Introduction to British Diplomacy
Explore British diplomacy at home and abroad.
Designed and developed by the Diplomatic Academy of the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), you’ll explore the inner workings of the FCO and learn how the UK diplomatic system works at home and abroad. You’ll discover how a wide range of government departments work internationally with the FCO and learn about the function of Embassies and High Commissions.
As you get an introduction to the legal and historical frameworks of diplomacy, you’ll develop your understanding of the UK’s work abroad.
You’ll also learn more about the FCO’s staff support processes and development opportunities.
What topics will you cover?
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How the FCO works: inside King Charles Street (headquarters) and cross-Whitehall coordination
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How the UK overseas network functions: the role of Embassies and High Commissions
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Diplomacy Demystified: the legal framework for diplomacy, theoretical approaches and what diplomats actually do (e.g. reporting, negotiating and representing)
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How the FCO supports its staff through associations and networks (e.g. BAME and FCO Women) and development opportunities: including honest accounts of what works and what doesn’t
