Middle East and North Africa Diplomacy Online Course

Starting 23rd of December

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has a complex diplomatic landscape shaped by conflicts, alliances, and pressing issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the wars in Syria and Yemen, Iran-Gulf tensions, and terrorism. However, the region also offers opportunities in business, energy, education, culture, and tourism.

This online course provides an essential understanding of MENA diplomacy, offering a competitive edge for academic and professional success. Given the region’s strategic importance and global impact, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to navigate its challenges and opportunities. Designed for diplomats, policymakers, and students, the course prepares the next generation of leaders for success in the 21st-century diplomatic arena.

Course Outcomes

• Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to :

• Understanding of the background of the diplomatic dynamism in the region

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the stakeholders and actors in the region

• Capitalise on opportunities presented in the region through diplomacy

• Comprehend the main levers driving diplomacy of the Region.

• Enhance career advancement opportunities with up-to-date skills and knowledge related to a key region in international politics.

• Grasp the framework of Modern Diplomacy in the region

Modules

The Middle East and North Africa Diplomacy online course provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the region's complex environment and capitalizing on several opportunities that it offers.

Through six modules and delivered by a world-leading authority in the region's geopolitics, the online course provides an in-depth understanding of the region:

• Module I : Introduction to Diplomacy in the MENA Region

• Module II: Governance in the MENA

• Module III: Security in the MENA region

• Module IV: Regional Integration

• Module V : MENA Soft Power

• Module VI: Diplomatic Opportunities in the Region

Course Fees

See below for enrolment options:

1- Individual course access: access this course for 12 month  ( £395) 

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