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2017 2 Willkommen | Welcome Liebe Freundinnen und Freunde,

Vor 25 Jahren wird mit Boutros Boutros-Ghali zum ersten Mal ein Afrikaner Generalsekretär der Vereinten Nationen. Hans-Dietrich Genscher unterzeichnet für die Bundesrepublik Deutsch- land den Vertrag von Maastricht, der die Grund- lagen für den Euro schafft. George Bush und Boris Jelzin einigen sich auf den START-II- Vertrag zur weltweiten Reduzierung der strate- Diese Menschen in den „Maschinenräumen“ gischen Nuklearwaffen. der Außenpolitik sind es, die wir mit dem Pro- gramm unserer seit nunmehr 25 Jahren beste- Diese Menschen gestalteten eine neue Ordnung, henden Internationalen Diplomatenausbildung nachdem mit dem Ende des Kalten Krieges eine erreichen wollen. Viele Absolventinnen und Zeitenwende angebrochen war. Auch heute ist Absolventen der ersten Jahrgänge finden sich die Welt im Umbruch, wenn auch in noch stür- heute an Schlüsselpositionen ihrer Länder oder mischeren und schwierigeren Zeiten. Es ist die internationaler Organisationen. Die Teilnehmer Aufgabe der Außenpolitik, diese Ordnung weiter der vielen Seminare nutzen ihre Zeit in Berlin und immer wieder neu zu formen. und anderen deutschen Städten, um wert volle Netzwerke und Kontakte zu knüpfen, die Nicht alle der Menschen, die Außenpolitik ge- manchmal ein Leben lang tragen. Sie verbessern stalten, befinden sich vor, sondern sehr viele praktische Fähigkeiten und werden so zu noch auch hinter den Kulissen des Geschehens. Sie professionelleren Vertretern ihrer Länder. Oft repräsentieren ihre jeweiligen Länder und deren kehren die jungen Diplomatinnen und Diplo- Interessen, in aller Buntheit und Vielfalt der maten als Partner und Freunde Deutschlands Kulturen der Erde – oft sind es Diplomaten, aber in ihre Heimat zurück, ausgestattet mit neuen bei weitem nicht immer. Einblicken und Ideen.

Ich wünsche der Internationalen Diplomaten- ausbildung und den Menschen, die sich dort begegnen, auf ihrem weiteren Weg viel Erfolg.

Sigmar Gabriel Bundesminister des Auswärtigen Welcome | Willkommen 3 Dear Partners and Friends,

It was 25 years ago that Boutros Boutros-Ghali became the first African to be appointed Secre- tary-General of the United Nations. Hans-Dietrich Genscher signed the Maastricht Treaty on Ger- many’s behalf laying the foundations for the euro. George Bush and Boris Yeltsin agreed on the START II Treaty to bring about a global reduction in strategic nuclear arms. It is these people working the machines of foreign policy that we want to reach out to with our These figures were establishing a new order Training for International Diplomats programme following on from the watershed moment which has now been up and running for 25 years. created by the end of the Cold War. Today, as Many of our alumni from the very first courses well, the world is in the midst of upheaval and we held are today working in key positions in we are experiencing even more tempestuous their countries or in international organisations. and difficult times. Foreign policy has the job Those participating in the many seminars we of reinventing and further shaping this order offer use their time in Berlin and other German time and again. cities to set up valuable networks and contacts which sometimes last a lifetime. They improve Not all those involved in foreign policy are in the their practical skills and thus become even more spotlight. Many are working behind the scenes. professional representatives of their countries. They represent their countries and their inter- Often, young diplomats return to their home ests with all the colour and diversity that the countries as partners and friends of Germany, cultures of our world offer – often this is done equipped with new insights and ideas. by diplomats, but certainly not always. I wish the Training for International Diplomats and those who partake in it every success for the future.

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25 Years of Training for International Diplomats ...... 6

idp* ...... 10 8th International Diplomats Programme

idl ...... 14 41. Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

wb ...... 18 7 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western Balkans

ukr ...... 22 High Level Experts Programme Ukraine 2017

chn ...... 26 5 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the People’s Republic of China

afr ...... 30 11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa

nmo ...... 34 16 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East and North Africa

asp* ...... 38 10 th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific

col ...... 42 1st Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Colombia

pse ...... 46 2nd Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Palestinian Territories Contents | Inhalt 5

dk* ...... 50 12. Diplomatenkolleg zas ...... 54 1st Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Central Asia mmr ...... Programmvorschau ...... 2017...... 58 2 nd Executive Seminar for Diplomats fromProgrammes Myanmar 2017 if ...... IDL. . .| 41.. . Internationaler ...... NMO . . . | 16. .th .Executive . . . . .Seminar . . . . for 62 th Diplomatenlehrgang | Diplomats from the Middle East | 14 INTERNATIONAL FUTURES 25. Januar – 3. März 2017 25 April – 23 May 2017 IDP* | 8th International Diplomats DK* | 12. Diplomatenkolleg | lak* ...... Programme ...... | .January . . . . – .April . . 2017. . . . . August –. . . . . Oktober. . . . .2017 ...... 66 12 th Programme for Diplomats in BerlinWB from | 7th LatinExecutive America Seminar forand Dip the- CaribbeanAFG | 17th Executive Seminar lomats from the Western Balkans | for Diplomats from Afghanistan 13 February – 10 March 2017 and neighbouring countries | irq ...... UKR . . .| 7.th .High . . Level. . . Experts...... 4. September...... – . 29 . September...... 2017. 70 6 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Programme Iraq Ukraine | LAK* | 12th Programme for 8 March – 24 March 2017 Diplomats in Berlin from Latin ASP* | 10th Programme for America and the Caribbean | Networking ...... Diplomats . . . . . in. .Berlin . . . from . . .Asia . . and . . . . October. . . . .– .December ...... 74 Alumni Activities and Global Diplomacythe Lab Pacific |April – June 2017 IF | 14th INTERNATIONAL FUTURES | AFR | 11th Executive Seminar 6 October – 21 October 2017 for Diplomats from Africa | Team ...... 24. . April . . .– .22 . May. . 2017...... 86 Internationale Diplomatenausbildung | TrainingAlumni Events for in International Germany and abroad Diplomats Regional Network Meeting, Marokko | 5 February – 7 February 2017 Programme 2018 | Programmes6th Network Consolidation 2018 Programme . . . .on . Peace. . . Mediation,...... Berlin. . . |. . 89 6 March – 10 March 2017 Regional Network Meeting, Mexiko | 23 March – 26 March 2016 7th Network Consolidation Programme, Berlin | tba Zahlen & Fakten | Facts & Figures ...... 90 Unsere Alumni in der Welt | Our AlumniGlobal Worldwide Diplomacy Lab Buenos Aires | 18 June – 21 June 2017 Tunis | 19 November – 21 November 2017

* Programme for Diplomats on a posting to Berlin * Programme for Diplomats on posting to Berlin

25 Years of Training for International Diplomats 7 25th Anniversary

You can read about foreign policy in the papers, and the history books are chock-full of it, too. There is talk of systems of treaties and spheres of influence, of creative spaces and zones of Über Außenpolitik liest man in der Zeitung. Die power. But who actually does this foreign policy? Geschichtsbücher sind voll von Außenpolitik. Da It’s worth taking a closer look at this. If we do, ist von Vertragssystemen und Einflusssphären then nations, governments and interests quickly die Rede, von Gestaltungsräumen und Machtzo- transform into individual faces – diplomats repre- nen. Aber wer macht diese Außenpolitik eigent- senting their respective countries, and with all the lich? Es lohnt sich schon, näher hinzusehen. Dann colour and diversity of the cultures of our world. wandeln sich Nationen, Regierungen, Interessen rasch zu individuellen Gesichtern – Diplomatin- Foreign policy is pursued by people. For the past nen und Diplomaten, die ihre jeweiligen Länder 25 years, the declared aim of the Federal Foreign repräsentieren, in aller Buntheit und Vielfalt der Office’s Training for International Diplomats Kulturen dieser Erde. programme has been to help some of these people, namely young colleagues from abroad, Außenpolitik wird von Menschen gemacht. Er- to improve their practical skills, to become klärtes Ziel der Internationalen Diplomaten- even more professional representatives of their ausbildung des Auswärtigen Amtes ist es seit countries – and to convey an up-to-date image nunmehr 25 Jahren einigen dieser Menschen, of German life. They return to their home coun- nämlich jungen ausländischen Kolleginnen und tries as partners and friends of Germany. Kollegen, zu helfen, ihre praktischen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern, zu noch professionelleren Vertre- Training for International Diplomats (TFID) is a tern ihrer Länder zu werden – und ein aktuelles win-win situation for all concerned – for the Bild der deutschen Realität zu vermitteln. Sie participants, because they learn useful and prac- kehren als Partner und Freunde Deutschlands tical things from us, for the alumni, because they in ihre Heimat zurück. can build and expand networks through the programme, and for the Federal Republic of Ger- Die Internationale Diplomatenausbildung ist many, because we can make friends in all corners ein Gewinn für alle Beteiligten. Für die Teilneh- of the globe. I myself have been able to meet menden, weil sie bei uns Nützliches und Prak many young people in the time since I have been tisches lernen, für die Ehemaligen, weil sie über in charge of this programme, people who have das Programm Netzwerke bauen und ausbauen given their respective countries’ foreign policy können, und für die Bundesrepublik Deutsch- a face. Their curiosity, drive, open-mindedness land, weil wir Freundinnen und Freunde in allen and humour give me hope that this world can Winkeln der Erde gewinnen. Ich persönlich improve in the future. May our programme be habe in der Zeit, seitdem ich dieses Programm an investment in getting the world onto this On the left side: The Training for leite, viele junge Leute kennen lernen dürfen, better track. We at TFID are doing our utmost International Diplomats family, die der Außenpolitik ihrer jeweiligen Länder ein to contribute to this. including former team members, Gesicht geben. Ihre Neugier, ihr Schwung, ihre the current team and, last but Aufgeschlossenheit und ihr Humor geben mir Yours sincerely, not least, our alumni and friends, Hoffnung, dass es mit dieser Welt in Zukunft enjoying the 25th anniversary besser werden kann. Möge unser Programm ceremony at the Federal Foreign eine Investition dafür sein, die Welt auf diesen Office on 4 May 2017. besseren Kurs zu bringen. Wir bei 1-DA geben unser Bestes, dazu beizutragen. Stefan Biedermann Leiter Internationale Diplomatenausbildung Head of Training for International Diplomats Memories Twenty-five years of Training for International Diplomats Building Bridges in Berlin

One of my thoughts on the 25th anniversary of The moment I set foot on the tarmac of the Training for International Diplomats was to remi airport in Berlin, I sensed that my stay would nisce on what I was doing 25 years ago! When be memorable. Coming from the warmth of this programme was already up and running, Albania, the sharp and very cold wind cut right I was at an age where in my head there were through the thin layers of clothing I was wear- two categories of people: amusing and playful ing. The four-week Programme for Diplomats children my age and the excruciatingly boring from the Western Balkans that would unfold older people. Now that I am 33, my childhood in Berlin would indeed prove to be precious. theory that I would always remain a child has I came to grasp and understand the “German proved mistaken, but I still try not to be boring! way”, to deepen my knowledge on diplomacy in I was given the opportunity to participate in the nexus between civil society and governmen- Training for International Diplomats in Berlin. tal institutions, and at the same time to cherish The programme gave a shape, form and taste to the enriching perspectives and approaches of everything I had experienced from living in Ger- diplomats from the Balkan region. many for almost three years. It was as if I were travelling in a very nice German vehicle, but The Balkans have been through difficult and then was offered a chance to look at the genius tumultuous periods, and we are still facing a behind its engine: how it functions, how it starts challenging and demanding path ahead in our and stops, and how it brakes and thrusts. This EU accession aspirations. By truly learning from training allowed us to look from the inside out the divisive past and fostering cross-border at how things work and operate in Germany, exchanges and partnerships, we can build bridges how people think within the system, and what to push us forward into a bright and prosperous the system believes in, stands with and fights future. There is now a genuine glimmer of hope, for. It made me dream of better things for and programmes such as that provided by the my own country and hope for a better future. Federal Foreign Office enable a setting in which It taught me how you make a country strong with we can understand the shared challenges and human rights values, tolerance and openness. opportunities more clearly. This forum is a huge benefit as regards offering meaningful oppor- Through this programme, I learned that you tunities to the young generation of diplomats always tell it as it is, “sagen was ist”, regardless from countries in the Western Balkans to net- of how difficult it is to say it! I learned that you work and serve our respective country vis-à-vis can still forge a cross on top of the Frauenkirche regional and European integration. EU acces- although your father was one of the pilots who sion by countries in the Western Balkans will not bombed it. And I learned that if you quarrel only make Europe geographically “whole” again, Above: Cynthia holding an impres- with every person whose political opinion dif- but also enrich and expand the continent’s sive and open-hearted speech at the fers from yours, you will have to drink your economic, social and cultural resources. ceremony to celebrate the 25th anni- tepid beer alone. Thank you for helping us all versary of Training for International to understand that it mattered less where we However, the most valuable thing gained during Diplomats. Extracts of the speech came from and meant everything that we were my unforgettable Berlin experience is the friend- can be read in the accompanying text. there. For the past 25 years, and for all the years ships formed with fellow participants from the Below: Adi enjoying the mediation yet to come, may this programme strive always Western Balkans, and for this I would like to training at the Federal Foreign Office to bring people together as a family and to build express my gratitude to the Federal Foreign in Berlin with a fellow participant. bridges for all to cross! Office and congratulate Training for Interna- tional Diplomats on its 25th anniversary. Cynthia Chidiac (Lebanon) First Secretary, Embassy of Lebanon to Germany, Adi Hoxha (Albania) and alumna of NMO 15 Participant of WB 7 25 Years of Training for International Diplomats 9

