In an era marked by shifting geopolitical landscapes and evolving global challenges, the field of diplomacy is undergoing a profound transformation. This executive education course provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary diplomatic practices and strategies. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the new paradigms shaping diplomacy today.

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Objectives
 

  • Gain a solid understanding of the diversity of contemporary practices of diplomacy, including corporate diplomacy, parliamentary diplomacy and citizen diplomacy
  • Strengthen your ability to influence a variety of players, including their strategies on the international stage
  • Become aware of the emerging risks and most salient global issues, and their impact on diplomacy and the international stage
  • Develop your understanding of diplomatic protocol and its role in various contexts, including international multilateral negotiations

 

Who should apply?
 

This programme is particularly relevant for mid-to senior-level practitioners from various organisations working or aspiring to work as:

  • Early career diplomats and members of permanent missions
  • Professionals in the fields of governmental affairs, compliance, corporate social responsibility, environment, social and governance and sustainability
  • Policy and governance officers and head of programme

 

Certificate
 

Executive Certificate of Attendance for the Diplomacy in a New International Order programme

Terms and conditions   

DAY 1

A new international order

  • Strengths and weaknesses of International Geneva and its actors
  • Emerging threats and emerging risks and their impact on diplomacy and multilateralism

 

DAY 2

Diplomacy and civil society

  • Diplomacy and parliamentary diplomacy
  • Civil society and citizen diplomacy

 

DAY 3

Diplomacy and security forces

  • Cyberspace and cyber-insecurity
  • Armed forces, defence and security sector

 

DAY 4

Diplomatic protocol

  • Diplomatic protocol: from theory to practice
  • Diplomatic protocol for international negotiations

 

DAY 5

Diplomacy and the private sector

  • Multinational corporations on the international stage
  • Multistakeholder governance and negotiations

Upcoming events

Week 51
16 Dec - 22 Dec
Week 52
23 Dec - 29 Dec
Week 01
30 Dec - 05 Jan

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Calendar

Next edition
Fall 2025

Fees

Fees
CHF 2'950

Discounts

Discounts
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Location

Maison de la Paix
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
1202 Geneva

Location

Language
English

For organisations

Our open enrolment programmes can be adapted to fit the needs of your organisation.

Contact us

Johnson Jimmye (Mrs.)
Admissions Officer
+41 (0)22 908 57 28
ee.programadvisor@graduateinstitute.ch

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