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The Indispensability of Diplomacy

by Jussi Hanhimaki | April 16, 2025 | Diplomacy, International Relations, Main article | 1 Comment

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...

Faculty Spotlight – Claudia Seymour

by Claudia Seymour | April 16, 2025 | Diplomacy, Experts, Leadership | 2 Comments

Insights from DPP Graduates 2025

by Executive Education | March 4, 2025 | Alumni, Conflict, Development | 4 Comments

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Participant Profile – Nineta Avani

by Nineta Avani | Feb 13, 2025

Meet Nineta Avani, a Programme Officer at the Global Fund, where she’s not just managing grants in Azerbaijan and Kosovo—she’s driving impact, forging partnerships, and championing sustainability. With a background at the European Commission and hands-on experience...

Multilateralism 2.0: Time for Diplomats to Step Up

by Jussi Hanhimaki | Feb 10, 2025

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...

Navigating Employment for High-qualified Ukrainian Refugees in Switzerland: Challenges, Opportunities, and Government Support

by Anna Kuznetsova | Jan 31, 2025

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...

From Geneva to Storytelling: How a DPP Alumna is Inspiring Young Minds Through Economics

by Executive Education | Jan 17, 2025

Fifteen years ago, Hang (Helen) Hoang stood at a crossroads in her life. As a young woman from Vietnam, she had just received a full scholarship to the Development Policies and Practices programme at the Geneva Graduate Institute. It was a moment that would reshape...

Retour sur les activités du programme CAS-DAS en Genre et Développement à Ouagadougou

by Executive Education | Dec 17, 2024

Du 26 au 29 novembre 2024, Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) a accueilli des échanges enrichissants et des réflexions constructives dans le cadre des activités du programme CAS-DAS en Genre et Développement. Organisés en collaboration avec l'IPD-AOS et l'Université Joseph...

Participant Profile – Gulnoza Akhmedova

by Gulnoza Akhmedova | Nov 22, 2024

Meet Gulnoza Akhmedova, a Gender and Civil Society Promotion Associate and Adjunct Faculty member at Webster University in Tashkent. Originally from Ukraine and raised in Uzbekistan, Gulnoza's journey has taken her from teaching languages to championing gender...

Under Siege: The Multifaceted Pressures Reshaping Diplomacy

by Jérôme Duberry and Arnaud Danjean | Oct 18, 2024

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...

Executive Certificate and Diploma in Advocacy and International Public Affairs

by Executive Education | Oct 18, 2024

In today's complex, multi-layered policy landscape, the ability to influence decision-making is a crucial skill for professionals across sectors. The Executive Certificate and Diploma in Advocacy and International Public Affairs equip participants with the analytical,...

Participant Profile – Tetiana Isaieva

by Tetiana Isaieva | Oct 16, 2024

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...

Alumni profile – Mariapia Ngeze

by Mariapia Ngeze | Sep 19, 2024

The Development Practices and Policies Programme at the Geneva Graduate Institute conducts an effects survey every four years to assess the programme's influence on participants' professional and personal development. While measuring the true impact of a diploma on an...

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