GSD’s eighth session of the Emerging Issues Lecture Series was conducted on 2nd December 2020 with Guest Expert Speaker – H.E. Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the topic: “Iranian Diplomacy in the 21st century: challenges and prospects”
GSD’s seventh session of the Emerging Issues Lecture Series was conducted on 11th November 2020 with Guest Expert Speaker – Mr Mark McGuigan, Geopolitical Risk Adviser, The Search Group (Hong Kong and Belgrade), Fellow-in-Residence, Geneva Centre for Security Policy on the topic: “Business Intelligence and Diplomacy”. Watch the sneak peek of the lecture where Mr…
GSD’s sixth session of the Emerging Issues Lecture Series was conducted on 4 November 2020 with Guest Expert Speaker -Mr. Gary Stahl, Director of the UNICEF, Geneva on the topic- “Children’s Rights and the Role of UNICEF”. Watch the sneak peek of the Lecture where Mr Gary Stahl talks about- What are the challenges that…
GSD’s fifth session of the Emerging Issues Lecture Series was conducted on 21 October 2020 with Guest Expert Speaker – Ambassador Ujal Singh Bhatia, Representative of India to the WTO between 2004-2010 on the topic- “The WTO in Crisis – the End of an Era?” Here’s a sneak peek of the Seminar where Ambassador Ujal…
GSD had the pleasure of inviting Edward Patrick Flaherty on 14th October 2020 to the Emerging Issues Lecture Series. Mr Flaherty is a US attorney and senior partner in the Swiss law firm of Schwab, Flaherty, & Associés in Geneva. He is also a legal counsel to Republicans Abroad Switzerland and was its former Co-Chairman.…
GSD’s second session of the Emerging Issues Lecture Series took place on 7 October 2020. Dr Nadia Sikorsky, Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Nashagazeta.ch (Geneva-based Russian Language Newspaper) was the Guest Speaker. Dr Sikorsky addressed the topic “Diplomats and Journalists: The importance of Being Idealists “. Below is a sneak peek of the Seminar where Dr Nadia…
Thank you so much for joining us for wanting to watch the GSD’s Virtual Graduation 2020. This event was recorded and is available for viewing at your convenience. You can watch the recording of the virtual graduation by playing the below video. You may watch our virtual graduation on Youtube by clicking here or copy-pasting the following…
With just three weeks to go until our traditional talent show – GSD’s Got Talent – it seems appropriate to shine the light on the cause our students will be performing and raising funds for, under the auspices of the GSD Humanitarian Initiative Programme (HIP). Our cause of choice, the Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project, aims…
This week GSD provided executive training for the State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia (FSA). Are you looking for Tailor-made training for your Organization? You have come to the right place. With GSD’s Tailor-Made Training you can mix and match your courses while deepening your knowledge and adding the skill set required to tackle…
I decided to study at GSD because as I was seeking for a place where potential solutions to world problems are investigated and analyzed with real-world implementation in mind, and GSD prides itself on its academics and global perspective. I believe this outlook will help change the world and social policies for the better. I…
Geneva School Diplomacy (GSD) and Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), as of October 2019, have entered an Educational Collaboration Agreement in order to promote and facilitate international cooperation in education and research. The agreement shall allow both GSB and FIIB to annually send graduate students to study abroad for a semester at the partner…
Mental health! As important as our physical health! On October 10th, the world will be marking World Mental Health Day. This date, established by the World Federation for Mental Health and first celebrated in 1992, has become a day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. World Mental Health Day…
Another episode of International Peace Day took place and screamed success this week as students and staff alike dodged the raindrops under the school awning. As we all huddled there together, steering clear of what had rapidly turned into torrential rain, we regaled as students trickled in sporting full national costumes – taunting us with…
The elections are this week!!! Each academic year, new Student Ambassadors are elected by the GSD student body to act as representatives and leaders. We are happy to announce that elections will be taking place for new forum members. ELECTION DAYS AND THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS: Student Body Ambassador BA year I – THURSDAY 19th at…
Celebrated every year on August 19th, World Humanitarian Day is dedicated to honoring humanitarian efforts worldwide and propagating the idea of supporting people in crisis. Marking international days is not a new thing and predates the establishment of the United Nations. They are a powerful advocacy tool and this year, the aim is to honor…
The United Nations has established the United Nations System Staff College: an institution for system-wide knowledge management, training, and continuous learning meant to contribute to a more effective, results-oriented, and agile UN. Furthermore, at the Geneva School of Diplomacy, we are a specialized private university institute in Geneva for undergraduate, graduate and executive-level education in…
Thursday 1 August 2019, the Geneva School of Diplomacy, had not one, but two reasons to celebrate: this day was not only Swiss National Day, but it also marked, this year, the signing of a historic peace agreement in Mozambique. After decades of conflict, Filipe Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique [and GSD alumnus]…
According to the Global Footprint Network a sustainability organization which calculates ecological resources, we are now officially in the red. This means specifically that we humans have officially used up more ecological resources this year than the Earth can regenerate by the end of the year. This overspending of natural capital is leading to the…
We were honored to celebrate our students’ achievements and we congratulate all graduates from Bachelor, Master, Executive and Doctorate level programmes for their hard work; they are now prepared to take new steps in their lives! To view all pictures from Graduation day visit our Flickr account here. To view our short video reel click here
During Graduation, MA Graduate Madhura Nimkar inspired us all with the last words of her speech: “Going forward, some of us would want to study this field further while some of us would want to start working with institutions and the people on the ground. But before I conclude, I will share three things that…
Warm Congratulations to our Graduating Students! Scientists tell us that Planet Earth is about 4.5 billion years. Homo Sapiens is about 200,000 years old. If we subtract 200,000 from 4.5 billion years we see that Planet Earth — for most of its existence — has been empty and devoid of humans. Just imagine Earth, empty…
During graduation day, we were well pleased to confer Deputy Prime Minister Monyane Moleleki from Lesotho with an honorary Doctorate at our Graduation Ceremony as he has been an inspiring example — to his continent and to the world. With the theme of graduation being Climate Change, he charmingly reminded us of the importance of…
We would like to invite you to a seminar taking place on Thursday 4 July 2019 entitled “An Alternative Path on the Cyprus Issue,” which will be presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus, Mr. Kudret Özersay, Professor of International Law The presentation will take place…
