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Internationale DiplomatenausbildungTraining for International Diplomats

Jahresheft Yearbook

Diplomacy by Networking

Auswärtiges AmtFederal Foreign Office

Akademie Auswärtiger DienstForeign Service Academy


D-11013 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0)30 18 17 48 30 Fax +49 (0)30 18 17 48 88E-Mail [email protected]

www.trainingforinternationaldiplomats.de

http://www.diplomatie.alumniportal.com

2017


Jahresheft Yearbook

Vor 25 Jahren wird mit Boutros Boutros-Ghali zum ersten Mal ein Afrikaner Generalsekretär der Vereinten Nationen. Hans-Dietrich Genscher unterzeichnet für die Bundesrepublik Deutsch-land den Vertrag von Maastricht, der die Grund-lagen für den Euro schafft. George Bush und Boris Jelzin einigen sich auf den START-II- Vertrag zur weltweiten Reduzierung der strate-gischen Nuklearwaffen.

Diese Menschen gestalteten eine neue Ordnung, nachdem mit dem Ende des Kalten Krieges eine Zeitenwende angebrochen war. Auch heute ist die Welt im Umbruch, wenn auch in noch stür-mischeren und schwierigeren Zeiten. Es ist die Aufgabe der Außenpolitik, diese Ordnung weiter und immer wieder neu zu formen.

Nicht alle der Menschen, die Außenpolitik ge-stalten, befinden sich vor, sondern sehr viele auch hinter den Kulissen des Geschehens. Sie repräsentieren ihre jeweiligen Länder und deren Interessen, in aller Buntheit und Vielfalt der Kulturen der Erde – oft sind es Diplomaten, aber bei weitem nicht immer.

Diese Menschen in den „Maschinenräumen“ der Außenpolitik sind es, die wir mit dem Pro-gramm unserer seit nunmehr 25 Jahren beste-henden Internationalen Diplomatenausbildung erreichen wollen. Viele Absolventinnen und Absolventen der ersten Jahrgänge finden sich heute an Schlüsselpositionen ihrer Länder oder internationaler Organisationen. Die Teilnehmer der vielen Seminare nutzen ihre Zeit in Berlin und anderen deutschen Städten, um wert-volle Netzwerke und Kontakte zu knüpfen, die manchmal ein Leben lang tragen. Sie verbessern praktische Fähigkeiten und werden so zu noch professionelleren Vertretern ihrer Länder. Oft kehren die jungen Diplomatinnen und Diplo-maten als Partner und Freunde Deutschlands in ihre Heimat zurück, ausgestattet mit neuen Einblicken und Ideen.

Ich wünsche der Internationalen Diplomaten-ausbildung und den Menschen, die sich dort begegnen, auf ihrem weiteren Weg viel Erfolg.

Sigmar Gabriel Bundesminister des Auswärtigen

2 Willkommen | Welcome

Liebe Freundinnenund Freunde,

Welcome | Willkommen 3

It was 25 years ago that Boutros Boutros-Ghali became the first African to be appointed Secre-tary-General of the United Nations. Hans-Dietrich Genscher signed the Maastricht Treaty on Ger-many’s behalf laying the foundations for the euro. George Bush and Boris Yeltsin agreed on the START II Treaty to bring about a global reduction in strategic nuclear arms.

These figures were establishing a new order following on from the watershed moment created by the end of the Cold War. Today, as well, the world is in the midst of upheaval and we are experiencing even more tempestuous and difficult times. Foreign policy has the job of reinventing and further shaping this order time and again.

Not all those involved in foreign policy are in the spotlight. Many are working behind the scenes. They represent their countries and their inter-ests with all the colour and diversity that the cultures of our world offer – often this is done by diplomats, but certainly not always.

It is these people working the machines of for-eign policy that we want to reach out to with our Training for International Diplomats programme which has now been up and running for 25 years. Many of our alumni from the very first courses we held are today working in key positions in their countries or in international organisations. Those participating in the many seminars we offer use their time in Berlin and other German cities to set up valuable networks and contacts which sometimes last a lifetime. They improve their practical skills and thus become even more professional represen tatives of their countries. Often, young diplomats return to their home countries as partners and friends of Germany, equipped with new insights and ideas.

I wish the Training for International Diplomats and those who partake in it every success for the future.

Sigmar Gabriel Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

Dear Partnersand Friends,Dear Partnersand Friends,

4 Inhalt | Contents

25 Years of Training for International Diplomats . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

idp* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8th International Diplomats Programme

idl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1441. Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

wb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western Balkans

ukr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22High Level Experts Programme Ukraine 2017

chn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the People’s Republic of China

afr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3011th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa

nmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3416 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East and North Africa

asp* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3810 th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific

col . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421st Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Colombia

pse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462nd Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Palestinian Territories

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Contents | Inhalt 5

dk* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5012. Diplomatenkolleg

zas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541st Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Central Asia

mmr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582 nd Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Myanmar

if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6214 th INTERNATIONAL FUTURES

lak* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6612 th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Latin America and the Caribbean

irq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Iraq

Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Alumni Activities and Global Diplomacy Lab

Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Internationale Diplomatenausbildung | Training for International Diplomats

Programme 2018 | Programmes 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Zahlen & Fakten | Facts & Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Unsere Alumni in der Welt | Our Alumni Worldwide

* Programme for Diplomats on a posting to Berlin

Programmvorschau 2017Programmes 2017

* Programme for Diplomats on posting to Berlin

IDL | 41. Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang | 25. Januar – 3. März 2017

IDP* | 8th International Diplomats Programme | January – April 2017

WB | 7th Executive Seminar for Dip-lomats from the Western Balkans | 13 February – 10 March 2017

UKR | 7th High Level Experts Programme Ukraine | 8 March – 24 March 2017

ASP* | 10th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific | April – June 2017

AFR | 11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa | 24 April – 22 May 2017

NMO | 16th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East | 25 April – 23 May 2017

DK* | 12. Diplomatenkolleg | August – Oktober 2017

AFG | 17th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Afghanistan and neighbouring countries | 4 September – 29 September 2017

LAK* | 12th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Latin America and the Caribbean | October – December

IF | 14th INTERNATIONAL FUTURES | 6 October – 21 October 2017

Alumni Events in Germany and abroad

Regional Network Meeting, Marokko | 5 February – 7 February 2017

6th Network Consolidation Programme on Peace Mediation, Berlin | 6 March – 10 March 2017

Regional Network Meeting, Mexiko | 23 March – 26 March 2016

7th Network Consolidation Programme, Berlin | tba

Global Diplomacy Lab

Buenos Aires | 18 June – 21 June 2017

Tunis | 19 November – 21 November 2017

25 Years of Training for International Diplomats 7

Über Außenpolitik liest man in der Zeitung. Die Geschichtsbücher sind voll von Außenpolitik. Da ist von Vertragssystemen und Einflusssphären die Rede, von Gestaltungsräumen und Machtzo-nen. Aber wer macht diese Außenpolitik eigent-lich? Es lohnt sich schon, näher hinzusehen. Dann wandeln sich Nationen, Regierungen, Interessen rasch zu individuellen Gesichtern – Diplomatin-nen und Diplomaten, die ihre jeweiligen Länder repräsentieren, in aller Buntheit und Vielfalt der Kulturen dieser Erde.

Außenpolitik wird von Menschen gemacht. Er-klärtes Ziel der Internationalen Diplomaten-ausbildung des Auswärtigen Amtes ist es seit nunmehr 25 Jahren einigen dieser Menschen, nämlich jungen ausländischen Kolleginnen und Kollegen, zu helfen, ihre praktischen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern, zu noch professionelleren Vertre-tern ihrer Länder zu werden – und ein aktuelles Bild der deutschen Realität zu vermitteln. Sie kehren als Partner und Freunde Deutschlands in ihre Heimat zurück.

Die Internationale Diplomatenausbildung ist ein Gewinn für alle Beteiligten. Für die Teilneh-menden, weil sie bei uns Nützliches und Prak-tisches lernen, für die Ehemaligen, weil sie über das Programm Netzwerke bauen und ausbauen können, und für die Bundesrepublik Deutsch-land, weil wir Freundinnen und Freunde in allen Winkeln der Erde gewinnen. Ich persönlich habe in der Zeit, seitdem ich dieses Programm leite, viele junge Leute kennen lernen dürfen, die der Außenpolitik ihrer jeweiligen Länder ein Gesicht geben. Ihre Neugier, ihr Schwung, ihre Aufgeschlossenheit und ihr Humor geben mir Hoffnung, dass es mit dieser Welt in Zukunft besser werden kann. Möge unser Programm eine Investition dafür sein, die Welt auf diesen besseren Kurs zu bringen. Wir bei 1-DA geben unser Bestes, dazu beizutragen.

You can read about foreign policy in the papers, and the history books are chock-full of it, too. There is talk of systems of treaties and spheres of influence, of creative spaces and zones of power. But who actually does this foreign policy? It’s worth taking a closer look at this. If we do, then nations, governments and interests quickly transform into individual faces – diplomats repre-senting their respective countries, and with all the colour and diversity of the cultures of our world.

Foreign policy is pursued by people. For the past 25 years, the declared aim of the Federal Foreign Office’s Training for International Diplomats programme has been to help some of these people, namely young colleagues from abroad, to improve their practical skills, to become even more professional representatives of their countries – and to convey an up-to-date image of German life. They return to their home coun-tries as partners and friends of Germany.

Training for International Diplomats (TFID) is a win-win situation for all concerned – for the participants, because they learn useful and prac-tical things from us, for the alumni, because they can build and expand networks through the programme, and for the Federal Republic of Ger-many, because we can make friends in all corners of the globe. I myself have been able to meet many young people in the time since I have been in charge of this programme, people who have given their respective countries’ foreign policy a face. Their curiosity, drive, open-mindedness and humour give me hope that this world can improve in the future. May our programme be an investment in getting the world onto this better track. We at TFID are doing our utmost to contribute to this.

Yours sincerely,

Stefan Biedermann Leiter Internationale DiplomatenausbildungHead of Training for International Diplomats

Anniversary25th

On the left side: The Training for International Diplomats family, including former team members, the current team and, last but not least, our alumni and friends, enjoying the 25th anniversary ceremony at the Federal Foreign Office on 4 May 2017.

One of my thoughts on the 25th anniversary of Training for International Diplomats was to remi-nisce on what I was doing 25 years ago! When this programme was already up and running, I was at an age where in my head there were two categories of people: amusing and playful children my age and the excruciatingly boring older people. Now that I am 33, my childhood theory that I would always remain a child has proved mistaken, but I still try not to be boring! I was given the opportunity to participate in Training for International Diplomats in Berlin. The programme gave a shape, form and taste to everything I had experienced from living in Ger-many for almost three years. It was as if I were travelling in a very nice German vehicle, but then was offered a chance to look at the genius behind its engine: how it functions, how it starts and stops, and how it brakes and thrusts. This training allowed us to look from the inside out at how things work and operate in Germany, how people think within the system, and what the system believes in, stands with and fights for. It made me dream of better things for my own country and hope for a better future. It taught me how you make a country strong with human rights values, tolerance and openness.

Through this programme, I learned that you always tell it as it is, “sagen was ist”, regardless of how difficult it is to say it! I learned that you can still forge a cross on top of the Frauenkirche although your father was one of the pilots who bombed it. And I learned that if you quarrel with every person whose political opinion dif-fers from yours, you will have to drink your tepid beer alone. Thank you for helping us all to understand that it mattered less where we came from and meant everything that we were there. For the past 25 years, and for all the years yet to come, may this programme strive always to bring people together as a family and to build bridges for all to cross!

Cynthia Chidiac (Lebanon) First Secretary, Embassy of Lebanon to Germany, and alumna of NMO 15

The moment I set foot on the tarmac of the airport in Berlin, I sensed that my stay would be memorable. Coming from the warmth of Albania, the sharp and very cold wind cut right through the thin layers of clothing I was wear-ing. The four-week Programme for Diplomats from the Western Balkans that would unfold in Berlin would indeed prove to be precious. I came to grasp and understand the “German way”, to deepen my knowledge on diplomacy in the nexus between civil society and governmen-tal institutions, and at the same time to cherish the enriching perspectives and approaches of diplomats from the Balkan region.

