Journey through the complex activities of the United Nations to examine the most intricate examples of multilateral diplomacy in action.
Participants in this course will study the most critical areas of work of the United Nations and examine contemporary issues high on the UN agenda. The course assumes and builds on prior knowledge of the structure, methods and processes of multilateral diplomacy, demonstrating how these processes influence the policy and operational activities of the United Nations. The course combines academic perspectives with first-hand knowledge and practical experience of working with the UN. In each module, course materials define principal concepts and terms, introduce participants to the historical evolution of the subject area, clarify core issues, identify principal actors and explain their main positions, and explore open questions. The materials examine each subject area in the context of the wider work of the UN.
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Describe comprehensively the areas of work of the UN and the main subject areas it deals with.
- Identify and describe the salient current issues on the UN agenda.
- Explain the interaction of processes and policies in the United Nations.
- Assess and compare the effectiveness and efficiency of the UN across different fields and arenas.