Advanced International Relations and Global Diplomacy

Dilihat 357

OBJECTIVES At the end of this training, you will learn to:

Improve international diplomatic performance in English
Advance national interest through science and digital diplomacy
Manage international media and interviews
Develop soft power initiatives internationally and in country to improve nation brand
Manage relations with NGOs, special interest groups and other agencies impacting diplomatic business

COURSE OUTLINE

The Changing Face of International Diplomacy
- The changing face of international diplomacy
- The relationship between hard, soft and sharp power
- The relationship between soft power and nation brand
- The Diplomacy of Deeds and its impact on national reputation
- Lessons for diplomatic practice
How to Communicate Diplomatically in English
- The key types of diplomatic written communication
- The function of notes verbales, memoranda and aides memoires
- English language protocols in diplomatic communication
- Using memoranda to address a critical incident between states
- Exercise in writing a note verbal or a memorandum in English
Managing International Media
- The functions of the Embassy and Foreign Affairs press department
- The said and the unsaid in diplomatic media communications
- Writing a press release for local and international press explaining foreign and domestic policy
- Handling press and media enquiries
- Managing an interview online or face-to-face
- Harmonising local media response with foreign affairs policy and practice
Science Diplomacy and Digital Diplomacy
- The role of science diplomacy and digital diplomacy in diplomatic missions
- How to assess and encourage science diplomacy in universities and laboratories
- How digital diplomacy can be used to enhance national image
- Digital diplomacy and security issues
- Assess the value of initiatives in science and digital diplomacy
Diplomacy and International Reputation
- How diplomacy can improve or damage national and political image
- How diplomatic initiatives can encourage tourism
- The importance of place brand and how to exploit it
- How diplomatic initiatives can encourage exports and inward investment
- The role of defence diplomacy in improving national image