Diplomacy in the 21st Century

Online Course

Comprehensive Introduction to Modern Diplomacy With Insights from Leading Experts

Starts 11th of November

The Global Diplomatic Forum's "Diplomacy in the 21st Century" online course equips participants with essential skills and knowledge for modern diplomacy. Led by top experts and senior leaders, the program combines theory with practical workshops to address the latest trends in international relations.

Designed for diplomats, aspiring diplomats, and students, this engaging course provides a strong foundation in key diplomatic concepts, preparing participants for academic and career success. Accessible online, it delivers practical insights and up-to-date skills for navigating today's global diplomatic challenges

Modules

Module 1:  Introduction to Diplomacy - Principles, Practice and Actors 

Module 2:  Diplomacy Legal Framework: International Law & Diplomacy and Diplomatic Immunity  

Module 3:  Economic and Trade Diplomacy 

Module 4:  Public Diplomacy, Soft Power and Smart Diplomacy 

Module 5: Digital Diplomacy 

Module 6:  Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette 

Course Outcomes

  • Expand career advancement opportunities by acquiring the latest skills and knowledge

  • Grasp the structure of contemporary diplomacy

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of how diplomacy relates to current global affairs

  • Familiarise yourself with the current process of diplomatic work

  • Perfect the art of communicating in a diplomatic context with leaders

  • Develop versatile knowledge and abilities that are applicable to various fields

Module Leaders

  • Dr Jennifer Cassidy : Lecturer of Diplomatic Studies, Oxford University

  • Shaun Riordan: Director Department for Diplomacy and Cyberspace in the European Institute of International Studies

  • Kathleen Jones: Certified International Etiquette Consultant

  • Dr Corneliu Bjola: Professor and Head of Digital Diplomacy Research Group at Oxford University

  • Professor Craig Barker: Dean of School of Law and Social Sciences, London South Bank University

  • Younes El-Ghazi: Founder of the the Global Diplomatic Forum

The Course Fee

There are three options to enrol  :

1-Individual course access: access this course for 12 month  ( £295) 2- Monthly access plan : access all GDF academy courses for a month (£79 per month )

3- Annual access plan : access all GDF academy courses for a year ( £49 per month paid annually )

4- Institutions Access Plan : For Embassies or Ministries to enrol a certain number of staff

Check below the benefits of each option

Enrolment Options

What People Are Saying

“Over the summer I had the privilege of completing the Global Diplomatic Forum’s course on Diplomacy in the 21st Century. I found the course to be highly informative and relevant regarding the changing nature of Diplomacy in the 21st century and the new challenges diplomats will have to face. I got to hear from some incredibly distinguished academics and diplomats, including Ted Whiteside the Former Deputy Assistant-Secretary General for Public Diplomacy at NATO. Dr Jennifer Cassidy, a lecturer of Diplomatic Studies at Oxford University, and Professor Nicholas Cull, a lecturer in the University of Southern California's Public Diplomacy Programme. I also heard from many other incredibly distinguished academics!”

— Jordan C, University of St Andrews

“The course commenced with a coverage of the core principles of diplomacy (representation, communication, negotiation) before moving on to diplomatic protocol and etiquette, diplomatic law and the law of immunities, public diplomacy, economic diplomacy and digital diplomacy.

I feel very fortunate to have been able to participate in this interactive online course, and have gained major insights into the trends and challenges of the 21st Century diplomatic environment, from world-leading experts and institutional leaders.I would like to thank the organiser, Younes El Ghazi for creating and hosting this experience. I am excited to see where my new understanding and knowledge can take me”.

— Gabrielle Richardson, Durham University

“The course was delivered by industry leaders and experts in their field. Thanks must go to Younes El Ghazi for organising the course and giving aspiring diplomats, like myself, the chance to engage with such experienced professionals.

A personal highlight of the course was the group research project exploring how technological developments and artificial intelligence are providing both new opportunities and risks to the diplomatic sector. The insights I gained will be of great benefit to my future career”

— Alex Curtis Durham University

“I’ve completed the 'Diplomacy in the 21st Century course with the Global Diplomatic Forum, receiving an average test score of 88% without any background in the subject. The course was brilliant and informative about the shifting geopolitical landscape and related career fields, especially in diplomacy. Many brilliant lecturers delivered this course.”

— Andrea Carstensen, UCL