The Balkans have been through difficult and tumultuous periods, and we are still facing a challenging and demanding path ahead in our EU accession aspirations. By truly learning from the divisive past and fostering cross- border exchanges and partnerships, we can build bridges to push us forward into a bright and prosperous future. There is now a genuine glimmer of hope, and programmes such as that provided by the Federal Foreign Office enable a setting in which we can understand the shared challenges and opportunities more clearly. This forum is a huge benefit as regards offering meaningful oppor-tunities to the young generation of diplomats from countries in the Western Balkans to net-work and serve our respective country vis-à-vis regional and European integration. EU acces-sion by countries in the Western Balkans will not only make Europe geographically “whole” again, but also enrich and expand the continent’s economic, social and cultural resources.

However, the most valuable thing gained during my unforgettable Berlin experience is the friend-ships formed with fellow participants from the Western Balkans, and for this I would like to express my gratitude to the Federal Foreign Office and congratulate Training for Interna-tional Diplomats on its 25th anniversary.

Adi Hoxha (Albania) Participant of WB 7

Twenty-five years of Training for InternationalDiplomats Building Bridges in Berlin

Memories

Above: Cynthia holding an impres-sive and open-hearted speech at the ceremony to celebrate the 25th anni-versary of Training for Inter national Diplomats. Extracts of the speech can be read in the accompanying text. Below: Adi enjoying the mediation training at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin with a fellow participant.

It all began in Treptow

Since its establishment, the Federal Foreign Office did not consider further training of for-eign colleagues to be part of its remit. Requests from friendly states to this end were politely rejected. The transition in Europe at the begin-ning of the 1990s led to a turnaround, the success of which continues to exceed all expec-tations. The trigger is thought to have been the following event:

In 1991, Foreign Minister Genscher travelled by Bundeswehr aircraft to the nascent Baltic States. The designated Foreign Minister and later President of Estonia Lennart Meri was also on board. He had gone to school in Berlin in the 1930s. He was amazed to note how his German

“colleague” performed his government duties on the ground with his team of advisers on board and over the radio. He is said to have spontaneously requested that future Estonian diplo-mats be sent to the Federal Foreign Office for further training. Genscher grasped the oppor-tunity and at the same time the topicality of this request. And so he spontaneously decided to launch a project like this for diplomats from the new democracies, discreetly and from out of thin air. In a first attempt, the plan was to familiarise 30 young colleagues from Central and Eastern Europe with the subtleties of the art of diplomacy in the course of a three-month programme, held in German.

The demand from the countries in question was overwhelming, and so this attempt was not the end of the story. Involving a representative from Russia became a matter of principle. The same also applied to other countries that already had a foreign service. What was lacking, however, was something like a political decision on the estab-lishment of such an institution. The upshot was that it was necessary to re-approve the funds every year. Besides the use of tried and tested forces, the practical implementation of the pro-gramme was often a case of trial and error.

The former guest house of the GDR Foreign Ministry in Treptow was more or less suitable as accommodation. The same could not be said of the housing enjoyed by the first group, which had to make do with an anchored houseboat

on the Spree with a curfew from 9 p.m. The impression of freedom of movement in the democratic West may have suffered as a result of this. There were unconfirmed rumours about the nightly escapades of some of the partici-pants, and of only partially successful attempts to return home after the curfew ... Thanks to the Friedrichsgracht, participants were, from henceforth, able to enjoy more humane accom-modation standards. Offices and seminars finally found their home in Kreuzstraße 1. Up to the end of the millennium, there were two semi-nars each year. By that time, the staff, which had initially consisted of a retired diplomat as head of the programme, as well as a higher-level civil servant and a mini supporting unit, had been increased.

But then the perception that the potential of German-speaking diplomats from the countries concerned had been largely exhausted, began to gain ground. The concept of “focusing on our core competence” made the rounds, and so the then Secretary of State had to put his foot down in order to save the whole project. The events of 9/11, Afghanistan and the Iraq war occurred in quick succession. At the same time, the Ger-man Foundation for International Development, which had offered diplomats from the third world further training for decades, declared that it was no longer responsible for this area. The continuation of Training for International Diplomats with tailor-made courses for repre-sentatives from the various crisis regions thus turned out to be a stroke of good fortune.

In addition, similar events for regions and con-tinents that had not previously been taken into account were gradually added, all in English or French. These courses are supplemented by those that are tailored to diplomats on postings in Berlin. Intensive alumni support ensures that these contacts are maintained. From the initial germ cell that was the “MOE programme”, a work unit emerged that has stood the test of time. Cel-ebrations to mark its 25th anniversary in 2017 paid fitting tribute to this enduring success.

Alexander Mühlen Ambassador (ret.), Headquarters Berlin

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Dr Mühlen (above) and diplomats during a role-playing exercise in his negotiation class.

10 Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang

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8th International Diplomats Programme19 th January – 23 rd March 2017

From left to right:Tanja Maximow (Programme Assistant), Basmah Abdulkarim (Saudi Arabia), Tsz Lok Donald Tsang (Singapore), Jorge Adrian Agraz Godinez (Mexico), Tewodros Girma Abebe (Ethiopia), Amina Alabbasi (Bahrain), Sophia Azara (Programme Manager), Yang Zhang (China), Rus Shazila Osman (Malaysia), Loai Al-Eryani (Yemen), Denis Fabrichnikov (Russian Federation), Ambassador (ret.) Hermann-Josef Sausen (Programme Director), Eugenie Cormier-Lassonde (Canada), Francisco Barbieri (Argentina)

Absent: Mohamed Mamdouh (Egypt), Tchaa Batchassi Gnama (Togo), Viet Phuong Le (Viet Nam)

International Diplomats Programme 13

»The power to profoundly shape the world is in each and every one of us.«

Jorge Adrián Agraz Godínez (Mexico) Participant of IDP 8

Knowledge is power; inspiration is influence. Nowadays, younger generations tend to be less willing to learn and acquire knowledge because of the immediacy and relative ease of obtaining it by simply googling what they want to know. Yet it is not that easy to find sources of inspiration. In my experience, I tend to find inspiration in the most uncommon of places and in the little things that people do: expressions of kindness, brav-ery, selflessness and love. The 8th International Diplomats Programme (IDP) was a breathtaking and thought-provoking stroke of inspiration and knowledge that has shaped my work and, I am sure, that of my colleagues as well.

These are interesting times to be a diplomat and a crucial moment to be in Germany. The G20 summit will take place in Hamburg this year with a strong focus on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals; the United Kingdom has put the European Union to the test by leaving it, and so forth.

The IDP included 36 meetings in five cities – Berlin, Potsdam, Stuttgart, Hamburg and Bonn – in order to listen, discuss and interact with 52 strategic players, who covered a very wide range of topics. Our group was lucky to be guided by an experienced retired Ambassador, Hermann Sausen, who served as moderator and advisor during the meetings. We discussed topics such as the imminent vote in the Ger-man Bundesrat to elect a new Federal President ( Frank- Walter Steinmeier); the increasing influ-ence of forums (such as the G20) in international affairs compared to international organisations (i.e. the UN); and the perception of security in the face of recent terrorist attacks in Germany.

Our group had working visits in Land Baden- Württemberg on migration policy and integration. Participants commented that society should not impose its values, but accept diversity in line with the motto “Everyone is a Stuttgarter”. They also noted that the main challenges are language and employment. Currently, 600,000 people live in Stuttgart, 44% of whom come from a migrant background, with 25% non-German; there are 8,000 refugees from 170 nations in the city who speak 120 languages. Migration and integration were the most emotional, heartfelt and dis-cussed topics. The group visited a refugee shelter in Stuttgart to learn first-hand from three fam-ilies from Afghanistan, Syria and Pakistan.

The world has never been as interconnected as it is today, and yet it has never been more misinterpreted. At no other time has diplomacy been as meaningful or relevant than in today’s world. Because of tweets and the immediacy of information availability, diplomats are needed to resolve misunderstandings. The tone of commu-nication can be misread quite quickly. Modern diplomats actively avert brinkmanship.

If you have a gnawing intellectual curiosity, my recommendation would be to also get emo-tionally involved in everything that you do. The power to profoundly shape the world is in each and every one of us: always caring, loving and believing in the difference we can make.


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41. Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 25. Januar – 3. März 2017

1. Reihe von links nach rechts: Verena Michaeli (Programmassistentin), Vessela Atzeva (Bulgarien), Rita Zalite (Lettland), Mirat Urmat Uulu (Kirgisistan), Europa-Staatsminister Michael Roth, Valentina Fabia Roman Gómez (Republik Kolumbien), Lena Hanning (Hospitantin), Jane Park (Vereinigte Staaten)

2. Reihe von links nach rechts: Farah Farrokhi (Islamische Republik Iran), Shota Urano (Japan), Ana Davitashvili (Georgien), Jaymion Hendricks (Südafrika), Katarzyna Joniec (Polen), Raluca Truscanu (Rumänien), Andrés Pérez González (Chile)

3. Reihe von links nach rechts: Roman Macovenco (Republik Moldau), Botschafter a.D. Dr. Axel Berg (Programmdirektor), Stefan Biedermann (Leiter Internationale Diplomatenausbildung), Tianqing Kou (China), Jérôme Collard-Proulx (Kanada), Elvis Shiweda (Namibia), Aušrinė Vysniūnaitė (Litauen), Vismar Ravagnani Duarte Silva (Brasilien), Dr. Ondřej Picka (Tschechien), András Molnár (Ungarn)


»Nicht die Herausforderungen und Konflikte sind es, die die heutige Welt ausmachen, sondern die wachsende Nähe und die gemein-same Verantwortung.«

Ondřej Picka (Tschechien)Teilnehmer IDL 41

Im Jahr 2017 sind 25 Jahre seit der Gründung des Internationalen Diplomatenlehrgangs ver-gangen. Der Lehrgang wurde kurz nach der Überwindung der Teilung Europas initiiert und war für Diplomaten aus mittel- und osteuro-päischen Staaten vorgesehen. Die Teilnehmen-den des diesjährigen 41. Diplomatenlehrgangs kamen aus 20 Ländern und fünf verschiede-nen Kontinenten. Das zeigt, wie sich die Welt während des letzten Vierteljahrhunderts ver-ändert, aber vor allem auch, wie sich die Rolle Deutschlands in der Welt gewandelt hat.

Während unseres Aufenthaltes in Berlin hatten wir die Möglichkeit viele interessante Gesprä-che zu führen, zu einer Zeit, in der sich vieles in der internationalen Politik zu wandeln scheint: Die EU steht vor immensen Herausforderun-gen. Die transatlantischen Beziehungen müssen neu definiert werden und die liberale Handels-ordnung wird angezweifelt. Neben einer neuen Welle von Terrorismus bedrohen auch neue territoriale Konflikte die internationale Sicher-heit. Neue Medien sorgen für einen weiteren Schub der Globalisierung, verändern gleichzei-tig aber auch unsere Arbeit als Diplomatinnen und Diplomaten.

Es war für uns sehr spannend, viele dieser The-men mit deutschen Gesprächspartnern zu disku- tieren. Deutschland ist für unsere Länder ein wichtiger Partner und sein Engagement in der in-ternationalen Gemeinschaft wächst. Deswegen ist es für uns auch wichtig, die Entscheidungs-prozesse der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zu

verstehen. Das sechswöchige Programm des Internationalen Diplomatenlehrgangs ermög-lichte uns einen einzigartigen Einblick in die Spezifika der politischen Kultur Deutschlands.

Während der vielen Begegnungen konnten wir feststellen, welche große Bedeutung die Ver-ankerung Deutschlands in der EU und NATO in der deutschen Außenpolitik hat. Wir haben uns mit dem deutschen Föderalismus beschäftigt und mit seiner Rolle in der Außenpolitik. Auch die Bedeutung von Verbänden und Stiftungen in der deutschen Demokratie war ein Thema, das uns mehrmals begegnete. Und nicht zuletzt gehörten die Besuche bei führenden deutschen Medien zu den Highlights unseres Programms.

Es sind aber nicht nur die vielen neuen Erkennt-nisse, die uns in Erinnerung geblieben sind, son-dern auch die vielen gemeinsamen Erlebnisse und die wunderbare Freundschaft, die unter uns gewachsen ist. Auch die, glaube ich, bestärkt in uns den Eindruck, dass es nicht die Herausfor-derungen und Konflikte sind, die die heutige Welt ausmachen, sondern die wachsende Nähe in einer immer kleiner werdenden Welt und die gemeinsame Verantwortung.

