Academic Program
The Academic Program of the Summer Peace University offers an intensive and interdisciplinary academic experience crafted to enrich participants’ comprehension of global challenges. It equips them with essential skills to emerge as effective leaders in peace and international cooperation.
Structured around thematic modules, the program encompasses diverse topics:
Theories of Peace and Nonviolence: Delve deeply into key theories and methodologies essential for peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Diplomacy and Negotiation: Explore diplomatic strategies and negotiation techniques crucial for fostering international cooperation and resolving conflicts peacefully.
Sustainable Development and Social Justice: Examine challenges concerning sustainable development, social equity, and inclusivity, with a focus on advancing a fairer and sustainable global community.
Intercultural Mediation and Interreligious Dialogue: Gain insights into the dynamics of intercultural mediation and interreligious dialogue as tools to promote mutual understanding and social cohesion.
Leadership for Peace: Cultivate leadership capabilities required to drive peace initiatives and international cooperation within intricate, multicultural environments.
The academic curriculum includes lectures, interactive workshops, practical case simulations, laboratory sessions, and group activities, ensuring a comprehensive and dynamic learning journey. Participants will engage closely with esteemed faculty specializing in peace and international cooperation, alongside collaborating with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds and nationalities.
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OCT
06
WEEK 1
SUSTAINABILITY, ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY, AND STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING
Monday, October 06 – October 10, Friday 2025
General Description
This week focuses on equipping participants with operational tools to understand and manage the dynamics of sustainable
governance, economic diplomacy, and strategic decision-making. The sessions provide an applied introduction to the
foundational pillars of contemporary global leadership.
General Learning Objetives
Understand international regulatory frameworksforsustainability.
Analyze instruments of multilateral economic diplomacy.
Develop negotiation skills and strategic leadership capabilities.
Strengthen institutional and public communication skills
SESSIONS
Monday, October 6th
Title: SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE AND GLOBAL POLICY FRAMEWORKS
Topic: An overview of multilevel environmental governance instruments such as the 2030 Agenda, COP mechanisms, and the Paris Agreements. The session explores the role of state and non-state actors
Learning Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of globalsustainability policies and their implementation mechanisms.
Thursday, October 7th
Title: ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY AND GLOBAL TRADE STRATEGIES
Topic: Examination of global economic influence mechanisms: multilateral agreements strategic investments, and North-South relations, with a focus on tensions and
leverage in international trade.
Learning Objective: To interpret global commercial dynamics and assess their geopolitical implications.
Wednesday, October 8th
Title: STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING AND NEGOTIATION LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES
Topic: A practical approach to managing high-stakes negotiations and crisis decision-making through simulated diplomatic scenarios.
Learning Objective: To develop leadership and strategic decision-making skills in complex multilateral
settings.
Thursday, October 9th
Title: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION DIPLOMACY
Topic: Exploration of institutional communication techniques, public diplomacy tools, and counter-disinformation strategies in global affairs.
Learning Objective: To build strategic communication capacity and manage diplomatic reputation in the international arena.
Friday, October 10th
PEACE LAB DIPLOMACY
Title: CLIMATE-ENERGY PACT IN LATIN AMERICA:BETWEEN CHINA, THE USA, AND ARGENTINA
Scenario: Multilateral negotiation simulation for a regional energy transition agreement involving South American countries and global powers.
Learning Objective: To apply strategic mediation techniquesin a complex energy-related dossier with
geopolitical implications.
OCT
13
WEEK 2
PEACE DIPLOMACY, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE, AND ETHICAL
SUSTAINABILITY
Monday, October 13th – Friday, October 17th 2025
General Description
This week addresses the role of cultural diplomacy, interreligious dialogue, and ethical paradigms in peacebuilding processes.
Special focus is placed on the human and spiritual dimensions of leadership and the rethinking of economic models toward
regenerative alternatives.
General Learning Objetives
Strengthen intercultural understanding in diplomatic processes.
Explore the potential of interreligious dialogue in conflict resolution.
Investigate regenerative economic models.
Cultivate transformational leadership grounded in ethical values.
SESSIONS
Monday, October 13th
Title: INTERCULTURAL DIPLOMACY AND GLOBAL ETHICS
Topic: Analysis of cultural tensionsin diplomatic negotiations and the operational application of global ethics in international relations.
Learning Objective: To integrate intercultural awareness and ethical reasoning into diplomatic practice.
Tuesday, October 14th
Title: INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION
Topic: Study of interfaith dialogue frameworks astoolsfor reconciliation and peace, with a comparative review of successful case studies.
Learning Objective: To promote interreligious cooperation as a stabilizing force in global diplomacy.
Wednesday, October 15th
Title: CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Topic: Exploration of circular economy models emphasizing environmental impact,social
inclusion, and local regeneration.
Learning Objective: To design and evaluate sustainable alternatives to linear economic systems.
Thursday, October 16th
Title: PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF PEACE LEADERSHIP
Topic: A reflection on the ethical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of
nonviolent leadership, focusing on empathy, service, and personal transformation.
