Course Overview:

The British Academy for Training and Development offers a course on “Monitoring Strategies, Political Analysis and Reports Writing”. This course addresses two main aspects: the first is political monitoring and analysis, which involves researching possible scenarios of interactions between political forces in society and providing a clear scientific interpretation of the nature of relationships among these internal and external political forces. Political analysis is not just an explanation of situations; it requires understanding and awareness of current events and knowledge of the reasons and motivations behind what has happened and what will happen in the future, ultimately leading to an informed opinion that aids in decision-making to resolve political issues or phenomena within society.

The second aspect is political report writing. There are various methods for preparing reports to analyze a situation, visit, or specific issue in the field of foreign policy. The commissioning body may require adherence to a particular organization of elements or the inclusion of specific components. The primary task of the researcher is to gather information and analyses and organize them as concisely and systematically as possible. The researcher can choose from several formats for organizing their report, depending on the nature of the subject and the purpose of the report.

Who Should Attend?

·      Heads of international embassy offices affiliated with ministries.

·      Heads of foreign ministry offices in all countries, working within international relations and international cooperation offices.

·      All personnel in international organizations specializing in political analysis and report writing.

·      All newcomers in the field of diplomacy.

·      Anyone who feels the need for this course and wishes to develop their skills and capabilities.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

·      Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concept of political analysis, its objectives, and characteristics.

·      Analyze foreign policy and the political environment effectively.

·      Evaluate political situations and analyze political ideas.

·      Understand the tools and methods used in political monitoring.

·      Learn how to select the appropriate political words and phrases.

Course Content

·      Introduction to Political Monitoring:

o   Definition of political monitoring and its importance.

o   Tools and techniques for monitoring.

o   Understanding the political and social context.

·      Foundations of Political Monitoring:

o   Definition of political monitoring and its significance in various contexts.

o   Tools and methods used in political monitoring.

o   Analyzing local, regional, and international contexts.

·      Information Gathering and Analysis:

o   Sources of reliable and unreliable information.

o   Data collection methods: surveys, interviews, observations.

o   Analysis methods: content analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis.

·      Political Report Writing:

o   Structure of the report: title, summary, introduction, content, conclusion.

o   Writing techniques: clarity, coherence, and precision.

o   Use of tables and graphs to present data.

·      Political Analysis Strategies

o   Event Analysis Frameworks: PESTEL and SWOT Analysis.

o   Predictive Analysis: Developing scenarios and future forecasting.

·      Risk Analysis

o   Assessing threats and opportunities.

·      Evaluating Political Events

o   How to evaluate current events and their impact.

o   Tools for measuring political impact.

o   Case studies of contemporary political events.

·      Foundations for Interaction with Partners and Stakeholders:

o   Strategies for building networks and relationships.

o   Collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations.

o   Managing communication with various parties.

·      Ethics and Professionalism in Monitoring and Analysis

o   Ethical principles in gathering and analyzing information.

o   Challenges related to privacy and security.

o   Importance of transparency and accountability in work.

·      Practical Applications

o   Applying acquired skills in projects.

o   Preparing comprehensive analytical reports.

o   Simulating political cases and developing monitoring strategies.