Das Programm war für uns viel mehr als „nur“ ein Weiterbildungslehrgang. Unser Dank gehört dem Programmdirektor, Botschafter a. D. Axel Berg, und seinen Mitarbeiterinnen Verena Michaeli und Lena Hanning. Wir sind ihnen nicht nur für die perfekte Organisation dankbar, sondern vor allem für das freundschaftliche Miteinander und die vielen schönen, gemeinsamen Momente.

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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 19Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western Balkans 19

7th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western Balkans13 th February – 10 th March 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Zana Omerbožović, Stefan Stamenić, Marko Radovanović, Dhurata Selimi, Dimitar Mitrevski, Elinda Guri, Katharina Sabatzki (Programme Assistant), Abiba Bajramoska, Tamara Ognjanović, Fuad Morina, Irina Zorić, Mirko Kuzmanović, Dragan Mitrevski, Ambassador (ret.) Gudrun Steinacker (Programme Director), Aleksandra Đaković, Liridona Hertica

2nd row, from left to right: Adi Hoxha, Marko Srdanović, Katarina Hodak, David Böhme (Intern)

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Marko Radovanović Participant of WB 7

»A friendly and constructive atmosphere fostered quality debates and honest exchange of ideas.«

I remember being genuinely delighted when I was chosen to participate at the 7th Execu-tive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western Balkans. Numerous colleagues had already rec-ommended it to me and I specifically cleared my schedule in February and March months ahead to be able to apply for the seminar. I clearly had high expectations.

Upon arrival, I quickly realised that this was one of those experiences that greatly exceed expectations. From the very first day, everything fell into its place. The organisers were on top of everything the entire time and all the meet-ings, workshops and travels went incredibly smoothly. Proverbial German punctuality and attention to detail was proven to us many a time.

What I liked the most is that the seminar was very well balanced between meetings with German officials and experts, improving our dip-lomatic skills and exploring Germany. I will most certainly remember this experience if I ever get asked about formative moments in my career.

The seminar provided us with valuable insights into German policymaking especially with regards to the Western Balkans and it gave us an opportunity to improve our practical skills such as negotiation and public speaking. Moreover, throughout the seminar a friendly and construc-

tive atmosphere among the participants was maintained, which fostered quality debates and honest exchange of ideas. At one point, a force majeure had us stranded on a train for four hours but the spirit of the group remained incredibly high. By the end of the seminar, my binder was bursting open, my contact list got much richer and my smartphone memory was completely full.

One particular situation that illustrates the ambience of the entire course is the family photo session we took on our penultimate day. After several meetings that day and an appetis-ing lunch at the Foreign Office canteen, we were ushered to the roof of the building. Expecting a formal and tedious family photo routine, we came all dressed up with professional looking smiles on our faces. The photographer was already there and the sky above Berlin was crisp blue. However, instead of arranging us like attired sardines and snapping some quick photos, the photographer approached each one of us and patiently and committedly positioned us according to his scenography to fit each other and the beautiful Berlin landscape in the back-ground. I am not exactly a person that would inundate Facebook or Instagram with photos but the result of this session was the most exciting, refreshing and distinctive photograph I have ever had a chance to be in. The same goes for the entire seminar.


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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 23High Level Experts Programme Ukraine 23

High Level Experts Programme Ukraine8 th March – 24 th March 2017

From left to right:Oleh Korchovyi, Adrian Stadnicki (Programme Assistant), Ganna Iarynych, Maksym Yemelianov, Iuliia Derbenova, Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Oleg Sologub, Oleksandr Udovychenko, Dmytro Deneiko, Markus Ederer (State Secretary), Olena Zaletska, Ambassador (ret.) Dr Hans-Dieter Heumann (Programme Director), Anna Kamuz, Igor Baranetskyi, Valentyna Lazarchuk, Philip Weissermel (Intern), Vitalii Fedorak, Sergii Donskyi, Anna Vintsiuk, Maryna Nelina

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»We are ready to share the burden of responsibility for Europe’s future!«

Dr Ihor Baranetskyi (Ukraine)Participant of HLEP 2017

Having spent four years in charge of economic diplomacy issues at the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, I was looking for a good opportu-nity to learn more regarding our relations with the European Union, its leading members and their role in Ukrainian foreign policy. The High Level Experts Programme (HLEP) seemed like a great opportunity to discover the priorities of German foreign policy and its high standards of diplomacy. And the role of Germany for Ukraine can’t be overestimated. HLEP impressed us from the very first day. Thanks to our German team, the almost three-week-long programme was a well-balanced combination of meetings, dis-cussions, and visits, as well as sightseeing and friendly communication. We saw Berlin from the top of Reichstag and from a boat on the Spree; we’ve been to the roof of Federal Foreign Office and to its archives in the basement; we visited the historical downtown and diverse suburbs. There are stereotypes about German people, and we had the chance to see the best of them confirmed, such as their hardworking, pragmatic, consistent and reliable nature.

Many of our meetings were dedicated to very complicated issues that required extensive knowledge, skills and background information. Everybody in our team, without exception, was enriched by the new information and useful experience they acquired. We received frank answers on a great variety of topics, including for-eign affairs, diplomacy, security issues, European integration and German internal policy. We were able to discuss very interesting issues with top German diplomats and politicians. Meetings with experts and representatives of business associ-ations and NGOs gave us optimism and new ideas. The key idea of the whole programme was not just about today – it is all about the future! And HLEP seems to be one of the most effec-tive investments in a much better future for our bilateral relations. An undisputable strength of

HLEP and the other programmes of the Federal Foreign Office is the strong alumni community. In this regard, our last day of the programme became the first day to enjoy advantages of the alumni family, which offers both strong continu ous ties with Germany and a great platform for communication between inspired bright personalities from all over the world.

This year is unique – it marks the 25th anniver-sary of the Training for International Diplomats programme and 25 years of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Germany. The Associa-tion Agreement has been ratified by all EU member states, Ukraine has finally received a visa-free regime with the EU, and our country successfully hosted the Eurovision song contest. Ukraine still has a lot to do, and we have been set our homework. We want to be a reliable partner of free Europe and a full-fledged mem-ber of the EU in the future. We are responsible for our future and we appreciate strong support from Germany. As an engine of the EU-strength and a shield of the European values, Germany nowadays feels the burden of responsibility, which is a hard and – at the same time – an honourable mission. We are confident that our partnership is sincere and mutually beneficial, and we are ready to share the burden of respon-sibility for Europe’s future!

HLEP’s spirit has inspired our group of 15 repre-sentatives from various Ukrainian institutions and different regions. The same spirit has turned our group into friends. After attending HLEP, we are optimistic about the prospects of Ukraine-Ger-many relations. Our countries have much to be proud of and much work yet to do. Together, we can do better. If we work together, we can achieve everything we set out to do. March 2017 in Berlin was cold, but we compensated for it with the warmth of our friendship. It was raining, but rain is essential for spring flowers. While vis-iting outdoor attractions in Berlin or fascinating parks in Potsdam, we were told: “Come back later – it will be warmer, sunnier and everything will be in full bloom.” We know that we will.

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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 27Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the People’s Republic of China 27

5th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the People’s Republic of China31 st March – 8 th April 2017

1 st row, from left to right: FANG Xun, ZHAN Xiaoyu, BAI Yongjie (1 st Secretary of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Berlin), Ambassador (ret.) Dr Wolfgang Moser (Programme Director), SONG Rui, GU Junyao

2 nd row, from left to right:ZHU Ying, SUN Qing, CHEN Quan, Asif Halilovic (Programme Assistant), Keven Seidel (Consulate Secretary Candidate, FFO), JU Miao

3 rd row, from left to right:XU Dong, ZHENG Xiaojia, YUAN Quan, YANG Yiding, SUN Mengmeng, WANG Tianxiang

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On a personal note, as a former university student majoring in international relations, Ger-many is one of the best places for acquainting me with the history of diplomacy and modern poli-tics. Even today, the largest economy in Western Europe still exerts considerable influence on the world. An old saying in China reads: one eye-witness is better than a hundred hearsays, only when I came to Berlin did I truly understand the beauty and greatness of this country.

What is the greatness of Germany? I saw it in a profound reflection of the bitter past and the persistent longing for eternal peace for the future, in the unwavering resolve for a more integrated European Union regardless of mounting challenges, on the smiling faces of mothers and children in refugee shelters. I saw it in those wellpreserved archives in the Federal Foreign Office murmuring the story of the his-tory, the wellcrafted paintings and sculptures in the Alte Nationalgalerie, the stateoftheart automated factory of autogiant Volkswagen, and the ever striving entrepreneurship of Jungheinrich AG as well as thousands of other German companies, last but not least, I saw it in ordinary German people from various walks of life including scientific communities, business associations and thinktanks.

Ten days are far too short to get to know such a multidimensional and colourful country, yet the welldesigned and “Germanly” implemented schedule made a tremendous difference. I wish to express hearty gratitude to H.E. Ambas-sador Wolfgang Moser, and to my good pal Asif Halilovic for all the warm hospitality and thoughtful arrangements throughout the trip.

I hope we can reciprocate those kindness and friendship when our German counterparts visit Beijing this coming September. To all speakers of this seminar for expanding my horizons, and to young German diplomats, who shared their views and comments with remarkably fluent Chinese, I am looking forward to our next encounter in no time.

As we mark the 45th anniversary of knotting China-Germany diplomatic ties, this trip was merely a tiny part of the grand opening of a new chapter in our bilateral relations. We have much in common and much to share, particularly in an ever evolving international political land-scape and economic architecture. I am positive that we can further boost our Comprehensive Strategic Relationship to new heights through fullfledged cooperation in all possible fields, safeguarding an open and free trade regime, tackling protectionism and isolationism, fulfill-ing commitments to environmental protection, and to a larger extent, upholding peace and prosperity for the whole world.

Since joining the Foreign Service in 2011, my portfolio is mainly about Southeast Asia, a region with diverse beauty and vast potentials, yet the 10-day trip to Germany unfolded a much broader picture in front of my eyes, which will be, beyond any doubt, an unmeasured fortune enriching my diplomatic career and rest of my life. I know one day I shall be back here, to enjoy the beauty and vivid life once again, as wherever I go, whatever I do; I still have a suitcase in Berlin.

»I still have a suitcase in Berlin.«

WANG Tianxiang (China)Participant of CHN 5


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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 31Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa 31

11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa24 th April – 22 nd May 2017

1 st row, from left to right:Raimund Grafe (Managing Director, Representation of the Free State of Thuringia for Federal Affairs), Helen Deacon (Programme Assistant), Illili Ag Hamada (Mali), Kaston Adeniyi Ojomo (Nigeria), Holisoa Sylviana Ramorasata (Madagascar), Miheret Gebremedhin Kidane (Ethiopia), Bibi Aïsha Ismaël Lakhi (Mauritius), Tiyamike Banda (Malawi), Erika Balzer (Intern), Ivy Suglo (Ghana), Joanitah Among (Uganda), Wame Dechambenoit (Botswana)

2 nd row, from left to right:Mayara Kadingar (Chad), Amadou Hamed (Niger), Ambassador (ret.) Karl Flittner (Programme Director), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Elsadig Mohamed Ahmed (The Sudan), Angelina Adyang Jolong (South Sudan), Jarso Boru Gufu (Kenya)

Absent: Hassan Mwamweta (United Republic of Tanzania)

I was curious about Germany ever since seeing the images of the 2017 opening ceremony at the ITB Berlin, for which Botswana was the official partner country. I was, therefore, very excited about the opportunity to participate in the 11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa (AFR 11), during which I hoped to explore and learn more about German society.

The programme revealed many aspects of Ger-many – its history, politics, business, academia and culture. Parts of the programme took us out of Berlin to Land North Rhine-Westphalia and the Free State of Thuringia. We took an in-depth look at German institutions, organisations and companies and interacted with senior govern-ment officials, policymakers, think-tank advisors, academics and industry leaders.

It goes without saying that we established more contacts in one month than a young diplomat could possibly make during a four-year tour of duty. This greatly expanded our knowledge about Germany and the origins and basis for German foreign policy, particularly the Federal Government’s policy towards Africa.

We also had extensive discussions about Ger-man Federalism and the differences and linkages between the Bundestag and the Bundesrat. Our visits to the Federal Chancellery, to the upper and lower houses of parliament, as well as to the Thuringian State Chancellery and State Par-liament helped us understand how they work and complement one another. We also gained insight into the long-standing system of power sharing, decentralisation and coordination.

Memorable was a visit to Buchenwald Memorial. We learnt a most valuable lesson that day – people who can face their past can also adapt

to the future. As we walked soberly through the former concentration camp, we understood why Germans fear war and totalitarian regimes and value democracy, human rights, partnerships and international peace and security.

