Conference Diplomacy and Multilateral Negotiations Training Booklet 16 17 December, 2016 Geneva, Switzerland 1
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Contents Training Booklet... 1 Agenda... 4 Learning Objectives... 7 Expert... 8 Informal UN Plenary Session (Instructions and Roles)... 9 Simulation Exercise (Instructions and Roles)... 11 3
Agenda Day 1, 16 th of December 2016 TIME TOPIC 09.00-09.15 Welcome and Introduction Session 1: Introduction to International Diplomacy 09.15-10:45 What is diplomacy Bilateral, regional and multilateral Uses of diplomacy Role of diplomacy 10.45-11.00 Coffee break Session 2: International System 11.00-12.15 UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies Multilateral Conventions and Conferences Main players in the system NGOs 12.15 13.15 Lunch break Session 3: Preparation for Multilateral Conferences 13.15-14.00 When, what, who Interests, objectives, issues, proposals, strategy, coordination Preparation by governments and delegations 14.00-16.00 Informal UN Plenary: Exercise UN/regional/national diplomatic roles in combating terrorism During the Informal debates, the students will be divided into three teams: national, regional and international, which will have different responses to the issue discussed. 16.00 16.15 Coffee Break 4
Session 4: Negotiations Fundamentals Review 16.15-17.00 Basic concepts Key principles Conference Negotiation Power in Conferences Day 2, 17 th of December 2016 TOPIC 09.00-09.15 Opening Discussion Session 5: Decision Making Process and Voting in the UN 09.15-10.00 Resolutions and Oral Decisions Consensus Voting Voting versus consensus Basic Principles 10.00-10.15 Coffee break Simulation Exercise - Stage 1: Special Session on the Nuclear Weapon Free Zone in the Middle East 10.15-11.45 In this formal session, each participant representing a country is to be prepared to present his/her country s position on the setting up of the simulation. Each participant will have 10 minutes for the opening statement. Some Countries are to be critical in their interventions and participants should role-play accordingly. The media representatives and the NGOs should play a similar role. Session 6: Informal Consultations Consultations, Lobbying and being lobbied, Usefulness of groups and group positions 11.45 13.15 Simulation Exercise - Stage 2 : Special Session on the Nuclear Weapon Free Zone in the Middle East Informal Processes Interactive session during which Country / Organization representatives engage in cross exchanges on the topic in an informal session. Each participant will have 2 interventions in this stage to respond to other delegations, and each intervention should not exceed 5 minutes. 5
13.15-14.30 Working Diplomatic Lunch for Lobbying and Informal Diplomacy Drafting Resolutions Propose Draft, Submitting Amendments Voting Committee consideration 14.30 16.00 Simulation Exercise Stage 3: Special Session on the Nuclear Weapon Free Zone in the Middle East Drafting The Conference President and the UN Secretary General s representative are to prepare two or three paragraphs on a resolution arising from the discussion. An attempt to achieve consensus through a drafting process will be exercised. Otherwise, there will be a call for a vote. 16.00 16.15 Coffee Break Foresight and Leadership in: 16.15 16.45 Multilateral Negotiations Conference Diplomacy 16.45-17.00 Course Evaluation and Certificates 6
Learning Objectives At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to: Identify how conferences unfold; Name the rules of procedure and their value in advancing delegates objectives; Explain the importance of informal consultations; Identify how to prepare for multilateral conferences. 7
Expert Dr. Sameh Aboul-Enein Dr. Sameh Aboul-Enein is Professor of International Security and Disarmament and Vice-Dean at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Senior Fellow for Emerging Security Challenges at the Geneva Center for Security Policy, Adjunct Professor for Disarmament and Regional and International Security at the American University in Cairo. Visiting Professor at the University of East Anglia, University of Stirling and University Loughborough, UK. Academic Advisor and Lecturer at the NATO Defense Academy in Rome. Awarded the American University in Cairo Alumni Distinguished Award for Outstanding Work and Talent in 2013, and the 2014-2015 "Outstanding Academic Recognition Award" by the Political Science Department, American University in Cairo. Led negotiations (National/Cross-Regional/Multilateral) in several International Forums on Nuclear Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Energy at the Conference on Disarmament, IAEA, UN First Committee, and NPT. Member of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Cyber-Security from 2013 to 2015. Professor Aboul-Enein published and lectured widely in both English and Arabic on International and Regional Security, Cyber-Security, as well as Conflict Resolution and Middle East Nuclear Free Zone. Seconded to LAS as Ambassador & Permanent Representative of LAS to the UN & other international organizations in Geneva after holding the post of Ambassador and Assistant Foreign Minister of Egypt for Disarmament, International Security and Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. Political Advisor to two Former Foreign Minister of Egypt. Served as Diplomat in Missions in London, Geneva and Moscow. Publication Links: http://www.gcsp.ch/news-knowledge/experts/fellows/aboul-enein-amb.-dr-sameh-aboul- Enein/Selected-publications 8
