The British Academy for Training and Development offers a course on national and international security issues, aimed at enhancing understanding and awareness of the challenges and security issues that affect national and international security. The course focuses on providing the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address security issues, including terrorist threats, organized crime, cybersecurity, and other related matters.

Target Audience

• Government officials and employees in national and international security agencies.
• Members of the military, police, and security forces.
• Security and defense experts and security consultants.
• Members of international organizations and NGOs related to security and defense.
• Students and researchers studying or interested in security and international issues.
• Anyone who feels the need for this course.

Program Objectives

By the end of the training program, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary security challenges affecting national and international security.
• Enhance knowledge and skills in security and defense, developing analytical and evaluation capabilities.
• Be equipped with tools and methodologies to combat various security threats.
• Foster international understanding and cooperation in the field of security and defense.
• Develop strategic decision-making and planning capabilities to address security challenges.
• Identify key trends and recent developments in international security and assess them for the benefit of your company or institution.
• Analyze and discuss international security issues with colleagues and peers, providing recommendations to managers.
• Evaluate the international system, including the political, economic, social, and legal structures that govern relations between countries.
• Study internal factors within a country, such as political structures, influential forces, and socio-economic transformations, and how they affect foreign policies and international cooperation.
• Assess the cultural and historical factors that influence international relations, mutual understanding, and cooperation or conflicts between nations.

• Definition of National and International Security and Their Importance.

• Challenges and Threats Facing National and International Security in the Contemporary World.

• Stakeholders and Relevant Parties in National and International Security Issues.

• Understanding International Relations:

  • Definition of International Relations and Its Importance in the Contemporary World.
  • Theories of International Relations and Patterns of International Behavior.
  • Frameworks of the International System and Patterns of Power and Cooperation.
  • The International Structure and International Organizations.
  • The United Nations, Its Goals, and Its Role in International Relations.
  • Other Regional and International Organizations and Their Role in Conflict Resolution and Enhancing International Security.

• International Law and Human Rights:

  • Impact on International Relations.
  • Types of International Conflicts and Their Impact on International Security.
  • Mechanisms for Resolving International Conflicts, Including Mediation, Negotiation, and International Sanctions.
  • Case Studies of Famous International Conflicts and Their Analysis.

• Contemporary Global Security Challenges:

  • Terrorism, Humanitarian Crises, Nuclear Weapons, and Cyber Threats.
  • Regional Conflicts and Border Issues and Their Impact on International Security.
  • Environmental Security and the Impact of Climate Change on International Security.

• Role of Media:

  • Shaping Public Opinion and Its Impact on International Relations.
  • Using Public Diplomacy and Public Relations to Enhance International Relations and Security.
  • Analyzing and Understanding International News and Its Impact on Global Public Opinion.
  • Importance of Public Awareness of Major News Headlines.

• Key Issues in International Security:

  • Identifying and Evaluating Key Trends and Recent Developments in International Security for Your Company or Organization.
  • Analyzing and Discussing International Security Issues with Colleagues and Peers, and Providing Recommendations to Managers.
  • Interactive Knowledge Sessions on Trends in International Security.

• Latest Developments:

  • National Security Issues.
  • The Clingendael Method.
  • Evaluating the International System: Political, Economic, Social, and Legal Structures Regulating Relations Between States.
  • Studying Internal State Factors: Political Structures, Influential Forces, and Socioeconomic Transformations, and Their Effects on Foreign Policies and International Cooperation.
  • Studying International Goals, Interests, and Strategies, and Their Shaping, Implementation, and Impact on International Relations.
  • Assessing Cultural and Historical Factors Influencing International Relations, Mutual Understanding, and Cooperation or Conflicts Between States.

• Modern Security Threats:

  • Analysis and Assessment of Global and Regional Terrorist Threats.
  • Combating Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Arms Smuggling.
  • Cyber Challenges and Protection of Sensitive Data.

• Security Strategies and Policies:

  • Developing and Implementing National and International Security Strategies.
  • Laws and Policies Related to National and International Security.
  • The Diplomatic Role and International Cooperation in Combating Security Threats.

• Crisis and Emergency Management Foundations:

  • Crisis and Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
  • Dealing with Internal and External Security Crises.
  • Effective Response and Crisis Management to Mitigate Negative Impacts.

• Intelligence and Information Analysis:

  • The Role of Intelligence in Gathering and Analyzing Information.
  • Using Analytical Techniques to Assess Threats and Guide Strategies.
  • Protecting Sensitive Information and Developing Strong Intelligence Capabilities.

• Balancing Security and Human Rights:

  • International Commitments and Legal Standards Related to Human Rights and Security.
  • Promoting a Culture of Human Rights in Addressing Security Threats.

• Practical Applications and Workshops.