Eesti Diplomaatide Kool/ Estonian School of Diplomacy

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📣 In the framework of the training program “Georgia's Future Civil Service Leaders”, the Estonian expert, Mr. Hannes Rumm visited the Foundation in Tbilisi. During the Strategic Communication module, the professor overviewed the following topics: The nature of effective communications, Using DISC methodology and how to express yourself effectively in a 2-minute pitch. Thank you, Hannes, for your informative seminars. 🤝
Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies Estonian Centre for International Development

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📍 On 31.08.2022 the Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD), the United Sates Embassy, University of Tartu Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University organized a panel discussion"The Baltic Sea Region and European Security, Strengthening Deterrence and Defense" as part of a project "Reinvigorating Transatlantic Security, Enhancing Baltic Sea Regionalism".

👋 Welcome words were given by Ekke Nõmm, director of ESD, keynote addresses were provided by Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and Jamie Shufflebarger, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy in Estonia.

🗣 Panel discussion:
Moderator: Ekke Nõmm, Estonian School of Diplomacy
Panelists:
1. Josephine Wolff, The Fletcher School, University of Tufts
2. Kalev Stoicescu, International Center for Defense and Security, Tallinn
3. Katrin Merike Nyman-Metcalf, Tallinn University of Technology
4. Christopher Miller, Associate Professor of International History, Flecther School, Tufts University

🤝 We warmly thank all cooperation partners!
University of Tartu Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Välisministeerium U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia The Fletcher School at Tufts University Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies

SAVE THE DATE: More info about BRYF 2022 coming soon
NATO-EU Roundtable 2021 NATO-EU Roundtable 2020 NATO Eesti Diplomaatide Kool/ Estonian School of Diplomacy Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Välisministeerium Kaitseministeerium BAFF - Baltic-American Freedom Foundation Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

📌📌 📌MOOC "Common Challenges of Competing Regionalisms" open for registration!

🤓 The course will focus on the multifaceted nature of regionalism in different geographical and geo-political contexts in Europe and Eurasia and on its conceptual and theoretical definition by looking at the relevant cleavages in contemporary societies and at the fluid and ever changing nature of inter- and intra-state interaction and supranational/intergovernmental trends of integration. Historical and institutional comparative perspectives will allow students to practically assess the developments in the European and Eurasian regions and to investigate their impact on specific cases.

The course is developed within the framework of the Jean Monnet Module 'Neighbourhood, Enlargement, and Regionalism in Europe' (NearEU) with the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

✍️The course registration is already open and will be available until August 25th. The course will be provided between 29.08.2022 and 09.10.2022, and conducted fully ONLINE in e-learning environment – Moodle.

📚 You will learn about the dimensions of comparative regionalism in the European and Eurasian context in the light of emergence, transformation, and consolidation of integration processes in the EU and in the former Soviet and Socialist space; what regionalism is, how it can be defined conceptually and theoretically and many more! A key part of the course will imply a comparative assessment of the institutional settings of the EU and EaEU.

❗️The course is open to everyone interested in comparative regionalism and integration processes in Europe and Eurasia, especially master degree and bachelor students in European and Russian studies, international relations and political science.

By enrolling to the course, you will have access to video lectures from academicians and practitioners, specialising in the integration processes and comparative regionalism between the EU and EEU. There will also be guest interviews from academic representatives from the region aimed at providing specific perspectives on different case studies in competing regional integration projects. The participants will also be able to benefit from a wide variety of readings, course supporting and interactive materials as well as a vibrant and international online community of peers with whom you can learn together and interact throughout the course. Upon successful completion of the MOOC, the participants will also receive a free digital certificate from the University of Tartu.

Register here (by August 25th, 2022)
Course information: https://www.ut.ee/en/mooc/common-challenges-competing-regionalisms
Course Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaTed3ui8SQ

❓Should you need additional information, please contact Anna Beitane at [email protected]
University of Tartu

🇪🇪 🇦🇿 Estonia and Azerbaijan mark 3️⃣0️⃣ years of the establishment of diplomatic relations.🥳

🤝This year, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Estonia celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Over these years the relationships between Azerbaijan and Estonia were established on a firm foundation of traditional friendship and mutual understanding.

📜The Republic of Azerbaijan recognized the independence of the Republic of Estonia on the 6th of December 1991. The Republic of Estonia recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the 20th of February 1992. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on the 20th of April 1992.

The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Estonia was opened on the 30th of September 2009. On the 26th of August 2014 the diplomatic office of the Republic of Estonia in the Republic of Azerbaijan (Baku) was opened.

