Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World
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Course Summary
Explore the challenges of diplomacy in today’s complex world with this global diplomacy course.Key Learning Points
- Understand the role of diplomacy in the modern world
- Explore the dynamics of international relations
- Learn about the challenges of diplomacy in the 21st century
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of diplomacy in the modern world
- Develop critical thinking skills to analyze complex international situations
- Learn practical skills for effective negotiation and conflict resolution
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Interest in global politics and diplomacy
- Basic knowledge of international relations
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Assignments
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- International Diplomacy
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- International Relations Theory
Related Education Paths
- Master of International Relations
- Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations
- Certificate in Conflict Resolution
Notable People in This Field
- Henry Kissinger
- Madeleine Albright
- Ban Ki-moon
Related Books
Description
The course offers a well-researched and broad-ranging primer to the United Nations system. Consisting of an introduction to the complex UN family and its history, and a series of ‘snapshots’ of key UN functions, which are used to explore important UN themes and help learners develop important analysis, communication, and policy-based skills.
Outline
- Introduction
- Welcome to the MOOC
- Read me first
- Course Outline
- General Readings
- The UN Today: what is it?
- UN Today - Introduction
- What is the UN Today?
- The UN Today: what is it?
- Where did the United Nations come from, and why?
- Where did the UnitedNations come from, and why ? - Introduction
- Where did the UN come from and why?
- Where did the United Nations come from, and why?
- Power in international politics: how does the UN Security Council work?
- How does the UN Security Council work - Introduction
- How does the UN Security Council work?
- How does the UN Security Council work? - Reading
- What is the place of human rights in international politics?
- Human rights in international politics? - Introduction
- Human rights in international politics?
- Human rights in international politics? - Reading
- Emergency help: how does the UN respond to crises?
- How does the UN respond to crises? - Introduction
- How does the UN respond to crises?
- How does the UN respond to crises? - Reading
- Where next for the UN? [OPTIONAL]
- Where next for the UN? - Introduction
- Where next for the UN?
- Where next for the UN? - Reading
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the intricacies of global diplomacy with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students highly recommend this course for its engaging content and expert instruction. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's focus on real-world examples and case studies.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Expert instruction
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Flexible schedule
- Interactive assignments
Cons from User Reviews
- Some lectures can be lengthy
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Not suitable for beginners
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Limited opportunities for networking
Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London
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