It all began in Treptow

Since its establishment, the Federal Foreign on the Spree with a curfew from 9 p.m. The Office did not consider further training of for- impression of freedom of movement in the eign colleagues to be part of its remit. Requests democratic West may have suffered as a result from friendly states to this end were politely of this. There were unconfirmed rumours about rejected. The transition in Europe at the begin- the nightly escapades of some of the partici- ning of the 1990s led to a turnaround, the pants, and of only partially successful attempts success of which continues to exceed all expec- to return home after the curfew ... Thanks to tations. The trigger is thought to have been the the Friedrichsgracht, participants were, from following event: henceforth, able to enjoy more humane accommodation standards. Offices and seminars In 1991, Foreign Minister Genscher travelled finally found their home in Kreuzstraße 1. Up to by Bundeswehr aircraft to the nascent Baltic the end of the millennium, there were two semi States. The designated Foreign Minister and nars each year. By that time, the staff, which had later President of Estonia Lennart Meri was also initially consisted of a retired diplomat as head on board. He had gone to school in Berlin in the of the programme, as well as a higher-level civil 1930s. He was amazed to note how his German servant and a mini supporting unit, had been “colleague” performed his government duties on increased. the ground with his team of advisers on board and over the radio. He is said to have sponta- But then the perception that the potential of neously requested that future Estonian diplo- German-speaking diplomats from the countries mats be sent to the Federal Foreign Office for concerned had been largely exhausted, began further training. Genscher grasped the oppor- to gain ground. The concept of “focusing on our tunity and at the same time the topicality of core competence” made the rounds, and so the this request. And so he spontaneously decided then Secretary of State had to put his foot down to launch a project like this for diplomats from in order to save the whole project. The events the new democracies, discreetly and from out of 9/11, Afghanistan and the Iraq war occurred of thin air. In a first attempt, the plan was to in quick succession. At the same time, the Ger- familiarise 30 young colleagues from Central man Foundation for International Development, and Eastern Europe with the subtleties of the which had offered diplomats from the third art of diplomacy in the course of a three-month world further training for decades, declared programme, held in German. that it was no longer responsible for this area. The continuation of Training for International The demand from the countries in question was Diplomats with tailor-made courses for repre- overwhelming, and so this attempt was not the sentatives from the various crisis regions thus end of the story. Involving a representative from turned out to be a stroke of good fortune. Russia became a matter of principle. The same Dr Mühlen (above) and diplomats also applied to other countries that already had a In addition, similar events for regions and con- during a role-playing exercise in his foreign service. What was lacking, however, was tinents that had not previously been taken into negotiation class. something like a political decision on the estab- account were gradually added, all in English lishment of such an institution. The upshot was or French. These courses are supplemented by that it was necessary to re-approve the funds those that are tailored to diplomats on postings every year. Besides the use of tried and tested in Berlin. Intensive alumni support ensures that forces, the practical implementation of the pro- these contacts are maintained. From the initial gramme was often a case of trial and error. germ cell that was the “MOE programme”, a work unit emerged that has stood the test of time. Cel- The former guest house of the GDR Foreign ebrations to mark its 25th anniversary in 2017 Ministry in Treptow was more or less suitable as paid fitting tribute to this enduring success. accommodation. The same could not be said of the housing enjoyed by the first group, which Alexander Mühlen had to make do with an anchored houseboat Ambassador (ret.), Headquarters Berlin 10 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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8th International Diplomats Programme

19 th January – 23 rd March 2017

From left to right: Tanja Maximow (Programme Assistant), Basmah Abdulkarim (Saudi Arabia), Tsz Lok Donald Tsang (Singapore), Jorge Adrian Agraz Godinez (Mexico), Tewodros Girma Abebe (Ethiopia), Amina Alabbasi (Bahrain), Sophia Azara (Programme Manager), Yang Zhang (China), Rus Shazila Osman (Malaysia), Loai Al-Eryani (Yemen), Denis Fabrichnikov (Russian Federation), Ambassador (ret.) Hermann-Josef Sausen (Programme Director), Eugenie Cormier-Lassonde (Canada), Francisco Barbieri (Argentina)

Absent: Mohamed Mamdouh (Egypt), Tchaa Batchassi Gnama (Togo), Viet Phuong Le (Viet Nam) idp International Diplomats Programme 13

»The power to profoundly shape the world is in each and every one of us.«

Knowledge is power; inspiration is influence. Nowadays, younger generations tend to be less willing to learn and acquire knowledge because of the immediacy and relative ease of obtaining it by simply googling what they want to know. Yet it is not that easy to find sources of inspiration. In my experience, I tend to find inspiration in the most uncommon of places and in the little things that people do: expressions of kindness, brav- ery, selflessness and love. The th8 International Our group had working visits in Land Baden- Jorge Adrián Agraz Godínez (Mexico) Diplomats Programme (IDP) was a breathtaking Württemberg on migration policy and integration. Participant of IDP 8 and thought-provoking stroke of inspiration and Participants commented that society should not knowledge that has shaped my work and, I am impose its values, but accept diversity in line with sure, that of my colleagues as well. the motto “Everyone is a Stuttgarter”. They also noted that the main challenges are language These are interesting times to be a diplomat and and employment. Currently, 600,000 people live a crucial moment to be in Germany. The G20 in Stuttgart, 44% of whom come from a migrant summit will take place in Hamburg this year background, with 25% non-German; there are with a strong focus on meeting the Sustainable 8,000 refugees from 170 nations in the city who Development Goals; the United Kingdom has speak 120 languages. Migration and integration put the European Union to the test by leaving were the most emotional, heartfelt and dis- it, and so forth. cussed topics. The group visited a refugee shelter in Stuttgart to learn first-hand from three fam The IDP included 36 meetings in fivecities ilies from Afghanistan, Syria and Pakistan. – Berlin, Potsdam, Stuttgart, Hamburg and Bonn – in order to listen, discuss and interact with The world has never been as interconnected 52 strategic players, who covered a very wide as it is today, and yet it has never been more range of topics. Our group was lucky to be misinterpreted. At no other time has diplomacy guided by an experienced retired Ambassador, been as meaningful or relevant than in today’s Hermann Sausen, who served as moderator world. Because of tweets and the immediacy of and advisor during the meetings. We discussed information availability, diplomats are needed to topics such as the imminent vote in the Ger- resolve misunderstandings. The tone of commu- man Bundesrat to elect a new Federal President nication can be misread quite quickly. Modern (Frank-Walter Steinmeier); the increasing influ- diplomats actively avert brinkmanship. ence of forums (such as the G20) in international affairs compared to international organisations If you have a gnawing intellectual curiosity, my (i.e. the UN); and the perception of security in recommendation would be to also get emo- the face of recent terrorist attacks in Germany. tionally involved in everything that you do. The power to profoundly shape the world is in each and every one of us: always caring, loving and believing in the difference we can make. 14 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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41. Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

25. Januar – 3. März 2017

1. Reihe von links nach rechts: Verena Michaeli (Programmassistentin), Vessela Atzeva (Bulgarien), Rita Zalite (Lettland), Mirat Urmat Uulu (Kirgisistan), Europa-Staatsminister Michael Roth, Valentina Fabia Roman Gómez (Republik Kolumbien), Lena Hanning (Hospitantin), Jane Park (Vereinigte Staaten)

2. Reihe von links nach rechts: Farah Farrokhi (Islamische Republik Iran), Shota Urano (Japan), Ana Davitashvili (Georgien), Jaymion Hendricks (Südafrika), Katarzyna Joniec (Polen), Raluca Truscanu (Rumänien), Andrés Pérez González (Chile)

3. Reihe von links nach rechts: Roman Macovenco (Republik Moldau), Botschafter a.D. Dr. Axel Berg (Programmdirektor), Stefan Biedermann (Leiter Internationale Diplomatenausbildung), Tianqing Kou (China), Jérôme Collard-Proulx (Kanada), Elvis Shiweda (Namibia), Aušrinė Vysniūnaitė (Litauen), Vismar Ravagnani Duarte Silva (Brasilien), Dr. Ondřej Picka (Tschechien), András Molnár (Ungarn) 16 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

»Nicht die Herausforderungen und Konflikte sind es, die die heutige Welt ausmachen, sondern die wachsende Nähe und die gemein same Verantwortung.«

verstehen. Das sechswöchige Programm des Internationalen Diplomatenlehrgangs ermög- lichte uns einen einzigartigen Einblick in die Spezifika der politischen Kultur Deutschlands. Ondřej Picka (Tschechien) Im Jahr 2017 sind 25 Jahre seit der Gründung Teilnehmer IDL 41 des Internationalen Diplomatenlehrgangs ver- Während der vielen Begegnungen konnten wir gangen. Der Lehrgang wurde kurz nach der feststellen, welche große Bedeutung die Ver- Überwindung der Teilung Europas initiiert und ankerung Deutschlands in der EU und NATO in war für Diplomaten aus mittel- und osteuro- der deutschen Außenpolitik hat. Wir haben uns päischen Staaten vorgesehen. Die Teilnehmen- mit dem deutschen Föderalismus beschäftigt den des diesjährigen 41. Diplomatenlehrgangs und mit seiner Rolle in der Außenpolitik. Auch kamen aus 20 Ländern und fünf verschiede- die Bedeutung von Verbänden und Stiftungen nen Kontinenten. Das zeigt, wie sich die Welt in der deutschen Demokratie war ein Thema, während des letzten Vierteljahrhunderts ver- das uns mehrmals begegnete. Und nicht zuletzt ändert, aber vor allem auch, wie sich die Rolle gehörten die Besuche bei führenden deutschen Deutschlands in der Welt gewandelt hat. Medien zu den Highlights unseres Programms.

Während unseres Aufenthaltes in Berlin hatten Es sind aber nicht nur die vielen neuen Erkennt- wir die Möglichkeit viele interessante Gesprä- nisse, die uns in Erinnerung geblieben sind, son- che zu führen, zu einer Zeit, in der sich vieles in dern auch die vielen gemeinsamen Erlebnisse der internationalen Politik zu wandeln scheint: und die wunderbare Freundschaft, die unter uns Die EU steht vor immensen Herausforderun- gewachsen ist. Auch die, glaube ich, bestärkt in gen. Die transatlantischen Beziehungen müssen uns den Eindruck, dass es nicht die Herausfor- neu definiert werden und die liberale Handels- derungen und Konflikte sind, die die heutige ordnung wird angezweifelt. Neben einer neuen Welt ausmachen, sondern die wachsende Nähe Welle von Terrorismus bedrohen auch neue in einer immer kleiner werdenden Welt und die territoriale Konflikte die internationale Sicher- gemeinsame Verantwortung. heit. Neue Medien sorgen für einen weiteren Schub der Globalisierung, verändern gleichzei- Das Programm war für uns viel mehr als „nur“ ein tig aber auch unsere Arbeit als Diplomatinnen Weiterbildungslehrgang. Unser Dank gehört dem und Diplomaten. Programmdirektor, Botschafter a. D. Axel Berg, und seinen Mitarbeiterinnen Verena Michaeli Es war für uns sehr spannend, viele dieser The- und Lena Hanning. Wir sind ihnen nicht nur für men mit deutschen Gesprächspartnern zu disku- die perfekte Organisation dankbar, sondern vor The English version of this article tieren. Deutschland ist für unsere Länder ein allem für das freundschaftliche Miteinander und is available on our website. Please wichtiger Partner und sein Engagement in der in- die vielen schönen, gemeinsamen Momente. visit www.diplomatictraining. ternationalen Gemeinschaft wächst. Deswegen alumniportal.com/programmes/ ist es für uns auch wichtig, die Entscheidungs- international-executive-seminar prozesse der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu idl 18 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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7th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western Balkans

13 th February – 10 th March 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Zana Omerbožović, Stefan Stamenić, Marko Radovanović, Dhurata Selimi, Dimitar Mitrevski, Elinda Guri, Katharina Sabatzki (Programme Assistant), Abiba Bajramoska, Tamara Ognjanović, Fuad Morina, Irina Zorić, Mirko Kuzmanović, Dragan Mitrevski, Ambassador (ret.) Gudrun Steinacker (Programme Director), Aleksandra Đaković, Liridona Hertica