The training in public speaking, media relations, international negotiations and the German language course were also among the high-lights. The lessons were practical, lively and immediately usable.

When we left at the end of May, we were more familiar with Germany and with one another, we were able to speak a little bit of German, we were better equipped to advance our diplomatic work and, moreover, we were in a better position to contribute to the promotion of long-standing and cooperative relations between our respec-tive home countries and Germany.

For this, we express our gratitude to the Federal Foreign Office. Your celebration this year of the 25th anniversary of the Training for International Diplomats Programme is evidence of how suc-cessful this programme has been in meeting the needs of its participants.

Our thanks also go to the facilitators, institutions, organisations and companies that invested their time, sharing their expertise, experience and stories with us. Special thanks goes to our Pro-gramme Director, Ambassador (ret.) Karl Flittner and his two assistants, Ms Helen Deacon and Ms Erika Balzer, for their excellent planning and execution of this programme. Herzlichen Dank für unseren wunderbaren Aufenthalt in Deutschland. Auf Wiedersehen!

Wame Dechambenoit (Botswana)Participant of AFR 11

»People who can face their past can also adapt to the future.«

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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 35Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East and North Africa 35

16 th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East and North Africa25 th April – 23 rd May 2017

1 st row, from left to right:Abrar Raslan (Egypt), Svenja Matthiesen (Intern), Meryem Hamdouni (Morocco), Ahmed Adel Aly (Arab League), State Secretary Walter J. Lindner, Carla Hassoun (Lebanon), Ehsan Bakhshandeh (Islamic Republic of Iran), Thura Kifah Safa (Iraq)

2 nd row, from left to right:Abdulrazaq Alpaisi (Yemen), Sara Almaeena (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC), Fahad Alajmi (Kuwait), Karim Elkhashab (Egypt), Abdulla Alahmed (Bahrain), Tohid Afzali (Islamic Republic of Iran), Saif Al-Imarah (Iraq), Ilker Yilmaz (Intern), Nouf Al Nasser (Saudi Arabia)

3 rd row, from left to right: Adoum Mohamat (OIC), Mahamud Jibar (United Arab Emirates), Talal Al Hamar (Bahrain), Dina Zahran (Jordan), Ambassador (ret.) Bernd Erbel (Programme Director), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Ashraf Qatarneh (Jordan), Vanessa van den Hövel (Programme Assistant)

Absent: Njoud Alkhudairy (Saudi Arabia)

Seeing Germany for the first time was far more rewarding than I expected. The 16th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East and North Africa held by the Federal Foreign Office enabled us diplomats from the respec-tive countries to take a closer look at a country which plays a leading role in the international arena. My initial intention was to examine from a professional point of view one of the world’s most prominent countries, which has a history that is attention-grabbing to say the least. How-ever, what I have seen during my 29-day training course has also touched me in a personal way.

A diplomat from a country with an emerging democracy, I have witnessed a number of eye-openers in Germany. It was amazing to see the way in which Germany has dealt with the heavy burden of its legacy after WW2, both internally and externally. Experiencing one turning point in history after another, it was determined to make a statement and adopt a shift in perspective, thus building its strength patiently and gradually through the efforts of its devoted leaders and people. One can only wonder how difficult it must have been for Ger-mans to face all the destruction and chaos after WW2. Surrendering was not an option; they had to roll up their sleeves.

I saw that the three principles of reconstruction, healing, and transparency had been adopted in Berlin, and in the provinces we visited. The reconstruction of the Frauenkirche church bears witness to one of the enthusiastic initiatives of German citizens to rebuild their country. The guided tour of the Bundeswehr Military His-tory Museum offered a new perspective on how

Germany perceives the notion of war. Instead of shying away, Germany has gracefully addressed the narrative of its own history by naming the perpetrators and making sure they are forever labelled as such. The ‘imprints of the past’ surely did not define today’s Germany, and this is how Germans committed themselves to healing. Transparency, on the other hand, was one out-standing principle that we could see present in a pizza oven in one of Berlin’s local restaurants, in the kitchen of a refugee camp as well as in the dome of the Bundestag. Facing the winds of change, Germany is building windmills. It is now a country very well poised to be one of the world’s leading economies, assists other countries in post-conflict reconstruction and development phases, and shares its experiences in good governance, transparency, reconstruc-tion and foreign policy management.

During the course of this seminar, the FFO pro-vided a common space for diplomats to engage and get to know each other in an atmosphere that nurtures candid discussion, cooperation and networking. The astounding news is that the FFO has been doing this for a staggering 25 years!

The list of invaluable information we learned in Germany extends far beyond the pages of this article. We went back to our countries with clearer vision, a renewed sense of purpose and a heartfelt appreciation of the hospitality of everyone at the Auswärtiges Amt, especially Ambassador (ret.) Bernd Erbel, who seemed like an Arab to us with his immeasurable hospitality and kindness – Dankeschön!

Thura Kifah Safa (Iraq)Participant of NMO 16

»Facing the winds of change, Germany is building windmills.«

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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 39Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific 39

10 th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific26 th April – 22 nd June 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Clarissa Kröger (Intern), Katharina Sabatzki (Programme Assistant), Shiruzimath Sameer (Maldives), Iris Reinl (Coordinator of Training for International Diplomats), Thi Hang Vu (Viet Nam), Alexandra Smithyman (New Zealand), Sophia Azara (Programme Manager)

2 nd row, from left to right: Somsak Homsinghak (Lao People’s Democratic Republic), Tah Jiun Tan (Singapore), Mohammad Al Alamul Emam (Bangladesh), Ambassador (ret.) Dr Norbert Baas (Programme Director), Shoaib Mansoor (Pakistan), Yang Lei (China)

Absent: Aye Thida Khaing (Myanmar), Kabita Khanal (Nepal), Suchaya Tancharoenpol (Thailand)

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»It is important to cultivate relations, build bridges and work with trustworthy partners.«

TAN Tah Jiun (Singapore)Participant of ASP 10

The definition of “diplomacy”, according to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, involves

“skill in handling affairs without arousing hos-tility”. Against the current volatile geopolitical backdrop, one of the most pressing questions on the minds of my fellow diplomats as we embarked on the 10th Programme for Diplo-mats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific was surely whether it was time for a new approach to bringing about diplomatic progress. Were the days of “traditional diplomacy” over?

At the end of the two-month course, after countless rounds of constructive dialogue with academia, journalists, parliamentarians and rep-resentatives from the Federal Government and international organisations, the answer was clear. Geopolitics will become more uncertain and unpredictable. To adapt and survive, we need to ensure that foreign policy positions, while staying true to their core values and principles, reflect changing strategic realities. Disputes between nations cannot be totally avoided, and when they occur we need to do our utmost to resolve them amicably and in accord-ance with international law. We have to keep the long-term interests of our nations in sight, and not be fixated with short-term gains or losses. While achieving the above is no mean feat, this is imperative in an ever-changing world.

Besides benefitting from the insightful ex - changes on various issues including Brexit, the future of the EU and its role in Asia, as well as Germany’s transatlantic relations with the USA, the most valuable take-away were the

interactions with my fellow colleagues from Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Maldives, New Zealand, Thailand and Viet Nam, in particular sharing opinions on inter-national relations and global governance in the 21st century. In the words of Stefan Biedermann, Head of Training for International Diplomats at the Federal Foreign Office, in this age of “twit-ter diplomacy” and “alternative facts”, it is all the more important to cultivate relations, build bridges and work with trustworthy partners. The intensive yet rewarding programme, which included excursions to Brussels, Hamburg and Vienna, provided participants with the platform and opportunity to expand our network and establish close working relationships. Even as our careers eventually take us to different cor-ners of the world, I am certain that the valuable friendship forged will ensure that we keep in touch and continue to cooperate as part of the alumni network.

Last, but certainly not the least, it would be remiss of me not to extend the group’s heart-felt gratitude to the Programme Team led by Ambassador Dr Norbert Bass, assisted by Sophia, Katharina, Karen and other colleagues working behind the scenes. The programme was a resounding success, not least due to their tireless and meticulous efforts in ensur-ing that every programme element ran like clockwork, and also thanks to their patience in tending to the participants’ queries and making us feel at home.

In diesem Sinne, vielen herzlichen Dank, bleibt Wohlauf, und Auf Wiedersehen!


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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 43Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Colombia 43

1st Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Colombia12 th June – 23 rd June 2017

1 st row, from left to right:Andres Felipe Perez Rodriguez, Sabine Sparwasser (Director-General for Political Affairs, Federal Foreign Office), Ana María Moreno Fonseca, Andres Leonardo Rincon Barahona, Paul Konietschke (Intern)

2 nd row, from left to right:Dorothee Charlotte Segiet (Programme Assistant), Sergio Salazar, Natasha Arroyave Monsalve, Karen Giron Abadia

3 rd row, from left to right:Ambassador Dr Heinz-Peter Behr (Programme Director), Laura Camila Castillo Gutierrez, Nattaly Ximena Calonje Londoño, Juanita Navarro Angel, Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats)

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Andrés Pérez Rodríguez (Colombia) Participant of COL 1

»No matter the differences people can have – a cultural asset can be found in this diversity to promote the nation as a tolerant and democratic society.«

How to rebuild a country after being divided for decades? It’s a question that Germany has sought to answer since 1990, and now Colombia must respond to this challenge by implementing the Peace Agreements signed with FARC guer-rillas in 2016. It’s interesting that you can walk near the Brandenburg Gate without noticing whether you are in the eastern or western part of Berlin, unless you see the bricked line running along the streets that represents the old wall. In my country, we don’t have a wall either, but you can pass through different Colombias just by looking at the economic and social differences we have as a divided nation, which are the result of decades of armed conflict.

But is the world aware of this division?

Sure, in Berlin we met many people who work in the field and are aware of the causes of our conflict and know about our political and social situation. Germany is an important ally in the efforts to develop and pacify our nation. The political foundations Konrad-Adenauer- Stiftung (KAS) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), as well as the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Interna tionale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Deutsche Welle Akademie have many projects in Colombia, for example. It was interesting that the people we met were more aware and had a wider knowl-edge than us of what was happening in our country, especially in rural areas.

Can we overcome this division? Yes, a reunited Berlin, as diverse as Germany is, showed me that no matter the differences people can have – religion, politics, hobbies, etc. – a cultural asset can be found in this diversity to promote the nation as a tolerant and demo-cratic society. This was something I saw also in the political institutions such as the German Bundestag. Regardless of political differences, which are part of democracy, agreements can be made on common interests such as promot-ing diversity and defending democratic values against hate and discord. German politicians from all parties support the Colombian Peace Process, a multi-partisan consensus that we are yet to reach in our own Congress.

It’s the end of the boat ride. I toured Berlin on a boat, a city that breathes history, a city that tells what happened through its walls and streets. There are buildings, parks and places that over-come division and come together as a diverse and democratic city despite the current political and social problems that threaten what Europe and the world became after the Second World War. I leave the boat, but it’s just the end of my visit. The journey that Colombians are going to begin and the one Germans are on is very long and I, as a diplomat, will be part of it. I am sure that the lessons Germany taught me during these last few days will be very useful!


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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 47Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Palestinian Territories 47

2nd Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Palestinian Territories3 rd July – 21st July 2017

1st row, from left to right: Khalil Sawayfa, Safaa Albarahma, Kamilia Abualhaj, Roba Aljamal

2 nd row, from left to right: Ambassador Dr Heinz-Peter Behr (Programme Director), Safa Maali-Mutan, Qusai Esawee, Amelie Tittel (Programme Assistant), Jamila Iriqat, Yara Daiq

3 rd row, from left to right: Walter J. Lindner (State Secretary), Dr Alexander Mühlen (Federal Foreign Office), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Max Stindt (Intern)

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“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master; style means the right word, the rest matters little, it’s my way.”

In the competitive state of todays’ job market, having global training experience under your belt is one of the very best things you can do for your prospective career. But as you can imagine, training abroad is about much more than mind-opening practice; Rome wasn’t built in a day.

There is no doubt in my mind that July has been incredibly prized to me; from day one, I was right thrilled and energized and ready to blow the minds away. As I well know, the most beautiful things are those that madness prompts and reason writes. Ja, everything was beautiful afterwards.

I got hands-on experience in working with top-notch dignitaries; I picked up an intensive and exceedingly advantageous knowledge of various focusses to look before I leap, and for sure this will reflect in my functioning and act-ing within my work atmosphere; I realised that the deeper you go into questions, the more interesting the questions get, and I think that’s the job of art.

