For some, breaking into a field as challenging as international affairs can be a rather time-consuming process, and it is not uncommon to hear about people who have spent years trying without success. This process can be pretty demoralising, especially after having spent so many years dedicated to studies within this field and likely having…
After half a decade of academic struggles, having a diploma in hand marks the end of an era and the dawn of a daunting new future. Once the celebrations subside and reality kicks in, it can be hard to find your footing as long days of structured studies and working with a clear-cut purpose in…
Finding your footing in a field as competitive as international affairs, can be quite a challenge. It is a process that for many turns into a war of attrition, as progress can easily grind to a halt, making the job hunt turn sour. However, victory tastes the sweetest if you have struggled to get there,…
When looking at these hostile actions individually, they might not constitute more than a nuisance on their own. Yet, collectively, these actions form a comprehensive hybrid warfare package where the boundaries are repeatedly pushed, Alexander Borum writes. Despite an unfolding war and a continued cost-of-living crisis, life for the average European citizen is both peaceful…
Dans un monde de plus en plus interconnecté, le rôle des diplomates et des professionnels des affaires internationales est plus crucial que jamais. Pour réussir dans ce domaine compétitif, il est essentiel de développer des stratégies de carrière efficaces et de bâtir un réseau solide. Le webinaire « Autonomiser les Diplomates de Demain : Stratégies de…
With so many threats on the horizon, we need a union that can navigate the turbulent seas of the future and protect the European dream of peace and prosperity for its people and global neighbours, Alexander Borum writes. As the European elections approach, a new group of Members of the European Parliament will soon take…
On 25 March, the Advanced Masters of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) celebrates its 20th Anniversary. The celebration will focus on the close-knit Alumni community built over the years.
Are you doing a PhD or have you recently completed one? Read Alexander Borum’s piece on taking your PhD into the more operational side of international affairs. Alexander is an Advisor on Political and Security Affairs for the Delegation of the European Union in Somalia….