Diplomacy & International Relations
We are dedicated to the study and provision of education and training in the area of diplomacy.
Diplomatic Academy – The Conversation
A podcast series on conflict, security, and diplomacy, titled “Diplomatic Academy – The Conversation”, in partnership with Mediazone. With a plethora of themes, this podcast series invites researchers, practitioners, and other guests to discuss contemporary issues of regional and global politics, technology, culture, conflict, security, and much more!
Available on SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms.
Eastern Mediterranean Affairs Magazine
Eastern Mediterranean Affairs (EMA) is an inter-/trans-/multi-disciplinary magazine of regional focus. Established in the Fall of 2020, EMA aims to become a trusted source of insight and analysis for East-Med regional leaders from government, business, finance, and the academic world. Each issue of EMA is dedicated on a topic concerning the Eastern-Mediterranean region.
EMA is an initiative of the Eastern Mediterranean Studies Initiative (EMSI). The magazine itself is published by the DA Team on behalf of EMSI.
What is the main objective of Diplomatic Academy?
The main objective of the Diplomatic Academy is to link individuals and organizations interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding in the field of diplomacy and international relations.
The Academy organizes and hosts events with
professionals
representatives from trade
commerce
military
the diplomatic community
governmental organizations
non-governmental organizations
Furthermore through its collaboration with high-level academics and journalists, the Academy hosts and promotes expert analyses on the developments in the volatile region of the Eastern Mediterranean as well as on the European Union-Russia relations.
Planned Activities
Series of discussions on federalism and federal states
Serial of talks by foreign dignities who are stationed in Cyprus or happen to visit the island
Series of talks by the Ambassador of the country which holds EU Presidency every six months
Closed discussions for selected audiences
Public speaking workshops for diplomats, business people and students
Protocol & Etiquette workshops
Introduction to Cypriot way of life for foreign diplomats and their family members
Training courses for Cypriot diplomats and their family members (in cooperation with the MFA – in the event we are invited to provide such training)
Orientation courses for current or potential diplomats
