- Define bilateral and multilateral diplomacy and their key distinctions.
- Analyze the advantages and limitations of each diplomatic approach.
- Identify institutions central to multilateral diplomacy (UN, WTO, AU, etc.).
- Plan diplomatic engagements based on format appropriateness.
- Design negotiation strategies suited to bilateral or multilateral settings.
- Evaluate case studies in multilateral consensus-building.
- Balance national priorities with collective objectives in multilateral forums.
- Engage in diplomatic simulations requiring cross-format strategy shifts.
- Align policy messaging across diverse international platforms.
- Develop a strategic engagement plan using both bilateral and multilateral tools.
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Course Description: This course examines the contrasting and complementary roles of bilateral and multilateral diplomacy in advancing foreign policy goals. Participants will explore institutional dynamics, negotiation strategies, and policy alignment across both formats. Through simulations and comparative analysis, students will learn to navigate complex diplomatic environments and select the most effective channels for representation, influence, and agreement. 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: -
Course Description: This advanced course explores the legal and strategic dimensions of sanctions, international treaties, and diplomatic immunities. Participants will examine the sources, functions, and political use of these tools, along with their implications for foreign policy. Through case studies, simulations, and legal frameworks, learners will develop the expertise to operate effectively within complex legal environments and multilateral systems. 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:- Understand the origins and enforcement of international treaties.
- Differentiate between various forms of sanctions and their legal basis.
- Apply the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations.
- Interpret immunities and privileges afforded to diplomatic actors.
- Assess the geopolitical impacts and unintended consequences of sanctions.
- Negotiate or amend treaty clauses to reflect evolving global interests.
- Navigate immunities in cases involving conflict, crime, or espionage.
- Evaluate real-world enforcement of treaties and sanction regimes.
- Develop policy responses to violations of international agreements.
- Design a diplomatic protocol involving immunities and treaty obligations.
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Course Description: This course prepares diplomats and foreign policy professionals to address complex issues of migration, displacement, and humanitarian assistance. Participants will explore global frameworks, cross-border coordination, refugee protection, and the diplomatic tools needed to manage crises, support vulnerable populations, and uphold international obligations in times of mass movement and humanitarian need. 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:- Explain international legal frameworks on migration and refugees.
- Differentiate between migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and IDPs.
- Analyze causes and impacts of forced displacement and migration flows.
- Navigate institutions such as UNHCR, IOM, and OCHA in humanitarian settings.
- Coordinate cross-border and regional policy responses to migration.
- Support refugee protection, repatriation, and local integration.
- Design diplomatic strategies for managing humanitarian crises.
- Collaborate with civil society and humanitarian organizations.
- Engage in public diplomacy to counter xenophobia and promote inclusion.
- Develop a humanitarian diplomacy action plan for a foreign post.
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Course Description: This course equips diplomats with the tools to advocate for and protect human rights through international diplomacy. Participants will explore legal frameworks, institutions, and best practices for addressing violations and promoting justice. The course includes treaty systems, UN mechanisms, cultural contexts, and advocacy strategies, with practical applications for bilateral and multilateral engagement. 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:- Explain the foundations and evolution of international human rights law.
- Identify key UN and regional human rights institutions and mechanisms.
- Apply treaty obligations and soft law instruments in diplomatic practice.
- Analyze the intersection of foreign policy and human rights priorities.
- Develop effective advocacy strategies within multilateral forums.
- Respond to alleged violations through appropriate diplomatic channels.
- Balance national interest and moral imperatives in policy decisions.
- Address human rights within culturally diverse and sensitive contexts.
- Engage civil society and international partners in rights promotion.
- Create a human rights action plan for a foreign mission or embassy.
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Course Description: This course prepares diplomats to lead in the era of climate diplomacy, integrating environmental policy with foreign affairs. Participants will examine global climate frameworks, sustainability goals, and environmental negotiations. Emphasis is placed on negotiation at UNFCCC events, climate finance, equity, and the geopolitics of natural resources. Students will gain tools to advocate for national climate priorities while advancing global collaboration. 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:- Explain the role of diplomacy in advancing climate action.
- Interpret the UNFCCC framework and major climate agreements.
- Navigate climate finance systems and mechanisms.
- Analyze the geopolitics of energy, resources, and sustainability.
- Develop strategies for climate negotiation and coalition building.
- Advocate for national interests within global sustainability goals.
- Integrate equity and justice into environmental diplomacy.
- Use data to support environmental foreign policy arguments.
- Engage with stakeholders from civil society and industry on climate goals.
