Diplomacy Courses and Certifications

TED

The Path to Ending Ethnic Conflicts

Discover how leadership, diplomacy, and institutional design can effectively reduce civil wars and ethnic conflicts, drawing insights from successful peace-building efforts in various countries.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

An Independent Diplomat

Carne Ross advocates for a new diplomacy model that empowers small nations, adapts to changing borders, and embraces innovation, drawing from his experience as a "freelance diplomat" after leaving the British diplomatic corps.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED-Ed

On Being a Woman and a Diplomat

Madeleine Albright discusses women's issues in foreign policy, emphasizing their critical importance and challenging the notion of them being "soft" topics in diplomacy and international relations.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

How the US Should Use Its Superpower Status

Explore the changing dynamics of global leadership and the US's role in a world without a single dominant power. Gain insights into international politics and the challenges of the new world order.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Economic Forum

The Indo-Pacific Push

Experts discuss China's investments in the Indo-Pacific, exploring how global powers can balance security concerns with cooperation opportunities, focusing on India's role and regional dynamics.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Economic Forum

Strategic Geography - The Korean Peninsula

Explore geopolitical challenges on the Korean Peninsula through interactive maps and expert insights, focusing on nuclear policy, regional tensions, and diplomatic solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

America and the World - A Conversation with Former National Security Advisors

Former national security advisors discuss America's global role, foreign policy challenges, and strategic priorities in a thought-provoking conversation led by Nicholas Burns of the Aspen Strategy Group.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Fireside Chat with Richard Moore - UK Secret Intelligence Service Chief

Insightful discussion with MI6 Chief Richard Moore on global security challenges, intelligence operations, and geopolitical trends.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The New Russian Empire? - Geopolitical Analysis and Sanctions Discussion

Experts discuss Russia's geopolitical ambitions, intelligence insights, and the impact of sanctions, offering a comprehensive analysis of Russia's current global position and strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue on Peace, Dignity and Safety

Palestinian and Israeli activists discuss a future of mutual respect, recognition, and nonviolent coexistence, offering hope for peace and dignity despite longstanding conflicts in their region.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

How to Prevent or Stop a War - Inclusive Negotiating Strategies for Conflict Resolution

Gabrielle Rifkind shares inclusive negotiating strategies to prevent or stop armed conflicts, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and understanding in achieving lasting peace.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Can ASEAN Rewrite the Rules of Global Peace?

Explore ASEAN's potential to reshape global peace dynamics, examining shifting power balances and Singapore's strategic role in fostering regional stability and inclusivity.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

When Biden Met Xi - Implications for US-China Relations

Geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer analyzes the recent Biden-Xi meeting, discussing areas of agreement and potential tensions between the US and China, offering insights into their complex relationship.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The China Challenge

Experts discuss U.S.-China relations, focusing on economic competition, national security, and technological advancements. Insights on policy strategies and global implications of this complex relationship.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Geography Now

This is the Only Country with No Land

Explore the unique case of a country that exists without any land territory, examining its geographical anomaly and implications for sovereignty.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video