-Delighted congratulations to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, dear friend and Dean Emeritus of the Geneva School of Diplomacy, now elected President of Kazakhstan. Tokayev is a safe pair of hands: very intelligent, modest, he will advance the interests — stable as well as pluralist — of Kazakhstan, all the while honouring and consolidating the historic, extraordinary legacy…
I am a great believer that teaching is learning. To teach humanitarianism and development-related topics is to carry out applied research in the field. This is why I combine field missions and the creation of advocacy tools, such as my recently released film on international law in conflict www.broken-the-film.com with lecturing and training. Currently, I…
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…
Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in and there is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this. However, due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, millions of people including children die every year from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and…
AUCTION & TOMBOLA During the Anniversary Gala & Fundraising Event on Friday 22 March, you can have a chance at winning amazing prizes, offered to you by local supporters. Tombola tickets (CHF 10,- each) can be bought at the event. Prizes offered are: Long-weekend stay at Sun Gardens Resort Dubrovnik Spa treatment by Balimapsa (worth CHF 150,-)…
A place where miracles happen “Children are the leaving messages we send to a time we will not see.” — John F. Kennedy My story with ZOP School for the Deaf started in the summer of 2018 in the framework of an internship at local NGO, Zanzibar Outreach Program. I still remember that…
15th Anniversary of Advancing Peace and Human Rights 2018 was an important year for the Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD): GSD marked its 15th anniversary. This coming March 22 2019 we will officially celebrate that anniversary with a gala evening on our beautiful campus at the Chateau de Penthes in Pregny, Geneva, Switzerland. In line…
Annual Churkin Moscow International Model United Nations 2019 conducted by the United Nations Association of Russia and the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) under the auspices of the World Federation of the United Nations Associations The program of the Model
GSD’S GOT TALENT ! GSD believes it is very important to not only teach & learn through books, but also through support and actual real-life experience! We have therefore organized a fundraising event (edition 2) for The Zanzibar Outreach Program’s ‘School for the Deaf’ on Tuesday 11 December. We would like to express our deep gratitude for helping us…
Current environment The state of the world today remains challenging with over 68 million people forcibly displaced by conflicts and persecution. Multiple conflicts and proxy wars are on the rise again. Wars have to stop and for that multilateral diplomacy has to, once again, do more to build peace and security that would enable people…
17 Goals To Transform Our World With the new school year already close, it is time to glance into the near future at the exciting new things that lay ahead. Under the umbrella of the Humanitarian Initiative Program (HIP), a new road map will be used to guide us in our endeavours; the United Nations’…
One July in Zanzibar Maybe my canoe is bigger than yours but sea is the same. If there is no fish, we both go hungry – Zanzibari proverb Being a student of the Geneva School of Diplomacy means not just getting excellent education and having proficient professors, it also means having an opportunity to be on…
We are all Migrants, we are all Refugees Wherever Adam and Eve were actually born and grew up, we, their descendants, have certainly done a ton of traveling. And when The First Couple were deported from the Garden of Eden it’s almost certain they didn’t find asylum in places like Hungary: other places were more…
On Sunday 1 July 2018, the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (GSD) conferred Ambassador Zlatko Dizdarevic with the honorary doctorate degree, because of his long, distinguished writing career before and after the end-of-century Yugoslav conflicts; but especially for his valorous, historically important role in defending truth and democracy during the 1990s fascist siege of Sarajevo;…
On Sunday 1 July 2018, the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations conferred Ambassador William Lacy Swing. Director – General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with the honorary doctorate degree, because of his outstanding international leadership in our common coping with one of history’s greatest migration crises; for his long, untiring and distinguished career as…
On Sunday 1 July 2018, the 15th edition of GSD’s Graduation Day took place at the Domain de Penthes parc area. Our students, graduating from Bachelor, Master, Executive and Doctorate level programmes, were conferred their degrees among the presence of their family and friends. The 2018 class representatives gave inspiring and powerful speeches that remembered us…
Florian & Wolfgang Ischinger Scholarship awarded to Mr. Melash Zeleke for Fall 2018 The Geneva School of Diplomacy has awarded the ‘Florian & Wolfgang Ischinger’ scholarship to Mr. Melash Zeleke, a Law student from Ethiopia who, due to political circumstances, could not continue his studies in his home country. The scholarship will enable him to…
GSD is honored to welcome Professor Jennifer Clickner as a new faculty member from the September 2018 intake. Professor Clickner will be part of our Masters curriculum, contributing her expertise to the workshop series ‘ Essential skills for Future Diplomats’, by teaching ‘Strategic Communications’. Ms. Jennifer Clickner has worked in communications for over two decades, first as a…
‘Broken’; a documentary on international law By A. Ghahvie, GSD Master in International Relations student, class of 2018 In 2002, the Israeli government began the construction of a 700 km long wall in the West Bank, predominantly on the Palestinian side of the “Green Line”. Two years later, in 2004, the International Court of Justice (ICJ)…
Young Diplomats Forum Tenth Edition will take place in London in July 2018. Applications are open until the 15th of June. To apply, send your CV and Personal Statement ( max 500 words) to ydf@gdforum.org 1- Young Diplomats Forum in London will take place from the 2nd to the 6th of July 2018. These are the main Highlights…
Roundtable Investigating IOs: Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries Monday 18 June 2018 ¦ 18h00-20h00 ¦ Uni Mail, room MS150 ¦ Free entrance Opening speech by Michael Møller, Director General of the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) Speakers Laëtitia Atlani-Duault (IRD, FMSH), Davide Rodogno (Graduate Institute), Nico Krisch (Graduate Institute), Birgit Müller (EHESS-CNRS) Chaired by Sandra Lavenex (UNIGE) For more information, please visit the website www.unige.ch/run2018 or send an email to the organizing committee run2018@unige.ch ———— Roundtable Investigating IOs: Beyond…
Alexandre Lambert is a historian, philosopher, and political analyst with over 15 years experience in teaching International Relation at the Geneva School of Diplomacy. Dr. Lambert has published on a wide range of issues, including international security, multilateral diplomacy, civil-military relations, political theory and democratic governance. Using Creative Imagination and Emotional Intelligence For weeks I have…
By Donis Sadushaj, GSD Student Body President Exchange student at Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, class of 2018 Not by chance I chose this as the title as it symbolizes the conjunction of the Geneva School of Diplomacy’s and Georgetown University’s mottos, respectively ‘Serviendo Guberno – that to…
President Nyusi was conferred with a Doctorate of International Relations (DIR), honoris causa, by the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations on the 27th of February 2018.
