With the hot topic at the moment being the cooling of the planet and the pressing need and call for action, GSD has decided to make Climate Change the theme of its 2019 graduation. The idea of a theme came last year as we were inundated with news of the (continuing) issue of Migration. Unable…
Located in the lovely area of Domaine de Penthes near many IO’s Easily accessible via public transportation. 7 min walk from the UN. Amenities include WIFI, projector, flipchart, whiteboard, coffee machine & parking Room capacity up to 40 people Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 17:00 (but other times may be arranged) Payment method: bank transfer…
We are proud of the fact that GSD is not only at the heart of the most diplomatic neighborhood on the planet but also at the heart of Europe, giving our students the best exposure to the world – in terms of education and exploration.
Over the last few years, we at the Geneva School of Diplomacy have been bemused and concerned to learn that “fake GSDs” have appeared in different parts of the world. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery — it has often been said. Too true! But the purpose of this disclaimer is to warn all…
Participating in a marathon has been on my to-do list for a long time! Doing it alone isn’t as much as fun as gathering a team to run together. And that is what we did when we participated in the Harmony Geneva Marathon for UNICEF. No matter how many times a week you go to…
Climate Change is both increasingly worrying and also increasingly a political issue. GSD’s recent highly successful Gala entitled “Water for Life” event, raised money that goes now to the installation of fresh water wells in Zanzibar, Tanzania; as well as to flood-devastated areas of Mozambique — following the most destructive cyclone to hit Mozambique ever.…
So GSD’s 15th anniversary came and went. What a success that was! On March 22nd, GSD’s ‘Pavillon Gallatin’ shone brighter than usual, perched proudly on the top of the hill of our beautiful campus – the Domaine de Penthes. As guests streamed in, wearing not only their best evening attire but their best smiles, we…
As an exchange student from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics, I feel GSD’s program would live up to everyone’s expectations. Only a few programs give Georgetown students the opportunity to spend a semester in one of the world’s most vibrant cities, where most international organizations have their headquarters. Students at…
Recently, the GSD Masters group was given the unique opportunity to visit the Swiss Parliament and Swiss Foreign Ministry as part of our Foreign Policy Scenarios course. Upon arriving in Bern, we were shown to the Swiss Foreign Ministry building where we were able to informally meet and discuss foreign policy topics with practicing professionals over…
Recently published in “The Diplomatic Insight”, Gilles-Emmanuel Jacquet is an Assistant Professor of the World history at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations. He is also a senior analyst at the Geneva International Peace Research Institute (GIPR.) The current talks between the representatives of the Taliban and the US Government in Qatar are an important step but peace and…
