Introduction to Modern Diplomacy - Principles, Practices and Actors

Overview

Learn about the practices of modern diplomacy within the 21st century in this Introduction to Modern Diplomacy - Principles, Practices and Actors course from Global Diplomatic Forum by FutureLearn.

Over the duration of this informative course, you’ll develop an understanding of the framework of modern diplomacy within the 21st century, and will gain in-depth knowledge of how to relate diplomacy to the current state of global affairs.

Discover the framework of modern diplomacy

After an overview of the concept of diplomacy and its principles and practices, you’ll then use case studies to explore examples of diplomacy with a global content, and will get the chance to learn from diplomatic journeys around the globe.

You’ll also cover the legal frameworks of diplomatic and consular law within the modern world, and will decipher what the law of diplomatic immunities means in our current environment.

Learn from the best minds at the Global Diplomatic Forum

You’ll be learning from some of the world’s leading experts in the themes of diplomacy, as well as academics, international organisations and leaders within the technological and corporate spheres.

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

• Improve career advancement opportunities with up to date skills and knowledge

• Develop an understanding of the framework of modern diplomacy

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of relating digital diplomacy to foreign policy objectives

• Synthesise the process of diplomatic work in its current environment

• Apply the skills of communications and protocol in diplomatic context with leaders

• Identify transferable knowledge and skills necessary to advance in every field