Geneva School Of Diplomacy

03/09/2026

A look back at the Gala Dinner and Closing Ceremony of this summer’s GSD Leadership Academy.

Held at the Hotel d’Angleterre in Geneva, the evening marked the formal conclusion of the programme. Students signed their summit documents and final resolutions, received their Leadership Academy awards, and were presented with their certificates of completion.

It was a fitting close to an intensive week of learning, visits, exchanges, and shared experiences, giving students the opportunity to reflect on what they had achieved and enjoy one final evening together with faculty and the GSD team.

More behind-the-scenes moments, student interviews, video highlights, and Leadership Academy reflections will be shared soon.

01/09/2026

Amb. Dr. Walid Abdelnasser, Professor at the Geneva School of Diplomacy, recently published an opinion piece with Ahram Online on the continuing US-Israel-Iran conflict and its wider regional and global implications.

The article reflects on a situation marked by neither full peace nor full war, examining the mounting economic losses, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the shifting priorities shaping current diplomatic and security discussions.

Read the article here: https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/4/0/574222/Opinion/On-a-war-that-remains-at-a-standstill-Shifting-pri.aspx

Hardly a few hours pass, and sometimes not even a few minutes, without hearing news, speculation, predictions, assessments, or even statements from senior political figures in one country or another arguing that a full-scale war between the US and Israel, on one side, and Iran, on the other, is on t...

31/08/2026

This week, the Geneva School of Diplomacy will welcome its incoming students to campus for Induction Day on Friday, 4 September 2026.

Induction Day marks the beginning of the September intake and gives new students the opportunity to meet the GSD team, connect with their peers, and prepare for the academic year ahead.

The new semester will officially begin on Monday, 7 September 2026.

Read more here: https://genevadiplomacy.ch/news-events/events/gsd-to-welcome-new-students-for-induction-day-on-4-september-2026/

27/08/2026

We are pleased to feature GSD alumnus Charles Ajunwa, who completed the Certificate course before continuing with the Master of International Relations at the Geneva School of Diplomacy.

“My time at GSD was one of a kind.”

During his time at GSD, Charles valued the small class sizes, accessible lecturers, international community, and access to the United Nations Library. As part of his studies, he completed an internship with the International Organization for Migration, where he contributed to the Diversity & Inclusion Internship Programme.

Today, Charles is based in London and works as Project and Governance Manager for the NHS England Prevention Programme. While his career has evolved beyond the UN system, he continues to apply the principles of diplomacy, dialogue, and international cooperation in his professional work.

Read his alumni profile: https://genevadiplomacy.ch/alumni-profiles/mr-charles-ajunwa/

26/08/2026

More moments from the Geneva School of Diplomacy Graduation Ceremony 2026.

From student representative speeches and community reflections to the conferral of a Doctorate Honoris Causa upon Dr. Martin Chungong, this year’s ceremony celebrated the achievements, voices, and aspirations of the GSD Class of 2026.

We are proud to share a new Community Insights article looking back at the ceremony and some of the moments that made it so memorable.

Read the article here: https://genevadiplomacy.ch/voices-and-moments-from-graduation-2026/

More Graduation 2026 highlights are coming soon, including the final ceremony video and testimonials from our graduates.

Congratulations once again to the Class of 2026.

25/08/2026

In our latest Community Insights article, GSD alumna Jennifer D. Tapia Boada reflects on her Executive Master in International Relations journey and the lasting legacy of the EMIR programme.

Jennifer’s story is one of perseverance, self-realisation, and the power of education to open new paths. Looking back from 2026, she shares how her time at GSD helped build the foundation for her work in international development, human rights, public health, and gender equality.

Read her reflection: https://genevadiplomacy.ch/the-emir-chain-of-accomplished-dreams/

Authored by Jennifer D. Tapia Boada GSD Alumna and International Development Professional Author’s Note This article was first published in September 2020 following graduation from GSD. It is republished here with minor edits to preserve its original authenticity, with an added 2026 postscript cap...

24/08/2026

The Geneva School of Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Dr. Jelena Aparac as Senior Academic and Programmes Coordinator and faculty member.

With extensive experience in international law, human rights, international humanitarian law, governance, and policy engagement, Dr. Aparac will contribute to GSD’s academic and programme development.

We are delighted to welcome her to this new role and look forward to her continued contribution to the GSD community.

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The Geneva School of Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Dr. Jelena Aparac as Senior Academic and Programmes Coordinator and faculty member. Dr. Aparac brings extensive experience across international law, human rights, international humanitarian law, accountability, governance, and policy engagement. H...

21/08/2026

Dr. Athar Sultan-Khan, Professor and Dean of the Geneva School of Diplomacy, delivered a keynote address at the 31st AFS Youth Assembly, held at the World Health Organization (WHO) building in Geneva.

His keynote focused on the role of diplomacy in conflict resolution, with particular attention to enabling forcibly displaced people to return home safely and with dignity.

At a time of ongoing global uncertainty, Dr. Sultan-Khan highlighted the importance of dialogue, trust, and the continued relevance of diplomacy in building sustainable peace.

Read more: https://genevadiplomacy.ch/dr-athar-sultan-khan-delivers-keynote-at-the-31st-afs-youth-assembly-in-geneva/

20/08/2026

The Geneva School of Diplomacy was pleased to visit the Instituto Matías Romero and the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México for a productive conversation on future cooperation and strategic collaboration with Mexico.

Dr. Rakesh Krishnan met with Amb. Ricardo Pineda, Mónica Valdez Murphree, María Teresa Mercado, and Xóchitl Amador to discuss opportunities for continued engagement, as well as important global issues affecting humanity.

GSD looks forward to continuing this dialogue and strengthening collaboration with Mexico.