Issues for Future Diplomats

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To prepare students to advocate in this world, we have designed a course with twelve exercises, each involving an issue, a new challenge, and an activity to hone their skills. In each session, the exercise will require practical skills (like speaking, concise writing, and information gathering) and outreach efforts to influence, negotiate and advocate. Students will carry out these exercises individually and in small groups. The goal of the course is to introduce students to some of the issues and practices that will prevail as they seek to influence governments and societies for whatever cause or the entity they represent. By looking at how to shape and influence the new economy, new global problems, new finance, and new dangers students will gain an understanding for engagement in future world affairs.