Course Description: This course explores the intersection of diplomacy, economic power, and strategic tradecraft. Participants will examine how trade agreements, investment policy, sanctions, and economic intelligence shape global influence. Learners will develop the skills to advocate for national economic interests, negotiate trade and investment deals, and deploy economic tools for diplomatic leverage.
Course Length: 6 weeks (36 total instructional hours)
Proficiency Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Completion of a lower-intermediate ESL course or equivalent language proficiency
Course Objectives:- Explain the role of economic diplomacy in global affairs.
- Interpret trade and investment agreements in diplomatic contexts.
- Analyze the use of sanctions and incentives in foreign policy.
- Evaluate the impact of tariffs, subsidies, and non-tariff barriers.
- Develop strategies for bilateral and multilateral economic engagement.
- Use economic data to support diplomatic negotiations.
- Coordinate with private sector stakeholders in policy implementation.
- Apply economic diplomacy to advance national development goals.
- Assess risks and opportunities in international economic environments.
- Design a strategy to achieve economic advantage through diplomacy.