Intro to Global Diplomacy

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

What is diplomacy? What are the main fundamental tenets of Diplomacy? What are its actors? How has diplomacy evolved throughout history? This course introduces students to the origins, history, main concepts and principles of Global Diplomacy (GD). It will explore the key tenets of GD including representation, communication, and negotiation. The course will cover the key concepts of diplomacy and the institutional development of diplomatic relations, as well as provide an in-depth knowledge of the art of negotiation. students will learn about the conditions in which diplomacy is stimulated and the nature of different diplomatic systems that arise as a result of variations in these conditions. Students will critically engage in discussions that explore the role of contemporary diplomatic practice in international affairs. This course provides an introduction to the central issues of global diplomacy. It will equip students with the language and the critical analytical tools necessary to understand the rules and principles that govern global diplomacy.