“Look patriarchy in the eye and say, ‘We will dismantle you.’” Amanpour speaks with author Mona Eltahawy and Afghan MP Fawzia Koofi on International Women’s Day. Source: CNN. Please click this link to find the interview.
As a US Veteran you have many benefits to profit from, offered to you by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. One of these benefits is the option is to (re-)start / continue your studies, funded by one of their programs. The Geneva School of Diplomacy is recognized by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and has…
Read all about our latest news and events, in the March 2018 newsletter here.
EMIR student, Ms. Jennifer D. Tapia Boada shares her experience and insights about the first Case Study carried out the 23 and 24 of March regarding Emerging Methods in Strategic Foresight & Risk Governance in the 21st Century. “I consider that the case study weekend on Emerging Methods in Strategic Foresight and Risk Governance in…
Venezuela in the Crisis, by Alfred de Zayas Alfred de Zayas is an American lawyer and historian, J.D. Harvard, Dr.phil., Göttingen, retired member of the New York and Florida Bar, retired senior lawyer with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, former Chief of the Petitions Department, visiting professor of law at numerous universities among others,…
INVITATION PANEL DEBATE: “Protecting people on the move: IDPs in the context of the refugee and migrant crisis” 21 March 2018 | Room XXV, 11:30 – 13:30 (Palais des Nations) In the framework of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre – in…
On the morning of Sunday 1 July 2018, the 15th edition of GSD’s Graduation Day will take place at the Domain de Penthes parc area. Our students, graduating from Bachelor, Master, Executive and Doctorate level programmes, will be conferred their degrees among the presence of their family and friends. We will be sending out the invitations and RSVP’s soon.…
On Tuesday 27 February 2018, The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (GSD) honoured H.E. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique by conferring him a Doctor of International Relations, honoris causa. The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations decided to honour H.E. Filipe Nyusi for, from his young teenage years, his brave contribution…
With more than 190 international organizations, Geneva is the pre-eminent diplomatic crossroads of our time. This gives students in Geneva the opportunity to build an international network and gain valuable international work experience in the fields of human rights, disarmament, investment, trade, international law, conflict resolution and many other I.R. related fields. Students of the…
Zanzibar Outreach Program completes GSD funded project In November 2017, The GSD Humanitarian Initiative Programs (HIP) organised a fun(draising) event called GSD’s Got Talent, to support the Zanzibar Outreach Program (ZOP) with their Community Water Supply Program.It is with great pleasure that we can announce that The Zanzibar Outreach Program (ZOP) has now completed and…
We are pleased to introduce you to our Student Body Representatives for the academic year 2017 – 2018: Donis Sadushaj, Student Body President Aisha Binbrek, Student Body Ambassador Bachelor Year II & III Christopher Sulkowski, Student Body Ambassador Master Michael Corzo Richey, Student Body Ambassador Bachelor Year I Donis Sadushaj Student…
GSD students are invited to participate in the 2018 Churkin Model UN. This will not only be a great opportunity to improve your language skills, but also to gain invaluable skills in diplomacy by being a delegate, a President of a committee or an expert. The next Model will be held on 15th-20st of April, 2018.…
GSD students are invited to participate in the 10th edition of BLIMUN 2018 – International Simulation of the United Nations in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. BLIMUN 2018 is an interactive simulation of United Nations representatives that will take place on 23-25 February 2018 in Blagoevgrad, at the American University in Bulgaria. This conference brings together nearly 100 students from…
Humanitarian Action As GSD believes it is very important to not only teach & learn through books, but also through support and actual real-life experience, we have created the GSD Humanitarian Initiative Project (HIP). This initiative can be split into two channels: Academic & Humanitarian Action. Currently GSD supports the ‘Community Water Supply Program’ of the Zanzibar…
Enjoy The MindEscape – Premium Real Life Escape Game in Geneva. The largest escape room facilities in Switzerland, with themes created by top designers around the world. This is a great activity in Geneva, for when you want to do something fun with family, friends, colleagues or when people are visiting you in Geneva. For more…
By Hassan Aboul-Enein, GSD alumnus Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Class of 2017 This is simply the single word that describes my feelings after participating in the modalities of the World Youth Forum held in Sharm El Sheikh in November 2017. I am also more energised to reach and conclude my ambition of contributing…
Come and treat yourself at the 19th Avenue salon! Find our more here: www.19thavenue.ch. Hairdresser • colorist • shampoo & care • haircut • perm • highlights • hair strobing • flamboyage (exclusivity in Geneva) • waving • ondulation • curl • blow-dry • low light • hair coulouring • hair colouring without ammonia • dyeing • keratin treatment…
Mirë se vini tek Prizreni Grill! Come and enjoy the superb Albanian Food at Prizreni Grill, located at Chemin des Italies 4 in Vernier. They are open everyday from 07.00 am – 23.00 pm and you can make reservations (not mandatory) via telephone: 022 341 28 49. Find out more on their Facebook page here.