“Galvanising”, “Great minds think alike” their way. The programme was a helping hand for young front-runners from diverse places, showing them how to pull together a variety of skills to accomplish their goals.

On the other hand, the most salient part was going in-depth into the German political archi-tecture, the mechanisms it employs, the themes drawn, through on-site visits to the major polit-ical institutions. Sincere answers pushed me to figure out the way of mastering “Measure twice, cut once”.

“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” A de facto: the walks around the city of Berlin were interesting. All the stories at least tried to elucidate some small portion of the meaning of life, the sights, buildings, the Berlin Wall, not to mention the breeze; it is the chemistry.

All in all it seems to me that these are amaz-ingly worthwhile endeavours that everyone should seek out in order to be jack-of-all-trades, master of none.

I will not soon forget those glimmering eyes Dr Heinz-Peter Behr had, or the words he whis-pered in my ears when he gave me a goodbye hug. Now I know who the Germans really are; they did it their way, and I will do it my way. To me, this is not merely an abstract article; it is a story of success.

»The deeper you go into questions, the more interesting the questions get.«

Khalil Sawayfa (Palestinian Territories)Participant of PSE 2


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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 51Diplomatenkolleg 51

12. Diplomatenkolleg 21. August – 23. Oktober 2017

1. Reihe von links nach rechts: Ornela Alickaj (Albanien), Chloé Goupille (Frankreich), Hanna Mohn (Programmassistentin), Mustafa Songür (Türkei), Alena Gavrilenko (Russische Föderation), Tristan terryn (Belgien), Laura Rajaniemi (Finnland), Stefan Ionkov (Bulgarien)

2. Reihe von links nach rechts: Anete Krieva (Lettland), Marko Stevanović (Montenegro), Stefan Biedermann (Leiter der Internationalen Diplomaten-ausbildung), Esther Neuhaus (Schweiz), Oscar Buvalič (Slowakei), Ivana Karanušić (Kroatien), Botschafter a.D. Dr. Otto Lampe (Programmdirektor), Sophia Azara (Programmleiterin), John Zachau (Schweden), Dr. Rauf Jafarov (Aserbaidschan), Dr. Dauren Akberdiyev (Kasachstan), Kubat Choroev (Kirgisistan), Björn Piibur (Estland)

Abwesend: Angela Kennedy (Irland), Dr. Zsófia Lipták (Ungarn), Johan Løøv (Norwegen)

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Johan Løøv (Norwegen) Teilnehmer DK 12

»Ist es diplomatisch gesehen ›Knigge‹, wenn Wasser aus den Lackschuhen sickert?«Die deutsche und die norwegische Sprache teilen unter anderem den bildlichen Ausdruck:

„Nicht trocken hinter den Ohren sein“. In mei-nem Fall war diese Redewendung in zweierlei Hinsicht relevant. Kaum war ich aus dem Flug-zeug ausgestiegen – das via Norwegen aus der indischen Hauptstadt Neu-Delhi kam – fand ich mich an einem Augustabend auch schon im In-ternationalen Club des AAs zum ersten Treffen des Diplomatenkollegs wieder. Unerfahren und bis jetzt verschont vom trügerischen Berliner Wetter, hatte ich mich entschieden, von unserer Wohnung bis in die Kurstraße mit dem Rad zu fahren – im klassisch-skandinavischen Stil nur mit Anzug und Helm (Sicherheit muss sein). Normalerweise gehört es zu den Freuden des Berliner Alltags, durch das geschichtsträchtige Brandenburger Tor zu gleiten. Diesmal hatten sich jedoch die Schleusen des lieben Himmels, gerade vor dem Tor, unerwartet und plötzlich in einer Weise geöffnet, die Assoziationen zum indischen Monsunregen hätte wecken können. Ich wurde pudelnass.

Meine erste Begegnung mit den deutschen Behörden – ja, mein erster Auftrag als Bot-schaftssekretär in Berlin überhaupt – sollte in nur ein paar Minuten stattfinden. Was nun? Was sagt denn eigentlich das Protokoll über pudelnasse Botschaftssekretäre? Ist es diplo-matisch gesehen „Knigge“, wenn Wasser aus den Lackschuhen sickert? Wie formell ist die Atmosphäre im AA?

Zum Glück hatte ich keinen Knigge dabei, ich bin ganz einfach unverweilt ins AA gefahren und konnte gleich erfahren, dass ich nicht der einzige Kollegiat war, der im wortwörtlichen Sinne nicht trocken hinter den Ohren war. Besser noch: Die Stimmung war locker und entspannt vom ersten Tag an. Das Kolleg war alles in allem von einem offenen und freundlichen Ton geprägt,

von Teilnehmenden aus „Dublin bis Bischkek“ und dem Meinungsaustausch mit unterschied-lichen Vertretern der deutschen Gesellschaft und des europapolitischen Milieus.

Nach dem ersten Termin war ich zwar buchstäb-lich trocken hinter den Ohren, aber als neuer Diplomat in der deutschen Hauptstadt jedoch leider nicht so „trocken“ im übertragenen Sinn des Sprichwortes. Für jeden neu angekommenen Diplomaten geht es in der ersten Zeit an einem neuen Dienstort darum, eine Übersicht zu ge-winnen, Kontakte zu knüpfen – und, wenn die Zeit ausreicht, ein Dach über dem Kopf zu finden (letzteres ging glücklicherweise gut). Kurz gesagt: Das Diplomatenkolleg hat mir und den anderen Neuankömmlingen eine einmalige Chance geboten, einen idealen Anfang in Berlin genießen zu können. Dafür bin ich vor allem unseren ausgezeichneten Begleitern von Seiten des AAs dankbar.

Sei es im Gespräch mit Staatsminister Roth, beim Besuch der deutschen NATO-Vertretung in Brüssel oder im Tagesschau-Studio der ARD in Hamburg: Eine bessere Einführung in die vielfältige deutsche Gesellschaft lässt sich kaum vorstellen. Die Vernetzung unter uns jungen Diplomaten und mit den verschiede-nen deutschen Gesprächspartnern ist natürlich auch ein nicht zu unterschätzender Vorteil des Diplo matenkollegs. Gerade dies ist es, was die Engländer als „flying start“ bezeichnen.

Nach gut zwei Monaten in Berlin mag ich immer noch – im Sinne des oben erwähnten Sprich-wortes – unerfahren sein. Aber mein Ausgang-punkt ist viel besser als ich es mir je hätte vorstellen können.

The English version of this articleis available on our website. Please visit www.diplomatictraining.alumniportal.com/programmes/diplomatenkolleg

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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 55Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Central Asia 55

1st Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Central Asia4 th September – 29 th September 2017

From left to right: Amelie Tittel (Programme Assistant), Baiyrbek Baiman Uulu (Kyrgyzstan), Walter J. Lindner (State Secretary), Nigina Mahkamova (Tajikistan), Daniya Akpabet (Kazakhstan), Tobias Wöhner (Intern), Rugiyya Malikova (Azerbaijan), Ulkar Lutvalizade (Azerbaijan), Ambassador (ret.) Ortwin Hennig (Programme Director), Ramiz Dashdamirov (Azerbaijan), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Azizbek Mamajonov (Uzbekistan), Zebunisso Zoirova (Tajikistan)

Absent: Mukhammadvalisho Makhshulov (Tajikistan)

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It was an absolute pleasure and privilege for me to participate in the first Executive Seminar for young diplomats from Central Asia. The seminar was a perfect opportunity for us to familiarise ourselves with all aspects of present-day Ger-many. We had a chance to visit some of the main German institutions, such as the Federal Chancellery, the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of the Interior, where we learned more about Germany’s political system, the basic principles of German institutions and their role in creating German foreign policy. Moreover, study trips to the State Chancellery of the Free State of Saxony in Dresden helped us to become acquainted with various aspects of German federalism.

We had great visits to Gorlitz, Dresden, Leipzig and Vienna. It was very interesting to learn about German-Polish joint border management. The guided tour in Dresden taught me about the great history of the Kingdom of Saxony. Our trip to Leipzig included a real bonus: a visit to the BMW factory. Two days in Vienna were like being in a fairy tale.

Discussions with German diplomats and politi-cians were always open, frank and fruitful. Such an atmosphere of collaboration allowed the participants to ask questions of all kinds and to clarify issues they were interested in. Despite the fact that some of the questions asked seemed very inconvenient, we always received prompt and clear responses. It was a great pleasure for me to work with my colleagues in a spirit of partnership and to exchange views on various issues.

As one wise man said, “In order to understand your opponent, you must put yourself in his place”. But to know about his mentality, you must first have a dialogue with him. And I have no doubt that nations need constant dialogue with each other in order to prevent future con-flicts. Dialogue is a vital force that will keep us together. It can be our common denominator. It is powerful, hopeful and has the ability to create common ground among diversity. During our programme, prejudice disappeared through dialogue by partaking in the most simple but important things of life: sharing a meal, taking an evening walk or going to a football match.

The friends and contacts we made from Ger-many, Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries represent a first step in creating a network of diverse individuals. This in turn, I believe, can help to promote essential dialogue. Moreover, exposure to different nationalities and cultures had a very positive impact, broadening our out-look and reminding us to look at issues from different angles.

I would like to sum up by expressing my appre-ciation and thanks to all the organisers of the seminar. Special words of gratitude go to Ambas-sador (ret.) Ortwin Hennig, Programme Assistant Amelie Tittel and intern Tobias Wöhner. Without their patience and professionalism we would not have been able to learn so much and to experience all the visits we did in such an orga-nised, informative and punctual manner. You did a great job and it was an honour to meet you.

»Dialogue is a vital force that will keep us together.«

Azizbek Mamajonov (Uzbekistan)Participant of ZAS 1


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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 59Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Myanmar 59

2nd Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Myanmar11th September – 29 th September 2017

From left to right: Ei Mon Swai, Robert Hahne (Intern), Theres Klose (Programme Assistant), Khine Thinzar, Moe Min Win, Seint Shwe Zin, Nwe Ni Myo Aung, Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Khin Thiri, Thiri Maung Maung, Chan Myae Thu, Kyaw Naing Aung, Thet Htar Mya Yee San, Thet Wai Yan Htay, Ambassador (ret.) Klaus-Peter Brandes (Programme Director), Phyu Hnin Wutyi, Aye Aye Myat, Aye Sanda Lwin, Ye Myint

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The Second Executive Seminar for Myanmar Diplomats has created many memorable mo-ments for me in meaningful activities, some serious and others fun. Two of these significant things will dwell in my memory to be carried throughout my life.

The first was the visit to The Hague, which is essential for diplomats and for those interested in peace and justice. This trip reminded me of my school days at Maxwell on post-conflict reconstruction and the rule of law. In class, I had learnt about the principles that inspired to the high ideals of global peace and justice. The visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was unique and a privilege for me. It was my first time listening to an open public hearing in the Inter-national Criminal Court. During the hearing, I was touched to hear about such internationally wrongful acts. With this moment of excitement, I discovered myself making a commitment to global peace and security.

Then we continued with a fabulous and fantastic class about mediation and conflict management. I am the luckiest person to participate in such a programme. I was so amazed because of the professor, who was highly experienced and wellversed in mediation. In addition, the lecture demonstrated the professor’s mastery of the subject and the teaching methods. I felt like we were in the desert and thirsty for more lectures. This lecture indeed supported my aspi-ration to be a catalyst in peace, reconciliation and conflict management.

The second experience that has imprinted itself on my mind is the visit to the Foreign Service Academy. In fact, we had a wonderful training in public speaking in the birthplace of German diplomats. By chance, we learnt how they are groomed to be professionally competent in the international arena.

I used to get stage-fright whenever I had to speak in public. When I was at UC Davis, my instructors had to make a lot of effort to correct this stage-fright so as to effectively improve my public speaking. Thanks to the enhanced pro-gramme in Germany, I will find it much easier to speak naturally on any public speaking occasion.

During the course of this programme, we were accompanied by a very experienced Ambassador, who always encouraged us to speak. Being with him was a golden opportunity for us to expand and widen our scope of knowledge. Without the support of instructor Mr David Barnes and Ambassador Klaus-Peter Brandes, I might not have been able to restore my selfconfidence.

This training polished our skills and made us serve as a bridge between Germany and Myan-mar. Moreover, the people we met during the programme made us feel at home in Germany. Germany has become like a second home to us. I shall never forget my days in Germany or the training which has imprinted in my heart and soul as an invaluable training programme along the path of my diplomatic career.

