Global Diplomatic Forum Courses

Digital Diplomacy: International Relations in the Digital Age

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Identify how cybersecurity threats are changing diplomatic practiseFrom fake news to hacking and AI, governments worldwide are facing technological advances that are threatening to topple established geopolitical hierarchies – and change the world order.These technological advances are both a challenge to the work of diplomats, as well as an opportunity to change how the diplomatic profession works for the better – making it more savvy, safe, and switched-on.Enhance your diplomatic careerOn this course, you’ll learn from top international diplomatic experts at the Global Diplomatic Forum how to navigate the issues that cyberspace and the digital revolution throw up for diplomats.You’ll explore how AI can be used to aid diplomacy, how to excel at digital communication, and how to develop an effective digital diplomatic strategy that will let your organisation make the most of emerging virtual spaces.Learn transferrable cybersecurity skillsExamining the current cybersecurity landscape, you’ll gain valuable knowledge that you can utilise in your organisation, understanding how diplomacy needs to respond to the latest cybersecurity threats.In just four weeks you’ll come away with practical training that will leave you with a competitive edge.You’ll be ready to further your career in a 21st-century diplomatic environment, armed with cutting-edge training in digital best-practice and cybersecurity.This course would benefit diplomats of all levels, from junior to ambassadorial. It would also appeal to diplomacy students and trainee diplomats aiming to pursue a career in diplomacy.The Course Material Can be accessed online via a browser. Students will be given login details to access the course contents.

China's Foreign Policy

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Understand the factors behind China’s foreign policyChina is one of the world’s preeminent superpowers, rivalling even the United States for overseas influence and economic clout.On this course, you’ll explore China’s political system, discovering how its domestic and foreign policy intersect. You’ll learn about how Chinese diplomacy operates, and the levers it uses to exercise influence overseas.Understand China’s domestic politicsYou’ll delve into the domestic drivers behind China’s foreign policy, exploring the strategic priorities of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the ideology that influences its bureaucracy.Get an in-depth insight into the increasing impact of the private sector on Chinese politics, and see how commercial and political interests collide in modern China.Discover how China became an economic superpowerYou’ll examine the history of China’s economic reform programme, and learn how Xi Jinping has pushed China towards a new era of globalisation and geopolitical control.Consider the relationship between Huawei and other tech powers and the Chinese state, and uncover China’s unfolding digital global vision.Explore the secrets behind China’s soft powerYou’ll identify the mechanisms China uses to exert soft power abroad, including its cultural diplomacy, and the Silk Road initiative, also known as the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) programme.Alongside diplomacy and geopolitics experts at the Global Diplomatic Forum, you’ll also reflect on China’s participation in global governance organisations, such as the World Trade Organisation (WTO), emerging confident in your understanding of China’s diplomatic work.This course would appeal to students, diplomats, and international affairs and corporate professionals aiming to pursue a career in diplomacy or work for government or international organisations.

Introduction to Modern Diplomacy: Principles, Practices and Actors

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Learn about the practices of modern diplomacy within the 21st centuryOver the duration of this informative course, you’ll develop an understanding of the framework of modern diplomacy within the 21st century, and will gain in-depth knowledge of how to relate diplomacy to the current state of global affairs.Discover the framework of modern diplomacyAfter an overview of the concept of diplomacy and its principles and practices, you’ll then use case studies to explore examples of diplomacy with a global content, and will get the chance to learn from diplomatic journeys around the globe.You’ll also cover the legal frameworks of diplomatic and consular law within the modern world, and will decipher what the law of diplomatic immunities means in our current environment.Apply the skills of communications and protocol within a diplomatic contextUsing case studies with leaders from all over the globe, you’ll get an insight into how to best communicate themes of diplomacy and the protocol behind it.You’ll also learn about smart diplomacy - the latest trends within managing international relations - as well as the role Artificial Intelligence and digital diplomacy play in today’s world.Finally, you’ll cover the themes of soft power and public diplomacy within the current geopolitical sphere.Learn from the best minds at the Global Diplomatic ForumYou’ll be learning from some of the world’s leading experts in the themes of diplomacy, as well as academics, international organisations and leaders within the technological and corporate spheres.This informative course is for students and trainee diplomats aiming to pursue a career in diplomacy for their government or for international organisations.It’s also suitable for junior diplomats looking to update their knowledge and sharpen their diplomatic skills.