On Wednesday 22 November, The Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations (GSD) has hosted the Conferral Ceremony for a Doctor of International Relations, honoris causa, to honour H.E. Vladimir Andreyevich Puchkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Natural Disasters. The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations has…
Looking at Diplomacy With Fresh Eyes I came home exhausted from a string of meetings at work. I had already marked my second year in the Philippine Foreign Service when I decided that it might be about time to stop, sit down, and get a formal education on international relations. Unlike some of my colleagues…
On Tuesday 14 November 2017, H.E. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is conferred with a Doctor of International Relations (DIR) degree, honoris causa, by the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Geneva School of Diplomacy decided to honour H.E. Minister Asif with the Doctorate degree, honoris causa, for…
GSD Humanitarian Initiative Project (HIP) As GSD believes it is very important to not only teach & learn through books, but also through support and actual real-life experience, we have created the GSD Humanitarian Initiative Project (HIP). This initiative can be split into two channels: Academic & Humanitarian Action. Currently GSD supports the ‘Community Water Supply…
Georgetown University Exchange Student, Meredith Forsyth, shares her experiences so far at GSD and living in the middle of Europe. An American, a Russian, and an Iraqi walk into a bar… Sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, right? My experience thus far as an exchange student at GSD has actually sounded much like…
GSD Student Exchange Program Dear GSD students, We would hereby like to inform you about the possibility to do an exchange program at one of our prestige partner institutions: – MGIMO – Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Georgetown University (GU) Moscow State Institute of International Relations, often abbreviated as MGIMO, is an academic institution run by…
The Event will begin with a conference on “Geopolitics of Religions” by Dr. Manlio Grazian followed by the signing of his new book “Holy Wars & Holy Alliance, The Return of Religion to the Global Political Stage” Columbia U. Press. 2017. Conference registration is required to attend this event Please confirm your participation by sending…
BBC Radio 4 – PM, the afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day’s headlines, interviews GSD Professor Alfred de Zayas about Spain, the Catalonia Referendum and the offer by Switzerland to mediate between both parties.
Lunch briefing Tuesday 17 October 2017, 12:30 – 13:30 Trump Climate Change and Climate Policy: Politics of Denial Susanna Hecht, Professor, International History Auditorium A1B Maison de la paix, Geneva Amid the string of powerful hurricanes that have decimated the Caribbean and the Southern US and more than 4 thousand fires immolating the American west,…
Come to GSD Open Day on Wednesday 8 November 2017, from 10h00 – 16h00 The Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD) is happy to welcome you on Wednesday 8 November 2017 to introduce you to GSD, our community members and our campus, set in the heart of the most diplomatic neighbourhood in the world. This is a…
Invitation – Save the Date ! Prize Ceremony WWSF Annual Prize for women’s creativity in rural life & First ‘Rural Women Movements Award ’2017 Join us in celebrating the annual Prizewinners in Geneva! Rural women can change the world ! RSVP via info@wwsf.ch – before 13 October 2017 Monday, 16 October at the Maison de la Paix, Geneva – Salle 2D CA 6-7h30…
Dr. Ilise Feitshans, GSD Doctor of International Relations Alumnus, holds interview about on issues in the field of Nano law and its applications.
