Course Details

Country: France
Course Title: Theories and Practices of Contemporary Diplomacy and Negotiations
Course Number: DAFF 25A26
Course Description: The philosophy of this course is to offer a blended approach on Contemporary Diplomacy focused on theory and practice. It is built around a series of lectures that will discuss the logics of modern diplomacy, intertwined with workshop sessions during which the student will have an opportunity to use their learning by engaging with others in role-plays, dispute resolution exercises and simulations. The lectures will review the key challenges that globalization has imposed on the traditional diplomatic practices as well as the art of negotiation as a function of diplomacy. The students will also review iconic case studies, discuss the relevance of traditional and modern diplomatic practices, assess the triangle between media-politics-society, and distinguish the strategies to succeed. Finally, an emphasis on intercultural diplomatic skills will be offered in order to broaden the perspectives of the course.
Language: English
Approved Equivalent: GOVT 444, GOVT 398
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