Working towards a sustainable, secure, peaceful, and inclusive world
TUITION FEE
The tuition fee for this online Winter Seminar is 50 euros.
This fee includes:
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Panel discussion, workshops, lectures and final simulation.
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Access to all events via a protected and certified ZOOM host-account.
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Signature welcome package.
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All reading materials.
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Certificate of participation.
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To guarantee personalised and high-quality education we will only host 40 spots.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
SUMMER SCHOOL OF 2022
CONFLICT RESOLUTION:
How to Mediate?
Located in The Hague, Netherlands
Whether it is Ukraine, Israel, Yemen, or Afghanistan, conflict is an undeniable part of the domain of international relations. Although the nature of conflict has changed to include different modes of warfare such as drones and private mercenaries, the main questions surrounding conflict have remained the same, namely ‘why does a conflict occur?’ and ‘what can be done to solve a given conflict?’. The latter question is where the role of international negotiation in the shape of mediation comes into view. In the words of William Zartman, conflicts are ‘only ripe for resolution through mediation when a Mutually Hurting Stalemate is reached’.
Diplomats play a key role in facilitating mediation sessions. But as we all know not every meeting is a success, indicating that you cannot be a good mediator before becoming a good negotiator. So how do diplomats know when this so-called Mutually Hurting Stalemate is reached? And if so, where do they meet and who should mediate? If you recognize yourself in these questions then this summer school might exactly be what you are looking for.
The program of 2022 includes speakers like Paul Meerts, Hans van den Berg and practising diplomats. Students are offered the opportunity to expand their (international) network with networking sessions and practice their skills in a diplomatic simulation. In doing so, participants represent a country or an international organisation, prepare a position, and negotiate an agreement.
AS A PARTICIPANT YOU...
GAIN THEORETICAL INSIGHTS
You will be challenged to gather theoretical insights in the rapidly developing field of conflict resolution and diplomacy from leading figures in the field.
WORK ON NEGOTIATION AND DIPLOMACY SKILLS
Gain valuable skills through a proven combination of applying theoretical knowledge in high end simulations. During the summer school, you will develop skills for public speaking, speech writing, doing research for negotiation and reporting.
START BUILDING YOUR OWN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK!
Build your international network through the Young Diplomat community and meet with diplomats from different disciplines. The Young Diplomat community offers you the opportunity to find new contacts within the field.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAID...
Higly recommend this course, well organised and great learning content. Gives realistic and good experience what diplomacy is and how it is conducted. Change to speak and learn from high level professionals on the field.
My experience at the summer school of The Young Diplomat was incredible. It was a week full of cooperation, negotiation, and learning. We met with diplomats, experienced professors, officials, and citizens involved in the fields of diplomacy, justice, and human rights. For me, it was a great opportunity for networking and learning for my academic and professional career. I would absolutely recommend this summer school for future students.
We as participants of the Young Diplomat Summer school experienced a very intense and informative program in just 1 week! We visited key political institutions in the Hague, had many interesting lectures from real diplomats, scientists and professionals. Experienced plenty unforgettable moments, built a huge international network, gained real negotiation skills and had a lot of fun. Highly recommend summer school!
PROGRAM SUMMER SCHOOL OF 2022
Conflict Resolution: How to Mediate
CEST (Amsterdam Time)
PROGRAM SUMMER SCHOOL OF 2022
CONFLICT RESOLUTION & MEDIATION
CEST (Amsterdam Time)
Sunday 3th of July 2022
20.00 - 21.30’ish
Welcome and introductions
VOCO Hotel - Ultramarijn
Monday 4th of July 2022
10.00 - 11.30
Opening Speech & Introductions to International Relations & Diplomacy
Speaker to be announced
Location TBA
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13.00 - 17.00
Introductions to International Negotiation & Diplomacy
Dr. P.W. Meerts (International Negotiation Analyst, Clingendael Institute & College of Europe)
Location TBA
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Tuesday 5th of July 2022
10.30 - 11.30
Explanation of the Simulation & In-Depth Lecture
The Team of the Young Diplomat
13.00 - 17.00
Introductions to Mediation
Dr. Tariel Sikharulidze (Associate Professor Cyprus International Institute of Management, Mediator, Trainer in Negotiations and Mediation and Coach)
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Wednesday 6th of July 2022
10.00 - 11.30
Expert Lecture
To be announced
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13.00 - 15.00
Working on Preperation of Simulation
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16.00 - 17.30
Dr. Elizabeth Colton (Diplomat & Journalist in Residence at Warren Wilson College, Professor of Diplomacy in UNITAR's and Partner International Universities' Global Online Courses)
Online webinar
Thursday 7th of July 2022
10.00 - 11.30
Tour of The Hague
Young Diplomat Team
14.00 - 16.30
Visits to Embassies in the Hague among which the embassies of France and Malta.
