FWD - Future World Diplomats

📣Join us TOMORROW at 15:20 for an exclusive discussion with His Excellency, the Ambassador of Ecuador to Russia, Juan Fernando Holguín Flores!

The MGIMO Diplomatic Society and the Ibero-American Community of MGIMO are thrilled to invite you to gain first-hand insights from His Excellency, who will share his perspective on Ecuador’s foreign policy and the Ecuador-Russia partnership, followed by a Q&A where you can participate in the conversation.
Come with your curiosity and questions about international relations, culture, and global politics.

Be part of this insightful discussion. We look forward to seeing you there! 

P.S. The discussion will be held in English, so anyone can participate!

Date: October 23 (Thursday)
Time: 15:20
Room: 3038

🌏 Great day at MGIMO!

We had the pleasure of holding a joint roundtable with Jilin International Studies University (China) on “Multilateralism vs. National Interests: The BRICS Question for Russia and China in the Evolving Multipolar World.”

Our delegation met in person, connecting online with our JISU colleagues for an open and thoughtful exchange on the role of BRICS and how both countries see their place in today’s shifting world order.

Huge thanks to JISU, to everyone who joined, and to those who made this possible. Looking forward to more projects and continued cooperation ahead! 🤝🇷🇺🇨🇳

💥REGISTRATION FOR SPEAKERS NOW OPEN💥

🇷🇺🇨🇳 On April 8, 11:00-13:00, a roundtable will be held at MGIMO together with Jilin International Studies University, China, on the topic of “Multilateralism vs. National Interests: The BRICS Question for Russia and China in the Evolving Multipolar World”. The event will be held in English, with the MGIMO delegation of students and experts meeting in person and connecting with the JISU delegation online.

🗣️Registration is now open for student speakers, of which four will be chosen. Use the link below to register before 12:00 (noon), April 4th!

LINK IN BIO!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

🌍 Future World Diplomats Club at the Yalta International Forum 2024🌍

On November 6-7, our leadership team participated in the Yalta International Forum 2024, held at the President-Hotel in Moscow. This forum, dedicated to political dialogue, brought together experts, diplomats, and policymakers to address critical issues shaping today's world order.

The event opened with a plenary session setting the stage for high-level discussions on global challenges and opportunities.

Key topics included:
⚖️ State Mercenarism as a modern warfare tactic
🌐 Strategies to counter secondary sanctions and preserve global trade
🤝 Building unity within the Global Majority for a multipolar world

We are proud to have represented the Future World Diplomats Club at such a significant platform.

✨ Throwback to our engaging discussion on the US Presidential Elections, which we had the pleasure of hosting during the International Relations Festival!

With Donald Trump winning the election, it feels fitting to revisit some moments from this wonderful event. 🎉

Thank you to our amazing speakers, Maxim A. Suchkov and Dmitry V. Suslov, for sharing their expertise on US-Russia relations, foreign policy, and the evolving global landscape. 🌍 And a huge thank you to everyone who joined and participated actively – your questions made this session truly unforgettable! 🙌
Swipe to see snapshots from the event!

p.s. Some 📸 are taken by our beloved Timbulat, the rest can be found on the TG Channel of the School of IR of MGIMO University.

🚨Tomorrow is the Day!🚨

As part of the Festival of International Relations, our club is hosting an expert discussion on the upcoming US elections!

Don't miss out on this opportunity and join us this Friday.
Also SWIPE to learn more about our speakers!👀

🚨 Tomorrow is the Day! 🚨

As part of the Festival of International Relations, our club is hosting an expert discussion on the upcoming US elections! 🇺🇸🗳️
Don’t miss out on this opportunity and join us this Friday.

👉 SWIPE to learn more about our speakers!

On October 23 we held a discussion with the Dean of the School of International Relations Andrey Sushentsov on the topic of “The Evolving World Order: from US Hegemony to Multipolarity”, moderated by our Club’s president Olivia Ahlund, and with the active participation of students from five continents.

Key assessments made by Prof. Sushentsov:

Can the new poles provide responsibility in their regions?
• Some parts of the world have not yet governed themselves without external interference, and in some cases the regional security architecture is not mature enough to exist without it. Strengthening regional mechanisms is key to ensuring stability in a multipolar world.

Emergence of a Chinese-American bipolarity?
• For this to emerge, the proportions between other powers and these two would need to be 1:10. This is unlikely.

Institutional architecture in multipolarity
• Systems like the United Nations work when their member states understand the balance of power. If this balance is clear, these institutions can effectively solve international problems. If the balance is unclear, all will attempt to change it.
• BRICS is a form of better globalisation which avoids military dominance of any power others.
• Alliances like NATO are obsolete. Now is a problematic time for military alliances.

Diplomacy in multipolarity
• It is now necessary to understand the different cultures of cooperation and confrontation of both one’s partners and opponents to these processes.

“We are living in a world that’s not in the textbooks yet.“

✍️ Discussion record by Sofia Semenova, 1 MO
📸 Photos by Anna Vinogradova, 1 MO

🌍✨ "Kicking off a new chapter for future diplomats!"✨🌍

On October 1st, the Future World Diplomats Club hosted an inspiring presentation to welcome new members and share exciting plans for the year ahead!

Our President, Olivia Ahlund, opened the event with a warm welcome, introducing the club's mission, structure, and leadership team. Following her, our Vice President, Aspram Israyelyan, gave an overview of the club’s achievements so far and shared the exciting future events we have lined up.

Sebastian Ruiz, our head of events, introduced his department and its goals, while Ish*ta Mohindra, head of communications, shared the essential work her team will be doing to enhance our visibility and outreach. A highlight of the event was when our new members introduced themselves, sharing their aspirations for joining the Future World Diplomats Club and how they hope to contribute.

Special thanks go to our other Vice President, Tembulat Tkhakakhov, for handling the behind-the-scenes work and capturing the moments from the event.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the for their continued support in helping us make this event a success.

We’re eagerly looking forward to announcing our first official meeting with our supervisor, Andrey Sushentsov, soon!

🌟 Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to connect and have fun while practicing diplomacy!

🌍✨ Sign-ups for our different departments are now OPEN! ✨🌍

🔹 Looking to organize events? Want to dive into communications, documentation, or research? Join us now to develop your skills and contribute to the dynamic future of diplomacy!

🗓️ Departments:

Events Department: Plan, organize, and execute a variety of club events!
Communications Department: Develop strategies, manage content, and promote our club’s activities!
Documentation Department: Keep everything in order, handle paperwork, and manage event permits!
Research Department: Conduct essential research on international affairs and help shape our discussions!
💼 Ready to take a leadership role? Follow our updates to apply for Head of Documentation and Head of Research positions soon!

🔗 Don't miss your chance to join a team of future diplomats—sign up now and let's move forward together!

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‼️ FUTURE WORLD DIPLOMATS CLUB PRESENTATION ON OCTOBER 1‼️

This upcoming Tuesday, we will be presenting the Future World Diplomats club to all of you interested in joining our fully English-speaking club and connect with students from all over the world while practicing diplomacy!

At the presentation you will find out:
💥 what events you can look forward to this semester
💥 how to become part of the FWD Team
💥 what areas of activity our club is engaged in, and what you can expect when joining a certain department

Event details:
🗓️ October 1st
⏰ 16:00
📍 Room 214 (MGIMO new building)

We look forward to seeing you there!