»I discovered myself making a commitment to global peace and security.«

Thiri Maung Maung (Myanmar)Participant of MMR 2


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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 63International Futures 63

14th INTERNATIONAL FUTURES8th October – 20th October 2017

1 st row, from left to right: Vikram Vardhan (India), Artem Belkin (Germany), Diego Zubillaga Rodriguez (Mexico), Björn Grözinger (Germany), Jervin Naidoo (South Africa), Verena Zehe (Project Coordination MGG Academy, DIE = German Development Institute), Dr Tatjana Reiber (Head of MGG Academy, DIE), Asaph Madimetja Chuene (South Africa), Rudraneel Chattopadhyay (India), Rangga Yudha Nagara (Indonesia), XIONG Aizong (China), Michael Schlattau (Germany), Flávia Alfenas Amorim (Brazil), Prof Dr Archna Negi (India, Alumna of IF 1)

2 nd row, from left to right: Dr NIU Haibin (China, Alumnus of IF 2), SI Wen (China), Jana Reinecke (Intern), András Nagy (Hungary), Fernanda Ishibiya Espíndola (Brazil), Jacaranda Guillén Ayala (Mexico), WEI Dandan (China), ZHAO Linyan (Intern DIE), Ana Paula Kobe (Brazil, Alumna of IF 2), Isabel Reible (Programme Coordinator), Refilwe Nokunyamezela Nkomo (South Africa), Natasha Maharaj (South Africa), Dolores Teixeira De Brito (Brazil)

3 rd row, from left to right: Iris Reinl (Coordinator of Training for International Diplomats), YUAN Xiaohui (China), Adi Haryo Yudanto (Indonesia), Johannes Blankenbach (Researcher DIE), Carolin Simone Anthes (Germany), Nasser Atif (Afghanistan/ Germany), Alejandro Macías Ortega (Mexico), Zeljko Crncic (Researcher DIE), Ambassador (ret.) Peter Gottwald (Programme Director), Walter J. Lindner (State Secretary), Eva Nienhaus (Germany, Alumna IF 13), Dr Regine Mehl (Head of the Postgraduate Training Programme, DIE), Sheila Teta Carina (Indonesia), XU Sisheng (China), Dr Sven Grimm (Head of Department ‘Training’, DIE), SONG Qing (China), Rita Klüwer (Administrative Assistant Managing Global Governance, DIE), Franziska Sophie Frank (Programme Assistant), Sarah Bressan (Programme Assistant), Dr Thomas Fues (Head of Managing Global Governance, DIE), Rafael Mendonça Travassos Andrezo (Brazil)

Absent: Vidisha Mishra (India), Vidia Paramita (Indonesia)

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Rudraneel Chattopadhyay (India) & Asaph Madimetja Chuene (South Africa) Participants of IF 14

»IF helped us realise the urgency needed on matters of climate change action across the globe.«

Challenging the status quo

I want to serve the peoples of this world through the United Nations, and that is why I always dreamed of becoming a diplomat. Interna-tional Futures (IF) was an opportunity for me to explore how I can help to make diplo-macy more humane. The programme provided me with access to committed diplomats (of the present and the past) and creative non-diplo-mats in a non-judgmental safe space, in which participants had the freedom to be themselves without consequences for their working lives. This gave me insight into how diplomacy cur-rently functions, how diplomats think – both personally and professionally – and what sources of frustration exist in this area. It also helped feed my curiosity about different layers of dynamics and conflict in such a diverse group. By the end of the programme, I could identify the changes that I want to bring to traditional diplomacy through my participation in it.

Today’s diplomacy needs a disruptive transfor-mation in terms of its core values. It needs to become more authentic, inclusive and sensitive. It needs to reflect the changing contexts of our societies and the people living in them. It needs to go beyond states. It needs to empower the narratives of as many actors as possible. And it needs to place people at the heart of the ends that it aims to serve, and in doing so, to be true to its purpose by going beyond a culture of lip service. Where necessary, today’s diplomats need to challenge the status quo of the posi-tion of authority from where they derive their legitimacy if that position of authority operates against jus cogens and obligations erga omnes.Rudraneel Chattopadhyay

Fostering a new approach

The International Futures programme was not helpful – it was, in fact, more than helpful! This is the age of a global political awakening in which we are seeing not only increasing assertiveness among the rising powers, but also a demand for recognition and a growing sense of importance on the part of countries that have historically been marginalised. Under the circumstances, misunderstanding and a clash of interests are likely to be the cause of diplomatic conflicts and, even worse, a falling-out between nations.

This prospect challenges the diplomatic com-munity to open up new means of dialogue and forge better relationships with counterparts within the international community. This is even more important for Germany and the Global South. On a small scale, the Federal Foreign Office’s International Futures programme is the answer. The interactive sessions and insightful presentations not only increase our understand-ing of global challenges and matters of global mutual interest, but also help us realise the urgency needed on matters of climate change action across the globe in order to prevent the catastrophe of global warming.

The dialogue between the western countries and the Global South has been constrained by memories of colonial and imperial domina-tion. The formation of the BRICS represents this type of consequence. It is incumbent upon Germany to reshape its approach and improve dialogue with the Global South, underpinned by common interests. Germany should in turn influence the European Union to adopt a new position in dealing with the Global South. Asaph Madimetja Chuene


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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 67Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Latin America and the Caribbean 67

12th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Latin America and the Caribbean 12th October – 7th December 2017

From left to right:Sophia Azara (Programme Coordinator), Hanna Mohn (Programme Assistant), Aníbal Augusto Napoleón Zarza Domínguez (Paraguay), Francisco Javier Ulloa Muñoz (Chile), María Emilia Pelacchi (Argentina), Paula Sanmiguel (Colombia), Lea Schindler (Intern), José Antonio Cárdenas Mendoza (Peru), Federal Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, Carolina Morales Cruz (Honduras), Karen Daniela Ortiz Figueroa (Guatemala), Paulo de Melo Ming Azevedo (Brazil), Keisha Kal Witter (Jamaica), Ambassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter (Programme Director), José Manuel Recinos (El Salvador), Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats)

Absent: Susana Garduno (Mexico)

Being a diplomat in Germany is probably one of the most interesting and rewarding experiences a foreign service officer of any country can have. Moreover, having the chance to serve your own country in Germany in the earliest years of your career is a priceless opportunity, not only to learn from the German perspective of the world and Germany’s own understanding of its role in global politics, but also to study a wide variety of useful skills that in my opinion, every diplomat should master.

That’s what makes the Training for Interna-tional Diplomats initiative such a great tool for strengthening cooperation between Germany and other regions. While networking with col-leagues from all over the world (and in this case, from Latin America and the Caribbean), you have the chance to formulate your own questions about the next challenges in foreign policy and obtain useful insights into current global affairs such as migration, development policy, foreign trade, security, the role of the media in politics and integration.

The Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Latin America and the Caribbean reminded us why we chose this path as a job and as a way of life: it is our way of committing ourselves to the future of our country and our region by seeking practical solutions to never-ending challenges. For me, being from Colombia, it has also been an enriching experience to learn how Germany deals with the past and how it has chosen to tell a difficult story of conflict and war to future gen-erations and to people from all over the world.

Many questions arose during the programme, and I am proud to say that all participants from the Seminar represent exactly what it means to be part of the foreign service in a Latin American or Caribbean country: it means understanding, above all, the importance of recognising one another’s differences and focusing on common opportunities and interests to secure dialogue and peace, and to make our voices be heard.

This is indeed an interesting time to take a stand in international politics: with political crises, new narratives and upheavals that undermine everything we understand as a synonym of sta-bility. And in this scenario, Latin America and the Caribbean can make a valuable contribution to understanding these complexities, since we have experienced our own countries’ volatility in economic, political and even social spheres for centuries, yet still we have managed to make significant progress towards peace, stability and economic development.

As diplomats, as citizens, as active participants in an ongoing debate, we will continue to search in this country for new, innovative and practical ways of solving our own problems, and while doing so, we may also be able to help Europe find answers to emerging challenges. For this reason, it is more important than ever to strengthen, refresh and nurture bi-regional dialogue. Germany is without any doubt a key player in this task.

Paula Sanmiguel (Colombia)Participant of LAK 12

»The Programme reminded us why we chose this path as a job and as a way of life.«

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Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang 71Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Iraq 71

6th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Iraq6th November – 26th November 2017

From left to right:Rasha Mohammed Al-Khafaji, Sarah van Bentum (Programme Assistant), Mohammed Abdulzahra Al-Asadi, Raghdah Talal Al-Dawoodi, Marwan Abdalameer Al-Saadi, Naba Mudhafar Zedan, Ahmed Mohsin Al-Tameemi, Stefan Biedermann (Head of Training for International Diplomats), Ambassador Dr Heinz-Peter Behr (Programme Director), Sulaf Mohammed Hayder, Methaq Waleed Mohammed, Miqdad Adeeb Al-Noori, Johanna Siebeking (Intern), Suha Abdulkareem Gharrawi, Nadia Dagher (Public Relations)

Words cannot describe the feelings and positive impressions I had regarding the 6th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Iraq in Berlin. I had the opportunity to explore Germany’s political system and cultural structure, and Berlin proved to be even more exciting than I had thought when I experienced it for myself! After a sight-seeing tour of the city on the first day, I can definitely assure everyone that Germany is a land of opportunities and choices.

Exploring the remains of the Berlin Wall was one of the most memorable moments, at least for me, because it reminded me of the reunifi-cation of the divided nation. West and East grew and are still growing together, thus empowering Germany more and more. The first thought that crossed my mind about the notion of reunifi-cation is how history repeats itself. Yesterday reunification was in Germany, while today it is being witnessed in Iraq where the people from the south and centre fought for the north (Mosul) and liberated the territories from ISIS.The theme of reunification was raised again during our visit to the Hafiz-Goethe memorial in Weimar, where we enjoyed a guided tour of the historical city centre by Raimund Grafe of the Representation of the Free State of Thuringia to the Federation. I was surprised to learn that the Sufi poet Hafiz Shirazi influenced Goethe’s poetry, something that represents the con-nection between East and West. It was a great honour to also see Goethe’s house and the monument to the friendship between Goethe and Schiller. Needless to say, it was amazing to think how the passion for modernism brought Bauhaus to Baghdad through the choice of Walter Gropius’s design for the University of Baghdad. Yes, it is reunification again!

The training was well organised and met our high expectations. The talk on refugees and migration was very insightful and showed how

Germany has an impressive degree of toler-ance towards other countries. It was amazing when we had an interesting discussion with young aspiring students from a migrant back-ground during our visit to the Albert Schweitzer Secondary Grammar School in Neukölln, Berlin, where we saw good examples of how these students have successfully integrated into Ger-man society without neglecting their identities. They represent the country’s bright future. The responsibility of religions was another inspiring talk that highlighted the common goal of all reli-gions to establish peace. Engaging in dialogue and accepting diversity are two of the tools for achieving peace.

The international negotiations, simulation game, public speaking training and intercultural com-munication training were the highlights of the programme. All were dynamic and exciting and through them we got to know each other better. The talks and lectures were very impressive and matched our zeal, enthusiasm and curiosity to know more, while the visits to the Bundestag, Bundesrat, Federal Chancellery, Thuringia and Bremen increased my understanding of the political structure in terms of a federal govern-ment in accordance with the states of Germany.

It was an honour and privilege to be part of this exceptional seminar. This training has enriched and enlightened me by providing me with exten-sive information and will be of immense benefit to my career as a junior diplomat. I would like to thank everybody who helped to make this pro-gramme such a great success and to express my particular gratitude to Ambassador Heinz-Peter Behr, our programme director, who always shared his vast knowledge and experience with us and graced us with his presence.

Ich danke der Internationalen Diplomatenaus-bildung vielmals.

Suha Abdulkareem Gharrawi (Iraq)Participant of IRQ 6

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»Engaging in dialogue and accepting diversity are two of the tools for achieving peace.«

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»Dear alumni and friends of Training for International Diplomats«

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Let’s assume for a moment that we only had one alumna or alumnus. She or he would have at least 140,000 years of experience and have lived in every country in the world. That’s impressive

– and a bit weird! Yet this number illustrates the enormous experience and knowledge that has grown over 25 years in our network of around 3,600 alumni from over 180 countries. That’s impressive, not weird!

