Digital Diplomacy Course

Introduction

New technologies have become useful tools for diplomatic actions, have begun to set the agenda of the international community, and have redefined the international roles of the public and individuals. Digital Diplomacy, which many diplomatic missions have started to deal with, in order to evaluate the active use and effectiveness of digital channels brought by the new era in foreign policy channels, has also brought its own opportunities and risks.

The Digital Diplomacy Course will increase the knowledge level of the participants about the main areas of Digital Diplomacy and teach them by discussing the use of tools that will provide access to rich digital resources, the interaction of technological developments with the diplomatic agenda, international cooperation and competition areas that new technologies will provide or reshape.

Who should Attend

• Diplomats and foreign affairs professionals
• Communication and public relations specialists
• Government officials involved in international relations
• Professionals interested in the intersection of technology and diplomacy

Duration

5days

Course Level: Intermediate

Course Objective

• Determine what activities on the networking platforms will be most beneficial for your country and organization.
• Effectively use digital tools for building and promoting a professional image of diplomats and other professionals in the online presence to achieve their goals.
• Apply skills in digital diplomatic strategies.
• Identify threats and opportunities for diplomacy in cyberspace.
• Equipped with knowledge of different types of digital diplomacy.

Course Outline

Module 1; Exploring Diplomacy in the Digital Era

• Digital and Cyber Diplomacy Changing the World Order
• New Players of E-diplomacy
• Digital Tools and Diplomatic Activities
• Developing an Effective Digital Diplomatic Strategy

Module 2: Digital Means of Communication in International Relations

• Online Presence and Activities of State Actors, NGOs, and Private sector
• Importance of Social Media Platforms in Communicating with Governments, Companies, and Society
• Power of Diplomacy and Facebook Diplomacy
• Diplomatic Crisis Communication – Impact and Solution

Module 3: Digitalization of Diplomatic Processes

• Mix of Hybrid Diplomacy and Digital Trends
• Meetings and International Negotiation
• Public Diplomacy: Soft Power and Nation Branding
• Consular Diplomacy

Module 4: Secure Cyberspace

• Examining Current Cybersecurity Landscape
• Identifying Cybersecurity Threats, Crime, and Challenges of Internet Governance
• Roadmap of Critical Digital Technologies for Security and Defence in the Country and Organization
• Digital Information, Influence, Ethics

Module 5: Best Practices in Digital Diplomatic Environment

• Practical Digital Diplomacy and Leadership
• Diplomatic Skills in the Digital Era
• Latest Trends in Digital Diplomacy
• Digital Cooperation to Advance International Relations
• Excelling at Digital Communication

Related Courses

• Fundamentals of Public Communications Course

• Protocol, Etiquette and Event Management Course

• Control Room Management Course

• Media Production and Newsroom Management Course

• Organizational Speech Writing Course

• Report writing Skills and Presentation Technique Workshop