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»A friendly and constructive atmosphere fostered quality debates and honest exchange of ideas.«

tive atmosphere among the participants was Marko Radovanović maintained, which fostered quality debates and Participant of WB 7 honest exchange of ideas. At one point, a force majeure had us stranded on a train for four hours I remember being genuinely delighted when but the spirit of the group remained incredibly I was chosen to participate at the 7th Execu- high. By the end of the seminar, my binder was tive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western bursting open, my contact list got much richer Balkans. Numerous colleagues had already rec- and my smartphone memory was completely full. ommended it to me and I specifically cleared my schedule in February and March months ahead One particular situation that illustrates the to be able to apply for the seminar. I clearly had ambience of the entire course is the family high expectations. photo session we took on our penultimate day. After several meetings that day and an appetis- Upon arrival, I quickly realised that this was ing lunch at the Foreign Office canteen, we were one of those experiences that greatly exceed ushered to the roof of the building. Expecting expectations. From the very first day, everything a formal and tedious family photo routine, we fell into its place. The organisers were on top came all dressed up with professional looking of everything the entire time and all the meet- smiles on our faces. The photographer was ings, workshops and travels went incredibly already there and the sky above Berlin was smoothly. Proverbial German punctuality and crisp blue. However, instead of arranging us attention to detail was proven to us many a time. like attired sardines and snapping some quick photos, the photographer approached each one What I liked the most is that the seminar was of us and patiently and committedly positioned very well balanced between meetings with us according to his scenography to fit each other German officials and experts, improving our dip- and the beautiful Berlin landscape in the back- lomatic skills and exploring Germany. I will most ground. I am not exactly a person that would certainly remember this experience if I ever get inundate Facebook or Instagram with photos asked about formative moments in my career. but the result of this session was the most exciting, refreshing and distinctive photograph The seminar provided us with valuable insights I have ever had a chance to be in. The same goes into German policymaking especially with for the entire seminar. regards to the Western Balkans and it gave us an opportunity to improve our practical skills such as negotiation and public speaking. Moreover, throughout the seminar a friendly and construc- 22 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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High Level Experts Programme Ukraine

8 th March – 24 th March 2017

From left to right: Oleh Korchovyi, Adrian Stadnicki (Programme Assistant), Ganna Iarynych, Maksym Yemelianov, Iuliia Derbenova, Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Oleg Sologub, Oleksandr Udovychenko, Dmytro Deneiko, Markus Ederer (State Secretary), Olena Zaletska, Ambassador (ret.) Dr Hans-Dieter Heumann (Programme Director), Anna Kamuz, Igor Baranetskyi, Valentyna Lazarchuk, Philip Weissermel (Intern), Vitalii Fedorak, Sergii Donskyi, Anna Vintsiuk, Maryna Nelina 24 High Level Experts Programme Ukraine

»We are ready to share the burden of responsibility for Europe’s future!« HLEP and the other programmes of the Federal Foreign Office is the strong alumni community. In this regard, our last day of the programme became the first day to enjoy advantages of Dr Ihor Baranetskyi (Ukraine) Having spent four years in charge of economic the alumni family, which offers both strong Participant of HLEP 2017 diplomacy issues at the Embassy of Ukraine in the continuous ties with Germany and a great United States, I was looking for a good opportu- platform for communication between inspired nity to learn more regarding our relations with bright personalities from all over the world. the European Union, its leading members and their role in Ukrainian foreign policy. The High This year is unique – it marks the 25th anniver- Level Experts Programme (HLEP) seemed like sary of the Training for International Diplomats a great opportunity to discover the priorities of programme and 25 years of diplomatic relations German foreign policy and its high standards of between Ukraine and Germany. The Associa diplomacy. And the role of Germany for Ukraine tion Agreement has been ratified by all EU can’t be overestimated. HLEP impressed us from member states, Ukraine has finally received a the very first day. Thanks to our German team, visa-free regime with the EU, and our country the almost three-week-long programme was successfully hosted the Eurovision song contest. a well-balanced combination of meetings, dis- Ukraine still has a lot to do, and we have been cussions, and visits, as well as sightseeing and set our homework. We want to be a reliable friendly communication. We saw Berlin from the partner of free Europe and a full-fledged mem- top of Reichstag and from a boat on the Spree; ber of the EU in the future. We are responsible we’ve been to the roof of Federal Foreign Office for our future and we appreciate strong support and to its archives in the basement; we visited from Germany. As an engine of the EU-strength the historical downtown and diverse suburbs. and a shield of the European values, Germany There are stereotypes about German people, nowadays feels the burden of responsibility, and we had the chance to see the best of them which is a hard and – at the same time – an confirmed, such as their hardworking, pragmatic, honourable mission. We are confident that our consistent and reliable nature. partnership is sincere and mutually beneficial, and we are ready to share the burden of respon- Many of our meetings were dedicated to very sibility for Europe’s future! complicated issues that required extensive knowledge, skills and background information. HLEP’s spirit has inspired our group of 15 repre- Everybody in our team, without exception, was sentatives from various Ukrainian institutions and enriched by the new information and useful different regions. The same spirit has turned our experience they acquired. We received frank group into friends. After attending HLEP, we are answers on a great variety of topics, including for- optimistic about the prospects of Ukraine-Ger- eign affairs, diplomacy, security issues, European many relations. Our countries have much to be integration and German internal policy. We were proud of and much work yet to do. Together, able to discuss very interesting issues with top we can do better. If we work together, we can German diplomats and politicians. Meetings with achieve everything we set out to do. March 2017 experts and representatives of business associ- in Berlin was cold, but we compensated for it ations and NGOs gave us optimism and new with the warmth of our friendship. It was raining, ideas. The key idea of the whole programme was but rain is essential for spring flowers. While vis- not just about today – it is all about the future! iting outdoor attractions in Berlin or fascinating And HLEP seems to be one of the most effec- parks in Potsdam, we were told: “Come back tive investments in a much better future for our later – it will be warmer, sunnier and everything bilateral relations. An undisputable strength of will be in full bloom.” We know that we will. ukr 26 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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5th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the People’s Republic of China

31 st March – 8 th April 2017

1 st row, from left to right: FANG Xun, ZHAN Xiaoyu, BAI Yongjie (1 st Secretary of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Berlin), Ambassador (ret.) Dr Wolfgang Moser (Programme Director), SONG Rui, GU Junyao

2 nd row, from left to right: ZHU Ying, SUN Qing, CHEN Quan, Asif Halilovic (Programme Assistant), Keven Seidel (Consulate Secretary Candidate, FFO), JU Miao

3 rd row, from left to right: XU Dong, ZHENG Xiaojia, YUAN Quan, YANG Yiding, SUN Mengmeng, WANG Tianxiang chn Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the People’s Republic of China 29

»I still have a suitcase in Berlin.«

I hope we can reciprocate those kindness and WANG Tianxiang (China) friendship when our German counterparts visit Participant of CHN 5 Beijing this coming September. To all speakers of this seminar for expanding my horizons, and to young German diplomats, who shared their views and comments with remarkably fluent On a personal note, as a former university Chinese, I am looking forward to our next student majoring in international relations, Ger- encounter in no time. many is one of the best places for acquainting me with the history of diplomacy and modern poli- As we mark the 45th anniversary of knotting tics. Even today, the largest economy in Western China-Germany diplomatic ties, this trip was Europe still exerts considerable influence on the merely a tiny part of the grand opening of a new world. An old saying in China reads: one eye- chapter in our bilateral relations. We have much witness is better than a hundred hearsays, only in common and much to share, particularly in when I came to Berlin did I truly understand the an ever evolving international political land- beauty and greatness of this country. scape and economic architecture. I am positive that we can further boost our Comprehensive What is the greatness of Germany? I saw it in Strategic Relationship to new heights through a profound reflection of the bitter past and fullfledged cooperation in all possible fields, the persistent longing for eternal peace for safeguarding an open and free trade regime, the future, in the unwavering resolve for a tackling protectionism and isolationism, fulfill- more integrated European Union regardless of ing commitments to environmental protection, mounting challenges, on the smiling faces of and to a larger extent, upholding peace and mothers and children in refugee shelters. I saw prosperity for the whole world. it in those wellpreserved archives in the Federal Foreign Office murmuring the story of the his- Since joining the Foreign Service in 2011, my tory, the wellcrafted paintings and sculptures portfolio is mainly about Southeast Asia, a region in the Alte Nationalgalerie, the stateoftheart with diverse beauty and vast potentials, yet the automated factory of autogiant Volkswagen, 10-day trip to Germany unfolded a much broader and the ever striving entrepreneurship of picture in front of my eyes, which will be, beyond Jungheinrich AG as well as thousands of other any doubt, an unmeasured fortune enriching my German companies, last but not least, I saw it in diplomatic career and rest of my life. I know one ordinary German people from various walks of day I shall be back here, to enjoy the beauty and life including scientific communities, business vivid life once again, as wherever I go, whatever associations and thinktanks. I do; I still have a suitcase in Berlin.

Ten days are far too short to get to know such a multidimensional and colourful country, yet the welldesigned and “Germanly” implemented schedule made a tremendous difference. I wish to express hearty gratitude to H.E. Ambas- sador Wolfgang Moser, and to my good pal Asif Halilovic for all the warm hospitality and thoughtful arrangements throughout the trip. 30 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa

24 th April – 22 nd May 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Raimund Grafe (Managing Director, Representation of the Free State of Thuringia for Federal Affairs), Helen Deacon (Programme Assistant), Illili Ag Hamada (Mali), Kaston Adeniyi Ojomo (Nigeria), Holisoa Sylviana Ramorasata (Madagascar), Miheret Gebremedhin Kidane (Ethiopia), Bibi Aïsha Ismaël Lakhi (Mauritius), Tiyamike Banda (Malawi), Erika Balzer (Intern), Ivy Suglo (Ghana), Joanitah Among (Uganda), Wame Dechambenoit (Botswana)

2 nd row, from left to right: Mayara Kadingar (Chad), Amadou Hamed (Niger), Ambassador (ret.) Karl Flittner (Programme Director), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Elsadig Mohamed Ahmed (The Sudan), Angelina Adyang Jolong (South Sudan), Jarso Boru Gufu (Kenya)

Absent: Hassan Mwamweta (United Republic of Tanzania) 32 Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa

»People who can face their past can also adapt to the future.«

I was curious about Germany ever since seeing the images of the 2017 opening ceremony at the ITB Berlin, for which Botswana was the official partner country. I was, therefore, very excited about the opportunity to participate in Wame Dechambenoit (Botswana) the 11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from to the future. As we walked soberly through the Participant of AFR 11 Africa (AFR 11), during which I hoped to explore former concentration camp, we understood why and learn more about German society. Germans fear war and totalitarian regimes and value democracy, human rights, partnerships The programme revealed many aspects of Ger- and international peace and security. many – its history, politics, business, academia and culture. Parts of the programme took us out The training in public speaking, media relations, of Berlin to Land North Rhine-Westphalia and international negotiations and the German the Free State of Thuringia. We took an in-depth language course were also among the high- look at German institutions, organisations and lights. The lessons were practical, lively and companies and interacted with senior govern- immediately usable. ment officials, policymakers, think-tank advisors, academics and industry leaders. When we left at the end of May, we were more familiar with Germany and with one another, It goes without saying that we established more we were able to speak a little bit of German, we contacts in one month than a young diplomat were better equipped to advance our diplomatic could possibly make during a four-year tour work and, moreover, we were in a better position of duty. This greatly expanded our knowledge to contribute to the promotion of long-standing about Germany and the origins and basis for and cooperative relations between our respec- German foreign policy, particularly the Federal tive home countries and Germany. Government’s policy towards Africa. For this, we express our gratitude to the Federal We also had extensive discussions about Ger- Foreign Office. Your celebration this year of the man Federalism and the differences and linkages 25th anniversary of the Training for International between the Bundestag and the Bundesrat. Our Diplomats Programme is evidence of how suc- visits to the Federal Chancellery, to the upper cessful this programme has been in meeting and lower houses of parliament, as well as to the needs of its participants. the Thuringian State Chancellery and State Par- liament helped us understand how they work Our thanks also go to the facilitators, institutions, and complement one another. We also gained organisations and companies that invested their insight into the long-standing system of power time, sharing their expertise, experience and sharing, decentralisation and coordination. stories with us. Special thanks goes to our Pro- gramme Director, Ambassador (ret.) Karl Flittner Memorable was a visit to Buchenwald Memorial. and his two assistants, Ms Helen Deacon and We learnt a most valuable lesson that day – Ms Erika Balzer, for their excellent planning people who can face their past can also adapt and execution of this programme. Herzlichen Dank für unseren wunderbaren Aufenthalt in Deutschland. Auf Wiedersehen! afr 34 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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16 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East and North Africa

25 th April – 23 rd May 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Abrar Raslan (Egypt), Svenja Matthiesen (Intern), Meryem Hamdouni (Morocco), Ahmed Adel Aly (Arab League), State Secretary Walter J. Lindner, Carla Hassoun (Lebanon), Ehsan Bakhshandeh (Islamic Republic of Iran), Thura Kifah Safa (Iraq)

