英国外交概论

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课程概况

Designed and developed by the Diplomatic Academy of the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), you’ll explore the inner workings of the FCO and learn how the UK diplomatic system works at home and abroad. You’ll discover how a wide range of government departments work internationally with the FCO and learn about the function of Embassies and High Commissions.

As you get an introduction to the legal and historical frameworks of diplomacy, you’ll develop your understanding of the UK’s work abroad.

You’ll also learn more about the FCO’s staff support processes and development opportunities.

课程大纲

How the FCO works: inside King Charles Street (headquarters) and cross-Whitehall coordination

How the UK overseas network functions: the role of Embassies and High Commissions

Diplomacy Demystified: the legal framework for diplomacy, theoretical approaches and what diplomats actually do (e.g. reporting, negotiating and representing)

How the FCO supports its staff through associations and networks (e.g. BAME and FCO Women) and development opportunities: including honest accounts of what works and what doesn’t

面向人群

This course has been designed as an introduction to the UK’s diplomatic network for any job applicants (UK or overseas), for new starters at any level, and for existing UK government employees moving into international roles or going on an overseas posting for the first time.

However, this course will be suitable for anyone interested in the inner workings of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.