Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies MEDAC

📢 Call for Applications Holder of the German Chair for Peace Studies and Conflict Prevention - MEDAC

On #MediterraneanDay and 30 yrs since the launch of the Barcelona Process, @KASpoldimed @MEDAC_Malta organized a 2-day international conference to discuss the #NewPactfortheMediterranean.

MEDAC and Germany 🇩🇪 consolidate their cooperation with the signing of an extension agreement for the German Chair in Peace Studies & Conflict Prevention. Signing by Amb Tanja Beyer obo the FFO of 🇩🇪 and President Emeritus Dr. George Vella, MEDAC Chairperson. Since 2009 🙏

Today @MEDAC_Malta H.E. Catalina Cullas, Director for Relations with EU MS, Cross Border and Regional Cooperation. Also H.E. Tanja Beyer, Amb.of 🇩🇪 to 🇲🇹 and Ms Marja Freudenberg, 🇲🇹 Desk Officer at the @GermanyDiplo. Working towards more cooperation thr’ MEDAC’s German Chair.

A wonderful occasion for @MEDAC_Malta last week when we hosted @DeputyPMIanBorg. A frank Q&A with students and an occasion to 🙏 for scholarships awarded.

Announced that @MFTMalta will increase scholarships for students from developing countries and war-torn regions. @DeputyPMIanBorg meets with international students at the @UMmalta and @MEDAC_Malta Read more: gov.mt/en/Government/…

MEDAC Chairman President Emeritus Dr George Vella welcomed Professor Ekke Nõmm, Director of the @DiploKool. - Exploring further cooperation - Address &Q&A on Baltic states FP Visit coordinated by Amb. Kenneth Vella, non- Resident Ambassador of 🇲🇹 to 🇪🇪 & 🇫🇮

MEDAC postgraduate students & alumni of the @DiplomacybyNetworking courses of the @GermanyDiplo participated in a seminar on climate negotiations co-organised with the @GermanyDiplo of Germany 🇩🇪. Unique opportunity to engage with top experts. Thank you 🙏

A pleasure to receive at MEDAC USA 🇺🇸 Chargé d’Affaires Ken Toko and Public Affairs Office Kristy Gillmore to discuss MEDAC’s programs and ways to enhance diplomatic education, build international cooperation, and promote effective diplomatic strategies.

MEDAC Chairman President Emeritus Dr George Vella recently met with H.E. Rashid Abdulla O. Sh. Al-Dehaimi, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar. Discussions on current developments across the Mediterranean region and on MEDAC’s post-graduate programme.

Professor Géraud Poumarède who delivering lectures on the Origins of the Resident Ambassador as well as on the history of Franco-Ottoman Diplomatic Relations @MEDAC_Malta . MEDAC expresses its gratitude towards the @MaltaInFrance for its support. @MFTMalta @UMmalta

MEDAC Chairman President Emeritus Dr George Vella and Director Professor Stephen Calleya met with H.E. Caroline Whelan, Ambassador of Ireland to Malta for an exchange of views on contemporary international relations. An opportunity to also explore academic cooperation.

MEDAC’s first “In conversation with the German Chair’ off to a flying start. An insightful discussion on ‘Feminist Foreign Policy’ with a panel including HE Tanya Beyer, @UMmalta academics, @MFETMalta officials & NGOs representative with many #students in attendance.

MEDAC Chair President Emeritus, Dr. George Vella & Director Prof. Calleya met with @servizziewropej CEO Mr. Rodrick Zerafa to explore ways of #collaboration.

MEDAC was honoured to welcome H.E. Luis Gallegos 🇪🇨 Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Global @UN Partnership for Inclusive ICTs. Incredible experience & insights gained from an inspiring international career shared with MEDAC students. A privilege for us all🙏

MEDAC Chairman President Emeritus Dr George Vella delivered a keynote lecture to MEDAC students providing an in depth analysis of current international affairs and insights as former FM and President. Session included Q&A.

MEDAC Chairman Dr George Vella awarded the Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) degree by the @UMmalta. The award recognised President Emeritus’ distinguished career & commitment to #diplomacy. Oration delivered by Prof. Stephen Calleya, Director MEDAC.

Calling University students & alumni …

Congratulations Nicholas Vella, MEDAC student 2023/4 awarded the Honorary Consuls Corps Award for the highest grade in the MA dissertation. 👏 Award presented by Dean of the HCC 🇲🇹 Prof. Ing. Joseph Buhagiar in the presence of MEDAC Chairman President Emeritus Dr George Vella.

3 days of #PeaceMediation acquiring insights & applying the tools and skills learnt in a final mediation role play. An amazing experience for @MEDAC_Malta students organized by @ZIF_Berlin. Supported by @GermanyDiplo. 🙏