2 nd row, from left to right: Abdulrazaq Alpaisi (Yemen), Sara Almaeena (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC), Fahad Alajmi (Kuwait), Karim Elkhashab (Egypt), Abdulla Alahmed (Bahrain), Tohid Afzali (Islamic Republic of Iran), Saif Al-Imarah (Iraq), Ilker Yilmaz (Intern), Nouf Al Nasser (Saudi Arabia)

3 rd row, from left to right: Adoum Mohamat (OIC), Mahamud Jibar (United Arab Emirates), Talal Al Hamar (Bahrain), Dina Zahran (Jordan), Ambassador (ret.) Bernd Erbel (Programme Director), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Ashraf Qatarneh (Jordan), Vanessa van den Hövel (Programme Assistant)

Absent: Njoud Alkhudairy (Saudi Arabia) nmo Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East and North Africa 37

»Facing the winds of change, Germany is building windmills.«

Germany perceives the notion of war. Instead of shying away, Germany has gracefully addressed the narrative of its own history by naming the Seeing Germany for the first time was far more perpetrators and making sure they are forever Thura Kifah Safa (Iraq) rewarding than I expected. The 16th Executive labelled as such. The ‘imprints of the past’ surely Participant of NMO 16 Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East did not define today’s Germany, and this is how and North Africa held by the Federal Foreign Germans committed themselves to healing. Office enabled us diplomats from the respec- Transparency, on the other hand, was one out- tive countries to take a closer look at a country standing principle that we could see present in which plays a leading role in the international a pizza oven in one of Berlin’s local restaurants, arena. My initial intention was to examine from in the kitchen of a refugee camp as well as in a professional point of view one of the world’s the dome of the Bundestag. Facing the winds most prominent countries, which has a history of change, Germany is building windmills. It is that is attention-grabbing to say the least. How- now a country very well poised to be one of ever, what I have seen during my 29-day training the world’s leading economies, assists other course has also touched me in a personal way. countries in post-conflict reconstruction and development phases, and shares its experiences A diplomat from a country with an emerging in good governance, transparency, reconstruc- democracy, I have witnessed a number of tion and foreign policy management. eye-openers in Germany. It was amazing to see the way in which Germany has dealt with During the course of this seminar, the FFO pro- the heavy burden of its legacy after WW2, both vided a common space for diplomats to engage internally and externally. Experiencing one and get to know each other in an atmosphere turning point in history after another, it was that nurtures candid discussion, cooperation and determined to make a statement and adopt a networking. The astounding news is that the FFO shift in perspective, thus building its strength has been doing this for a staggering 25 years! patiently and gradually through the efforts of its devoted leaders and people. One can only The list of invaluable information we learned wonder how difficult it must have been for Ger- in Germany extends far beyond the pages of mans to face all the destruction and chaos after this article. We went back to our countries with WW2. Surrendering was not an option; they had clearer vision, a renewed sense of purpose and to roll up their sleeves. a heartfelt appreciation of the hospitality of everyone at the Auswärtiges Amt, especially I saw that the three principles of reconstruction, Ambassador (ret.) Bernd Erbel, who seemed like healing, and transparency had been adopted an Arab to us with his immeasurable hospitality in Berlin, and in the provinces we visited. The and kindness – Dankeschön! reconstruction of the Frauenkirche church bears witness to one of the enthusiastic initiatives of German citizens to rebuild their country. The guided tour of the Bundeswehr Military His- tory Museum offered a new perspective on how 38 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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10 th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific

26 th April – 22 nd June 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Clarissa Kröger (Intern), Katharina Sabatzki (Programme Assistant), Shiruzimath Sameer (Maldives), Iris Reinl (Coordinator of Training for International Diplomats), Thi Hang Vu (Viet Nam), Alexandra Smithyman (New Zealand), Sophia Azara (Programme Manager)

2 nd row, from left to right: Somsak Homsinghak (Lao People’s Democratic Republic), Tah Jiun Tan (Singapore), Mohammad Al Alamul Emam (Bangladesh), Ambassador (ret.) Dr Norbert Baas (Programme Director), Shoaib Mansoor (Pakistan), Yang Lei (China)

Absent: Aye Thida Khaing (Myanmar), Kabita Khanal (Nepal), Suchaya Tancharoenpol (Thailand) 40 Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific

»It is important to cultivate relations, build bridges and work with trustworthy partners.«

interactions with my fellow colleagues from Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Maldives, New Zealand, Thailand and Viet Nam, in particular sharing opinions on inter- TAN Tah Jiun (Singapore) The definition of “diplomacy”, according to the national relations and global governance in the Participant of ASP 10 Merriam-Webster online dictionary, involves 21st century. In the words of Stefan Biedermann, “skill in handling affairs without arousing hos- Head of Training for International Diplomats at tility”. Against the current volatile geopolitical the Federal Foreign Office, in this age of “twit- backdrop, one of the most pressing questions ter diplomacy” and “alternative facts”, it is all on the minds of my fellow diplomats as we the more important to cultivate relations, build embarked on the 10th Programme for Diplo- bridges and work with trustworthy partners. mats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific was The intensive yet rewarding programme, which surely whether it was time for a new approach included excursions to Brussels, Hamburg and to bringing about diplomatic progress. Were the Vienna, provided participants with the platform days of “traditional diplomacy” over? and opportunity to expand our network and establish close working relationships. Even as At the end of the two-month course, after our careers eventually take us to different cor- countless rounds of constructive dialogue with ners of the world, I am certain that the valuable academia, journalists, parliamentarians and rep friendship forged will ensure that we keep in resentatives from the Federal Government and touch and continue to cooperate as part of the international organisations, the answer was alumni network. clear. Geopolitics will become more uncertain and unpredictable. To adapt and survive, we Last, but certainly not the least, it would be need to ensure that foreign policy positions, remiss of me not to extend the group’s heart- while staying true to their core values and felt gratitude to the Programme Team led principles, reflect changing strategic realities. by Ambassador Dr Norbert Bass, assisted by Disputes between nations cannot be totally Sophia, Katharina, Karen and other colleagues avoided, and when they occur we need to do our working behind the scenes. The programme utmost to resolve them amicably and in accord- was a resounding success, not least due to ance with international law. We have to keep the their tireless and meticulous efforts in ensur- long-term interests of our nations in sight, and ing that every programme element ran like not be fixated with short-term gains or losses. clockwork, and also thanks to their patience in While achieving the above is no mean feat, this tending to the participants’ queries and making is imperative in an ever-changing world. us feel at home.

Besides benefitting from the insightful ex- In diesem Sinne, vielen herzlichen Dank, bleibt changes on various issues including Brexit, the Wohlauf, und Auf Wiedersehen! future of the EU and its role in Asia, as well as Germany’s transatlantic relations with the USA, the most valuable take-away were the asp 42 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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1st Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Colombia

12 th June – 23 rd June 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Andres Felipe Perez Rodriguez, Sabine Sparwasser (Director-General for Political Affairs, Federal Foreign Office), Ana María Moreno Fonseca, Andres Leonardo Rincon Barahona, Paul Konietschke (Intern)

2 nd row, from left to right: Dorothee Charlotte Segiet (Programme Assistant), Sergio Salazar, Natasha Arroyave Monsalve, Karen Giron Abadia

3 rd row, from left to right: Ambassador Dr Heinz-Peter Behr (Programme Director), Laura Camila Castillo Gutierrez, Nattaly Ximena Calonje Londoño, Juanita Navarro Angel, Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats) col Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Colombia 45

»No matter the differences people can have – a cultural asset can be found in this diversity to promote the nation as a tolerant and democratic society.«

How to rebuild a country after being divided Andrés Pérez Rodríguez (Colombia) for decades? It’s a question that Germany has Participant of COL 1 sought to answer since 1990, and now Colombia must respond to this challenge by implementing the Peace Agreements signed with FARC guer- rillas in 2016. It’s interesting that you can walk Can we overcome this division? near the Brandenburg Gate without noticing whether you are in the eastern or western part Yes, a reunited Berlin, as diverse as Germany of Berlin, unless you see the bricked line running is, showed me that no matter the differences along the streets that represents the old wall. people can have – religion, politics, hobbies, etc. – In my country, we don’t have a wall either, but a cultural asset can be found in this diversity you can pass through different Colombias just by to promote the nation as a tolerant and demo looking at the economic and social differences cratic society. This was something I saw also in we have as a divided nation, which are the result the political institutions such as the German of decades of armed conflict. Bundestag. Regardless of political differences, which are part of democracy, agreements can But is the world aware of this division? be made on common interests such as promot- ing diversity and defending democratic values Sure, in Berlin we met many people who work against hate and discord. German politicians in the field and are aware of the causes of our from all parties support the Colombian Peace conflict and know about our political and social Process, a multi-partisan consensus that we are situation. Germany is an important ally in the yet to reach in our own Congress. efforts to develop and pacify our nation. The political foundations Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung It’s the end of the boat ride. I toured Berlin on (KAS) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), as well a boat, a city that breathes history, a city that tells as the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale what happened through its walls and streets. Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Deutsche Welle There are buildings, parks and places that over- Akademie have many projects in Colombia, for come division and come together as a diverse example. It was interesting that the people we and democratic city despite the current political met were more aware and had a wider knowl- and social problems that threaten what Europe edge than us of what was happening in our and the world became after the Second World country, especially in rural areas. War. I leave the boat, but it’s just the end of my visit. The journey that Colombians are going to begin and the one Germans are on is very long and I, as a diplomat, will be part of it. I am sure that the lessons Germany taught me during these last few days will be very useful! 46 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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2nd Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Palestinian Territories

3 rd July – 21st July 2017

1st row, from left to right: Khalil Sawayfa, Safaa Albarahma, Kamilia Abualhaj, Roba Aljamal

2 nd row, from left to right: Ambassador Dr Heinz-Peter Behr (Programme Director), Safa Maali-Mutan, Qusai Esawee, Amelie Tittel (Programme Assistant), Jamila Iriqat, Yara Daiq

3 rd row, from left to right: Walter J. Lindner (State Secretary), Dr Alexander Mühlen (Federal Foreign Office), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Max Stindt (Intern) 48 Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Palestinian Territories

»The deeper you go into questions, the more interesting the questions get.«

Khalil Sawayfa “We are all apprentices in a craft where no one (Palestinian Territories) ever becomes a master; style means the right Participant of PSE 2 word, the rest matters little, it’s my way.”

In the competitive state of todays’ job market, On the other hand, the most salient part was having global training experience under your going in-depth into the German political archi- belt is one of the very best things you can tecture, the mechanisms it employs, the themes do for your prospective career. But as you drawn, through on-site visits to the major polit- can imagine, training abroad is about much ical institutions. Sincere answers pushed me to more than mind-opening practice; Rome wasn’t figure out the way of mastering “Measure twice, built in a day. cut once”.

There is no doubt in my mind that July has “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” been incredibly prized to me; from day one, A de facto: the walks around the city of Berlin I was right thrilled and energized and ready were interesting. All the stories at least tried to to blow the minds away. As I well know, the elucidate some small portion of the meaning of most beautiful things are those that madness life, the sights, buildings, the Berlin Wall, not to prompts and reason writes. Ja, everything was mention the breeze; it is the chemistry. beautiful afterwards. All in all it seems to me that these are amaz- I got hands-on experience in working with ingly worthwhile endeavours that everyone top-notch dignitaries; I picked up an intensive should seek out in order to be jack-of-all-trades, and exceedingly advantageous knowledge of master of none. various focusses to look before I leap, and for sure this will reflect in my functioning and act- I will not soon forget those glimmering eyes ing within my work atmosphere; I realised that Dr Heinz-Peter Behr had, or the words he whis- the deeper you go into questions, the more pered in my ears when he gave me a goodbye interesting the questions get, and I think that’s hug. Now I know who the Germans really are; the job of art. they did it their way, and I will do it my way. To me, this is not merely an abstract article; “Galvanising”, “Great minds think alike” their way. it is a story of success. The programme was a helping hand for young front-runners from diverse places, showing them how to pull together a variety of skills to accomplish their goals. pse 50 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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12. Diplomatenkolleg

21. August – 23. Oktober 2017

1. Reihe von links nach rechts: Ornela Alickaj (Albanien), Chloé Goupille (Frankreich), Hanna Mohn (Programmassistentin), Mustafa Songür (Türkei), Alena Gavrilenko (Russische Föderation), Tristan terryn (Belgien), Laura Rajaniemi (Finnland), Stefan Ionkov (Bulgarien)

2. Reihe von links nach rechts: Anete Krieva (Lettland), Marko Stevanović (Montenegro), Stefan Biedermann (Leiter der Internationalen Diplomaten ausbildung), Esther Neuhaus (Schweiz), Oscar Buvalič (Slowakei), Ivana Karanušić (Kroatien), Botschafter a.D. Dr. Otto Lampe (Programmdirektor), Sophia Azara (Programmleiterin), John Zachau (Schweden), Dr. Rauf Jafarov (Aserbaidschan), Dr. Dauren Akberdiyev (Kasachstan), Kubat Choroev (Kirgisistan), Björn Piibur (Estland)