Graduate Institute launches free online course (MOOC) Globalisation, the trend towards worldwide economic, financial, trade, and communications integration, has massively impacted society past and present. The topic, which dominates current political and economic discourse, affects everyone who cares about, or who wishes to shape, our planet’s future. Globalisation, the Graduate Institute’s first massive online open course…
Thursday 05 October 2017, 12:30 – 13:30 Zannah Mustapha: A dialogue on peaceful mediation Zannah Mustapha 2017 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award winner Auditorium A1B Maison de la Paix, Geneva The 2017 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award winner Zannah Mustapha will discuss his crucial role in the mediation for the release of 276 kidnapped school girls from Chibok, Nigeria,…
Why Geneva? A personal story about life in Geneva as a foreigner By Ms. Maria Fernanda Martinez Gutierrez, Marketing Communications Intern @GSD Quite often people have asked me why I chose to come to Geneva. Without any hesitation I must admit that this is a question that is not easy to answer due to the…
Conférence 25 septembre 2017 – Uni Mail, salle MR 070 – Entrée libre Conférence 27 septembre 2017 – Uni Mail, salle MR 280 – Entrée libre Conférence 3 octobre 2017 – Uni Mail, salle R 060 – Entrée libre Audio Les Catalans doivent-ils pouvoir voter sur leur indépendance? https://mediaserver.unige.ch/play/103394
The Academic Year of 2017 – 2018 is just one month old and we are honoured to have already welcomed a few great experts in their respective fields. On September 6 2017, Mr. Jörn Erbguth, Independent Consultant in Legal Tech, PhD-candidate at the UNIGE, and former CTO at Swisslex AG, held a lecture about: ‘From E-Government and Digital State to…
UN Geneva’s Open Day 2017 Join us at UN Geneva’s Open Day 2017 ! On Saturday, 7 October, the Palais des Nations will open its doors to everyone, providing a chance to the broader public to visit this Geneva landmark before its renovation starts in November. On this day, we will also be showcasing the…
Monday 25 September 2017, 10:00 – 19:00 UN Comtrade Data Fair Organised in collaboration with UNSD and WTO A one-day event with Evening Policy Panel Maison de la Paix, Geneva Data Fair with demonstrations and stands 10:00 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 17:00 ¦ Hall Kogler and various meeting rooms Throughout the day trade data…
Recent Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights on Access to a Court Strasbourg, 30 November – 1 December 2017 Key topics: The State immunity plea The question of universal civil jurisdiction for acts of torture Placement of persons on a UN sanction list Forced hospitalisation of persons of unsound mind and incapacitation proceedings…
GSD signs MoU with American University of Technology (AUT) In July 2017 GSD and American University of Technology (AUT), Byblos, Lebanon, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with an objective to develop collaboration on various levels: exchange of faculty and students, joint programmes, executive trainings for Lebanese diplomats and businesspeople, joint conferences, etc. On September 6 2017, GSD Academic Manager…
For all the new students of the September 2017 Intake, GSD will organise an Induction Day on Friday 1 September 2017, from 11 am to 16.45 pm. Please make sure you are at GSD no later than 10.45 am in order for us to start the programme in time. During the day we will inform…
GSD lecturer Mr. Gilles-Emmanuel Jacquet, has recently published a book called “Histoire du conflit moldo-transnistrien” (“History of the Moldovan-Transnistrian conflict”). The book is in French and covers the conflict of 1992, the escalation phase preceding it during the Perestroika and Glasnost era as well as its historical, political and regional causes. The book covers as well the…
GSD students can now register for The London School of Economics & Peking University (LSE-PKU) Summer School, held in Beijing, China from 7 – 18 August 2017. Explore important issues relevant to contemporary China with world-class academics from the London School of Economics (LSE) and Peking University (PKU). Over two weeks, participants undertake an in-depth examination of new…
On Sunday 25 June 2017, the 14th edition of GSD’s Graduation Day took place at the Domain de Penthes parc area. Our students, graduating from Bachelor, Master, Executive and Doctorate level programmes, were conferred their degrees among the presence of their family and friends. A few of the 2017 graduants gave inspiring and powerful speeches that remembered…
Marching in our gowns and reflecting on our life! By Hassan Aboulenein, Student Body President 2016 – 2017 Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, class of 2017 A couple of months ago, I was asked to write up a blog covering the last three years of my life in Geneva and precisely at the Geneva…
GSD LATAM Summer School taking place from Monday 10 to Friday 17 July 2017 The Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD) will organise a week of lectures focused on ‘International Relations & Latin America‘. Topics covered during the week are: Ethics in Diplomacy Global Trade Challenges Global Issues of ‘The South’ Development & Sustainable Goals The courses…
At the moment GSD staff is busy preparing the schedule of lectures for the next Academic year of 2017 – 2018, starting on Wednesday 6 September 2017 with Mr. Jörn Erbguth, Independent Consultant in Legal Tech, PhD-candidate at the UNIGE, former CTO at Swisslex AG, about: ‘Form E-Government and Digital State to Distributed Virtual Nations. The lectures are…
Mr. Maurizio Bona, Advisor to the Director-General of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) gave a lecture at GSD in February 2017 about: ‘Science for Peace in Diplomacy‘. After his lecture students were so enthusiastic and interested in the activities at CERN, that we recently organised a private tour for a group of students at CERN.…
Meet at one of the most beautiful locations in Geneva! The Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD) is situated on the grounds of the Chateau de Penthes, a venerable manor with a marvelous park and view of Lac Leman. GSD offers the possibility to organisations to rent a meeting room where you and your colleagues or…
New update: Cultural Events Agenda at the Palais des Nations in June 2017
From local politics to dreaming of contributing internationally By Ms. Fawzia Koofi Member of Parliament in Kabul, Afghanistan and Vice President of the National Assembly When I first came to politics in 2005, my core focus was not international relations; representing one of the remotest provinces located in Pamir and HindoKush mountains connecting Wakhan corridor;…
From May 6th to May 9th GSD organised a Study Trip to Krakow, Poland. Students had the opportunity to visit many places in few days; such as Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, the Schindler’s Museum, the Salt Mine and the Krakow’s city tour. Please see here some of the responses from students of the study trip: ‘Krakow was an impressive place,…
Former chief of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is now the Speaker of Kazakh Senate. UNOG employees warmly recall their former chief Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, among others: “His speeches during MGIMO alumni reunions and at Geneva School of Diplomacy always aroused the interest of the audience. It could not have been otherwise, because his…
‘Geneva is the diplomatic center of the world. There are many conflict resolution discussions and conferences taking place here that we know of – by media, but there are also taking place many discreet discussions – held indoors and not known by the public, until indeed the results are there that can be shared. The…
‘Politics is not about truth, it is about feelings.’ Alexander Likhotal, Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations interviewed by Dukascopy Bank SA. To see the full interview, please click here.
