Mastering Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Relations
Equip yourself with the analytical, strategic, and practical skills required to formulate, implement, and evaluate foreign policy within African, regional, and global contexts.
Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Relations
Equip yourself with the analytical, strategic, and practical skills required to formulate, implement, and evaluate foreign policy within African, regional, and global contexts.
Course Overview
The Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Relations Programme equips participants with the analytical, strategic, and practical skills required to formulate, implement, and evaluate foreign policy within African, regional, and global contexts. The course explores the foundations of foreign policy, diplomatic practice, bilateral and multilateral relations, negotiation dynamics, and Africa’s role in global governance. Participants will gain practical competencies in foreign policy analysis, diplomatic communication, negotiation, and representation. Through case studies, simulations, and scenario planning, the programme prepares professionals to strengthen diplomatic relations, advance national and continental interests, and navigate an increasingly complex international environment.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the foundations, goals, and instruments of foreign policy.
- Analyse foreign policy formulation processes at national, regional, and continental levels.
- Strengthen the practice of diplomacy through communication, protocol, and representation skills.
- Engage effectively in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy.
- Develop foreign policy briefs, strategies, and decision-making tools.
- Apply negotiation techniques to advance national and regional interests.
- Understand Africa’s place within global governance structures and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
- Manage diplomatic crises and sensitive political situations using professional protocols.
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