Diplomacy Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

A Tribute to Madeleine Albright - The Power of Global Diplomacy

Explore global diplomacy through a tribute to Madeleine Albright, featuring insights from Hillary Clinton and Stephen Hadley on challenges and promises in international relations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Materials Cloud

Science and Diplomacy

Explore the intersection of science and diplomacy through multiple perspectives, including education in developing countries, computational science, peace promotion, and research cooperation in challenging regions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

LeadDev

Technical Diplomacy - Building Cross-Team Collaboration Without Authority

Master the art of influencing and collaborating across teams without formal authority. Learn strategies for building relationships, overcoming resistance, and driving cross-organizational projects through empathy and shared understanding.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Cultural Diplomacy and the Voice of Freedom

Explore jazz's role in cultural diplomacy and its impact on freedom of expression. Delve into the intersection of music, politics, and social change through this thought-provoking discussion.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Age of Benjamin Franklin

72 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p><span>From the Revolutionary fervor to the taming of electricity, get to know the quintessential American.</span></p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

MPS-103: Approaches to International Relations

Explore theoretical frameworks and major world political events with special emphasis on Indian perspectives in international relations over 12 comprehensive weeks.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

India’s Foreign Policy in a Globalizing World

Explore India's evolving foreign policy journey from independence to global power status, covering diplomatic relations, regional partnerships, and its expanding role in international organizations and contemporary global issues.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

TED

Rethinking America's Military Strategy

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Insightful analysis of post-Cold War US military strategy, proposing a two-part restructure: a swift "Leviathan force" for immediate victories and a diplomatic "System Administrators" network for sustainable peace-building.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

On Being a Woman and a Diplomat

Former US Secretary of State discusses women's issues in foreign policy, emphasizing their critical importance and challenging the notion of them being "soft" topics. Includes Q&A session.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Shaking Hands with the Devil

Compelling story of UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello, who negotiated with dictators to help people survive crises, exploring the moral complexities of humanitarian work.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Four Mistakes in Our Negotiations We Need to Be Aware Of

Veteran diplomat Javad Zarif shares insights on four common mistakes in negotiations, drawing from his extensive experience in international diplomacy and global issue resolution.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Stanford Seminar - Entrepreneurship Strengthens a Nation

Steve Blank discusses Silicon Valley's evolution as an innovation hub, the lean startup methodology, and how these principles are helping the U.S. government innovate in science, health, defense, and diplomacy.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

U.S. National Security Challenges: A Conversation with Jake Sullivan

Jake Sullivan discusses US national security challenges, focusing on Russia, Ukraine, China relations, and global economic and technological risks in this insightful Aspen Security Forum conversation.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

US-China Relations: Opportunities and Challenges - Aspen Security Forum 2023

Insightful discussion on U.S.-China relations, exploring cooperation opportunities and security challenges in Asia Pacific. Ambassador Xie Feng shares perspectives on maintaining open communication in an era of rising tensions.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The View from Singapore - 2021 Aspen Security Forum

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong discusses Singapore's perspective on global security challenges, regional dynamics, and international relations in a conversation with Evan Osnos.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video