So 140,000 (rather than 42) is the answer to the question of why we do all this – why we organise regional network meetings, network consoli-dation programmes, German get-togethers, regional clubs, activities in Berlin, webinars and other events; why we open the doors to events organised by our partners; why we pro-vide grants where possible; and why we are a partner in the Global Diplomacy Lab (see page 84 – 85). By consolidating and strengthening the network of diverse backgrounds, nationalities, experience and expertise through these instru-ments, we are striving to widen your and our (no hidden agenda) horizon, range of options for taking action and number of possible partners for common projects.

Connecting our network to others with similar interests is our response to the need for trans-sectoral cooperation and exchange beyond one’s own nose in our globalising times. We run our Networked Diplomacy activities with the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP); cooperate closely with the German Bundestag’s International Parliamentary Scholarships unit; and regularly partner with our volunteer service, kulturweit, and the UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development.

As alumni or rather partners in our network, you should be receiving invitations to all the activities mentioned above. But on a practical note, what can you do to make sure this hap-pens? Well, first of all, get in touch with any suggestions or questions you may have and let us know if you move (e-mail: [email protected]). We are here for you. And definitely check the following page to find out which type of alum-nus or alumna you are!

Many of you have been very active in the past year. My special thanks go to our alumni from Morocco and Mexico for organising great events in their respective capitals in February and March, to Szilvia and Fotis for continuing to initiate activities for alumni of our Diplomaten-kolleg (see page 74) and to Shakeel Ahmad for setting up a regional club for alumni in Pakistan. Und danke Alina, Alona, Anna, Alexander, Kirill und Mykhail für Eure Ausdauer beim Erlernen der deutschen Sprache! The list of names is longer and would not fit on this page. So many thanks to all of you who are active in our global network and keep in touch. It’s a great relief to know you are all around the globe – and so active despite being 140,000 years of age!

Looking forward to hearing from you.Yours,

Gesa GiesingProgramme Manager alumni and partners

Above: Gesa Giesing; left: Szilvia Kalmár (Hungary) and Fotis Filentas (Greece)

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Network Consolidation Programmes or the Global Diplomacy Lab?

Do you keep us posted on your whereabouts?

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If there is one lasting impact the seminar will probably have on me, it will be that it contex-tualised years of learning, and gave me a sense of coming full circle and finally experiencing first hand so much that I had only previously been able to read about. From the Berlin Wall to the BMW plant, and from the Brandenburg Gate to the Bundestag, as well as the people that fill them, the seminar helped bring to life a Germany many of us had in our minds. It gave all who participated the opportunity to get to know this nation in ways that otherwise we would not be able to experience, through meeting people from all walks of life, and seeing how different institutions, ideas and interests come together to make this nation. We may not always remember every valuable piece of information that we received, but the image of the nation rising up from such great challenges to build and rebuild, forging ahead towards a different, more inclusive and sustainable future, will be forever etched in our memory.

Finally, one can say with utmost confidence that this experience has been thoroughly enriching and rewarding, both personally and professionally. I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the Training for International Dip-lomats on its 25th anniversary – Happy Birthday!

I think I am no exception when I say that participating in the Training for International Diplomats (TFID) programme was the most unforgettable event in my professional life. Without any doubt, I can say that this training programme really changed me, helped me to see my life from another angle. I was able to gain new knowledge, friends and motivation. That encouraged and developed my future professional activities. Furthermore, all these programmes are an excellent platform for dis-cussing sharp and challenging issues regarding the different countries and regions of the world. Personally, I was a happy participant who had been chosen for two programmes in Berlin: HLEP in 2013 and 4th Network Consolidation Programme in 2015.

I cannot miss this opportunity to mention my unforgettable memories of Berlin. During my free time I went sightseeing through the streets of Berlin, visited historic monuments, museums and theatres. The public transport system, especially the S-and U-Bahn, made a lasting impression, and ... the beer, which became my favourite drink. The programmes organised by the TFID team are not only about learning more about the political, legal and economic situation of Ger-many and the EU, but also about the great idea of establishing communication around the world among like-minded professionals. Namely these people will shape the future of the world.

A long time has passed since 2011, the year of the Arab Spring, the Jasmine Revolution and also the year when I became part of Interna-tional Futures. I still remember preparing for this journey, hoping for some inspiration to change the world. But to be honest, all prepa-ration was just preparation and it all became true organically, the moment I arrived, inter-weaving ideas to craft a better world with Nadeem, Sherin, Pratiwi, Arely, Yingji, Svenja and all the bright, inspirational people of that memorable group. For two weeks, there were endless laughs and also a few arguments on the best way to tackle international challenges. We strived to interweave science, geopolitics, economics, policy, peace and environment as means of bringing our ideas to life. Above all, however, we endeavoured to build lifelong rela-tionships, and looking back, there could not be a better recipe. It was precisely this interweaving of knowledge and bonds that elevated IF to a journey of marvel and empathy; a journey where the world we imagined could become real.

Certainly, International Futures was a space to learn, envisage, and shape; but above all to interweave. After the programme, we all went our separate ways, longing for those chuckles and debates but trusting we would cross paths again. Six years later, we remain friends and at heart, we know that back in 2011 we started an expedition that would last for the rest of our lives. Sharing my memories, I would like to say thank you and happy birthday – here’s to the next 25 years!

»Congratulations to 25 years of connec ting like-minded profes-sionals worldwide!«Anna Maldryk (Ukraine), participant of UKR (2013) and WEP 4 (2015)

»The power of inter weaving«Gabriela Canales (Mexico), participant of IF 8 (2011) and GDL Member

»This experience has been thoroughly enrich-ing and rewarding, both personally and professionally«Karim Elkhashab (Egypt), participant of NMO 16 (2017)

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February5 – 7 February | Regional Network Meeting in Rabat:

The first Regional Network Meeting in 2017 took place

in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on major topics such as

climate governance and sustainable development. But

we also dipped into Morocco’s history. [Photo 5]

19 February | Berlinale: Berlin-based alumni met at the

Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival to watch

the Peace Film Prize Winner of 2017, the documentary

“El Pacto de Adriana” (Chile, 2017, “Adriana’s Pact”) by

Lissette Orozco. The film demonstrates that peace is not

only a status, but a decision against silence.

22 February | DK-Election of spokespersons 2017: Alumni

of Diplomatenkolleg were invited to the Hungarian

Embassy to elect their alumni spokespersons for 2017

and to discuss German foreign policy in the light of the

US elections with Michael Nowak from the Federal

Foreign office.March

5 – 11 March | 6th Network Consolidation Programme:

14 alumni came back to Training for International Dip-

lomats for the 6th Network Consolidation Programme.

They worked for a week on the topic “Peace Mediation

and Crisis Diplomacy in Action”, focusing on the UN and

the African Union. It was amazing to see you all again.

Thank you for your commitment! [7]

23 – 26 March | Regional Network Meeting in Mexico

City: The Regional Network Meeting in Mexico City on

“How global governance can help find solutions” was a

great success. Three days, packed with interesting and

fruitful discussions about corruption and migration in

Latin America, were over far too fast. [1]

May4 May | 25 years of Training for International Diplo-

mats: Since 1992, TFID has been offering Executive

Seminars for aspiring junior diplomats from all over

the world. To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we held

a ceremony together with alumni, partners and friends.

Alumni from all over the world surprised us with

birthday wishes via video. Thank you for 25 wonderful

years – we look forward to (at least) 25 more years. [3]

4 – 11 May | 7th Network Consolidation Programme:

25 years of Training for International Diplomats means

also 25 years of “Crossing borders and Building bridges”

which thus became the topic of our one-week study trip

from Berlin via Strasbourg to Stuttgart for 14 alumni. [2]

24 May | Lunchtime in Nouakchott: Ambassador of

Germany to Mauritania Carola Müller-Holtkemper

invited Mauritanian alumni of Training for International

Dip lomats to a joint lunch. Diplomacy by networking

at its best. [6]July

7 July | working lunch: Alumni of our programmes in

German, Diplomatenkolleg and IDL, met Ralf Beste,

Head of Policy Planning Staff of the Federal Foreign

Office, for a working lunch and discussed global affairs

and Germany’s role in the international arena.

11 July | DK and IDL alumni visiting the newsroom

of WELT N24: Alumni of our Diplomatenkolleg and IDL,

who are on a posting to Berlin, visited the newsroom

of WELT N24, a German news company. After attending

the editorial meeting, they enjoyed a vivid discussion

with Marcus Heithecker, political editor, and with Stefan

Aust, the publisher of the daily newspaper DIE WELT. [4]

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August21 August | DK 12 opening: DK-alumni joined the open-

ing of the 12th Diplomatenkolleg, a programme designed

for young diplomats from Europe, the Southern Caucasus

and Central Asia, who are on a posting in Berlin. [11]

21 – 25 August | UNSSC Summer Academy: Five alumni

participated in the UNSSC Summer Academy in Bonn,

working together with a diverse group of thought

leaders on the topic “Localising the 2030 Agenda for

Sustainable Development”. [8]September

14 September | Networking Dinner with future alumni:

A joint dinner for alumni of Training for International

Diplomats and participants of the current programmes

for diplomats from Myanmar and Central Asia took

place at the Representation of the Free State of Saxony

in Berlin. #buildingbridgesOctober

18 October | Digital Diplomacy: Alumna Szilvia Kalmár

organised a workshop on “#DigitalDiplomacy” in co-

operation with the International Alumni Center of the

Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Foreign Office.

19 – 21 October | Regional Network Meeting in Budva:

Montenegro, the host country of the Regional Network

Meeting on “Dealing with the past and shaping a common

future”, welcomed our participants with warm hospitality

and a beautiful landscape. Three days of fruitful discus-

sions, impact-oriented workshops and open-hearted

participants will be remembered. [9]

24 – 25 October | Peace Mediation Workshop in Kyiv:

Busy times for our alumni – the 4th event abroad in 2017,

focusing on “Multiple Perspectives on a Complex Tran-

sition Process”, took place in Kyiv, Ukraine. Participants

from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia joined the meeting to

work together on mediation methods and skills.

November14 November | working lunch: Alumni in Berlin were

invited to a discussion with Bettina Cadenbach, Director

for Security Policy of the Foreign Office, and Ambassador

Christian Hellbach, Director for South-Eastern Europe,

Turkey and EFTA States.December

6 December | Press meets Diplomacy: Once again,

alumni of the Diplomatenkolleg came together at the

Federal Foreign Office. This time they discussed the

future of German foreign policy under the heading “Press

meets Diplomacy”. They were joined by Andreas Kynast,

foreign policy correspondent at the ZDF studio in Berlin,

Dr Joachim Bertele, deputy head of the department for

foreign, security and development policies at the Federal

Chancellery, and Kevin Heidenreich, head of the division

for foreign trade and develop mental policies at the

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. [12]

14 December | DK-Election of spokespersons 2018:

Alumni of our Diplomatenkolleg met for the election of

their alumni spokespersons for 2018 and a dis cussion

with Dr Wolfgang Gerhardt, chairman of the Friedrich

Naumann Foundation for Freedom and former chairman

of the German Free Democratic Party (FDP).

ALL YEAR AROUND

Alumni in Kyiv have regular German get-togethers. [10] ■

More than 200 alumni have subscribed to our monthly

newsletter “Deutsch-Rundbrief” improving their Ger-

man language skills. ■ DGAP and JungeDGAP invite our

alumni to their events. Thanks! ■ Alumni are invited to

various webinars.

