13/02/2025
BDA HOUSE OF DIPLOMACY DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS LUNCHEON: ‘Language and soft power-Russian language in the CIS countries, and the Belgian model for peaceableness’
The acute crisis caused by the Russian invasion to Ukraine already led to drastic changes in diplomatic economic, trade and cultural relations with both countries. These changes also affected many countries of the former Soviet bloc, both in terms of their international and domestic policies. In this context, an important issue is the nature and …
13/03/2025
BDA HOUSE OF DIPLOMACY DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS LUNCHEON: ‘Humanitarian Diplomacy’
Humanitarian diplomacy plays a crucial role in navigating the complex landscapes of ongoing protracted crises, where conflicts, natural disasters, and displacement are increasingly interconnected. Humanitarian diplomats speak on behalf the most vulnerable groups affected, whose interests wouldn’t necessarily be represented in all fora. By advocating for vulnerable populations, negotiating humanitarian access, and fostering cooperation …
17/04/2025
BDA HOUSE OF DIPLOMACY DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS LUNCHEON: ‘Economic Security’ (TBC)
Agenda: 12.30 – 12.45 Welcome 12.45 – 13.30 Lecture 12.45 Start Lunch 13.30 – 14.30 Q&A and Networking 14.30 End Participant fee: BDA House of Diplomacy Member: free of charge BDA House of Diplomacy Non-Member: 40 euro excl. 21% VAT Registration: Please send an email to delia.barbu@vub.be. Participation is guaranteed upon written confirmation only. …
15/05/2025
BDA HOUSE OF DIPLOMACY SKILLS ENHANCING LECTURE: ‘Crisis Communication’
Agenda: 12.30 – 12.45 Welcome 12.45 – 13.30 Lecture by Sonia Neffati and Fadwa Rachi 12.45 Start Lunch 13.30 – 14.30 Q&A and Networking 14.30 End Participant fee: BDA House of Diplomacy Member: free of charge BDA House of Diplomacy Non-Member: 40 euro excl. 21% VAT Registration: Please send an email to delia.barbu@vub.be. Participation …
12/06/2025
BDA HOUSE OF DIPLOMACY DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS LUNCHEON: ‘Did Globalization create the next Systemic Meltdown of the World 2.0.?’
Agenda: 12.30 – 12.45 Welcome 12.45 – 13.30 Lecture by Filip Lagaert 12.45 Start Lunch 13.30 – 14.30 Q&A and Networking 14.30 End Participant fee: BDA House of Diplomacy Member: free of charge BDA House of Diplomacy Non-Member: 40 euro excl. 21% VAT Registration: Please send an email to delia.barbu@vub.be. Participation is guaranteed upon …
18/09/2025
BDA HOUSE OF DIPLOMACY DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS LUNCHEON: ‘Foresight and how we identify New Trends in the Security Environment’
Agenda: 12.30 – 12.45 Welcome 12.45 – 13.30 Lecture by Dr. Vira Ratsiborynska 12.45 Start Lunch 13.30 – 14.30 Q&A and Networking 14.30 End Participant fee: BDA House of Diplomacy Member: free of charge BDA House of Diplomacy Non-Member: 40 euro excl. 21% VAT Registration: Please send an email to delia.barbu@vub.be. Participation is guaranteed …