Mastering Diplomatic Practice

Course Info

Date: Oct-20-2025

Length: 1 Week

City: London

Fees: 4,350

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Feb-17-2025

    London

  • Apr-21-2025

    London

  • June-23-2025

    London

  • Aug-18-2025

    London

  • Oct-20-2025

    London

  • Dec-22-2025

    London

Dates in Other Venues

  • Jan-06-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Jan-06-2025

    Barcelona

  • Jan-06-2025

    Singapore

  • Jan-27-2025

    Dubai

  • Feb-10-2025

    Paris

  • Feb-10-2025

    Istanbul

  • Feb-10-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Mar-24-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-07-2025

    Barcelona

  • Apr-07-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Apr-07-2025

    Singapore

  • May-12-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • May-12-2025

    Istanbul

  • May-12-2025

    Paris

  • May-26-2025

    Dubai

  • July-07-2025

    Barcelona

  • July-07-2025

    Singapore

  • July-07-2025

    Amsterdam

  • July-28-2025

    Dubai

  • Aug-11-2025

    Istanbul

  • Aug-11-2025

    Paris

  • Aug-11-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Sep-29-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-06-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Oct-06-2025

    Barcelona

  • Oct-06-2025

    Singapore

  • Nov-10-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Nov-10-2025

    Paris

  • Nov-10-2025

    Istanbul

  • Nov-24-2025

    Dubai

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to Diplomatic Practice  


  • Understanding the meaning and purpose of international relations
  • Exploring the legal requirements of a state and its political recognition methodology
  • Discussing the role of a state in the international relations system
  • Analyzing the impact of national interest in shaping foreign policy
  • Understanding the dynamics of negotiations and their role in modern diplomacy
  • Case studies on using negotiations to achieve national objectives

Diplomatic Mission, Posts and Services


  • Exploring the structure and operations of embassies and high-commissions
  • Discovering the embassy’s role, function and services
  • Recognizing the contribution of cultural and trade centres to diplomacy
  • Discovering alternative representation techniques in cases of the lack of formal diplomatic relations
  • Describing professional diplomatic services and ambassador’s role
  • Discussing privileges and immunities of diplomatic missions, consulates and consular officials

Diplomacy Levels and Types


  • Exploring different levels of diplomacy:


  1.   Bilateral
  2.   Plurilateral
  3.   Multilateral


  • Comparing Track 1, Track 2 and Track 1.5 diplomacy
  • Describing the role of non-governmental actors and the Chamber of Commerce in diplomacy
  • Understanding the interplay between political and economic diplomacy
  • Discovering traditional political diplomacy tools

Culture, Diaspora and Subnational Actor's Role in Diplomacy 


  • Recognizing the significance of the state’s culture in international relations and diplomacy
  • Analyzing the impact of soft power on public diplomacy
  • Addressing challenges in measuring soft power across nations
  • Defining diaspora diplomacy and its impact on state interests
  • Discovering key subnational actors and their influence on diplomatic relations

The Future of Diplomatic Practices  


  • Exploring the nature of diplomatic practices in the digital world
  • Analyzing the role and impact of social media in diplomatic practices
  • Discussing issues raised by digital diplomacy
  • Addressing the limitations and necessities of virtual diplomacy
  • Identifying the skilled need by diplomats to succeed in the  digital world 
  • Recap and lessons learned