Friday 8th of July 2022
10.30 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 15.30
Power & Strategies in International Diplomacy & Negotiations
H.B. van den Berg, MSc. (Erasmus University Rotterdam, Department of Public Administration & Sociology, President of The Young Diplomat)
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16.00 - 17.00
Movie - The Agreement
Saturday 9th of July 2022
Optional fun activity
To be announced
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Sunday 10th of July 2022
Optional fun activity
To be announced
Monday 11th of July 2022
10.00 - 11.30
Mediation and Conflict resolution
Speaker to be announced
13.00 - 15.00
Negotiation Workshop - Title to be announced
Frans Schram (Negotiation and Mediation trainer, POINT)
Tuesday 12th of July 2022
10.00 - 17.00
Negotiation Simulation
The House of Europe
Wednesday 13th of July 2022
10.00 - 15.00
Negotiation Simulation
The House of Europe
15.30 - 17.00
Evaluation and feedback on performance and experiences within the Negotiation Simulation
Location TBA
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The program is subject to change depending on the availability of speakers and locations
TUITION FEE
The tuition fee for this Summer School is 200 euros (242 euros including 21% tax)
This fee includes:
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Workshops, lectures, tours of the Hague, embassy visits and final simulation.
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Access to all events (participants may join optional events for an extra fee)
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Signature welcome package.
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All reading materials.
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Certificate of participation.
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To guarantee personalised and high-quality education we will only host 40 spots.
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More information about scholarships can be found below.
HOW TO APPLY
Application procedure
To be admitted for this program you do not need previous experience, knowledge, or related studies in the field. This program is open to anyone interested in the subject and wishing to obtain experience with democracy and diplomacy and negotiation.
To be selected, please fill out our form (button below) in which you will be asked to provide us with the following:
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A motivational statement of a minimum of 250 and a maximum of 500 words. Include why you want to take part in this course on Conflict Resolution and Mediation and why you should be considered. How would this help you with your future development or plans? Also, what will you bring to our courses and how you could help other participants with their development? Avoid summarising your CV.
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Your Curriculum Vitae, including current or previous studies, current or previous work experience, current or previous extra-curricula.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 29th, 2022, 23:59 (CET, Amsterdam Time)
The following two scholarships are directly available from the Young Diplomat:
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Scholarship 1: This scholarship includes a waiver for the tuition fee and your stay in VOCO hotel is covered. You will need to arrange and cover your own transport to The Hague and other expenses.
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Scholarship 2: This scholarship includes a waiver for the tuition fee and reimbursement for your travel expenses up to € 400,-. You will need to arrange and cover your own stay in The Hague and other expenses. This scholarship is only available for participants from the European Union.
To apply for a scholarship we ask you to send us, besides the required application documents, a short clip (maximum of 5 minutes) in which you briefly highlight which scholarship would suit your situation best, give us an insight into your daily life and why you need this scholarship. Be creative and make sure it is a realistic representation of your life. We are not selecting you on your editing skills but on your story and personal situation. As with the motivation letter, avoid summarising your CV. Following your application for a scholarship, we might ask for additional information. For more questions please feel free to contact zita@youngdiplomat.org.
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Through a partner organisation scholarships for French Nationals might also become available, please contact zita@youngdiplomat.org for more information and updates on this.