Abwesend: Angela Kennedy (Irland), Dr. Zsófia Lipták (Ungarn), Johan Løøv (Norwegen) dk Diplomatenkolleg 53

»Ist es diplomatisch gesehen ›Knigge‹, wenn Wasser aus den Lackschuhen sickert?«

Die deutsche und die norwegische Sprache von Teilnehmenden aus „Dublin bis Bischkek“ Johan Løøv (Norwegen) teilen unter anderem den bildlichen Ausdruck: und dem Meinungsaustausch mit unterschied Teilnehmer DK 12 „Nicht trocken hinter den Ohren sein“. In mei- lichen Vertretern der deutschen Gesellschaft nem Fall war diese Redewendung in zweierlei und des europapolitischen Milieus. Hinsicht relevant. Kaum war ich aus dem Flug- zeug ausgestiegen – das via Norwegen aus der Nach dem ersten Termin war ich zwar buchstäb- indischen Hauptstadt Neu-Delhi kam – fand ich lich trocken hinter den Ohren, aber als neuer mich an einem Augustabend auch schon im In- Diplomat in der deutschen Hauptstadt jedoch ternationalen Club des AAs zum ersten Treffen leider nicht so „trocken“ im übertragenen Sinn des Diplomatenkollegs wieder. Unerfahren und des Sprichwortes. Für jeden neu angekommenen bis jetzt verschont vom trügerischen Berliner Diplomaten geht es in der ersten Zeit an einem Wetter, hatte ich mich entschieden, von unserer neuen Dienstort darum, eine Übersicht zu ge- Wohnung bis in die Kurstraße mit dem Rad zu winnen, Kontakte zu knüpfen – und, wenn die fahren – im klassisch-skandinavischen Stil nur Zeit ausreicht, ein Dach über dem Kopf zu finden mit Anzug und Helm (Sicherheit muss sein). (letzteres ging glücklicherweise gut). Kurz Normalerweise gehört es zu den Freuden des gesagt: Das Diplomatenkolleg hat mir und den Berliner Alltags, durch das geschichtsträchtige anderen Neuankömmlingen eine einmalige Brandenburger Tor zu gleiten. Diesmal hatten Chance geboten, einen idealen Anfang in Berlin sich jedoch die Schleusen des lieben Himmels, genießen zu können. Dafür bin ich vor allem gerade vor dem Tor, unerwartet und plötzlich unseren ausgezeichneten Begleitern von Seiten in einer Weise geöffnet, die Assoziationen zum des AAs dankbar. indischen Monsunregen hätte wecken können. Ich wurde pudelnass. Sei es im Gespräch mit Staatsminister Roth, beim Besuch der deutschen NATO-Vertretung Meine erste Begegnung mit den deutschen in Brüssel oder im Tagesschau-Studio der ARD Behörden – ja, mein erster Auftrag als Bot- in Hamburg: Eine bessere Einführung in die schaftssekretär in Berlin überhaupt – sollte in vielfältige deutsche Gesellschaft lässt sich nur ein paar Minuten stattfinden. Was nun? kaum vorstellen. Die Vernetzung unter uns Was sagt denn eigentlich das Protokoll über jungen Diplomaten und mit den verschiede- pudelnasse Botschaftssekretäre? Ist es diplo- nen deutschen Gesprächspartnern ist natürlich matisch gesehen „Knigge“, wenn Wasser aus auch ein nicht zu unterschätzender Vorteil des den Lackschuhen sickert? Wie formell ist die Diplomatenkollegs. Gerade dies ist es, was die Atmosphäre im AA? Engländer als „flying start“ bezeichnen.

Zum Glück hatte ich keinen Knigge dabei, ich Nach gut zwei Monaten in Berlin mag ich immer bin ganz einfach unverweilt ins AA gefahren noch – im Sinne des oben erwähnten Sprich und konnte gleich erfahren, dass ich nicht der wortes – unerfahren sein. Aber mein Ausgang einzige Kollegiat war, der im wortwörtlichen punkt ist viel besser als ich es mir je hätte The English version of this article Sinne nicht trocken hinter den Ohren war. Besser vorstellen können. is available on our website. Please noch: Die Stimmung war locker und entspannt visit www.diplomatictraining. vom ersten Tag an. Das Kolleg war alles in allem alumniportal.com/programmes/ von einem offenen und freundlichen Ton geprägt, diplomatenkolleg 54 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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1st Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Central Asia

4 th September – 29 th September 2017

From left to right: Amelie Tittel (Programme Assistant), Baiyrbek Baiman Uulu (Kyrgyzstan), Walter J. Lindner (State Secretary), Nigina Mahkamova (Tajikistan), Daniya Akpabet (Kazakhstan), Tobias Wöhner (Intern), Rugiyya Malikova (Azerbaijan), Ulkar Lutvalizade (Azerbaijan), Ambassador (ret.) Ortwin Hennig (Programme Director), Ramiz Dashdamirov (Azerbaijan), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Azizbek Mamajonov (Uzbekistan), Zebunisso Zoirova (Tajikistan)

Absent: Mukhammadvalisho Makhshulov (Tajikistan) 56 Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Central Asia

»Dialogue is a vital force that will keep us together.«

Azizbek Mamajonov (Uzbekistan) It was an absolute pleasure and privilege for me Participant of ZAS 1 to participate in the first Executive Seminar for young diplomats from Central Asia. The seminar was a perfect opportunity for us to familiarise ourselves with all aspects of present-day Ger- many. We had a chance to visit some of the main German institutions, such as the Federal Chancellery, the Federal Foreign Office and As one wise man said, “In order to understand the Federal Ministry of the Interior, where we your opponent, you must put yourself in his learned more about Germany’s political system, place”. But to know about his mentality, you the basic principles of German institutions and must first have a dialogue with him. And I have their role in creating German foreign policy. no doubt that nations need constant dialogue Moreover, study trips to the State Chancellery with each other in order to prevent future con- of the Free State of Saxony in Dresden helped flicts. Dialogue is a vital force that will keep us us to become acquainted with various aspects together. It can be our common denominator. of German federalism. It is powerful, hopeful and has the ability to create common ground among diversity. During We had great visits to Gorlitz, Dresden, Leipzig our programme, prejudice disappeared through and Vienna. It was very interesting to learn dialogue by partaking in the most simple but about German-Polish joint border management. important things of life: sharing a meal, taking The guided tour in Dresden taught me about an evening walk or going to a football match. the great history of the Kingdom of Saxony. Our trip to Leipzig included a real bonus: a visit The friends and contacts we made from Ger- to the BMW factory. Two days in Vienna were many, Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries like being in a fairy tale. represent a first step in creating a network of diverse individuals. This in turn, I believe, can Discussions with German diplomats and politi- help to promote essential dialogue. Moreover, cians were always open, frank and fruitful. Such exposure to different nationalities and cultures an atmosphere of collaboration allowed the had a very positive impact, broadening our out- participants to ask questions of all kinds and to look and reminding us to look at issues from clarify issues they were interested in. Despite different angles. the fact that some of the questions asked seemed very inconvenient, we always received I would like to sum up by expressing my appre- prompt and clear responses. It was a great ciation and thanks to all the organisers of the pleasure for me to work with my colleagues seminar. Special words of gratitude go to Ambas- in a spirit of partnership and to exchange views sador (ret.) Ortwin Hennig, Programme Assistant on various issues. Amelie Tittel and intern Tobias Wöhner. Without their patience and professionalism we would not have been able to learn so much and to experience all the visits we did in such an orga nised, informative and punctual manner. You did a great job and it was an honour to meet you. zas 58 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang mmr Executive SeminarInternationaler for Diplomats Diplomatenlehrgang from Myanmar 59

2nd Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Myanmar

11th September – 29 th September 2017

From left to right: Ei Mon Swai, Robert Hahne (Intern), Theres Klose (Programme Assistant), Khine Thinzar, Moe Min Win, Seint Shwe Zin, Nwe Ni Myo Aung, Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Khin Thiri, Thiri Maung Maung, Chan Myae Thu, Kyaw Naing Aung, Thet Htar Mya Yee San, Thet Wai Yan Htay, Ambassador (ret.) Klaus-Peter Brandes (Programme Director), Phyu Hnin Wutyi, Aye Aye Myat, Aye Sanda Lwin, Ye Myint mmr Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Myanmar 61

»I discovered myself making a commitment to global peace and security.«

The Second Executive Seminar for Myanmar Diplomats has created many memorable mo ments for me in meaningful activities, some serious and others fun. Two of these significant things will dwell in my memory to be carried throughout my life.

The first was the visit to The Hague, which is The second experience that has imprinted itself Thiri Maung Maung (Myanmar) essential for diplomats and for those interested on my mind is the visit to the Foreign Service Participant of MMR 2 in peace and justice. This trip reminded me of Academy. In fact, we had a wonderful training my school days at Maxwell on post-conflict in public speaking in the birthplace of German reconstruction and the rule of law. In class, diplomats. By chance, we learnt how they are I had learnt about the principles that inspired groomed to be professionally competent in the to the high ideals of global peace and justice. international arena. The visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Criminal Tribunal I used to get stage-fright whenever I had to for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was unique speak in public. When I was at UC Davis, my and a privilege for me. It was my first time instructors had to make a lot of effort to correct listening to an open public hearing in the Inter- this stage-fright so as to effectively improve my national Criminal Court. During the hearing, public speaking. Thanks to the enhanced pro- I was touched to hear about such internationally gramme in Germany, I will find it much easier to wrongful acts. With this moment of excitement, speak naturally on any public speaking occasion. I discovered myself making a commitment to global peace and security. During the course of this programme, we were accompanied by a very experienced Ambassador, Then we continued with a fabulous and fantastic who always encouraged us to speak. Being with class about mediation and conflict management. him was a golden opportunity for us to expand I am the luckiest person to participate in such and widen our scope of knowledge. Without a programme. I was so amazed because of the the support of instructor Mr David Barnes and professor, who was highly experienced and Ambassador Klaus-Peter Brandes, I might not wellversed in mediation. In addition, the lecture have been able to restore my selfconfidence. demonstrated the professor’s mastery of the subject and the teaching methods. I felt like This training polished our skills and made us we were in the desert and thirsty for more serve as a bridge between Germany and Myan- lectures. This lecture indeed supported my aspi- mar. Moreover, the people we met during the ration to be a catalyst in peace, reconciliation programme made us feel at home in Germany. and conflict management. Germany has become like a second home to us. I shall never forget my days in Germany or the training which has imprinted in my heart and soul as an invaluable training programme along the path of my diplomatic career. 62 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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14th International Futures

8th October – 20th October 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Vikram Vardhan (India), Artem Belkin (Germany), Diego Zubillaga Rodriguez (Mexico), Björn Grözinger (Germany), Jervin Naidoo (South Africa), Verena Zehe (Project Coordination MGG Academy, DIE = German Development Institute), Dr Tatjana Reiber (Head of MGG Academy, DIE), Asaph Madimetja Chuene (South Africa), Rudraneel Chattopadhyay (India), Rangga Yudha Nagara (Indonesia), XIONG Aizong (China), Michael Schlattau (Germany), Flávia Alfenas Amorim (Brazil), Prof Dr Archna Negi (India, Alumna of IF 1)

2 nd row, from left to right: Dr NIU Haibin (China, Alumnus of IF 2), SI Wen (China), Jana Reinecke (Intern), András Nagy (Hungary), Fernanda Ishibiya Espíndola (Brazil), Jacaranda Guillén Ayala (Mexico), WEI Dandan (China), ZHAO Linyan (Intern DIE), Ana Paula Kobe (Brazil, Alumna of IF 2), Isabel Reible (Programme Coordinator), Refilwe Nokunyamezela Nkomo (South Africa), Natasha Maharaj (South Africa), Dolores Teixeira De Brito (Brazil)

3 rd row, from left to right: Iris Reinl (Coordinator of Training for International Diplomats), YUAN Xiaohui (China), Adi Haryo Yudanto (Indonesia), Johannes Blankenbach (Researcher DIE), Carolin Simone Anthes (Germany), Nasser Atif (Afghanistan/Germany), Alejandro Macías Ortega (Mexico), Zeljko Crncic (Researcher DIE), Ambassador (ret.) Peter Gottwald (Programme Director), Walter J. Lindner (State Secretary), Eva Nienhaus (Germany, Alumna IF 13), Dr Regine Mehl (Head of the Postgraduate Training Programme, DIE), Sheila Teta Carina (Indonesia), XU Sisheng (China), Dr Sven Grimm (Head of Department ‘Training’, DIE), SONG Qing (China), Rita Klüwer (Administrative Assistant Managing Global Governance, DIE), Franziska Sophie Frank (Programme Assistant), Sarah Bressan (Programme Assistant), Dr Thomas Fues (Head of Managing Global Governance, DIE), Rafael Mendonça Travassos Andrezo (Brazil)