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T H E A M E R IC A S

Blair GlencorseNationality: GBR

Has moved on to … Washington, DC, USAParticipant of: GDL 5, 7

Eirliani Abdul RahmanNationality: SGP

Has moved on to … Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA

Participant of: IDP 2; GDL 1 -7; RNM New Delhi

Gabriela Andrea Quezada HinostrozaNationality: CHL

Has moved on to … San José, Costa Rica

Participant of: LAK 11; WEP 7

Hugo de Olivera Lopes Barbosa Pereira Pinto

Nationality: BRAHas moved on to … Brasilia, Brazil

Participant of: IF 12

Ismael Maddallah Suliman MaaytahNationality: JOR

Has moved on to … Ottawa, CanadaParticipant of: IDP 5; WEP 5;

RNM Amman

João Guilherme Fernandes MaranhãoNationality: BRA

Has moved on to … Montevideo, Uruguay

Participant of: IF 12

Kurt DavisNationality: JAM

Has moved on to … New York, USAParticipant of: LAK 6

Luis Gonzalo Cieza PaloNationality: PER

Has moved on to … Lima, PeruParticipant of: LAK 6

Michael GuyNationality: BHS

Has moved on to … Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Participant of: LAK 9

A F R IC A

Aly BaNationality: MRT

Has moved on to … Johannesburg, South Africa

Participant of: MAG 2

Arum PrimastyNationality: IDN

Has moved on to … Cairo, EgyptParticipant of: ASP 6

Gabriel Deng Akot DengDitNationality: SSD

Has moved on to … Kampala, UgandaParticipant of: SSD 1;

RNM Addis Ababa

Kauna Yoriyo AdebayoNationality: NGA

Has moved on to … Harare, ZimbabweParticipant of: IDP 6

Mohamed ZeidNationality: EGY

Has moved on to … Cairo, EgyptParticipant of: IDP 7

Reham ElgebalyNationality: EGY

Has moved on to … Cairo, EgyptParticipant of: GDL 6 – 7

Sekou Alhassane CamaraNationality: GIN

Has moved on to … Abuja, NigeriaParticipant of: AFR 4; WEP 6

E U RO P E

Andrés PérezNationality: CHL

Has moved on to … Berlin, GermanyParticipant of: IDL 41

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www.diplomatictraining.alumniportal.com/nc/networking-activities/moving-on

»Your moves in 2017«

In a constantly growing network – with more than 3,600 alumni all around the world – knowing who is where is as hard as it is crucial. We place great value on keeping in touch with our alumni. “MovingOn” is our online form for updating contact details, supporting communication on two levels: among you and your network as well as between our alumni and us. Find out more about our alumni who had a change of scene.

Anja HanischNationality: DEU

Has moved on to … Frankfurt, GermanyParticipant of: IF 9

Antonia Wynne-HughesNationality: CAN

Has moved on to … Ankara, Turkey Participant of: IDL 40

Farhad BasharyarNationality: AFG

Has moved on to … Paris, FranceParticipant of: AFG 14; RNM Jakarta;

RNM Rabat

Gustavo Almeida RaposoNationality: BRA

Has moved on to … Brussels, BelgiumParticipant of: IF 11

Mateja KračunNationality: SVN

Has moved on to … Kyiv, UkraineParticipant of: MOE 15

Nicolás Alberto Mejía RiañoNationality: COL

Has moved on to … Frankfurt, Germany

Participant of: LAK 8

Philippa Charlotte Grace SaundersNationality: GBR

Has moved on to … London, UKParticipant of: DK 10

Tamar ZhordaniaNationality: GEO

Has moved on to … Brussels, BelgiumParticipant of: IDL 40

Yannick MinsierNationality: BEL

Has moved on to … Madrid, SpainParticipant of: HSP 1

Yunus YılmazNationality: TUR

Has moved on to … Moscow, Russian Federation

Participant of: IDP 4; RNM Istanbul

A S I A

Abdul Matin RahmaniNationality: AFG

Has moved on to … Kabul, AfghanistanParticipant of: AFG 11;

RNM New Delhi; RNM Jakarta

Arun Sharma Nationality: IND

Has moved on to … New Delhi, IndiaParticipant of: IF 4; RNM New Delhi

Enis XhemailiNationality: KOS

Has moved on to … Tokyo, JapanParticipant of: WB 6

Jasdeep RandhawaNationality: IND

Has moved on to … Mumbai, IndiaParticipant of: GDL 3 – 5, 7

Miloš MarojevićNationality: SRB

Has moved on to … Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaParticipant of: WB 6

Moustapha AbdouNationality: NER

Has moved on to … New Delhi, IndiaParticipant of: AFR 9

Mustafa Emran MasoudiNationality: AFG

Has moved on to … Kabul, AfghanistanParticipant of: AFG 12;

RNM New Delhi; RNM Mexico City

Srikanta PandaNationality: IND

Has moved on to … New Delhi, IndiaParticipant of: IF 8; RNM New Delhi

Zafar IqbalNationality: PAK

Has moved on to … Islamabad, Pakistan

Participant of: ASP 2

AU STR ALIA / OCE AN I A

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Unpacking the borderline of traditional diplomacy

The nature of diplomacy is evolving. It is no longer the strict purview of national governments and international organisations. The Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL) is a platform for exploring a new and more inclusive diplomacy that goes beyond traditional politics. Creative professionals from various fields are thus needed to explore new tools of communication on the basis of mutual trust and to re-formulate an agenda for collective action. Find out more about our “Breaking barriers” events and “Shake me! moments” in 2017.

Cutting-Edge Networks: Interweaving Regional Capacities for Mass Atrocity Prevention at the Local Level

6th Lab | Impact Lab Jun 18 – 21, 2017 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

The overarching goal of the 6th Global Diplomacy Lab was to examine regional networks for atrocity prevention as innovative and inclusive diplomatic solutions to a global problem that is driven and informed by local demand.

Identity & Diversity Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum Jun 19 – 21, 2017 | Bonn, Germany

Four GDL Members contributed to the Global Media Forum by holding a fishbowl discussion on “Managing Diversity in a Time of Turmoil”.

GDL cooperation with the 2017 Bled Strategic Forum Sep 4 – 5, 2017 | Bled, Slovenia

Using social media such as Twitter, heads of state can conduct immediate and uncensored communication as never before in the annals of foreign affairs or diplomacy. As part of the main panel of the Bled Strategic Forum 2017, three GDL Members held a fishbowl discussion on the topic “Digital Diplomacy in the 21st Century – to Tweet or not to Tweet in Foreign Affairs”.

To tweet or not to tweet, that is the

question!

Excellent diversity. Fresh

thinking.

Ruprecht Polenz, Dean of the GDL

Lab

»I am looking forward to a still growing GDL, to a

growing membership, to growing partnerships

and hopefully also growing influence.«

DiplomacyGlobal

From the Brandt Commission to the 2030 Agenda: 40 Years of Common Efforts for a Peaceful, Just and Sustainable World | Aug 31, 2017 | Berlin, Germany

In order to pay tribute to the Brandt Commission’s ground-breaking work, German Foreign Minister and GDL patron Sigmar Gabriel hosted a conference in Berlin on 31 August 2017. The GDL led one of the conference panel sessions, during which three GDL Members discussed their visionary ideas with Federal Foreign Minister Gabriel.

re:publica May 08 – 10, 2017 | Berlin, Germany

A GDL Member hosted a session on “Fork & Merge – Collaboration in Civic Tech: How can civic tech communities and governments work together?”, high-lighting the importance of technology for more effective policymaking.

The GDL is a won-derful place

for planting seeds of innovation.

Great network that can

move mountains.

Excellent connec - tion between content

and format.

7th Lab | Impact Lab Nov 19 – 22, 2017 | Berlin, Germany

At the 7th Global Diplomacy Lab, members added the enriching experience acquired at the 6th Lab, aiming to go a step further by answering the question of how memory sites can attract mass audiences while maintaining quality and the effectiveness of their main purpose to serve as a social tool to say “never again”.

Memory, Truth and Justice: Museums and Memory Sites as Spaces for Mass Atrocities Prevention

www.global-diplomacy-lab.org

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Programmvorschau 2017Programmes 2017

* Programme for Diplomats on posting to Berlin

IDL | 41. Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang | 25. Januar – 3. März 2017

IDP* | 8th International Diplomats Programme | January – April 2017

WB | 7th Executive Seminar for Dip-lomats from the Western Balkans | 13 February – 10 March 2017

UKR | 7th High Level Experts Programme Ukraine | 8 March – 24 March 2017

ASP* | 10th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Asia and the Pacific | April – June 2017

AFR | 11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa | 24 April – 22 May 2017

NMO | 16th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Middle East | 25 April – 23 May 2017

DK* | 12. Diplomatenkolleg | August – Oktober 2017

AFG | 17th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Afghanistan and neighbouring countries | 4 September – 29 September 2017

LAK* | 12th Programme for Diplomats in Berlin from Latin America and the Caribbean | October – December

IF | 14th INTERNATIONAL FUTURES | 6 October – 21 October 2017

Alumni Events in Germany and abroad

Regional Network Meeting, Marokko | 5 February – 7 February 2017

6th Network Consolidation Programme on Peace Mediation, Berlin | 6 March – 10 March 2017

Regional Network Meeting, Mexiko | 23 March – 26 March 2016

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Buenos Aires | 18 June – 21 June 2017

Tunis | 19 November – 21 November 2017

IDL | 42. Internationaler Diplomatenlehrgang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 January – 27 February

IDP* | 9th International Diplomats Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 January – 7 June

WB | 8th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from the Western Balkans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 February – 6 March

UKR | High Level Experts Programme Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 23 March

ASP | 11th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Asia and the Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 April – 8 May

HSP | 2nd Helmut Schmidt Programme on Global Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 – 30 May

AFR | 12th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 29 June

DK* | 13. Diplomatenkolleg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August – November

LAK | 13th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Latin America and the Caribbean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 August – 27 September

AFG | 17th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Afghanistan and neighbouring countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 – 28 September

IF | 15th International Futures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 September – 13 October

Alumni Events in Germany and Abroad

Network Consolidation Programme on “Peace Mediation: Defrosting frozen Conflicts” in Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 – 27 April

Regional Network Meeting in Tiflis, Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 – 29 June

Network Consolidation Programme on cross-border cooperation in Southern Germany and its neighbours, with ifa academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 – 28 September

Regional Network Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autumn


Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 – 20 June

Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 21 November

»Unsere Alumni in der Welt«»Our Alumni Worldwide«

Afghanistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Albania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Andorra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Angola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Antigua and Barbuda . . . . . . . . . 1Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Armenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Azerbaijan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Bahamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Bahrain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Bangladesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Barbados . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Belarus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Belgium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Belize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Benin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Bhutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Bolivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Bosnia and Herzegovina. . . . .36

Botswana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Brunei Darussalam . . . . . . . . . . .14Bulgaria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Burkina Faso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Burundi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Cambodia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Cameroon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Cape Verde. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Chad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Chile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Colombia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Comoros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Congo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Côte d’Ivoire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Croatia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Czech Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Democratic Republic of the Congo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Denmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Djibouti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Dominican Republic . . . . . . . . . . 8Ecuador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165El Salvador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Equatorial Guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Eritrea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Ethiopia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Federated States of Micronesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Fiji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Gabon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Gambia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Georgia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Ghana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Grenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Guatemala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Guyana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Haiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Hong Kong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hungary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56India. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Iraq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Islamic Republic Iran . . . . . . . .19Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Jamaica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Kazakhstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Kenya. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Kiribati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Kosovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Kuwait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Kyrgyzstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Lao People’s Democratic Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The following chart shows all countries and respective numbers of alumni who have participated in the programmes of Training for International Diplomats since 1992. Partici-pants come from 185 countries. The world map illustrates the number of alumni coming from the same country.

Die folgende Tabelle führt alle Länder mit den zugehörigen Alumnizahlen auf, die seit 1992 an Programmen der Inter-nationalen Diplomaten ausbildung teilgenommen haben. Die ehemaligen Teilnehmerinnen und Teil nehmer kommen aus insgesamt 185 Ländern. Die Weltkarte veranschaulicht, wie viele Alumni jeweils aus einem Land kommen.

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Latvia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Lebanon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Lesotho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Liberia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Libya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Lithuania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Luxembourg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Madagascar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Malawi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Malaysia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Maldives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mali. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Marshall Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Mauritania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Mauritius. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Mongolia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Montenegro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Mozambique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Myanmar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Namibia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Nauru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Nepal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Netherlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Nicaragua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Niger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Nigeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Norway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Oman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Pakistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Palau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Palestinian territories . . . . . . . .21Panama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Papua New Guinea. . . . . . . . . . . . 2Paraguay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Portugal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Qatar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Republic of Moldova . . . . . . . . .29Republic of Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Romania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Russian Federation. . . . . . . . . . .54Rwanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Saint Kitts and Nevis . . . . . . . . . . 5Saint Lucia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Samoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sao Tome and Principe . . . . . . . 2Saudi Arabia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Senegal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Serbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Seychelles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sierra Leone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Slovakia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Slovenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Solomon Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Somalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65South Sudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sri Lanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Sudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Suriname. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Swaziland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sweden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Syrian Arab Republic . . . . . . . . .12

Tajikistan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Timor-Leste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Togo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Tonga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Trinidad and Tobago . . . . . . . . . . 4Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Turkmenistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Uganda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Ukraine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190United Arab Emirates . . . . . . . .14United Kingdom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

United Republic of Tanzania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

United States of America . . . .17Uruguay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Uzbekistan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Vanuatu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Viet Nam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Yemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Zambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Zimbabwe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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