04 Nov AN INTRODUCTION TO DIPLOMACY IN ACTION: SHAPING THE WORLD ORDER
This course is an introduction to Diplomacy and its role in shaping international relations and our world order.
It will begin with a history of diplomacy until now, and an analysis of our changing world order and the challenges posed to governments and diplomats.
Students will learn about the diversity of diplomacy (multilateral and bilateral, war and peace, economic, cultural, scientific, digital, feminist..) and the reality of what diplomats do, including decision making processes.
The course will include open discussions about the relevance of diplomacy today and how it can help shape a new world order, addressing today´s challenges: the crisis of our liberal order, the return of geopolitics, climate change, poverty and inequality, regulating AI or future pandemics, etc…
Students would be asked to participate in debates and role-plays as if they were actual diplomats in difficult or negotiating situations.
Overall it should provide the students with an overview of what diplomacy is about and the challenges it faces in a time of change and uncertainty, giving them also the basic tools and insights of diplomacy both as a profession and as an “art”.
SANTIAGO CABANAS_ANSORENA
Spanish diplomat, recently retired with the rank of Ambassador, after more than 40 years in the Foreign Service.
He has served in different countries, from Iran to the USA, and has been Ambassador of Spain to the Czech Republic, Jordan, Algeria and, more recently, to the USA.
He has also held high level positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Chief of Staff and General Director for Foreign Policy.
Skills
By the end of the course, students should have:
1. A better understanding of today´s fractured and changing interational world order, and the challenges it poses.
2. A clearer idea of the reality, and diversity, of diplomacy and what diplomats actually do, giving them the keys to open their minds to possible careers in the field of international relations.
3. A personal opinion, based on discussions, debates and role-plays,about the relevance of diplomacy in action today, and how it can contribute to shaping a new, more inclusive and better world order.
Students will actively participate acquiring their knowledge about the subject (concept, history and reality of diplomacy) and the necessary skills of a diplomat.
With this aim, lectures would not take more than half the time of each class (45 minutes) the other half being devoted to discussions and role- plays, based on assigned readings and homework. Participation during the lectures would be encouraged.
The last class would be devoted to a simulation of an international conference on a current issue of common interest.
Schedule
Which dates?
20 January 2025
27 January 2025
3 February 2025
10 February 2025
17 February 2025
24 February 2025
What day?
Mondays
What time?
14:00-15,30