An executive course examining democratic leadership and diplomacy through a Nordic perspective, grounded in strong democratic traditions and international engagement.
The course draws on Nordic experiences of mediation, consensus-building, and civil society participation to explore how democratic leadership can be exercised in complex international contexts. Participants gain practical insights and inspiration to strengthen international cooperation, uphold international law, and contribute to sustainable peace and democratic resilience.
What makes us unique?
With the Swedish legacy of quite a remarkable collection of famous diplomats, such as Harald Edelstam, Raoul Wallenberg, Alva Myrdal, Per Anger, Folke Bernadotte, and Dag Hammarskjöld, in combination with Sweden and the Nordic countries being strong democracies possesses the right means to take on an important leadership.
Further, we see a great need to mobilize the civil society, to provide forums for discussions, debates, and capacity building within the fields of democracy, human rights, and international affairs, and we strive to be an important assembly point for trainees, politicians, students, organizations, civil servants, representatives of governments, activists, researchers, diplomats, companies, and the general public. Our forums are highly interactive and aim to creating extended knowledge and sharing of best practices for stakeholders to contribute to a flourishing civil society.
Nordic insights
By offering insight in successful mediation processes and methods originating from the Nordic countries’ experiences and strong civil societies, the Edelstam Institute contributes with sustainable solutions for democratic negotiations and implementation of peace agreements, giving the participants the opportunity to engage practically with the capacity to influence key outcomes through the following platforms for discussions:
- Tailor-made programs
- Conferences
- Mini-seminars
- Lectures
- Round-tables
- Open international forums with civil society
Participants will be provided with new knowledge, practical tools and inspiration to leadership in their work for a sustainable development.
Topics to be addressed ranges among various areas of concerns. How can we advance the potential for international co-operation? Where is the leadership, the consensus? How can we get the international law respected and peaceful coexistence achieved? How can we stimulate the need for international law? How can we strengthen democracies?
