GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC FORUM SUMMARY

THE GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC FORUM (GDF), IS A NON-GOVERNMENTAL, NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION AIMING AT CONTRIBUTING TO GLOBAL PEACE AND PROSPERITY THROUGH PIONEERING GLOBAL PROGRAMMES. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE HUB IN ORDER TO EXPAND AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE IN THE AREAS RELATED TO DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ACROSS THE GLOBE.

WE BELIEVE THAT EXPANDING SHARED VALUES AND PERSPECTIVES BRINGS NATIONS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER AND RESULTS IN THE POTENTIAL OF PARTNERSHIPS AND GLOBAL UNITY.

SUMMARY ▸ Founded in 2011

▸ Founded by a syndicate of international experts including academics, business people, media and former diplomats

▸ It is an independent organisation and it is tied to no political, partisan, corporate national interests

▸ It is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity

MISSION

▸ Contributing to Global Peace and Prosperity

▸ Expanding access to expertise and knowledge in the field of international affairs and diplomacy and

▸ Enhancing Shared values and perspectives international lead to a broader understanding, Partnerships and global unity

▸ Trigger further engagement of youth and Women in International Affairs

4 PILLARS OF ACTIVITIES

Ar#cles  and  reports  based  on  our  pla1orms  discussion,  research  ,  discussion  groups  and  consulta#ons    

Prac#cal  Sessions  led  world  leading  expert    allow  transfer  of  tangible  skills  to  the  audience    

YDF  organised  twice  a  year  –  once  in  London  and  once  in  interna#onal  Loca#on    

Round  tables  and  conferences  Middle  East  Diplomacy  Energy  Security    EU  Foreign  Policy  Asia-­‐  Pacific    US  Foreign  Policy    UK  Foreign  Policy  Russia  Foreign  Policy        

Publica2ons  and  reports  The  Diploma#c  Digest  Annual  reports  Consulta#on  reports          

Workshops:    Digital  Diplomacy  Smart  Diplomacy    Public  Diplomacy    Media  and  Foreign  Policy    Nego#a#ons  Na#ons  Brand  

Global  Youth  Engagement    Ini2a2ves    Young  Diplomats  Forum  (YDF)  Youth  in  Foreign  Policy    

Pla1orm  for  sharing  the  latest  insights  ,  presen#ng  perspec#ves  Exchange  of  Ideas  and  dialogue          

FINANCING & FUNDING▸ Events income

▸ Sponsorship

▸ Membership

▸ Marketing and Advertising

▸ In-kind

ACTIVITIES SINCE 2012▸ 50 conferences and round tables and workshops

▸ Attended by over 7,500 delegates from over 150 countries and

▸ Speakers from over 50 countries

▸ Participation from over 250 organisations

▸ The Young Diplomats Forum has alumni of over 400 alumni people from more than 100 countries.

WORLD LEADING FIGURES‣ Lord Lamont: Former Chancellor of the Exchequer

‣ Simon Anhalt: Founder of the Good Country Index

‣ Jeremy Corbyn: Leader of the Labour Party

‣ Lord Hannay: Former UN Ambassador

‣ Elizabeth Dibble: Deputy Ambassador USA

‣ Jack Straw :Former Secretary of State

‣ Sir Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive, British Council

‣ Herman Van Rompuy: President, European Council

‣ Mari kiviniemi, Former Prime Minister, Finland

‣ Armen Sarkissan, Former Primer Minister, Armenia

PAST AND CURRENT PARTNERS

▸ Marriott Group

▸ Intercontinental

▸ Buckingham University

▸ Sofia University

▸ Cankaya University

▸ Government of Queretero / Mexico

▸ Royal Borough of Greenwich

▸ British Council

▸ Ashden trust

▸ Sky News

▸ BBC World

▸ BBC Monitoring

▸ GEO-Route

▸ Zayed Future Energy Award

▸ The United Nations Foundation

▸ World Bank

▸ Climb UP the O2

▸ Global Alliance for clean cook stoves

▸ Bloomberg New Energy finance

▸ United Nations Environment Programme

▸ London film Museum

▸ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico

▸ European Union Commission

▸ Foreign and Commonwealth Office

▸ International Maritime Organisations

▸ Visit Greenwich

▸ National Assembly of Bulgaria

PROGRAMMESOUR GLOBAL

ANNUAL MIDDLE EAST FORUM‣ Annual meeting that takes place in London ‣ Rare meeting in which every year Israel and Palestinian Ambassadors share the platform to discuss

the Middle East Peace Process ‣ High Profile meeting that examines the geopolitical challenges for the region

GLOBAL ENERGY SECURITY

CONFERENCE

"The debate on energy security has predominately focused on the

challenges of industrialized countries leaving the needs of three quarters of

humanity essentially unmet. It’s time, through this conference, to send a strong

message to global leaders and mobilize public opinion into action. Together, we

need to seek new options and accept solutions.

