Event Overview
European Youth Diplomacy Forum-Paris Edition
The European Youth Diplomacy Forum is a dedicated diplomatic platform that convenes young participants from across Europe for structured engagement on diplomacy and international affairs. Designed as an interactive and professionally guided forum, it offers participants the opportunity to examine how diplomacy operates in practical contexts, participate in moderated diplomatic debates, and interact with experienced diplomats and policy practitioners. In addition to intellectual exchange, the forum prioritizes meaningful professional interaction, enabling participants to build informed perspectives and establish valuable connections within the diplomatic community.
Themes & Objectives
Understanding Diplomacy
Exchanging diverse perspectives and definitions to explore how diplomacy is understood and perceived.
Experience vs Innovation in Diplomacy
Debating whether traditional expertise or fresh approaches best address contemporary diplomatic challenges and opportunities.
Diplomatic Obstacles in Europe
Identifying local and regional challenges that hinder effective policy-making and cross-border diplomatic cooperation.
Key Topics
Encourage Critical Reflection on Diplomacy and Regional Challenges
To create space for delegates to define diplomacy from their own perspectives and to examine diplomatic gaps and policy challenges within European communities through informed discussion.
Develop Structured Debate and Policy Reasoning Skills
To engage participants in a formal debate on contemporary diplomatic decision-making and strengthen analytical thinking and policy argumentation through structured discourse.
Strengthening Cross-European Diplomatic Dialogue
To create a professional space where young Europeans can exchange perspectives on regional and global issues.
Number of Scholarships
20+
Nationalities
More than 20+ nationalities including USA, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Albania, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Palestine participated
50+
Delegates
More than 50+ participants attended the Leadership & Business Forum at Movenpick Hotel Golden Horn, Istanbul Turkiye
YDA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States.
Contact Us
Address:
178 Columbus Ave, #237190, New York NY 10023, United States of America Phone: +1 (929) 583-1675
Email: Info@youthdiplomaticacademy.org