Diplomacy Leadership Training in a Multipolar World
This intensive program provides interdisciplinary training in diplomacy, leadership, governance, and global strategy. It integrates political science, public administration, global leadership, and African diplomacy within a multipolar world framework. The course combines theory, applied practice, and simulation-based learning.
Lecturers:
Associate Prof. Dr. Sappele Frank Funk
Prof. Emanuel Lanz
Prof. Dr. Kemal Yıldırım
Dr. Austin (Geopolitics & Intercultural Relations)
Dr. Cathleen (Environment, Environmental Law & Canadian Immigration Law)
Jonathan Harline (Communication, Social Media, Philanthropy & NGOs)
Course Description
This intensive program provides interdisciplinary training in diplomacy, leadership, governance, and global strategy. It integrates political science, public administration, global leadership, and African diplomacy within a multipolar world framework. The course combines theory, applied practice, and simulation-based learning.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Analyze global diplomatic systems in a multipolar world
Apply leadership theories in international and institutional contexts
Demonstrate intercultural and strategic leadership skills
Design policy and diplomatic initiatives
Evaluate governance, ethics, and crisis management strategies
Weekly Structure
Week 1: Foundations of Diplomacy and Leadership
Diplomacy and global leadership (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sappele Frank Funk)
Political systems and governance (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sappele Frank Funk)
Leadership styles and theories (Prof. Emanuel Lanz)
Cultural intelligence (Prof. Emanuel Lanz)
Research methods (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sappele Frank Funk)
Week 2: Applied Governance and Global Strategy
Global strategy and expansion (Prof. Emanuel Lanz)
Digital governance and e-diplomacy (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sappele Frank Funk)
Geopolitics in a Multipolar World (Dr. Austin)
Intercultural Relations and Diplomacy (Dr. Austin)
Ethics and responsibility (Prof. Emanuel Lanz)
Week 3: Advanced Leadership, Law, and Global Practice
Innovation and technology (Prof. Emanuel Lanz)
Development administration (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sappele Frank Funk)
Environmental Governance & Environmental Law (Dr. Cathleen)
Canadian Immigration Law and Policy (Dr. Cathleen)
Communication, Social Media, Philanthropy & NGOs (Jonathan Harline)
Crisis management and stakeholder engagement (Prof. Emanuel Lanz)
Final simulations and presentations (All Lecturers)
Special Lecture Module
African Diplomacy in a Multipolar World
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Kemal Yıldırım
This module examines Africa’s evolving role in international diplomacy within a multipolar global order. As traditional power structures shift, African states and institutions increasingly act as strategic diplomatic actors rather than passive participants.
Key Topics:
Introduction: Africa’s geopolitical significance
African Diplomacy Today: Role of the African Union and regional organizations
Mediation, peacekeeping, and global negotiations
Challenges and Opportunities: conflict, development, demographics
Africa’s strategic and diplomatic leverage in global governance
Prof Dr Emanuel Lanz
from 09:00 GMT-20:00 GMT 24 th of april 27th of april 29th of april
Dr Austin Mardon
Time : 11.30 am in the afternoon Liberian time 17.30pm in the evening
Date 23rd of april
Date 24th of april
Date 26th of april
Date 28th of april
Dr cathleen Mardon
Time : 11.00 am in the afternoon Liberian time 17.00pm in the evening
Date 23rd of april
Date 24th of april
Date 26th of april
Date 28th of april
Dr Kemal Yildirim
Lecture time 15.00
Liberian time 12.00 noon time
Date 24th of april
May 28th of april tuesday-30th of april thursday
Dr Sapele Frank Funkeye
Date : 9th May,2026
Time : 9am ,Liberia time is 9am
10th May, 8:30am Nigeria time same time
Dr Jonathan Harline
Date 3rd and 6th of may
Hr 11.30 am canada 🇨🇦
Hr 5.30 pm Liberia time
Dr Alexander Boateng
Date 4th, 5th and 6th May
Time: 10am Ghana time
Dr Ishmael Togbah
İnternational students adviser