Course Description

Senior officials in the domains of diplomacy and security are often responsible for missions in which the stakes are extraordinarily high both for their nations and for their organizations. Accordingly, those charged with statecraft and serving in critical military command positions often face challenges that demand the application of unique and purposeful leadership. During this course, the instructor will introduce students to a broad set of general theories and principles of leadership and – drawing upon his own experiences as an ambassador and soldier – discuss how these relate to the professions of diplomacy and arms. Additionally, guest lecturers, all with long and distinguished careers as diplomats and military officers, will engage with students on themes central to the course. Students will acquire a better understanding of universally effective leadership techniques, of the cultures of foreign service and military officers,and – more broadly – of the conduct of foreign policy and formulation of national security strategy. Those students who best consider assigned readings when reflecting on instructor and guest lecturer presentations, apply classroom learning when analyzing contemporary international affairs, and utilize the instruction as an opportunity to reflect on their own leadership philosophies will benefit the most from enrollment in this course.

课程简介

外交和安全领域的高级官员往往负责执行对其国家和组织都具有极高利害关系的任务。因此,那些负责治国方略和担任关键军事指挥职位的人面临的挑战往往需要应用独特且有目的性领导力。在本课程中,讲师将向学生介绍通用的领导力理论和原则来自于讲师自己作为大使和军人的经验并讨论这些理论和原则与外交的关系。此外,本课客座嘉宾都拥有长期而杰出的外交官和军官职业生涯,他们将与学生就课程的核心主题进行交流和互动。学生将更好地了解普适有效的领导力技巧,外交服务和军队文化,以及对外政策和国家安全战略的通用机制。以下学生将从本课受益最多：反思所讲内容时积极参考课内阅读,分析国际时事时应用课堂所讲,使用课堂所介绍的领导力来思考自身的领导力原则和主旨。