Absent: Vidisha Mishra (India), Vidia Paramita (Indonesia) 64 International Futures

»IF helped us realise the urgency needed on matters of climate change action across the globe.« Fostering a new approach The International Futures programme was not helpful – it was, in fact, more than helpful! This is Challenging the status quo the age of a global political awakening in which we are seeing not only increasing assertiveness Rudraneel Chattopadhyay (India) & I want to serve the peoples of this world through among the rising powers, but also a demand for Asaph Madimetja Chuene (South Africa) the United Nations, and that is why I always recognition and a growing sense of importance Participants of IF 14 dreamed of becoming a diplomat. Interna- on the part of countries that have historically tional Futures (IF) was an opportunity for been marginalised. Under the circumstances, me to explore how I can help to make diplo- misunderstanding and a clash of interests are macy more humane. The programme provided likely to be the cause of diplomatic conflicts and, me with access to committed diplomats (of the even worse, a falling-out between nations. present and the past) and creative non-diplomats in a non-judgmental safe space, in which This prospect challenges the diplomatic com- participants had the freedom to be themselves munity to open up new means of dialogue and without consequences for their working lives. forge better relationships with counterparts This gave me insight into how diplomacy cur- within the international community. This is even rently functions, how diplomats think – both more important for Germany and the Global personally and professionally – and what South. On a small scale, the Federal Foreign sources of frustration exist in this area. It also Office’s International Futures programme is the helped feed my curiosity about different layers answer. The interactive sessions and insightful of dynamics and conflict in such a diverse group. presentations not only increase our understand- By the end of the programme, I could identify ing of global challenges and matters of global the changes that I want to bring to traditional mutual interest, but also help us realise the diplomacy through my participation in it. urgency needed on matters of climate change action across the globe in order to prevent the Today’s diplomacy needs a disruptive transfor- catastrophe of global warming. mation in terms of its core values. It needs to become more authentic, inclusive and sensitive. The dialogue between the western countries It needs to reflect the changing contexts of our and the Global South has been constrained by societies and the people living in them. It needs memories of colonial and imperial domina- to go beyond states. It needs to empower the tion. The formation of the BRICS represents narratives of as many actors as possible. And it this type of consequence. It is incumbent upon needs to place people at the heart of the ends Germany to reshape its approach and improve that it aims to serve, and in doing so, to be dialogue with the Global South, underpinned true to its purpose by going beyond a culture by common interests. Germany should in turn of lip service. Where necessary, today’s diplomats influence the European Union to adopt a new need to challenge the status quo of the posi- position in dealing with the Global South. tion of authority from where they derive their Asaph Madimetja Chuene legitimacy if that position of authority operates against jus cogens and obligations erga omnes. Rudraneel Chattopadhyay if 66 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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12th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Latin America and the Caribbean

12th October – 7th December 2017

From left to right: Sophia Azara (Programme Coordinator), Hanna Mohn (Programme Assistant), Aníbal Augusto Napoleón Zarza Domínguez (Paraguay), Francisco Javier Ulloa Muñoz (Chile), María Emilia Pelacchi (Argentina), Paula Sanmiguel (Colombia), Lea Schindler (Intern), José Antonio Cárdenas Mendoza (Peru), Federal Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, Carolina Morales Cruz (Honduras), Karen Daniela Ortiz Figueroa (Guatemala), Paulo de Melo Ming Azevedo (Brazil), Keisha Kal Witter (Jamaica), Ambassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter (Programme Director), José Manuel Recinos (El Salvador), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats)

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»The Programme reminded us why we chose this path as a job and as a way of life.«

Being a diplomat in Germany is probably one of Paula Sanmiguel (Colombia) the most interesting and rewarding experiences Participant of LAK 12 a foreign service officer of any country can have. Moreover, having the chance to serve your own country in Germany in the earliest years of your career is a priceless opportunity, not only to learn from the German perspective of the world and Germany’s own understanding of its role in Many questions arose during the programme, global politics, but also to study a wide variety of and I am proud to say that all participants from useful skills that in my opinion, every diplomat the Seminar represent exactly what it means to should master. be part of the foreign service in a Latin American or Caribbean country: it means understanding, That’s what makes the Training for Interna- above all, the importance of recognising one tional Diplomats initiative such a great tool for another’s differences and focusing on common strengthening cooperation between Germany opportunities and interests to secure dialogue and other regions. While networking with col- and peace, and to make our voices be heard. leagues from all over the world (and in this case, from Latin America and the Caribbean), you have This is indeed an interesting time to take a stand the chance to formulate your own questions in international politics: with political crises, about the next challenges in foreign policy and new narratives and upheavals that undermine obtain useful insights into current global affairs everything we understand as a synonym of sta- such as migration, development policy, foreign bility. And in this scenario, Latin America and trade, security, the role of the media in politics the Caribbean can make a valuable contribution and integration. to understanding these complexities, since we have experienced our own countries’ volatility The Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from in economic, political and even social spheres Latin America and the Caribbean reminded us for centuries, yet still we have managed to make why we chose this path as a job and as a way of significant progress towards peace, stability and life: it is our way of committing ourselves to the economic development. future of our country and our region by seeking practical solutions to never-ending challenges. As diplomats, as citizens, as active participants For me, being from Colombia, it has also been in an ongoing debate, we will continue to an enriching experience to learn how Germany search in this country for new, innovative and deals with the past and how it has chosen to tell practical ways of solving our own problems, a difficult story of conflict and war to future gen- and while doing so, we may also be able to help erations and to people from all over the world. Europe find answers to emerging challenges. For this reason, it is more important than ever to strengthen, refresh and nurture bi-regional dialogue. Germany is without any doubt a key player in this task. 70 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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6th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Iraq

6th November – 26th November 2017

From left to right: Rasha Mohammed Al-Khafaji, Sarah van Bentum (Programme Assistant), Mohammed Abdulzahra Al-Asadi, Raghdah Talal Al-Dawoodi, Marwan Abdalameer Al-Saadi, Naba Mudhafar Zedan, Ahmed Mohsin Al-Tameemi, Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Ambassador Dr Heinz-Peter Behr (Programme Director), Sulaf Mohammed Hayder, Methaq Waleed Mohammed, Miqdad Adeeb Al-Noori, Johanna Siebeking (Intern), Suha Abdulkareem Gharrawi, Nadia Dagher (Public Relations) 72 Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Iraq

»Engaging in dialogue and accepting diversity are two of the tools for achieving peace.«

Suha Abdulkareem Gharrawi (Iraq) Words cannot describe the feelings and positive Germany has an impressive degree of toler- Participant of IRQ 6 impressions I had regarding the 6th Executive ance towards other countries. It was amazing Seminar for Diplomats from Iraq in Berlin. I had when we had an interesting discussion with the opportunity to explore Germany’s political young aspiring students from a migrant back- system and cultural structure, and Berlin proved ground during our visit to the Albert Schweitzer to be even more exciting than I had thought Secondary Grammar School in Neukölln, Berlin, when I experienced it for myself! After a sight- where we saw good examples of how these seeing tour of the city on the first day, I can students have successfully integrated into Ger- definitely assure everyone that Germany is a man society without neglecting their identities. land of opportunities and choices. They represent the country’s bright future. The responsibility of religions was another inspiring Exploring the remains of the Berlin Wall was talk that highlighted the common goal of all reli- one of the most memorable moments, at least gions to establish peace. Engaging in dialogue for me, because it reminded me of the reunifi- and accepting diversity are two of the tools for cation of the divided nation. West and East grew achieving peace. and are still growing together, thus empowering Germany more and more. The first thought that The international negotiations, simulation game, crossed my mind about the notion of reunifi- public speaking training and intercultural com- cation is how history repeats itself. Yesterday munication training were the highlights of the reunification was in Germany, while today it programme. All were dynamic and exciting and is being witnessed in Iraq where the people through them we got to know each other better. from the south and centre fought for the north The talks and lectures were very impressive and (Mosul) and liberated the territories from ISIS. matched our zeal, enthusiasm and curiosity to The theme of reunification was raised again know more, while the visits to the Bundestag, during our visit to the Hafiz-Goethe memorial in Bundesrat, Federal Chancellery, Thuringia and Weimar, where we enjoyed a guided tour of the Bremen increased my understanding of the historical city centre by Raimund Grafe of the political structure in terms of a federal govern- Representation of the Free State of Thuringia ment in accordance with the states of Germany. to the Federation. I was surprised to learn that the Sufi poet Hafiz Shirazi influenced Goethe’s It was an honour and privilege to be part of this poetry, something that represents the con- exceptional seminar. This training has enriched nection between East and West. It was a great and enlightened me by providing me with exten- honour to also see Goethe’s house and the sive information and will be of immense benefit monument to the friendship between Goethe to my career as a junior diplomat. I would like to and Schiller. Needless to say, it was amazing to thank everybody who helped to make this pro- think how the passion for modernism brought gramme such a great success and to express my Bauhaus to Baghdad through the choice of particular gratitude to Ambassador Heinz-Peter Walter Gropius’s design for the University of Behr, our programme director, who always Baghdad. Yes, it is reunification again! shared his vast knowledge and experience with us and graced us with his presence. The training was well organised and met our high expectations. The talk on refugees and Ich danke der Internationalen Diplomatenaus- migration was very insightful and showed how bildung vielmals. irq alumni Networking 75

»Dear alumni and friends of Training for International Diplomats«

Let’s assume for a moment that we only had As alumni or rather partners in our network, one alumna or alumnus. She or he would have at you should be receiving invitations to all the least 140,000 years of experience and have lived activities mentioned above. But on a practical in every country in the world. That’s impressive note, what can you do to make sure this hap- – and a bit weird! Yet this number illustrates the pens? Well, first of all, get in touch with any enormous experience and knowledge that has suggestions or questions you may have and let grown over 25 years in our network of around us know if you move (e-mail: [email protected]). 3,600 alumni from over 180 countries. That’s We are here for you. And definitely check the impressive, not weird! following page to find out which type of alumnus or alumna you are! So 140,000 (rather than 42) is the answer to the question of why we do all this – why we organise Many of you have been very active in the past regional network meetings, network consoli year. My special thanks go to our alumni from dation programmes, German get-togethers, Morocco and Mexico for organising great regional clubs, activities in Berlin, webinars events in their respective capitals in February and other events; why we open the doors to and March, to Szilvia and Fotis for continuing to events organised by our partners; why we pro- initiate activities for alumni of our Diplomaten- vide grants where possible; and why we are a kolleg (see page 74) and to Shakeel Ahmad for partner in the Global Diplomacy Lab (see page setting up a regional club for alumni in Pakistan. 84 – 85). By consolidating and strengthening the Und danke Alina, Alona, Anna, Alexander, Kirill network of diverse backgrounds, nationalities, und Mykhail für Eure Ausdauer beim Erlernen experience and expertise through these instru- der deutschen Sprache! The list of names is ments, we are striving to widen your and our longer and would not fit on this page. So many Above: Gesa Giesing; (no hidden agenda) horizon, range of options for thanks to all of you who are active in our global left: Szilvia Kalmár (Hungary) and taking action and number of possible partners network and keep in touch. It’s a great relief Fotis Filentas (Greece) for common projects. to know you are all around the globe – and so active despite being 140,000 years of age! Connecting our network to others with similar interests is our response to the need for trans Looking forward to hearing from you. sectoral cooperation and exchange beyond one’s Yours, own nose in our globalising times. We run our Networked Diplomacy activities with the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP); cooperate closely with the German Bundestag’s International Parliamentary Scholarships unit; Gesa Giesing and regularly partner with our volunteer service, Programme Manager alumni and partners kulturweit, and the UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development. Test yourself! What type of alumna/alumnus are you?

Have you ever applied to participate in one of our Regional Network Meetings, Network Consolidation Programmes or the Global Diplomacy Lab?

NO YES

Do you keep us posted on Do you know our mail your whereabouts? address [email protected] by heart? NO YES NO YES

Are you always up to date Have you ever joined one about the latest news on our of our current programmes Facebook page? Has our monthly newsletter, in Berlin for an event? Deutsch-Rundbrief, already improved NO YES your German skills? NO YES NO YES

Would you be prepared to Are you still in touch with organise a Regional Network Meeting some of your fellow alumni? at your current post?

NO YES NO YES

Do you fancy creating a “regional club”?

