International Security & Global Politics: In this module, the IYLC will explore the role of the United Nations Security Council in eliminating the threats to international security posed by proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In this context, the participants will learn about:
- non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, disarmament and peaceful use of nuclear energy,
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT),
- nuclear safeguard systems, including International Atomic Energy Agency,
- nuclear-weapon states, non-nuclear weapon states, and Nuclear-Weapon-Free zones,
- effectiveness of existing models in combating threats to international security stemmed from non-compliance to international non-proliferation treaties.
Environmental Security & Sustainability: In this module, the IYLC will touch upon critical environmental issues of concern to global community. In particular, it will address the existing practical and legislative schemes for combating, reducing and preventing the consequences of climate change. In this context, the participants will learn about:
- economic stability vs. environmental sustainability,
- priorities of the European environmental agenda,
- greenhouse gas emission trading,
- green politics and green economy,
- challenges in adopting and enforcing environmental policies.
International Relations & Diplomacy: In this module, the IYLC will address the complexity of contemporary international relations on a changing geopolitical arena. It will explore the challenges facing diplomats in the present-day framework, where national interests contradict with international priorities and commitments. In this context, the participants will learn about:
- differences between the theory and practice of diplomacy and diplomatic service,
- priorities and challenges of present-day diplomacy,
- achievements and failures of diplomacy in maintaining peace and security,
- role of diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
International Justice: In this module, the IYLC will review the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the case of Germain Katanga on trial at the International Criminal Court. It will address the intricacies of ensuring world-wide justice employing globalized concepts of law, fairness and human rights. In this context, the participants will learn about:
- ad hoc and institutionalised international tribunals and courts,
- legal understanding of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide,
- “universality” of human rights,
- globalization of law and justice, and international jurisdiction,
- procedures of international justice.
Responsible Leadership: In this module, the IYLC will address the ethical principles of leadership in various settings, including business, politics, public administration and non-governmental sector. It will attempt to demonstrate the difficulties in balancing social and environmental responsibility with economic needs and requirements. In this context, the participants will learn about:
- definition and practice of responsible leadership,
- socially responsible, sustainable and ethical leadership,
- economics of responsibility,
- responsibility criteria in business, government and environment.
Journalism and Mass Media: In this module, the IYLC will touch upon the growing role of mass media in affecting and shaping public opinions, in particular during conflicts. It will explore the various effects the media can have on international security. In this context, the participants will learn about:
- established guidelines for covering conflicts by media,
- international security from a standpoint of journalism,
- real-life examples from Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and other conflict regions.
