World Government

Calling all budding diplomats!

Located in the heart of Western Europe, and the capital of a country that played a leading role in the formation of the European Union, the Netherlands and its capital city of Amsterdam are home to a number of organizations that have a profound impact on driving the worldwide political agenda, including the European Investment Bank, the High Commissioner’s Office for Refugees, and the International Organization for Migration.

This program is designed to give you an in-depth introduction to the key institutions and policy frameworks that, simply put, run the world! By participating in this program, you will become intimately familiar with the roles played by the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and other global institutions and stakeholders (like the IMF and the World Bank) in shaping and steering global politics, diplomacy and governance. By studying a variety of case studies that illustrate both the inner workings of these institutions, as well as the challenges they face, you will be able to critically evaluate what the past, present, and future of global politics looks like.

Round up your experience with excursions to The Hague and Brussels where you’ll meet decision makers and get behind-the-scene tours of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the International Criminal Court (ICC) or the EU.

You’ll quickly feel at home in Amsterdam. Compact and easy to navigate by bike or on foot, Amsterdam houses more than 6,000 buildings from the 16th century forward that are protected for historic importance. It’s loaded with charm and treasures, from the gabled houses that stand shoulder to shoulder along the canals, to glorious masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Matisse, and more.