Training

Foundational Diplomatic Program (FDP)

The FDP is the entry point into the Diplomatic Corps of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The six-month program equips participants with the knowledge, character, and skills needed for a career in diplomacy.

About the FDP

The Foundational Diplomatic Program (FDP) is an intensive six-month program designed for candidates who aspire to become diplomats. The program is the final stage of the Entry Level Diplomatic Assessment (ELDA) and forms the candidates’ probation period. The program is divided between theoretical academic work and internal rotation internship within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, providing candidates with real-world experience from both political and administrative sectors. The program places substantial emphasis on applying the knowledge acquired in a diplomatic context, ensuring that candidates receive comprehensive training that aligns with the demands of a diplomatic career.

The Foundational Diplomatic Program aims to equip learners with in-depth knowledge and understanding of diplomatic studies, providing a historical background to the discipline, in addition to understanding its various types and applications as a modern practice, as well as the legal framework within which diplomats operate. The program also seeks to equip learners with practical skills in the diplomatic field. It explores the major developments and schools of though in all relevant fields. It also provides emphasis on the theory and history of international relations and diplomacy in the Kingdom of Bahrain and equips the learners with in-depth understanding of the Kingdom’s foreign affairs within its regional and global contexts. The program also covers, through a specific work-based learning module, the main diplomatic skills and practices that a well-rounded diplomat will need in their profession.

Aims of the program

Attain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the main domains of diplomatic studies
Employ effective analytical and evaluative skills to pursue a career in the diplomatic core
Practice effective diplomat skills

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

  1. Acquire knowledge and understanding of main theoretical framework of Diplomatic Studies
  2. Attain knowledge and understanding of the historical background and contemporary Bahrain Foreign Policy
  3. Attain knowledge and understanding of the main international law provisions related to the practice of diplomacy

Subject-specific skills

  1. Apply effective diplomatic communication skills
  2. Understand the structure and practice operations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its departments
  3. Employ effective linguistic skills using different languages
COMPONENTS

The Foundational Diplomatic Program

The FDP is a six-month extensive training program at the Academy. It is the entryway into a career in diplomacy in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Program focuses on knowledge, skills, and languages.
01

International Law

The study of laws governing state interactions and international agreements.
Knowledge
02

Diplomacy: Theory and Practice

An exploration of diplomatic theories and the fundamentals of diplomatic practice.
Knowledge
03

International Relations and History

An overview of the theories of international relations and the historical events shaping global politics today.
Knowledge
04

International Political Economy and Bahrain Economy

An analysis of global economic systems and their effects on Bahrain.
Knowledge
05

International Human Rights

A survey of legal frameworks protecting human rights worldwide.
Knowledge
06

Bahrain History and Contemporary Studies

An examination of Bahrain's historical and modern socio-political landscape.
Knowledge
07

Geopolitics and Political Analysis

A study of how geography influences political power and decisions, and the fundamentals of sound political analysis.
Knowledge
08

Diplomatic Practicum

Practical experience in diplomacy through simulations and case studies.
Skills
09

Foreign Language for Diplomats

Language skills tailored for diplomatic communication.
Languages
10

Arabic Language for Diplomats

Arabic language training focused on diplomatic contexts.
Languages
ALUMNI

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about applications, examinations and the Foundational Diplomatic Program

Become a diplomat

The Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies is always looking to recruit the best and brightest among Bahrain’s youth to create the new generation of the Kingdom’s diplomats.