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Someone seems to be A hiding from us. Come B You are the perfect C Wow, you are a real and dip your toe into networker. Good to have eager beaver. Keep up the pool of our various you on board! the great commitment! 4 alumni activities! 5 6 Networking 77

»This experience has »Congratulations to been thoroughly enrich- 25 years of connecting ing and rewarding, like-minded profes both personally and sionals worldwide!« professionally« Anna Maldryk (Ukraine), participant of UKR (2013) and WEP 4 (2015) Karim Elkhashab (Egypt), participant of NMO 16 (2017) I think I am no exception when I say that participating in the Training for International If there is one lasting impact the seminar will Diplomats (TFID) programme was the most probably have on me, it will be that it contex- unforgettable event in my professional life. tualised years of learning, and gave me a sense Without any doubt, I can say that this training of coming full circle and finally experiencing programme really changed me, helped me to »The power first hand so much that I had only previously see my life from another angle. I was able to been able to read about. From the Berlin Wall gain new knowledge, friends and motivation. of interweaving« to the BMW plant, and from the Brandenburg That encouraged and developed my future Gabriela Canales (Mexico), Gate to the Bundestag, as well as the people professional activities. Furthermore, all these participant of IF 8 (2011) and GDL Member that fill them, the seminar helped bring to life programmes are an excellent platform for dis- a Germany many of us had in our minds. It gave cussing sharp and challenging issues regarding A long time has passed since 2011, the year of all who participated the opportunity to get the different countries and regions of the world. the Arab Spring, the Jasmine Revolution and to know this nation in ways that otherwise Personally, I was a happy participant who had also the year when I became part of Interna- we would not be able to experience, through been chosen for two programmes in Berlin: tional Futures. I still remember preparing meeting people from all walks of life, and seeing HLEP in 2013 and 4th Network Consolidation for this journey, hoping for some inspiration to how different institutions, ideas and interests Programme in 2015. change the world. But to be honest, all prepa- come together to make this nation. We may ration was just preparation and it all became not always remember every valuable piece of true organically, the moment I arrived, inter- information that we received, but the image of weaving ideas to craft a better world with the nation rising up from such great challenges Nadeem, Sherin, Pratiwi, Arely, Yingji, Svenja to build and rebuild, forging ahead towards a and all the bright, inspirational people of that different, more inclusive and sustainable future, memorable group. For two weeks, there were will be forever etched in our memory. endless laughs and also a few arguments on the best way to tackle international challenges. We strived to interweave science, geopolitics, economics, policy, peace and environment as means of bringing our ideas to life. Above all, however, we endeavoured to build lifelong relationships, and looking back, there could not be a better recipe. It was precisely this interweaving of knowledge and bonds that elevated IF to a journey of marvel and empathy; a journey where I cannot miss this opportunity to mention my the world we imagined could become real. unforgettable memories of Berlin. During my free time I went sightseeing through the streets of Certainly, International Futures was a space Berlin, visited historic monuments, museums and to learn, envisage, and shape; but above all to theatres. The public transport system, especially interweave. After the programme, we all went the S-and U-Bahn, made a lasting impression, our separate ways, longing for those chuckles Finally, one can say with utmost confidence that and ... the beer, which became my favourite and debates but trusting we would cross paths this experience has been thoroughly enriching drink. The programmes organised by the TFID again. Six years later, we remain friends and at and rewarding, both personally and professionally. team are not only about learning more about the heart, we know that back in 2011 we started I would like to take this opportunity to thank and political, legal and economic situation of Ger- an expedition that would last for the rest of congratulate the Training for International Dip- many and the EU, but also about the great idea our lives. Sharing my memories, I would like lomats on its 25th anniversary – Happy Birthday! of establishing communication around the world to say thank you and happy birthday – here’s among like-minded professionals. Namely these to the next 25 years! people will shape the future of the world. [1] [2]

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[6] [7] Networking 79 2017 Events February 5 – 7 February | Regional Network Meeting in Rabat: The first Regional Network Meeting in 2017 took place in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on major topics such as climate governance and sustainable development. But we also dipped into Morocco’s history. [Photo 5] May 19 February | Berlinale: Berlin-based alumni met at the 4 May | 25 years of Training for International Diplo- Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival to watch mats: Since 1992, TFID has been offering Executive the Peace Film Prize Winner of 2017, the documentary Seminars for aspiring junior diplomats from all over “El Pacto de Adriana” (Chile, 2017, “Adriana’s Pact”) by the world. To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we held Lissette Orozco. The film demonstrates that peace is not a ceremony together with alumni, partners and friends. only a status, but a decision against silence. Alumni from all over the world surprised us with 22 February | DK-Election of spokespersons 2017: Alumni birthday wishes via video. Thank you for 25 wonderful of Diplomatenkolleg were invited to the Hungarian years – we look forward to (at least) 25 more years. [3] Embassy to elect their alumni spokespersons for 2017 4 – 11 May | 7th Network Consolidation Programme: and to discuss German foreign policy in the light of the 25 years of Training for International Diplomats means US elections with Michael Nowak from the Federal also 25 years of “Crossing borders and Building bridges” Foreign office. which thus became the topic of our one-week study trip March from Berlin via Strasbourg to Stuttgart for 14 alumni. [2] 5 – 11 March | 6th Network Consolidation Programme: 24 May | Lunchtime in Nouakchott: Ambassador of 14 alumni came back to Training for International Dip- Germany to Mauritania Carola Müller-Holtkemper lomats for the 6th Network Consolidation Programme. invited Mauritanian alumni of Training for International They worked for a week on the topic “Peace Mediation Diplomats to a joint lunch. Diplomacy by networking and Crisis Diplomacy in Action”, focusing on the UN and at its best.  [6] the African Union. It was amazing to see you all again. July Thank you for your commitment! [7] 7 July | working lunch: Alumni of our programmes in 23 – 26 March | Regional Network Meeting in Mexico German, Diplomatenkolleg and IDL, met Ralf Beste, City: The Regional Network Meeting in Mexico City on Head of Policy Planning Staff of the Federal Foreign “How global governance can help find solutions” was a Office, for a working lunch and discussed global affairs great success. Three days, packed with interesting and and Germany’s role in the international arena. fruitful discussions about corruption and migration in 11 July | DK and IDL alumni visiting the newsroom Latin America, were over far too fast. [1] of WELT N24: Alumni of our Diplomatenkolleg and IDL, who are on a posting to Berlin, visited the newsroom of WELT N24, a German news company. After attending the editorial meeting, they enjoyed a vivid discussion with Marcus Heithecker, political editor, and with Stefan Aust, the publisher of the daily newspaper DIE WELT. [4] 80 Networking 2017 Events

August 21 August | DK 12 opening: DK-alumni joined the opening of the 12th Diplomatenkolleg, a programme designed for young diplomats from Europe, the Southern Caucasus and Central Asia, who are on a posting in Berlin. [11] 21 – 25 August | UNSSC Summer Academy: Five alumni November participated in the UNSSC Summer Academy in Bonn, 14 November | working lunch: Alumni in Berlin were working together with a diverse group of thought invited to a discussion with Bettina Cadenbach, Director leaders on the topic “Localising the 2030 Agenda for for Security Policy of the Foreign Office, and Ambassador Sustainable Development”. [8] Christian Hellbach, Director for South-Eastern Europe, September Turkey and EFTA States. 14 September | Networking Dinner with future alumni: December A joint dinner for alumni of Training for International 6 December | Press meets Diplomacy: Once again, Diplomats and participants of the current programmes alumni of the Diplomatenkolleg came together at the for diplomats from Myanmar and Central Asia took Federal Foreign Office. This time they discussed the place at the Representation of the Free State of Saxony future of German foreign policy under the heading “Press in Berlin. #buildingbridges meets Diplomacy”. They were joined by Andreas Kynast, October foreign policy correspondent at the ZDF studio in Berlin, 18 October | Digital Diplomacy: Alumna Szilvia Kalmár Dr Joachim Bertele, deputy head of the department for organised a workshop on “#DigitalDiplomacy” in co foreign, security and development policies at the Federal operation with the International Alumni Center of the Chancellery, and Kevin Heidenreich, head of the division Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Foreign Office. for foreign trade and developmental policies at the 19 – 21 October | Regional Network Meeting in Budva: German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. [12] Montenegro, the host country of the Regional Network 14 December | DK-Election of spokespersons 2018: Meeting on “Dealing with the past and shaping a common Alumni of our Diplomatenkolleg met for the election of future”, welcomed our participants with warm hospitality their alumni spokespersons for 2018 and a discussion and a beautiful landscape. Three days of fruitful discus- with Dr Wolfgang Gerhardt, chairman of the Friedrich sions, impact-oriented workshops and open-hearted Naumann Foundation for Freedom and former chairman participants will be remembered. [9] of the German Free Democratic Party (FDP). 24 – 25 October | Peace Mediation Workshop in Kyiv: Busy times for our alumni – the 4th event abroad in 2017, ALL YEAR AROUND focusing on “Multiple Perspectives on a Complex Tran- Alumni in Kyiv have regular German get-togethers. [10] ■ sition Process”, took place in Kyiv, Ukraine. Participants More than 200 alumni have subscribed to our monthly from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia joined the meeting to newsletter “Deutsch-Rundbrief” improving their Ger- work together on mediation methods and skills. man language skills. ■ DGAP and JungeDGAP invite our alumni to their events. Thanks! ■ Alumni are invited to various webinars. [9]

[8] Joined boat trip with UKR 2017

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[12] [11] 82 Networking Moving On

The Americas João Guilherme Fernandes Maranhão Gabriel Deng Akot DengDit Nationality: BRA Nationality: SSD Blair Glencorse Has moved on to … Montevideo, Has moved on to … Kampala, Uganda Nationality: GBR Uruguay Participant of: SSD 1; Has moved on to … Washington, DC, USA Participant of: IF 12 RNM Addis Ababa Participant of: GDL 5, 7 Kurt Davis Kauna Yoriyo Adebayo Eirliani Abdul Rahman Nationality: JAM Nationality: NGA Nationality: SGP Has moved on to … New York, USA Has moved on to … Harare, Zimbabwe Has moved on to … Steamboat Springs, Participant of: LAK 6 Participant of: IDP 6 Colorado, USA Participant of: IDP 2; GDL 1 -7; Luis Gonzalo Cieza Palo Mohamed Zeid RNM New Delhi Nationality: PER Nationality: EGY Has moved on to … Lima, Peru Has moved on to … Cairo, Egypt Gabriela Andrea Quezada Hinostroza Participant of: LAK 6 Participant of: IDP 7 Nationality: CHL Has moved on to … San José, Michael Guy Reham Elgebaly Costa Rica Nationality: BHS Nationality: EGY Participant of: LAK 11; WEP 7 Has moved on to … Port-au-Prince, Has moved on to … Cairo, Egypt Haiti Participant of: GDL 6 – 7 Hugo de Olivera Lopes Barbosa Participant of: LAK 9 Pereira Pinto Sekou Alhassane Camara Nationality: BRA Nationality: GIN Africa Has moved on to … Brasilia, Brazil Has moved on to … Abuja, Nigeria Participant of: IF 12 Aly Ba Participant of: AFR 4; WEP 6 Nationality: MRT Ismael Maddallah Suliman Maaytah Has moved on to … Johannesburg, Europe Nationality: JOR South Africa Has moved on to … Ottawa, Canada Andrés Pérez Participant of: MAG 2 Participant of: IDP 5; WEP 5; Nationality: CHL RNM Amman Arum Primasty Has moved on to … Berlin, Germany Nationality: IDN Participant of: IDL 41 Has moved on to … Cairo, Egypt Participant of: ASP 6 Networking 83

In a constantly growing network – with more than 3,600 alumni all around the world – knowing who is where is as hard as it is crucial. We place great value on keeping in touch with our alumni. “MovingOn” is our online form for updating contact details, supporting communication on two levels: among you and your network as well as between our alumni and us. Find Moving On out more about our alumni who had a change of scene.

Anja Hanisch Tamar Zhordania Jasdeep Randhawa Nationality: DEU Nationality: GEO Nationality: IND Has moved on to … Frankfurt, Germany Has moved on to … Brussels, Belgium Has moved on to … Mumbai, India Participant of: IF 9 Participant of: IDL 40 Participant of: GDL 3 – 5, 7 Antonia Wynne-Hughes Yannick Minsier Miloš Marojević Nationality: CAN Nationality: BEL Nationality: SRB Has moved on to … Ankara, Turkey Has moved on to … Madrid, Spain Has moved on to … Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Participant of: IDL 40 Participant of: HSP 1 Participant of: WB 6 Farhad Basharyar Yunus Yılmaz Moustapha Abdou Nationality: AFG Nationality: TUR Nationality: NER Has moved on to … Paris, France Has moved on to … Moscow, Has moved on to … New Delhi, India Participant of: AFG 14; RNM Jakarta; Russian Federation Participant of: AFR 9 RNM Rabat Participant of: IDP 4; RNM Istanbul Mustafa Emran Masoudi Gustavo Almeida Raposo Nationality: AFG ASIA Nationality: BRA Has moved on to … Kabul, Afghanistan Has moved on to … Brussels, Belgium Abdul Matin Rahmani Participant of: AFG 12; Participant of: IF 11 Nationality: AFG RNM New Delhi; RNM Mexico City Has moved on to … Kabul, Afghanistan Mateja Kračun Srikanta Panda Participant of: AFG 11; Nationality: SVN Nationality: IND RNM New Delhi; RNM Jakarta Has moved on to … Kyiv, Ukraine Has moved on to … New Delhi, India Participant of: MOE 15 Arun Sharma Participant of: IF 8; RNM New Delhi Nationality: IND Nicolás Alberto Mejía Riaño Zafar Iqbal Has moved on to … New Delhi, India Nationality: COL Nationality: PAK Participant of: IF 4; RNM New Delhi Has moved on to … Frankfurt, Has moved on to … Islamabad, Germany Enis Xhemaili Pakistan Participant of: LAK 8 Nationality: KOS Participant of: ASP 2 Has moved on to … Tokyo, Japan Philippa Charlotte Grace Saunders Participant of: WB 6 Australia / oceania Nationality: GBR Has moved on to … London, UK No entries Participant of: DK 10

»Your moves in 2017« www.diplomatictraining.alumniportal.com/nc/networking-activities/moving-on 84 Networking –Global Diplomacy Lab Global Diplomacy

Unpacking the borderline of traditional diplomacy

The nature of diplomacy is evolving. It is no longer the strict purview of national governments and international organisations. The Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL) Lab is a platform for exploring a new and more inclusive diplomacy that goes beyond traditional politics. Creative professionals from various fields are thus needed to explore new tools of communication on the basis of mutual trust and to re-formulate an agenda for collective action. Find out more about our “Breaking barriers” events and “Shake me! moments” in 2017.

