Starts 13th April 2026

Course Summary

Digital technology has fundamentally transformed how nations communicate, project influence, and conduct diplomacy. From social media statecraft and AI-powered analysis to cyber threats and platform governance, the digital domain is now inseparable from foreign policy.

This course goes beyond the basics of social media and teaches participants how to develop and implement digital strategies with tangible diplomatic impact — drawing on Oxford faculty, Silicon Valley leaders, and serving Tech Ambassadors who are shaping this field in real time.

Four Domains Covered

• Digital and cyber diplomacy

• Cyber security

• Artificial intelligence and diplomacy

• The shifting world order

4 Modules

• Module 1 : Digital and Cyber Diplomacy

• Module 2 : Artificial Intelligence and Diplomacy

• Module 3 : Cyber Security

• Module 4 : The Shifting World Order in Digital Age

Course Fees

This course is £295. But is discounted by 40% for a limited time. Course fee is now £177.

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On Completion You Will Be Able To

• Comprehend the structure of digital diplomacy and digital power

• Gain an in-depth understanding of how digital diplomacy relates to foreign policy goals;

• Familiarise yourself with the process of creating and implementing effective digital diplomacy strategies;

• Perfect the art of digital communication in a diplomatic context.

• Be able to establish a framework for incorporating Artificial Intelligence into various aspects of diplomatic work

• Understand the significance of cybersecurity to diplomatic work and be able to take advantage of this expertise

Course Leaders

• Professor Paul Timmers: Research associate, department of politics and international relations, University of Oxford

• Dr Cornelieu Bjola: Professor of diplomatic studies and head of digital diplomacy research group, Oxford University

• Dr Jennifer Cassidy: Departmental lecturer in global governance and diplomacy, University of Oxford

• Dr Maha Hosain Aziz: Professor of global risk and prediction, NYU MA international relations programme

Guest Speakers

• Sean Evins: Head of Govt and politics, Facebook, Europe

• Casper Klynhe: VP European Govt affairs, Microspft former teach Ambassador of Denmark

• Ambassador Sorin Ducaru: Director European Union satellite centre

• Shaun Riordan: Former British diplomat, Director for diplomacy and cyberspace, EIIS

• Ambassador Dr Tobias Feakin: Ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology, Australian DFAT

• Ambassador Martin Martin Rauchbauer: Tech ambassador of Austria to Sillicon valley, co director, open Austria

4.9 /5 Rating

Our course are rated by learner as 4.9/5. Our course are also available in English, Arabic, Spanish and French