Informal UN Plenary Session (Instructions and Roles) Are the efforts of the United Nations in combating Terrorism sufficient to end the phenomenon? Informal Session Debate: During the Informal debates, the participants will be divided into three teams (see below) with different approaches. An opening statement introduces a team s position and offers important evidence. A Rebuttal is a team s response to its opponent s arguments. A Second statement is a team s chance to expand upon their ideas and evidence Informal Debates National Response Regional Groups Response International Response Muna Abdulkadir Adam Dirie Ismail Samir Rahem Mawieh Oulabi Ana Pleite Moreno Tran Quang Members Loudon Mattiya Carlos Geha Saeed Alnaebi Thabo Khoboko Toufik Djouama Aishath Shahula Waleska Guerrero Rana Arrabi Tia Hanna Mariam Kazandjian Hishako Ishizaki Paul Peart Saeko Hashimoto Readings EU Counter Terrorism Strategy: http://register.consilium.europa.eu/doc/srv?l=en&f=st%2014469%202005%20rev%204 UN Counter Terrorism Committee Activities (Pages 1-25) http://www.un.org/en/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=a/70/826 National Strategy to combat terrorism (CIA) https://www.cia.gov/news-information/cia-the-war-on-terrorism/counter_terrorism_strategy.pdf 9
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Simulation Exercise (Instructions and Roles) Special session on the Nuclear Weapon Free Zone in the Middle East Simulation Exercise Preparation: Participants will be assigned roles for the session Participants are to research for their roles Participants are to read on their roles and be prepared to speak on their country s / organization s position. It is important that strict adherence is kept to time available. Take into consideration the UN Dress-Code: Formal suit/dress Simulation Setting This will be in the form of a conference called by the UN Secretary General. Conference Stage 1 (Dec 17: 10.30 11.30) In this formal session, each participant representing a country is to be prepared to present his/her country s position on the setting up of the simulation. Each student will have 7 minutes for the opening statement. Some Countries are to be critical in their interventions and participants should role-play accordingly. The media representatives and the NGOs should play a similar role. Stage 2 (Dec 17: 11.45 13.00) Interactive session during which Country / Organization representatives engage in cross exchanges on the topic in an informal session. Each participant will have 2 interventions in this stage to respond to other delegations, and each intervention should not exceed 5 minutes. Stage 3 (Dec 17: 14.00 15.30) The Conference President and the UN Secretary General s representative are to prepare two or three paragraphs on a resolution arising from the discussion. An attempt to achieve consensus through a drafting process will be exercised. Otherwise, there will be a call for a vote. 11
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SIMULATION Practice in speaking in public Practice in the use of diplomatic language and the required protocol Importance of careful preparation before speaking and the accuracy of facts Need to keep diplomacy active, with no closed doors Practicing alternative scenarios to crisis and to develop the ability to address complex situation in UN environment Realization of the dangers of becoming locked into positions and of stating preconditions before the commencement of negotiation The use of ice-breakers and shared experiences when appropriate to build trust Participant Name 1 Paul Peart Simulation Roles Simulation Role United States 2 Tia Hanna Countries Russia 3 Aishath Shahula China 4 Saeed Alnebi France 5 Tran Quang United Kingdom 6 Samir Rahem Egypt 7 Hisako Ishizaki Israel 8 Rana Arrabi Saudi Arabia 9 Toufik Djouama Iran 10 Carlos Geha Conference Chairman 11 Muna Abdulkadir Organizations UN Secretary General 12 Mawieh Oulabi Loudon Mattiya 13 Ana Pleite Moreno Thabo Khoboko 14 Waleska Guerrero Adam Dirie Ismail 15 Kazandjian Mariam Saeko Hashimoto IAEA CTBTO NGOs Media and Press 12
Readings: Sameh Aboul-Enein, NATO defense college, A Nuclear-Free Zone for the Middle East Available at: http://www.css.ethz.ch/en/services/digitallibrary/articles/article.html/bf74f781-ded2-448e-9498-e4590b5448d2 Aboul-Enein, Sameh, Making Progress on the Middle East Nuclear- and WMD-Free Zone: Egypt s NPT Pillar, WMD-Free Zone in the Middle East: Regional Perspectives, Harvard University Available at: http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/dp_2013-09.pdf 13
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