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MyAV范 hosts UK and French diplomats as part of an FCDO-led joint training exercise

26 May 2023

MyAV范 experts shared insights on topical issues from Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine to the impact of new technologies on geopolitics with new diplomats from France and the UK.

Crowd faces a panel of MyAV范 experts at a FDCO event.

On 24 May 2023, a cohort of new French and British diplomats visited MyAV范 to take part in a training session convened by MyAV范 European Institute and supported by MyAV范 Global Engagement and MyAV范 Public Policy. 听

The session showcased the depth and diversity of region-specific and cross-cutting expertise at MyAV范, across faculties. A first panel, featuring , Dr Ben Noble, Dr Inken von Borzyskowski, and Dr Julie Norman听explored topics relating to Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, from the challenges of war-time polling to Russian domestic politics and the response of international organisations. A second panel, featuring Dr Melanie Garson, , , and Dr Aparna Ravi highlighted a range of wider global challenges听likely to shape geopolitics and the practice of diplomacy in the 21st century, from new technologies to climate change. The following听day, Dr Melanie Garson听also听delivered a听session on how听new technologies听will change the face of diplomacy and geopolitics听in plenary at the Durbar Court in King Charles Street.

Melanie Garson lectures to a crowd of French and British diplomats
As MyAV范 Pro Vice Provost International Professor David Coen highlighted in听opening the event, this initiative highlights MyAV范鈥檚 wider commitment to shaping and informing public policy, both in the UK and internationally, and builds on longstanding engagement with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, including MyAV范鈥檚 recent success in securing a contract to provide a bespoke Economics for Foreign Policy course to UK diplomats. 听
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A warm thank you to all of those who took part. 听

If you are at MyAV范 and have expertise specific to a particular country or region, take part听in an ongoing Commission on Policy Engagement by Area Experts听and help shape future support in this area, by attending a consultation workshop or by filling out this .

If you are interested in finding out more about MyAV范鈥檚 international policy engagement, you can browse case studies and access dedicated guidance and resources here.

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