GCSP's Alumni Network

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GCSP’S ALUMNI NETWORK

A global community in international security policy - a rich and expanding professional network for life stay connected stay involved stay informed

GCSP’S ALUMNI NETWORK

A GLOBAL NETWORK IN THE FIELD OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY POLICY Since 1986 the GCSP offers executive education for current and next generations of policy and decision-makers in governments, international organisations, nonprofit organisations and the private sector from 45 Foundation Council member states and well beyond, including countries in transition and at risk.

Alumni membership is automatic and free of charge for all graduates of GCSP’s three long-standing courses - the International Training Course in Security Policy (ITC), the European Training Course in Security Policy (ETC), the New Issues in Security Course (NISC) - as well as the Centre’s short courses.

The Centre’s alumni community today has over 4000 graduates from 139 nations. Some 700 course graduates join the network every year and contribute to the growing and vibrant community.

A global geographical representation

From a wide scope of professional sectors

EUROPE

SWISS GOVERNMENT

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

NORTH AMERICA

NGO’S

ASIA & PACIFIC

OTHER INSTITUTIONS

RUSSIA & CENTRAL ASIA

PRIVATE SECTOR

LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

GCSP’S ALUMNI NETWORK

ACCESS TO A LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCE The GCSP maintains an active alumni community. Alumni continue their affiliation with the Centre through participation in short-term professional training modules and special events, or as guest speakers.

Dialogue and Conferences • Facilitating discussions • Promoting respect and understanding

Applied Policy Research • Developing ideas • Providing analysis • Shaping debates

Executive Education and Training • Providing knowledge • Sharing experience • Developing skills

Lifelong learning

Access to applied policy research

40+ short courses are offered yearly in Geneva and in other countries, ranging from one-day to three week modules.

GCSP’s experts and associate fellows contribute extensively to policy and academic debates on global, regional and local peace and security issues, including a wide range of book publications, internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals, and other specialised publications in addition to GCSP Geneva Papers and Policy Papers.

A diversity of platforms for networking and dialogue The GCSP hosts conferences and events for its alumni including opportunities for professional development and networking.

• The International Security Policy Conference, GCSP’s annual alumni conference in Geneva.

• The GCSP is developing its offer of regional alumni conferences.

• The GCSP encourages and supports the creation of regional alumni hubs.

Numerous benefits GCSP’s alumni benefit from reduced tuition fees for the Centre’s executive courses. In addition, during their stays in Geneva, reduced hotel rates are available in GCSP’s contracted hotels.

GCSP’S ALUMNI NETWORK

THE GCSP EXPERIENCE GOES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM! “The true value of the course lies in its ability to stimulate original and creative ways of thinking.”

NISC alumnus, France “Media training, negotiation simulation and parliamentary debates all contributed to my self-confidence and equipped me with skills to develop my career. GCSP built my capacity and equipped me to take effective policy decisions.”

ETC alumnus, Pakistan “Interacting with international officers, diplomats and civil servants definitely gave me the appropriate keys to better apprehend the civil-military environment, and to initiate operational decisions in bilateral or multilateral ways."

ITC alumnus, France

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Contact us GCSP Maison de la Paix Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2D P.O. Box 1295 CH-1211 Geneva 1 Tel. +41 (0) 22 730 96 00 alumni@gcsp.ch www.gcsp.ch

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“For me, the key takeaway of the course is a greater understanding of how connected and intertwined the major security issues are, both currently and for the future.”

NISC alumnus, UK “Understanding security issues at the grass roots level is what the GCSP taught me during the three month course. In learning about the role of gender in society or climate-induced conflicts, and in analysing geopolitical issues from a bottom-up perspective.”

NISC alumnus, Ethiopia “Our feelings and thoughts are changing into a new direction because of our new knowledge.”

Short course alumnus, Asia

Stay connected GCSP Alumni Portal Quick and easy navigation, just scan the QR code.

GCSP Alumni Portal an online gateway The GCSP Alumni Portal is the secure on-line gateway to stay in touch with fellow alumni and the GCSP.

Easy navigation It offers numerous services, including an alumni directory with filters available by course, by region, by nationality.

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