The Global Diplomatic Forum’s “Energy for the most vulnerable initiative”, aims to

support the implementation of sustainable energy programmes present

us a viable way forward".Boutrous Boutrous Ghali

EU COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY

▸ The programme assesses the role of the EU as a global diplomatic actor

▸ It covers the role of the EU in the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the fight against terrorism, EU/Africa relations and Trans Atlantic Trade a n d I n v e s t m e n t Pa r t n e r s h i p ( T T I P ) Negotiations

BRICS AND ASIA PACIFIC

▸ B R I C S Fo r u m l a u n c h e d i n 2 0 1 5 w i t h Ambassadors of the BRICS countries

▸ As the BRICS project remains partially static, we have shifted the focus to Asia Pacific instead

▸ To be replaced by Asia Pacific Forum to cover TPP and South China Sea tension

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN WAR

Part of the first ever global summit to fight sexual violence against women in conflict zones The programme was run in Mexico, Greece and London Key focus around what education and training programmes can change the perceptions of perpetrators that sexual violence in conflict is acceptable and non punishable?

SMART DIPLOMACY

▸ Cyber capabilities

▸ Stakeholders diplomacy

▸ Women in International Affairs

The flagship programme for youth at the GDF is the Young Diplomats Forum (YDF), which takes place twice a year-once in London and one in an international location.

In addition to London, previous editions took place in Ankara (Turkey), Mexico City /Querétaro (Mexico) and Athens (Greece). This year it is set to take place in Rabat (Morocco). The Young Diplomats Forum has alumni of over 400 alumni people from more than 100 countries.

Each edition has welcomed participants from every part of the world - every continent and region has been represented. The GDF offers scholarships to ensure representation of every region in the world.

This is a weeklong programme that engages young participants on some of the major global issues that challenge the international community with established diplomats and policy makers.

Each YDF brought together between 75-100 participants and more than 20 tutors that collaborated in different workshops, where they exchanged perspectives, experiences and stories.

Young Diplomats Forum

–David Gurevich - Israel

“As an Israeli, it was inspiring to meet young leaders from countries like Pakistan, Morocco, Libya and Iraq, and discover that everyone had a common dream of

peace and of a better future for our region”.

Highlights of the YDF 2015House of Commons sessions with Members of Parliament

Keynote Speeches at Mitre Passage by Matthew Pennycook MP and Counsellor John Fahy

Awards Ceremony at the House of Lords with Lord Redesdale

BBC hosted a session at BBC World Offices

International Maritime Organisation hosted a session at their offices

Simon Anholt delivered Good Country Index session

The British Council hosted a session and reception chaired by the Chief Executive

Session at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Climb up the 02

Closing reception across the Thames - on a River Boat

STUDY DIPLOMACY AND CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Study Diplomacy is a unique platform dedicated specifically to studies and training in Diplomacy, International Affairs and related courses. It was launched as a response to enquiries from members of our Young Diplomats Forum Alumni regarding education and training in the field of international affairs

Careers in International Affairs Fair - is an annual meeting in which prospects students , universities, recruiters and experts network, share their offerings and exchange insights in the field. The First Edition will take place in April 2016

Youth and Foreign Policy Diplomacy To be launched in partnership with the FCO and The Royal Borough of Greenwich. Aims to Increase awareness and engagement of youth in international affairs. Targeting 15-18 yr olds. Promotes diplomacy as a way for conflict resolution.

Sessions will focus of providing role models for the youngsters in this field and emphasising the fundamentals of international relations which is to create prosperity opportunities and resolve conflicts in peaceful ways, as opposed to the narrative that pushes for hatred and violence. Greenwich will become the benchmark for this initiate which will be rolled out nationwide.

The GDF will facilitate and run the sessions. We will work with the Royal Borough of Greenwich in terms of providing guidance and advice on the schools to engage with and input into the programme.

