Foundations and practices of diplomacy
This course presents the foundations and practices of diplomatic activity in different regional contexts, with a thematic focus, for the 2025 edition, on European and transatlantic issues. It aims to familiarize students with developments in this field of activity in a context marked by the conflict in Ukraine, the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the dilution of regalian activities and the diversification of players in the diplomatic field.
Students will learn about decision-making circuits, political and legal frameworks and diplomatic practices, become familiar with the different contexts - bilateral or multilateral - in which international action is conducted, and take an interest in the interactions between international law and diplomatic negotiations.
At the end of thirty hours of classes and exchanges with French, Canadian and English researchers and practitioners, students will be able to formulate an analysis of diplomatic processes and methods. They will be able to pinpoint the particularities of different regional practices and agendas, identify the strategies to be favored in international negotiations, and will have acquired a better understanding of the pathways to diplomatic careers in France, Canada and the UK.
The summer school is implemented within the framework of an agreed partnership between Inalco and the Ecole nationale d'administration publique de Montréal (ENAP). The London edition is organized in partnership with UCL's Institute of Advanced Studies.
Open primarily to Master's level students and above, it is open to all, subject to a limit of 20 places per co-organizing institution.
Participation in organizational costs amounts to:
- 800 euros for Inalco students
- 1000 euros for alumni or external students
- 1200 euros for external professionals
Travel, accommodation and catering costs on site are the responsibility of participants.
Timetable
- February 15: opening of pre-registrations
- March 30: review of applications
- April 10: communication of results (main list and waiting list) and opening of registrations (deadline set for April 10); back of the queue as withdrawals occur and continued review of applications as they come in
- April 10: communication of travel assistance decisions (Inalco students only)
- June 15: deadline for partial reimbursement of registration fees in the event of withdrawal
