Overview

Build practical diplomatic capability for government, NGO, and private-sector leaders who operate across borders. You’ll learn the principles that guide statecraft, the skills that drive negotiation and crisis management, and the economic tools that attract investment and advance national interests.

Through simulations, briefs, and casework from the Horn of Africa and beyond, you’ll practice the craft of diplomacy with cultural intelligence, protocol excellence, and strategic clarity.

What You Will Learn

• Foundations of diplomacy: history, principles, bilateral vs. multilateral practice

• Negotiation & mediation: interest-based bargaining, BATNA, caucusing, deal design

• Crisis diplomacy: rapid coordination, de-escalation, shuttle diplomacy

• Economic diplomacy: trade agreements, FDI attraction, PPPs, export promotion

• Public diplomacy: media handling, narrative strategy, cultural outreach

• Protocol & etiquette: precedence, ceremonies, official correspondence

• International policy writing: memos, talking points, policy briefs

• Geo-economic analysis: sanctions, incentives, regional blocs

Why Choose This Course

• Regionally grounded content for Somalia and the Horn of Africa, taught by practitioner-coaches

• Immersive simulations (summit, press conference, crisis room) with individualized feedback

• A capstone brief or draft MoU you can take back to your institution

• Live cohort sessions + self-paced resources and templates

Ideal For

Public officials, emerging diplomats, trade/investment officers, NGO leaders, chamber/industry reps, and executive assistants supporting foreign affairs.

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FAQ

How long is the course? Four weeks; plan for 4–6 hours per week.
What’s the format? Live online workshops, case clinics, and self-paced modules.
Do I get a certificate? Yes—upon successful completion of the capstone and assessments.
Are there prerequisites? Professional experience is helpful; no prior diplomacy training required.
What deliverables do I produce? A negotiated case outcome, a media statement, and a policy brief or MoU outline.

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