GLOBAL AGENDA -DIPLOMETRE ‣ Sets the agenda for the main global diplomatic

challenges

‣ Identifies the worst and optimal case scenarios that each challenge can develop into

‣ Based on the developments that take place each month, the diplometre needle will move to best or optimal case scenario

‣ The current global agenda issues:

Islamic State

Reintegration of Iran into the International Community

The UK’s membership to the EU

US Presidential Election

Friction in the South Asian Sea

BRICS - do or die

Paris climate change agreement implementation

Russia’s global influence

North Korea’s nuclear programme

EVENTS IN 2016Jan: Iran Round Table

Feb: Global Energy Security Conference

Mar: Women in International Affairs - NEW

April: Career in International Affairs Fair - NEW

May: Opportunities and Challenges of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership - NEW

June: Asia Pacific in Today's World - NEW

July: Young Diplomats Forum- London

Sep: Young Diplomats Forum- Morocco

Oct: InterBalkans Cultural Forum ( Greece) - NEW

Oct: Middle East Forum

Nov: US Foreign Policy/Post Obama

Dec: Ending Sexual Violence Against Women in Conflict

PROJECTS TO BE LAUNCHED

GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC SUMMIT - APRIL 2017The Diplomacy Summit will be our flagship event of the organisation:

‣ 5 day long high level meetings ‣ A Davos style high profile summit ‣ participants and speakers from the most senior

ministerial level, cabinet ministers, heads of international and non-governmental organisations, CEOs and other leading experts come together to debate critical global challenges

‣ 2500 participants

SUMMIT OBJECTIVESA platform for ideas, interaction, dialogue, building bridges and cooperation amongst the different actors in world affairs - build trust and participants will become catalysts for change on a regional and global arena

Design high level programmes that engage the diplomatic community with other stakeholders in global affairs

Contributing to global knowledge sharing through research, consultations and policy recommendations

improving standards of diplomatic work within its environment by allowing access to research, publications, analysis and reports to diplomatic stakeholders.

Expanding access to knowledge and expertise in areas related to diplomacy

Facilitating high level meeting of experts to debate ideas, exchange knowledge and facilitate high level networking

Drawing a picture of the future of diplomacy from the global leaders perspective

OUTCOMESMEETINGS JOINT PROJECTS LAUNCH KNOWLEDGE HUB PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATION AGREEMENTS

FORMAT

▸ Plenary Sessions : Main session- attended by most delegates in the main venue room . 2 per day – 10 in total . Time : 9-11 and 14-16

▸ Breakout Sessions, Round table , Fringe events, Workshops : Side sponsored events take place after the plenary session last 90 minutes each . Time : 11:30- 13:00- 16:30-18:00

▸ Total : 60 total – 6 per slot

▸ Projects Meetings: These can scheduled as needed

Plenary Sessions- Round Tables Themes

The EU as a global diplomatic player

The African continent sustainable development

The integration process of Latin American Countries

Diplomatic challenges for the middle east and north Africa as one of the most hostile regions in the world

Asia -pacific Regional Order

The prospect Euro-Asia and Commonwealth of Independent States

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

United Nations Reforms

Side Events Themes

▸ Digital Diplomacy

▸ Public Diplomacy

▸ Regional Organisations as diplomatic entities

▸ Local Governments and diplomacy

▸ Soft Power

▸ Smart Power

▸ Smart diplomacy

▸ Nation’s Brand

▸ Emerging powers and opportunities

‣ BRICS

‣ Diplomatic Training

‣ Media and Foreign Policy

‣ Parliamentarian Diplomacy

‣ Youth and Foreign Policy

‣ Terrorism and Violent non-state actors

▸ Preventions of Sexual Violence in Conflict

▸ Women in International Affairs

▸ Diplomatic Communications Workshop

▸ Diplomatic Negotiations Workshop

Greenwich Race for Peace 2017Planned as an annual event, the Greenwich Race for Peace will be a diplomatic sports initiative dedicated to inspiring people-to-people diplomacy and understanding within marginalised communities both locally and internationally.

We aim to bring people and nations together, by creat ing advocacy and neutral sport ing environments that promote positive dialogue, mutual understanding and shared learning opportunities.

We will inspire this annual movement to engage communities from the diplomatic, political, corporate, NGO, civic and academic community.

A key ingredient of our process is bringing together different people, communities and nations into one race. That race will break physical and emotional boundaries and create historic moments and memories. We will look to engage national and international partners.

EXECUTIVE DIPLOMATIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 09/2018

‣ Professional and practical course that is delivered by practitioners from partner organisations

‣ The content is based on 4 components:

1. Digitial Diplomacy

2. Public and Cultural Diplomacy

3. Communications and Nation Branding

4. Negotiations and Public Affairs

DIPLOMATIC FORUM BROADCASTING CHANNEL

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