INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY

Are you fascinated by international affairs? Do you plan on being an Ambassador, working for the Peace Corps or representing your country in international negotiations? At the National Student Leadership Conference on International Diplomacy you will discover the complexities of the international system as you live the life of a diplomat in the United Nations Security Council and tackle the challenges that face our world.

The NSLC on International Diplomacy uses an interactive approach to learning that gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenging complexities of world affairs. You will step into the shoes of a delegate on the United Nations Security Council. You will need to advocate for your country’s interests as you negotiate resolutions to some of today’s most pressing global problems, including nuclear proliferation, conflict in the Middle East and children in armed conflict. Once you’ve mastered the art of diplomatic negotiation, you and your team will have the opportunity to create your own international system as you develop a country from the ground up, building the economic and social institutions that will give your country power in the international arena.

While at the NSLC you will meet with and learn from leaders in the diplomatic field. In past years, NSLC students have heard from special guest speakers including the Secretary of State, the President of the World Bank and Ambassadors representing countries all over the world.

• Dr. Debrework Zewdie, Director, Global HIV/AIDS Program
• Mr. Anthony Quainton, President and CEO, National Policy Association
• Ambassadors to the United States (Finland, France, Thailand)
• Mr. Robert Tschetter, Director, Peace Corps
• Dr. Coleman McCarthy, Founder, Center for Teaching Peace

At the NSLC, you will enjoy college-level lectures on the basics of international relations. The lecture series will provide a foundation for success, not only during the conference but in your future career in international relations. Topics include:

• Theories of International Relations
• International Organizations
• International Law and Globalization

At the heart of the NSLC is a leadership curriculum designed to build concrete leadership skills that will help you succeed. From the beginning of your program you will learn to work as a team during an exciting Ropes Challenge Course. Interactive lectures and small-group workshops will give you an opportunity to build upon your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Leadership topics tailored to the International Diplomacy program include:

• Personality Styles and Group Dynamics
• Public Speaking, Negotiation
• Conflict Resolution
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Intrapersonal Communication