Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

Course Objectives

  • The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the nature and development of global diplomacy. 
  • A sound grounding in both theoretical and empirical approaches to debates in diplomacy so that students have been exposed to the skills needed to analyze global diplomacy.
  • Knowledge of issues in global diplomacy in historical and contemporary contexts.
     

Course Main Topics

  • Meaning and nature of Diplomacy.
  • Success and Failure in Diplomacy
  • The Qualities of a 'Good' Diplomat
  • Diplomacy in Action
  • Reflections on Diplomacy
  • Diplomacy of small states.
  • Role of Diplomacy in the Public and Image-Building.