The visits of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev (2010) to Estonia, President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves (2009), Prime minister Andrus Ansip (2008) to Azerbaijan contributed to the development of bilateral relations.

Active inter-parliamentary cooperation between our countries also contributes to further strengthening of bilateral relations.
On February 6-8, 2022 a parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the Milli Majlis Mrs.Sahiba Gafarova paid an official visit to Estonia, on May 22-26, 2022 a parliamentary delegation led by the President of Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) Mr.Jüri Ratas paid an official visit to Azerbaijan.

The significant contribution to the development of inter-parliamentary relations makes friendship group that exist in legislative bodies of both countries: the Milli Majlis and the Riigikogu

Economic relations between two countries have shown positive growth dynamics over the past years. In 2021 the trade turnover between the countries amounted to 6.2 million US dollars (20 % higher than in 2020).
The Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Estonia which was established in 2011 plays significant role in the expanding of economic ties between the countries.

💼 Business communities of both countries play a crucial role in developing and exploring new areas of bilateral economic relations. Over the recent years business forums were held both in Baku and Tallinn. The last one was held in October 2018 in Baku.

📌 Countries enjoy successful cooperation in the field of information and communication technologies and e-government. Representatives of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan participated in an online format at the 8th -Governance Conference “Resilient and Seamless Governance” held on 10–12 May 2022.

The two countries enjoy growing bilateral humanitarian relations. Various cultural events to promote Azerbaijani culture in Estonia and vice versa are being held regularly in both countries. The most recent example of such events is an exhibition held on July 19, 2022 in Tallinn entitled "Azerbaijani patterns" which featured various paintings and carpets depicting Shusha and other beautiful corners of Azerbaijan.

🤓 The countries enjoy active cooperation in educational sphere as well. Currently, more than 200 Azerbaijani students study in Estonian educational centers.
Azerbaijan and Estonia successfully cooperate not only bilaterally, but also within various international organizations such as the United Nationss, OSCE – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and others.

🤩The existence of a broad legal framework between the two countries also plays an important role in strengthening relations between Azerbaijan and Estonia in all areas. So far more than 20 documents have been signed between Azerbaijan and Estonia.
In the 30 years of diplomatic relations the two countries laid a foundation for the continued growth of the interstate relations in the years to come. Azerbaijan and Estonia not only share achievements in the past, but also views aimed for the fruitful cooperation in the future.

Anar Maharramov, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Estonia

Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Estonia
Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Välisministeerium Eesti Diplomaatide Kool/ Estonian School of Diplomacy

Hea rahvusvaheliste suhete huviline!
📌📌📌Eesti Diplomaatide Kooli vastuvõtt 2022/23 õppegruppi on lõpusirgel!
📌📌Avaldusi saab esitada 28. augustini (kaasa arvatud) EDK kodulehel www.edk.edu.ee
📌Tutvu meie 2022/2023 õppekavaga siin: https://edk.edu.ee/et/programmid/9-kuune-oppeprogramm/

🇪🇪🇸🇪🇺🇦 Trilateral Professional Capacity Building of the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine.

Last week, the Estonian School of Diplomacy and the Ukrainian Diplomatic Academy were able to carry out activities at DAU within the framework of a tripartite project between Estonia, Ukraine and Sweden.

On 19-21 July 2022, the Ukrainian prosecutors and diplomatic staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine participated in the lecture "Introduction to the Rules of Warfare" by dr iur Rene Värk.

🤝Our warmest thanks to Rene Värk for a very informative training and to Ukrainian prosecutors and diplomats for active participation and interesting discussions.

🙏The training is supported by the Estonian Centre for International Development.
We also thank the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

‼️‼️‼️ 2022/23 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION HAS STARTED ‼️‼️‼️

🤓 In the academic year 2022/23 Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD), in co-operation with the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), offers full scholarships for young diplomats and civil servants to participate in the Postgraduate Certificate program International Relations and European Integration taking place at ESD in Tallinn, from October 2022 until June 2023.

📚 📖 Study process:
- Training course International Relations and European Integration with the value of 62-66 ECTS Credit Points starts on 11 October 2022 and ends on 16 June 2023;
- Successful students will receive ESD Certificate and Academic Record;
• Students from Estonia and from other countries study together. Language of instruction is English;
• Lecturers come from Estonia, other European countries;
• Detailed curriculum for 2022/23 will be available on ESD website https://edk.edu.ee/

📍 Eligibility:
The person applying for the scholarship:
• comes from a country eligible for ODA: Armenia, Botswana, Georgia, Kenya, Moldova, Namibia, Uganda, Ukraine
• has at least a BA degree;
• has very good command of English (speaking, reading, writing skills are required at the advanced level);
• is currently employed by their country’s/territory’s foreign or civil service, and has been working there for at least one year;
• is highly motivated to learn about international relations and related disciplines. Priority will be given to the candidates strongly motivated to continue their professional careers within the service of their respective country/territory;
• is hard-working, co-operative and ready for cross-cultural study environment.