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Michael Møller, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva and Vaqif Sadiqov, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva have the pleasure to invite you to a classical concert by the winners of the annual Piano Competition (France – Switzerland) organised by…
Organised by the United Nations Library Geneva, the Brazil Film Festival will take place from 15 – 18 May 2017 to celebrate the Portuguese language and culture. The festival will start on 15 May at 12:30 p.m. and will be held at Palais des Nations, Cinema (room XIV), A Building, 1st floor – Door 17.…
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Team STUXNET from GSD (consisting of – from left to right – : Donis Sadushaj, Hussein Abul Enein, Maria Gurova and Hassan Abul Enein) and advised by Ambassador Dr. Sameh Aboul-Enein, is the winner of the 2017 “Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge”, co-hosted by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the Atlantic Council. Team STUXNET competed…
We are proud to announce that one of our valued faculty members, Mr. Stefan Ziegler, has finished the rough cut to the film “BROKEN” on the Israeli-Palestine Wall from a perspective of International Law. Mr. Ziegler is more than happy to show the film on Wednesday 26th of April, starting at 17h15 pm to GSD students &…
‘Geneva and the field’ – By Gilles-Emmanuel Jacquet, lecturer at GSD Geneva is a very unique city by its size and its role in international relations as it hosts 34 international organizations, 255 permanent missions and delegations representing 175 countries [1] as well as hundreds of international and local NGOs. Every year more than 2500…
GSD is very pleased to announce the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the Geneva School of Diplomacy and the International Civil Defence Organisation. On 13 April 2017, on the GSD campus, Dr. Vladimir Kuvshinov, Secretary-General of the ICDO, and Dr. Colum Murphy and Ms Shahenaz Barragan, President and Vice President respectively, signed for GSD. The…
International Career Day This year the FDFA will once again be organising the International Career Day. On 21 April 2017 various international organisations will present their activities and the career opportunities they provide at the Kulturcasino in Bern. The day is aimed at new graduates and young academics with work experience who are considering a…
Our GSD Faculty member and Professor in International Relations, Mr. Gilles-Emmanuel Jacquet, has been interviewed by a journalist working for ‘Ash-Shuruq‘, a well-known Egyptian newspaper published in the whole Middle East. The interview covers the current situation in the Middle East (especially Syria and Libya) but it’s in Arabic. Please click here to see the online…
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On Wednesday 22 March 2017 the Geneva School of Diplomacy has honoured H.E. Mr. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, with the title of doctor honoris causa. The ceremony was held at the Chateau de Penthes in Pregny (Geneva), in the presence of personalities of international Geneva, faculty and students of the Geneva School of…
As part of the United Nations Library Initiative: ‘Youth and Borders’, the UNOG library team would like to cordially invite you to all of their events, such as concerts, exhibitions, film festivals and panel discussions, which take place in the Palais des Nations. Attendance to all of the events is free of charge, but requires…
Keeping Humanity Afloat (Picture) – GSD’s humanitarian endeavours By, Siofra Sharpe, Head of Humanitarian Affairs GSD “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.” – Winston Churchill What would a school of Diplomacy and International Relations be without a humanitarian heart, a desire to develop real projects for…
On Wednesday 22 March 2017 the Geneva School of Diplomacy will honour Mr. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, with the title of doctor honoris causa. The diploma will be given to him by Dr. Colum Murphy, President and founder of the University Institute. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2017…
Geneva School of Diplomacy is looking for a lecturer for the course: “Theory and Practice of International Relations” on the graduate level for the Autumn Semester 2017. Teaching experience is mandatory. PhD degree is an asset. The course is composed of 14 sessions, 2 hours each. The Autumn Semester starts on Monday September 4th, 2017.…
The Global Challenges Foundation is calling big thinkers, from all disciplines, everywhere. The world needs your brainpower and your best ideas as never before. Compete for US$5 million in prizes. Help to reshape our world. For more information, please click here. The aim of the prize is to find models or frameworks for international cooperation,…
Not only companies, schools or organisations have a humanitarian commitment. We, as people also have one. Help those in need where you can, no matter how small or big. Our Bachelor students Viktoriia Savitska and Aisha Binbrek are happy they can ‘lend a hand’ at a child service centre for refugees; where they play with…
UPDATE 22.02.2017: Please note that this lecture is cancelled and will be scheduled on a later date. Lecture: ‘A talk with H.E. Sheikha Hissa Al Thani’ Friday 24 February, 13h30 – 14h30 at GSD De Sales, Kennedy Room Key-note speaker: H.E. Sheikha Hissa Al Thani, Member of the Royal Family of Qatar, Special Envoy to…
‘Activities in and around Geneva’ by Ms. Jade Robert, Master of Arts in International Relations 2016-2017 There are plenty of them! I would like to first talk a bit about the ones related to my studies, before talking about leisure options in Geneva. By being part of the GSD community, it gives you the opportunity to…
We provide the Geneva-based diplomatic and foreign-policy communities with a diverse range of diplomatic training modules. These include a series of lectures, discussions, short tailored made programmes and debates on pressing issues of international concern. In March, April and May of 2017 we organise specialised Case Study Weekends focused on ‘Working with the UN System’.…
GSD regularly invites (serving) Ambassadors and other members of the diplomatic neighbourhood, representatives from the International Organisations as well as high-level experts on cutting edge issues to share their invaluable knowledge and experience with students. The lectures are open to public, but subjected to prior registration. If you would like to join a lecture at…
We were honoured to welcome Mr. Michael Møller, Director-General of the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG), yesterday for his lecture about ‘Today’s global challenges and the role of the United Nations’. Please click here for a short impression. For more information about our upcoming lectures and guest speakers, please click here. If you would…
