DAFF 25A26 - Theories and Practices of Contemporary Diplomacy and Negotiations

The philosophy of this course is to offer a blended approach on Contemporary Diplomacy focused on theory and practice. It is built around a series of lectures that will discuss the logics of modern diplomacy, intertwined with workshop sessions during which the student will have an opportunity to use their learning by engaging with others in role-plays, dispute resolution exercises and simulations.

The lectures will review the key challenges that globalization has imposed on the traditional diplomatic practices as well as the art of negotiation as a function of diplomacy. The students will also review iconic case studies, discuss the relevance of traditional and modern diplomatic practices, assess the triangle between media-politics-society, and distinguish the strategies to succeed.

Finally, an emphasis on intercultural diplomatic skills will be offered in order to broaden the perspectives of the course.

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A comprehensive oral examination will take place during the last weeks of classes, it will account for 40% of the final grade. The lessons will be punctuated with a graded workshop that will account for 40% of the final grade. An evaluation of the students' participation in the debate during the course will account for the remaining 20%.