Learning Objective: To promote a humanistic model of leadership oriented toward justice, dialogue,
and collective well-being.
Friday, October 17th
PEACE LAB DIPLOMACY
Title: BEYOND BORDERS: PEACE DIALOGUES AND AUTONOMY FOR STATELESS PEOPLES
Scenario: Multilateralsimulation addressing the Kurdish issue and comparative cases(e.g., Western Sahara, Tibet, Rohingya).
Learning Objective: To design diplomatic mechanisms for cultural autonomy and multilevel institutional
solutions.
OCT
20
WEEK 3
NEW GEOPOLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DYNAMICS
Monday, October 20th – Friday, October 24th 2025
General Description
diplomacy, and the financial dimension of global power. Participants will be guided in analyzing current patterns of strategic
competition
General Learning Objetives
Analyze shifts in the global geopolitical order.
Recognize emerging threatsto international security.
Interpret environmental conflicts through diplomatic frameworks.
Understand the economic-financial architecture of global power.
SESSIONS
Monday, October 20th
Title: THE NEW GLOBAL BALANCE AND THE FUTURE OF GEOPOLITICS
Topic: Study of the transition from a unipolar to multipolar order, the rise of regional powers, and evolving alliances.
Learning Objective: To forecast geopolitical trajectories and interpret transformationsin the
international system.
Tuesday, October 21th
Title: EMERGING CONFLICTS AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Topic: Examination of hybrid warfare, cyber-attacks, and the role of non-state actorsin shaping contemporary conflict scenarios.
Learning Objective: To understand the evolution of global threats and systemic security risks.
Wednesday, October 22th
Title: RESOURCE GEOPOLITICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY
Topic: Analysis of global competition over critical resources(water, rare earths, energy),
including ecological tensions and cross-border cooperation.
Learning Objective: To critically assess environmental conflicts and apply ecological diplomacy
frameworks.
Thursday, October 23th
Title: GLOBAL ECONOMY AND FINANCIAL CONFLICTS
Topic: Focus on sanctions, speculation, sovereign debt, and the “weaponization” of finance in international relations.
Learning Objective: To critically assess environmental conflicts and apply ecological diplomacy
frameworks.
Friday, October 24th
PEACE LAB DIPLOMACY
Title: DEBT, DIGNITY, AND DEREGULATION: COMPETING ECONOMIC MODELS
Scenario: Multilateralsimulation addressing the Kurdish issue and comparative cases(e.g., Western Sahara, Tibet, Rohingya).
Learning Objective: To assessthe viability and social implications of radical economic liberalization
models in fragile contexts.
OCT
27
WEEK 4
MIGRATIONS, RACISM AND HUNGER IN THE WORLD
Monday, October 27th – Friday, October 31th 2025
General Description
The final week explores international justice instruments, political stability models, multilateral security strategies, and
mediation techniques. It emphasizes peace governance and post-crisis institutional resilience.
General Learning Objetives
Understand the strategic function of international law in global governance
Evaluate the resilience of political systems in critical contexts
Apply multilateral and cooperative security strategies
Develop advanced skills in negotiation and conflict mediation.
SESSIONS
Monday, October 27th
Title: INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
Topic: Critical review of the role of international courts, universal jurisdiction, and the
limitations of multilateral justice systems.
Learning Objective: To understand the legal-political functions of international justice in peacebuilding
and accountability.
Tuesday, October 28th
Title: GOVERNMENTS AND MODELS OF POLITICAL STABILITY
Topic: Comparative analysis of government systems, democratic transitions, institutional
crises, and authoritarian regimes.
Learning Objective: To assessthe structural drivers of political stability and fragility in global
governance.
Wednesday, October 29th
Title: MULTILATERAL RESPONSES AND COOPERATIVE SECURITY STRATEGIES
Topic: In-depth study of R2P, peacekeeping operations, humanitarian interventions, and
EU/UN missions.
Learning Objective: To design integrated multilateral responses to international crises and conflicts.
Thursday, October 30th
Title: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN MULTILATERAL MEDIATION AND DIPLOMATIC LEADERSHIP
Topic: Applied workshop on high-level negotiation, third-party facilitation, and
trust-building in divided societies.
Learning Objective: To enhance diplomatic leadership capacity in conflict mediation within polarized
and fragile environments.
Friday, October 31th
PEACE LAB DIPLOMACY
Title: PEACE IN FRAGMENTS: INSTITUTIONAL RECONSTRUCTION IN POST-CONFLICT SUDAN
Scenario: Multilateralsimulation addressing the Kurdish issue and comparative cases(e.g., Western Sahara, Tibet, Rohingya).
Learning Objective: To design inclusive governance frameworksfor post-conflict institutional recovery
and social cohesion.
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This summer, invest in your future and the future of our world. Join the Summer Peace University for a transformative educational experience. Learn from renowned international experts and participate in interdisciplinary activities designed to foster global leadership and cooperation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become a leader who drives positive change!