They are trained to lead. They gain practical experience working in international, multicultural teams. They know how to communicate in-depth analyses clearly and succinctly. Their flexible training enables them to excel even as they move into new positions.
Understand the economic, security, and political factors shaping the world.
Collaborate successfully with constituents and colleagues from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Monitor developments around the world, identify challenges, and recommend ways to address them.
Solve problems, drawing upon the knowledge of the historical, cultural, political, economic, and other factors that cause them.
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Master the underlying principles of this interconnected world.
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The Ford School’s Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC), in partnership with the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) and the American Academy of Diplomacy (AAD), recently hosted its seventh annual Ambassadors Forum. The three day event brought distinguished diplomats and policy experts to Ann Arbor for discussions on America’s role in NATO, the EU, and the future of diplomacy. U-M students, faculty, and Ann Arbor high schoolers had the opportunity to engage directly with seasoned ambassadors during a particularly dynamic period in global affairs. ...
Ambassador Kamissa Camara, professor of practice in international diplomacy at the Ford School, was recently invited to give the inaugural keynote lecture at the prestigious Sciences Po College in Reims, France. ...
“The camaraderie and collegiality of all member schools, including the sharing of ideas, challenges, [and] best practices has helped us to develop our Career Development Program, Professional Development Committee, Career Treks to Washington DC, and many others. ”
“We routinely use the APSIA network to recruit for highly talented graduates to join our agency and accomplish our mission. ”