📝📌 📌 Application procedure:
• Application documents can be submitted by using Online Scholarship Application System.
Application must reach ESD by 15 August 2022 at the latest. Zoom interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates.All candidates will be informed by e-mail about their enrolment status the latest on 26 August 2022.Selected participants are expected to arrive to Tallinn on October 6-10, 2022.

For further questions please contact Ms. Jelena Vital 😃 [email protected]

🤩Good Luck 🤩

Photos from Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies's post

The Estonian School of Diplomacy and the Institute of International Affairs (IIA) at the University of Iceland held cooperation talks and organized a seminar meeting of the Northern Group's ministers in Reykjavik.

On June 9, 2022, the ESD representatives, Director Ekke Nõmm and Deputy Director Rene Värk, participated in a seminar and panel discussion "New Security Challenges of Small States: Perspectives from Northern Europe" as part of a project in Reykjavik.

The seminar was organized in conjunction with the Northern Group’s Ministerial meeting. IIA, ESD, Varðberg, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British Embassy in Iceland focused the seminar on security and defence issues and the challenges facing Europe in today's uncertain times.

Kuidas pääses Kabulist põgenenud Hangama Eestisse õppima? (2022) | TV3 Play

🎥🇦🇫 Interview with ESD student Hangama Roeen, who escaped to Estonia from Kabul. https://play.tv3.ee/Uudised/hangama-roeen,clip-4274582

Kuidas pääses Kabulist põgenenud Hangama Eestisse õppima? (2022) | TV3 Play Tallinnas õppiv afganistanlanna Hangama Roeen jagab enda lugu. Kas neiul on võimalik tagasi Afganistaani naasta, või otsutab ta hoopis siia jääda?

‼️ Hea rahvusvaheliste suhete huviline! ‼️
🤓 Eesti Diplomaatide Kooli iga-aastane 9-kuuline täiendõppeprogramm “Rahvusvahelised suhted ja Euroopa integratsioon” alustab 11. oktoobril 2022, milles osalevad rahvusvaheliste suhete huvilised, diplomaadid ning riigiametnikud mitmest riigist. Koostöös Välisministeeriumiga oleme aastate jooksul koolitanud osalejaid 33 riigist.
📚 Kui soovid liituda rahvusvahelise õppegrupiga, siis ootame avaldusi 15. juunini 2022, EDK kodulehel www.edk.edu.ee
Tutvu meie 2022/2023 õppekavaga siin: https://edk.edu.ee/et/programmid/9-kuune-oppeprogramm/
📧 Lisainfo: [email protected]

Today, May 27, 2022 our class of 2022 received their certificates for completing the 9-month academic program "International Relations and European Integration".
Mrs. Eva-Maria Liimets, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia participated in the ceremony with a speech and handed over the certificates to our 20 graduates from 12 countries.
We are thankful to Mr. Mihkel Poll, from Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia / Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre for a wonderful musical greeting.
The 2021/2022 academic year was full of challenges but we are proud of our graduates and thankful to our lecturers for this successful journey.
The scholarships for our foreign participants are financed by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Välisministeerium, from the Development cooperation assets.
We wish our graduates lots of success in their future endeavors!
Photos: Erik Peinar

🇪🇪 🇬🇪 22021/22 study group scholarship student Tatia Paradashvili from Georgia has successfully participated in the 3rd Eastern partnership e-governance conference in Tartu, Estonia. The major theme for the conference was disinformation in the digital age, as well as its effects on democracy, state, and society. Moreover, the conference was supported by European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. 🇪🇪 🇪🇺

🤩 🇬🇪 Tatia Paradashvili: “ -As a Young European Ambassador from Georgia I was able to participate in this conference with my fellow colleagues from Azerbaijan and Latvia. This occasion was a great opportunity to learn more about the prospects for mitigating the challenges of disinformation in the digital age, and the division in public opinion which attracts more and more attention nowadays. Furthermore, filter bubbles, and how Artificial intelligence can be utilized to overcome limitations and give answers to this pressing issue jeopardizing democracy itself were discussed in detail by the experts as well. I am so glad to be able to be part of this amazing conference, the gained knowledge, and contacts during the conference will be helpful on the way of contributing to the fighting process against disinformation with my amazing colleagues. ”🇬🇪🥳