Diplomatic negotiation
Participants receive role instructions, objectives and constraints, then negotiate a written outcome.
Policy & Practice
Learning is tested through writing, analysis, discussion and structured simulation.
The Academy applied work helps students practice the kinds of reasoning and communication used in diplomatic, policy, legal and strategic environments.
Policy Lab
Students can be asked to work individually or in supervised teams on a clearly defined policy question. Outputs may include a policy brief, strategic assessment, legal note, country brief, executive briefing or negotiated text.
Projects associated with an external organisation will only identify that organisation when a formal project arrangement exists.
Example academic task
One-page ministerial brief
Read a source pack, distinguish verified facts from assumptions, present policy options, identify risks and recommend a next step in no more than one page.
Simulation environments
Government decision room
A policy scenario requires students to read briefings, compare options and present a reasoned recommendation.
Multilateral session
Students work through procedure, coalition building and negotiated language in a controlled academic exercise.
Cyber policy crisis
A non-operational policy simulation focused on governance, law, communication, institutional coordination and international response.
Connection with research and publishing
Strong student work may be developed further as an Academy working paper. Submission to MYCDIC Journal of Strategic Studies remains subject to the Journal's independent editorial and review process. Academy participation never guarantees publication.