- Design a national green diplomacy strategy aligned with international obligations.
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Course Description: This course explores how digital platforms, social media, and technology shape diplomatic communication and national branding. Participants will gain skills in crafting digital strategies for embassies, responding to crises online, and building positive global perceptions through digital content. Topics include public diplomacy, disinformation countermeasures, and digital engagement metrics that influence modern diplomatic practice. 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 eDiplomacy and its role in modern international relations.
- Analyze digital platforms used by embassies and ministries of foreign affairs.
- Craft content for diplomatic messaging across digital channels.
- Measure digital engagement and its impact on public perception.
- Identify and counteract disinformation and reputational threats.
- Develop strategies for online crisis communication and response.
- Apply branding principles to strengthen a nation’s digital image.
- Adapt messaging to regional, linguistic, and cultural audiences.
- Collaborate with media and tech stakeholders to amplify diplomatic reach.
- Design a comprehensive digital diplomacy and branding strategy.
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Course Description: This course explores the intersection of diplomacy, economic power, and strategic tradecraft. Participants will examine how trade agreements, investment policy, sanctions, and economic intelligence shape global influence. Learners will develop the skills to advocate for national economic interests, negotiate trade and investment deals, and deploy economic tools for diplomatic leverage. 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:- Explain the role of economic diplomacy in global affairs.
- Interpret trade and investment agreements in diplomatic contexts.
- Analyze the use of sanctions and incentives in foreign policy.
- Evaluate the impact of tariffs, subsidies, and non-tariff barriers.
- Develop strategies for bilateral and multilateral economic engagement.
- Use economic data to support diplomatic negotiations.
- Coordinate with private sector stakeholders in policy implementation.
- Apply economic diplomacy to advance national development goals.
- Assess risks and opportunities in international economic environments.
- Design a strategy to achieve economic advantage through diplomacy.
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Course Description: This elite-level course is designed for senior diplomats, government officials, and international negotiators operating in high-stakes environments. Participants will master negotiation strategies used in treaties, crisis talks, multilateral summits, and national security discussions. The course includes advanced tactics, strategic persuasion, emotional intelligence, and real-world negotiation simulations. Emphasis is placed on confidentiality, reputational risk, and long-term influence in international decision-making. 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:- Distinguish between traditional and elite negotiation dynamics.
- Apply influence tactics in complex international negotiations.
- Evaluate risks and outcomes in treaty or summit-level talks.
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence under pressure.
- Use silence, timing, and framing to shift negotiation momentum.
- Manage reputational risk and diplomatic optics in public negotiations.
- Navigate behind-the-scenes talks and backchannel diplomacy.
- Employ high-level strategic thinking in negotiation planning.
- Simulate multilateral summit negotiations with diverse stakeholders.
- Develop and defend a negotiation strategy for a global policy challenge.
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Course Description: This course provides an advanced framework for conflict prevention and strategic mediation in diplomacy. Participants will learn how to identify early warning signs, facilitate multi-party dialogue, and apply mediation principles in volatile contexts. Blending theory with practice, the course emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches, nonviolent resolution strategies, and innovative diplomatic tools to foster sustainable peace. 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:- Explain the stages and principles of conflict prevention.
- Identify early warning signs and root causes of international disputes.
- Apply mediation techniques in bilateral and multilateral settings.
- Analyze roles of third-party actors in peace processes.
- Evaluate conflict resolution frameworks such as Track I and Track II diplomacy.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills for peacebuilding.
- Design inclusive dialogue formats that account for diverse stakeholders.
- Use real-world case studies to model conflict prevention strategies.
- Manage diplomatic negotiations in post-conflict environments.
- Create a conflict prevention and mediation action plan.
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Course Description: This advanced course explores how global strategic geography and political risk shape diplomacy and foreign policy. Participants will examine power competition, strategic chokepoints, emerging conflicts, and tools for risk assessment. Through scenario planning and real-world analysis, learners will develop skills to anticipate geopolitical shifts, formulate response strategies, and influence outcomes in complex, uncertain environments. 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 geostrategy and its implications for global diplomacy.
- Analyze global hotspots and emerging geopolitical risks.
- Identify strategic chokepoints and contested regions.
- Assess the impact of great power rivalry on foreign policy.
- Evaluate risk through geopolitical and security frameworks.
- Map actors and interests in volatile diplomatic arenas.
- Develop contingency strategies for high-risk environments.
- Use scenario planning for global diplomatic decision-making.
- Apply early warning tools to prevent conflict escalation.
- Design a strategic briefing on a geopolitical risk zone.