GSD is happy to inform you that we have a student exchange program with Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA. Since the September 2017 intake GSD has welcomed the first students from this prestigious university and from the February 2018 intake our students will be welcomed by Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.. GSD students are now able to apply for…
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Geneva, 12 January 2017 Ambassador Dr. Sameh Aboul-Enein appointed Honorary Vice-Dean of the Geneva School of Diplomacy It is with pleasure that GSD announces its Honorary Vice-Dean for 2017. The Honorary Vice-Dean of the Geneva School of Diplomacy, 2017, will be Ambassador Dr. Sameh Aboul-Enein. Ambassador Dr. Sameh Aboul-Enein is Professor of International Security and…
Professor Dr. Athar Sultan-Khan, Honorary Dean of the Geneva School of Diplomacy 2017 The hon. Dean of the Geneva School of Diplomacy, 2017, is Professor Dr. Athar Sultan-Khan. Dr. Sultan-Khan is currently the Special Advisor on Diplomatic Matters to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Prior to that, he served as Chef de…
We are proud to present to you our new Student Body Ambassadors and Student Body President for 2016 – 2017 to you. Please meet: – Hassan Aboul Enein (Egypt): Student Body President – Jade Robert (France): Student Body Ambassador Master (MA-IR & MIR) – Viktoriia Savitska (Ukraine): Student Body Ambassador BA-I – Louisa Djerroud (Algeria,…
We will start with our Emerging Issues & Persistent Challenges lectures again on Wednesday 8 February 2017, from 2 – 4 pm. We have a change in our previously communicated key-note speaker on this date. It will be Mr. Michael Moller, Director General at UNOG, on ‘Today’s Global Challenges and the role of the UN’.…
For more information about GSD and our different programmes, please find the folders to download here: Geneva School of Diplomacy, General Information Geneva School of Diplomacy, Brochure overview Overview of alumni Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Master in International Relations Master of Arts in International Relations Executive Master in International Relations Short Term Certificate Course…
29 November 2016 The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (GSD) and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia have recently signed a partnership to enhance the relation and the exchange of knowledge and students between both institutions. GSD President, Dr. Colum de Sales Murphy reacts to the partnership in this video. President…
Applications for February 2017 intake are almost closed The application deadline for the February 2017 intake of our BA-IR, MIR, MA-IR and EMIR programmes is passed per 9 December. Please note that we are still accepting applications, however please keep in mind that your application is subjected to Visa clearance, which for NON-EU candidates can…
We have recently visited the beautiful Surval Montreux International Boarding School for Girls and invited the girls to one of our lectures in October 2016, to give them an impression of what it is like to study at GSD, see the campus and to meet with other bachelor and master level students. For more information about…
We would like to share with you the schedule of the many different food trucks that are in Geneva everyday. Please go to: www.genevemarches.ch for more information and to see which truck is nearby today! We also have a flyer on the board in De Sales and in the Chateau where you can see the Monday…
On Wednesday 16 November 2016 Ms. Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director of the International Trade Center (ITC) gave a lecture at the Geneva School of Diplomacy on how ITC is addressing the refugee crisis. Click here for a short impression. Our next and last lecture of this semester will take place on Wednesday 30 November 2016…
Meet at one of the most beautiful locations in Geneva! The Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD) is situated on the grounds of the Chateau de Penthes, a venerable manor with a marvelous park and view of Lac Leman. GSD offers the possibility to organisations to rent a meeting room where you and your colleagues or…
Foreign Policy Scenarios, Simulation Exercise: UN special session on the Middle East Peace Process, November 4th 2016 with Professor Dr. Sameh Aboul Enein The Geneva School of Diplomacy, under the supervision of Ambassador Dr. Sameh Abould Enein, conducted a simulation for a UN special session on the Middle East peace process. The simulation involved graduate students from…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grand (left), visits Ambassador Dr. Sameh Aboul Enein (right), Professor of International Security and Disarmament at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations, at the League of Arab States Mission to the United Nations office in Geneva. During the meeting they discussed the priority file…
Here is an overview of some of our activities and initiatives, taken by our President, Dr. Colum de Sales Murphy, our faculty members and students and alumni: GSD President, Dr. Colum de Sales Murphy: ‘Welcome to GSD‘ ‘The man who talked too much truth too soon‘ ‘Genocide and the Humanitarian Challenge, case study of Sudan, part…
On Wednesday October 19, 2016 Mr. Jean-Marc Falter, Member of the Senior Management and Delegate for Regional Economic Relations at the Swiss National Bank (SNB) gave a lecture at GSD about the ‘Current challenges of monetary policy: the Swiss case‘. To have an impression of the lecture, please click here. Mr. Falter holds a PhD…
The debates for the US Presidential election on November 8 2016, have finished. One of the debates was even marked as ‘the ugliest debate in US history’ by some international media. We invited our students and the representatives of the Democrats Abroad Switzerland and Republican Overseas to watch the last and final debate together on October…
Human rights expert and GSD faculty member Mr. Alfred de Zayas urged the GA and the next UN Secretary-General to Convene a world conference on abolition of tax havens The newly selected UN Secretary-General António Guterres should convene a world conference on tax avoidance and evasion, the abolition of tax havens and the protection of whistleblowers,…
Geneva School of Diplomacy, as a part of its commitment to humanitarianism and its active involvement in the mammoth refugee crisis emanating from the Middle East, initiated, and joined hands recently together with the Lesvos Mayor’s office. GSD and faculty member Ambassador Dr. Sameh Aboul Enein initiated and organized the visit of H.E. Ahmed Aljarwan (President…
Dr. Sameh Aboul Enein, faculty member of GSD, participated in bidding farewell to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, at the UNOG on October 4, 2016 At the invitation of Michael Moller, director general of the United Nations Office in Geneva, Dr. Sameh Aboul Enein, Professor of International Security and Disarmament at the Geneva School…
On Wednesday 5 October 2016 the Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) gave a lecture on ‘Present and Future Humanitarian Challenges’ at the Geneva School of Diplomacy. To have an impression of the lecture, please click here (turn your sound up).
