Emmaline Soken-Huberty, Author at Global Peace Careers

Top 20 Globalization Issues We Must Tackle

Globalization is defined as the flow of capital, goods, ideas, and people. As a consequence the world’s economies and populations are connected and interdependent. With globalization come numerous benefits including economic growth, increased standard of living, lower-cost products, cross-border talent sharing, and access to new cultures. However, there are many issues related to globalization that are impacting the health and safety of the world. These issues must be addressed to ensure political stability, economic and cultural vitality, and the environmental …

What Are the Different Types of Democracy?

Democracy is talked about a lot – especially these days – but while it’s often discussed alongside general terms like “freedom” and “representation,” there are many forms of democracy. Even slight changes can make a big difference in how a democratic government functions. In this article, we’ll explore four main types and what they look like in practice. Democracy means “rule by the people,” but how that rule is structured varies depending on the type of democracy. Four of the …

NATO vs UN: What Are The Differences?

If you follow international events and politics at all, you’ve probably heard NATO and the UN mentioned. Because they’re both talked about in contexts like war, national security, natural disasters, global politics, and human rights, it can be tricky to know how they’re different. In this article, we’ll cover what NATO and the UN are and their five major differences. NATO and the UN both care about achieving world peace, but the organizations differ significantly in their history, purpose, membership, …

How To Become A Diplomat

If a person is passionate about international politics and travel, they might be a good fit for a diplomat. This position involves representing the interests of a state around the world and engaging in dialogues and negotiation with other political representatives. How does a person become a diplomat? What do diplomats do exactly? The first step to becoming a diplomat is knowing what responsibilities come with the position. Depending on where you’re from, diplomats can be divided into different paths …

How To Become An Ambassador

An ambassador is a type of diplomat who permanently lives in a host country and oversees an embassy. Some serve on an administrative body or as a representative at the United Nations. Like all diplomats, ambassadors represent the interests of their state. As a high-ranking diplomat, an ambassador should possess certain qualifications and skills. What’s the process for becoming an ambassador? What does an ambassador do? As a top diplomat, an ambassador is responsible for managing an embassy. Their specific …

15 Best Schools For International Relations

The field of international relations examines how nation-states (and NGOs) interact with each other. It encompasses areas like trade, history, war, diplomacy, foreign policy, security, and politics. As a practice and scholarly endeavor, international relations increased in significance following WWII. It remains important in our highly-globalized world. Today, international relations professionals work in governments, non-profits, and academia. Schools around the world offer international relations programs for those interested in a career. Here are 15 of the best schools: Table of …

The 13 Most Powerful People in the World 2023

Power is a complicated concept. It means different things in different scenarios, but in general, it refers to the ability to wield authority, force, and influence. Within international relations, it can refer to economic or military power, as well as an actor’s ability to influence other actors through coercive, cooperative, or competitive means. In this article, we’ll discuss 13 individuals who wield significant power in 2023. We consider factors like their wealth, their positions of authority, and their social influence. …

Top 15 Masters in International Affairs

International affairs (sometimes called global affairs, international studies, or international relations) is the study of how sovereign states interact with each other and organizations like IGOs and NGOs. The study field encompasses issues like war, diplomacy, foreign policy, and trade. When people choose to enter this field, they learn about disciplines like political science, political theory, law, world history, and more. Because it covers so many topics, international affairs programs open up career opportunities such as political consulting, translation, analysis, …

The 10 Richest Countries in Africa

Measuring with GDP, the ten richest countries in Africa are Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, and Tanzania. If you look at GNI per capita, the list is different. After Asia, Africa is the second largest and second most populated continent. It covers an impressive 20% of the world’s total land area and is home to well over 1 billion people. The continent’s rich stores of sugar, salt, diamonds, gold, copper, and other resources …

15 Activities for Resolving Conflict and Building Trust

Knowing how to resolve conflict and build trust with others are two of the most important skills anyone can have. They’re important in the workplace, in your family life, and in other relationships, including romantic ones. If someone does not know how to build trust or resolve disagreements, it’s very difficult to make the kinds of strong, healthy connections that ensure productivity at work or deeper emotional bonds with loved ones. Thankfully, there are lots of activities you can practice …

8 Do’s and Don’ts of Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution is a process used during times of high tension, disagreements, and complex misunderstandings. The skills involved in conflict resolution – like listening, empathy, and collaboration – apply to any type of conflict whether it’s in the workplace or personal relationships. Some people specialize in conflict resolution and serve as mediators, but everyone should at least understand the basics so they are better prepared for conflict. When you’re prepared, conflict can become a vehicle for better communication, more productivity, …

15 Inspiring Conflict Resolution Quotes and Their Context

As much as we may wish it wasn’t the case, conflict is an inevitable part of life. Work, friendships, marriages, and other relationships can all be settings for misunderstandings, disagreements, and tension. With conflict resolution skills like active listening, empathy, and negotiation, conflict can lead to deeper connections, innovations, and better problem-solving. For inspiration, there are many quotes on the art of conflict resolution. Here are 15 examples: #1. The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not …