement under volatile conditions.
Course Length: 6 weeks (36 total instructional hours)
Proficiency Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Completion of a lower-intermediate ESL course or equivalent language proficiency
Course Objectives:- Define crisis diplomacy and its role in foreign service.
- Recognize the diplomatic implications of pandemics, coups, and disasters.
- Analyze institutional and national responses to global disruptions.
- Design emergency protocols and continuity of mission plans.
- Coordinate international assistance and resource deployment.
- Communicate with media and stakeholders during crisis situations.
- Maintain alliances and trust during unpredictable environments.
- Respond ethically and effectively to evolving security conditions.
- Simulate decision-making in rapidly changing crisis scenarios.
- Develop a disruption-resilient diplomatic engagement strategy.