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On Tuesday 27 September we celebrated International Day of Peace and the distinct diversity we have at GSD. Together we represented over 25 countries and everyone shared a little bit of their culture by bringing traditional foods and wearing traditional clothing. For more pictures of the event, please visit our Flickr account.
Mr. Alexander Likhotal President, Green Cross International On Wednesday 21 September 2016 Mr. Alexander Likhotel held a lecture at the Geneva School of Diplomacy about ‘Democracy in the 21st Century’. Alexander Likhotal is a recognized expert in European Security. During the time of Mikhail Gorbachev’s perestroika, Mr. Likhotal became the Head of the European security…
Please find here an overview of our Academic Calendar and Schedules for the Autumn Semester 2016/2017: GSD Academic Calendar 2016/2017 GSD_EMIR Academic Calendar 2016/2017 MIR Programme Schedule – Autumn Semester 2016-2017 BA-IR Year I Programme Schedule – Autumn Semester 2016-2017 BA-IR Year II Programme Schedule – Autumn Semester 2016-2017 BA-IR Year III Programme Schedule – Autumn…
Every other week we have high profile representatives from International Organizations as well as high-level experts on cutting edge issues giving a lecture at GSD to share their invaluable knowledge and experience with our students. The lecture topics are focused around the subject of ‘Emerging Issues and Persistant Challenges’. Please visit our Guest Speakers page to see the…
In addition to the International Relations & Diplomacy courses given by our renowned faculty members, representatives from the International Organizations as well as high-level experts on cutting edge issues are regularly invited to share their invaluable knowledge and experience with the students during our Issues & Challenges lectures. Our September schedule has kicked-off today with…
Team GIMUN gave a very motivating info session to our students today about what they do at GIMUN and all their interesting events they organise during the year. For more information about what they do, the events and the positions you can apply for, please go to: gimun.org.
It is the end of the summer season and that means our new Academic Year is starting! Please read more about the new curriculum and other latest news, here.
Please meet some of our alumni and let them tell you how they experienced their studies at GSD and living in Geneva: Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo – Minister for Health in Zanzibar which is in the United Republic of Tanzania. His experience at GSD: ‘GSD gave me a lot of value especially in leadership. And…
Please meet some of our faculty members and read what they say about GSD: H.E. Mr. Yuri Nazarkin, former Ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament, former Head of the Soviet and Russian Delegation to the Negotiations on Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START). His thoughts about teaching at GSD: ‘Providing deep academic knowledge, GSD supports…
From 4 to 8 July 2016, students from all over the world joined our Summer School in International Relations. With a week full of lectures from highly distinguished professors and visits to nearby organisations such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization WTO OMC, WIPO – www.wipo.int, International Committee of the Red Cross and UNHCR, the UN Refugee…
GSD President Dr. Colum de Sales Murphy visited the Greek Island of Lesvos during the month of June. There he met with the Island’s mayor: MR. Spyros Galinos. With the tragic influx to Lesvos of many thousands of refugees fleeing war and destitution in Syria and further afield, Mayor Galinos has led the compassionate and welcoming…
Geneva School of Diplomacy President Dr. Colum de Sales Murphy was invited to deliver a speech at both the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. He spoke to a fully packed auditorium at both venues on “The pivotal challenges ahead…
On Sunday 26th of June we have celebrated yet another big moment of our students’ life: Graduation Day! The theme of the day was: Refugees. We were honored to welcome some very important guests to our Graduation Day: The Hon. Spyridon Galinos (Mayor of the Greek Island of Lesvos), The Hon. Athar Sultan-Khan (Chef de…
Speech by Dr. Murphy at Georgetown University Geneva School of Diplomacy President Dr. Colum de Sales Murphy was invited to deliver a speech at the School of Foreign Service — Georgetown University. He spoke to a fully packed auditorium on “The pivotal challenges ahead for the future leadership of the United Nations”. The introductory and concluding…
Application deadlines extended (subject to VISA clearance)* The application deadline for the September 2016 intake of our BA-IR, MIR, MA-IR and EMIR programmes has been extended. If you are interested in starting your International Relations studies at GSD, you can sign up for one of our programmes using this link. *Please keep in mind it…
Theory and Practice in Diplomacy: Simulation Exercise UN special session on a Middle East Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Instructor: Ambassador Dr. Sameh Aboul Enein (visiting professor and member of GSD Faculty) The Geneva School of Diplomacy, under the supervision of Ambassador Dr. Sameh Abould Enein, conducted a simulation for a UN special session on nuclear disarmament…
MUNplanet.com recently interviewed one of our Master’s students: Marco Marcucci about his experience studying at GSD, living in Geneva and his view on how diplomacy can lead to a better and brighter future.
TEAM STUXNET FROM GSD WINS 3RD PLACE IN CYBERSECURITY 9/12 CHALLENGE The Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations participated in the CyberSecurity 9/12 Challenge held at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) in collaboration with the Atlantic Council. We are proud to announce that Team STUXNET (consisting of Pranay Ahluwalia, Hassan Abul-Enein, Hussein…
UNMAS Art, Essay and Poetry Contest 2016 The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) held an ‘Art, Essay and Poetry Contest’ in celebrating the 11th International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. They called upon contestants to unleash their creativity and to share their thoughts (and feelings) through drawings, paintings, photography, short…
