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The Indispensability of Diplomacy

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...

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Guest Speaker Highlight – Arnaud Danjean

Guest Speaker Highlight – Arnaud Danjean

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,...

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Alumni profile – Mamadou Ibrahima Fall

Alumni profile – Mamadou Ibrahima Fall

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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La Formation Continue aujourd’hui

La Formation Continue aujourd’hui

Dans cette interview exclusive, Marie-Laure Salles, Directrice de l'Institut, nous raconte son parcours et comment elle est arrivée à la tête de cette institution. Elle évoque également l'importance de l'approche transdisciplinaire de l'Institut, son rôle en tant...

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Guest Speaker Highlight – Barbara Dubach

Guest Speaker Highlight – Barbara Dubach

Meet Dr Barbara Dubach, Managing Director and Founder of Engageability and Executive Director of Innovate 4 Nature, who will be one of our distinguished guest speakers for the new Executive Certificate in Nature-Positive Economy, starting on 24 June 2024. Could you...

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From Kenya to Geneva; taking a leap of faith

From Kenya to Geneva; taking a leap of faith

Our LL.M. student, Anne Mburu, shares her experience and insight into studying the LL.M. in International Law, specialising in International Economic Law and living in Geneva. KENYA "What do you want to be when you grow up?" my aunt would often ask. "An international...

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Guest Speaker Highlight – Lucile Maertens

Guest Speaker Highlight – Lucile Maertens

Lucile Maertens is associate professor in political science and international relations at the Geneva Graduate Institute and co-director of the Global Governance Centre. We are delighted to have her on board for the first edition of the Executive Certificate in...

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🌍 Strengthening partnerships for inclusive development in Colombia 🇨🇴We’re proud to share highlights from Liliana Soler’s recent field mission, which brought together applied research, executive education, and development cooperation in a region marked by humanitarian challenges and resilience.Through the RedConcerto project, local civil society organisations received support in strategic planning, advocacy, and capacity-building. The mission also promoted the Geneva Graduate Institute’s executive programmes in Gender and Development and Development Policies and Practices.📖 Read the full story:👉 executiveeducation.blog/themes/gender/highlights-from-liliana-solers-mission-in-colombia/#GenderAndDevelopment #ExecutiveEducation #RedConcerto #Colombia #IHEID #DevelopmentCooperation #Peacebuilding ... See MoreSee Less
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POW DNP 05.05.25

Diplomacy, Negotiation and Policy
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The Collapse of the International Cooperation System: Navigating the Changing Climate Finance Landscape
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Mastering Fundraising Practices
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