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History offers powerful precedents for moments of profound technological transformation. In the prelude to World War I, the British Royal Navy's visionary shift from coal to oil, thanks to Winston Churchill, provided a decisive strategic advantage that reshaped...
Claudia Seymour is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at the Geneva Graduate Institute and Head of Applied Research Projects and Practice for the Master in International and Development Studies (MINT). With extensive experience in conflict research, peacebuilding, and...
In an age marked by digital disruption, shifting power dynamics, and increasing demands for transparency, the practice of diplomacy is under pressure like never before. In this article, Professor Jussi Hanhimäki explores the historical roots of diplomacy and reflects...
Does President Trump’s return to the US White House mean the death of multilateralism? Jussi Hanhimäki takes a nuanced view and signals a pathway towards a more inclusive international cooperation. Multilateralism is dead, according to the conventional wisdom...
Interview held by Anna Kuznetsova, an alumna of the Diplomacy, Negotiation and Policy Programme, with Adrian Gerber on 10 December 2024 Anna Kuznetsova, an experienced professional in international development and partnership building of Ukrainian origin, recently had...
Diplomacy is under pressure. Jérôme Duberry, Managing Director of the Tech Hub and Co-Director ad interim of Executive Education and Arnaud Danjean, Former Member of the European Parliament and Guest Speaker of the Diplomacy, Negotiation, and Policy Executive...
Tetiana Isaieva is a steadfast advocate for innovation and collaboration, with over 20 years of experience as an international leader in Life Sciences. As the Head of Compliance at Roche, she continuously shapes the future of healthcare through policy advancements and...
Integrating Ukrainian Refugees into the Swiss Labor Market: Challenges, Strategies, and Policy Recommendations In this policy paper, Anna Kuznetsova, a participant in the Diplomacy, Negotiation and Policy Executive Diploma, analyses the effectiveness of the Swiss...
We had the honour of interviewing Arnaud Danjean, a distinguished expert with extensive experience in foreign affairs, defence, security, and intelligence. He served as an elected Member of the European Parliament for 15 years, specialising in EU external policies,...
Mamadou Ibrahima Fall obtained his Master's in International Negotiation and Public Policies at the Graduate Institute in 2013. With over twenty years of experience in economic and commercial diplomacy and developing strategies for various organisations, he was...
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