Cutting-Edge Networks: Interweaving Regional Capacities for Mass Atrocity Ruprecht Polenz, Prevention at the Local Level Dean of the GDL 6th Lab | Impact Lab Jun 18 – 21, 2017 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

The overarching goal of the 6th Global Diplomacy Lab was to »I am looking forward examine regional networks for atrocity prevention as innovative to a still growing GDL, to a and inclusive diplomatic solutions to a global problem that is driven and informed by local demand. growing membership, to growing partnerships and hopefully also growing influence.«

To tweet or not to tweet, that is the question! Identity & Diversity Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum Jun 19 – 21, 2017 | Bonn, Germany

Four GDL Members contributed to the Global GDL cooperation with the 2017 Bled Strategic Forum Media Forum by holding a fishbowl discussion Sep 4 – 5, 2017 | Bled, Slovenia on “Managing Diversity in a Time of Turmoil”. Using social media such as Twitter, heads of state can conduct immediate and uncensored communication as never before in the annals of foreign affairs or diplomacy. As part of the main panel of the Bled Strategic Forum 2017, three GDL Members Excellent held a fishbowl discussion on the topic “Digital Diplomacy in the diversity. Fresh 21st Century – to Tweet or not to Tweet in Foreign Affairs”. thinking.

Excellent connec- tion between content Memory, Truth and Justice: and format. Museums and Memory Sites as Spaces for Mass Atrocities Prevention

7th Lab | Impact Lab Nov 19 – 22, 2017 | Berlin, Germany

At the 7th Global Diplomacy Lab, members added the enriching experience acquired at the 6th Lab, aiming to go a step further by answering the question of how memory sites can attract mass audiences while maintaining quality and the effectiveness of their main purpose to serve as a social tool to say “never again”.

From the Brandt Commission to the 2030 Agenda: 40 Years of Common Efforts for a Peaceful, Just and Sustainable World | Aug 31, 2017 | Berlin, Germany

In order to pay tribute to the Brandt Commission’s ground-breaking work, German Foreign Minister and GDL patron Sigmar Gabriel hosted a conference in Berlin on 31 August 2017. The GDL led one of the conference panel The GDL is a won sessions, during which three GDL Members discussed their derful place visionary ideas with Federal Foreign Minister Gabriel. for planting seeds of innovation.

re:publica May 08 – 10, 2017 | Berlin, Germany

A GDL Member hosted a session on “Fork & Merge – Collaboration in Civic Tech: How can civic tech communities and governments work together?”, high- lighting the importance of technology for more effective policymaking. Great network that can move mountains.

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Federal Foreign Office Mr Stefan Biedermann Ms Iris Reinl Foreign Service Academy Head of Training for Deputy Head of Training for Training for International Diplomats (1-DA) International Diplomats International Diplomats Tel. +49 (0)30 18 17 4829 Tel. +49 (0)30 18 17 4834 11013 Berlin Fax +49 (0)30 18 17 54829 Fax +49 (0)30 18 17 54834 Tel. +49 (0)30 18 17 4830 E-Mail [email protected] E-Mail [email protected] Fax +49 (0)30 18 17 4888 Ms Gesa Giesing Ms Senta Höfer E-Mail Programme Manager, Alumni & Partners GDL Secretariat For general requests: [email protected] Tel. +49 (0)30 18 17 8149 Tel. +49 (0)30 18 17 4838 For alumni matters: [email protected] Fax +49 (0)30 18 17 58149 Fax +49 (0)30 18 17 54838 For PR matters: [email protected] E-Mail [email protected] E-Mail [email protected]

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IDL | 42. Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang ...... 17 January – 27 February

IDP* | 9th International Diplomats Programme ...... 30 January – 7 June

WB | 8th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western Balkans ...... 14 February – 6 March

UKR | High Level Experts Programme Ukraine ...... 5 – 23 March

ASP | 11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Asia and the Pacific ...... 10 April – 8 May

HSP | 2nd Helmut Schmidt Programme on Global Issues ...... 23 – 30 May

AFR | 12th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa ...... 1 – 29 June

DK* | 13. Diplomatenkolleg ...... August – November

LAK | 13th Executive Seminar for DiplomatsProgrammvorschau from Latin America and the Caribbean 2017 ...... 30 August – 27 September Programmes 2017 AFG | 17th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Afghanistan and neighbouring countries ...... 24 – 28 September IDL | 41. Internationaler NMO | 16th Executive Seminar for

th Diplomatenlehrgang | Diplomats from the Middle East | IF | 15 International Futures ...... 25. . Januar. . . . – .3. .März . . 2017...... 25. .April . . –. 23. May. . . 2017 ...... 29 September – 13 October IDP* | 8th International Diplomats DK* | 12. Diplomatenkolleg | Programme | January – April 2017 August – Oktober 2017 Alumni Events in Germany and Abroad WB | 7th Executive Seminar for Dip- AFG | 17th Executive Seminar lomats from the Western Balkans | for Diplomats from Afghanistan 13 February – 10 March 2017 and neighbouring countries | Network Consolidation Programme on “PeaceUKR | 7 thMediation: High Level Experts Defrosting frozen4 September Conflicts” – 29 September in Berlin 2017 ...... 23 – 27 April Programme Ukraine | LAK* | 12th Programme for 8 March – 24 March 2017 Diplomats in Berlin from Latin Regional Network Meeting in Tiflis, Georgia ...... 25 – 29 June ASP* | 10th Programme for America and the Caribbean | Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and October – December th Network Consolidation Programme on cross-borderthe Pacific |April cooperation – June 2017 in SouthernIF | 14 Germany INTERNATIONAL FUTURES | AFR | 11th Executive Seminar 6 October – 21 October 2017 ...... and its neighbours, with ifa academy for Diplomats from Africa | 24 – 28 September 24 April – 22 May 2017

Regional Network Meeting in Nairobi, KenyaAlumni . . Events. . . .in . Germany . . . . and. . .abroad ...... Autumn Regional Network Meeting, Marokko | 5 February – 7 February 2017 6th Network Consolidation Programme on Peace Mediation, Berlin | Global Diplomacy Lab 6 March – 10 March 2017 Regional Network Meeting, Mexiko | 23 March – 26 March 2016 7th Network Consolidation Programme, Berlin | tba Berlin ...... 17 – 20 June Global Diplomacy Lab

Chicago ...... Buenos . . . .Aires . . | .18 . June. . .– 21. .June . . 2017...... 18 – 21 November Tunis | 19 November – 21 November 2017

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Die folgende Tabelle führt alle Länder mit den zugehörigen Alumnizahlen auf, die seit 1992 an Programmen der Inter nationalen Diplomatenausbildung teilgenommen haben. Die ehemaligen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer kommen aus insgesamt 185 Ländern. Die Weltkarte veranschaulicht, wie viele Alumni jeweils aus einem Land kommen.

The following chart shows all countries and respective numbers of alumni who have participated in the programmes of Training for International Diplomats since 1992. Partici- pants come from 185 countries. The world map illustrates the number of alumni coming from the same country.

»Unsere Alumni in der Welt« »Our Alumni Worldwide«

Afghanistan ...... 148 Botswana ...... 11 Djibouti...... 4 Guinea ...... 5 Albania ...... 41 Brazil...... 72 Dominican Republic ...... 8 Guyana ...... 4 Algeria ...... 23 Brunei Darussalam ...... 14 Ecuador...... 10 Haiti...... 4 Andorra...... 2 Bulgaria...... 49 Egypt ...... 165 Honduras...... 11 Angola ...... 2 Burkina Faso ...... 3 El Salvador...... 10 Hong Kong...... 5 Antigua and Barbuda . . . . . 1 Burundi ...... 2 Equatorial Guinea...... 2 Hungary...... 56 Argentina...... 18 Cambodia...... 6 Eritrea...... 2 India...... 69 Armenia ...... 17 Cameroon...... 14 Estonia...... 41 Indonesia...... 73 Australia ...... 9 Canada...... 10 Ethiopia...... 34 Iraq ...... 84 Austria ...... 2 Cape Verde...... 3 Federated States Ireland...... 2 Azerbaijan ...... 29 Chad...... 2 of Micronesia...... 1 Islamic Republic Iran. . . . .19 Bahamas...... 1 Chile...... 16 Fiji...... 1 Israel...... 6 Bahrain...... 15 China ...... 173 Finland ...... 6 Italy ...... 3 Bangladesh...... 9 Colombia...... 27 Former Yugoslav Republic Jamaica...... 6 Barbados...... 1 Comoros...... 1 of Macedonia...... 36 Japan...... 15 Belarus...... 58 Congo...... 3 France...... 9 Jordan...... 20 Belgium...... 5 Costa Rica...... 7 Gabon...... 4 Kazakhstan ...... 23 Belize...... 2 Côte d’Ivoire...... 4 Gambia...... 3 Kenya...... 11 Benin ...... 7 Croatia...... 47 Georgia...... 39 Kiribati...... 1 Bhutan...... 2 Cyprus...... 2 Germany...... 82 Kosovo...... 41 Bolivarian Republic Czech Republic ...... 42 Ghana...... 8 Kuwait ...... 21 of Venezuela ...... 8 Democratic Republic Greece...... 7 Kyrgyzstan ...... 31 Bolivia...... 3 of the Congo...... 7 Grenada ...... 3 Lao People’s Democratic Bosnia and Herzegovina. . . .36 Denmark ...... 3 Guatemala...... 7 Republic...... 8 > 100 • 51 – 100 • 26 – 50 • 1 – 25 • 0

Latvia...... 54 Nepal...... 6 Saint Kitts and Nevis...... 5 Tajikistan...... 14 Lebanon...... 11 Netherlands ...... 3 Saint Lucia...... 2 Thailand...... 15 Lesotho...... 7 New Zealand ...... 5 Samoa...... 2 Timor-Leste ...... 1 Liberia...... 6 Nicaragua...... 10 Sao Tome and Principe . . . . 2 Togo ...... 6 Libya ...... 31 Niger...... 4 Saudi Arabia...... 23 Tonga...... 2 Lithuania ...... 48 Nigeria...... 9 Senegal...... 4 Trinidad and Tobago...... 4 Luxembourg...... 2 Norway...... 1 Serbia ...... 40 Tunisia...... 61 Madagascar ...... 4 Oman ...... 12 Seychelles...... 5 Turkey...... 24 Malawi...... 8 Pakistan...... 30 Sierra Leone...... 3 Turkmenistan...... 21 Malaysia...... 16 Palau...... 1 Singapore...... 7 Uganda...... 9 Maldives ...... 5 Palestinian territories ...... 21 Slovakia...... 38 Ukraine...... 190 Mali...... 4 Panama...... 7 Slovenia ...... 27 United Arab Emirates ...... 14 Malta ...... 2 Papua New Guinea...... 2 Solomon Islands...... 1 United Kingdom...... 6 Marshall Islands...... 2 Paraguay ...... 11 Somalia ...... 1 United Republic Mauritania...... 11 Peru...... 11 South Africa ...... 65 of Tanzania...... 11 Mauritius...... 7 Philippines ...... 8 South Sudan ...... 18 United States of America . . . .17 Mexico...... 74 Poland ...... 48 Spain...... 2 Uruguay...... 9 Mongolia...... 25 Portugal...... 6 Sri Lanka...... 9 Uzbekistan...... 22 Montenegro...... 20 Qatar...... 4 Sudan ...... 13 Vanuatu ...... 3 Morocco ...... 24 Republic of Moldova. . . . . 29 Suriname...... 4 Viet Nam...... 18 Mozambique...... 2 Republic of Korea...... 9 Swaziland...... 2 Yemen...... 15 Myanmar...... 42 Romania ...... 47 Sweden...... 2 Zambia ...... 11 Namibia ...... 11 Russian Federation...... 54 Switzerland...... 2 Zimbabwe ...... 7 Nauru ...... 1 Rwanda...... 5 Syrian Arab Republic. . . . . 12 92 Impressum | Imprint »Impressum« »Imprint«

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