HOW TO BECOME A CRITICAL THINKER
Uncover the world’s deeper structures and forces with the tools of critical thinking, from complexity science to semiotics. These techniques will take your thinking and analytic skills to a level beyond conventional analysis. Whether it's understanding international relations, politics or the current political/economic system, you will become equipped with a unique set of skills to interpret what's really going on.
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how to be an effective diplomat
Diplomacy and all its rituals, institutions and acronyms can seem intimidating and complicated. It's not. Carne has guided scores of leaders and political movements through the maze of modern diplomacy. From the basics of diplomatic communication, through negotiation to high-level strategy, learn the skills, tools and techniques from Carne's 35 years of experience on the front lines of today's diplomacy.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (coming soon)
Understand the world and its geopolitics as they really are, not as theory, academics or conventional analysts and commentators portray them. A rigorous and illuminating explanation of what's really going on in our contested and dangerous world. Gain extraordinary insight, above and beyond what you can learn elsewhere. To be informed when the course is live, please subscribe for updates.
Testimonials
"In a time of division, disinformation and competing narratives, this course in Critical Thinking is an excellent tool for anyone trying to make sense of the world."
Course user, 'Become a Critical Thinker'
"This was an excellent course, covering a very wide range of diplomatic skills. The lessons offer very practical techniques to put into action straightaway, and have given a real boost to my diplomatic work. Highly recommended."
Course user, 'How to be an Effective Diplomat'
"Carne is that rare combination: a brave and original thinker, and a man whose actions speak for his convictions."
John le Carre, Author 'The Night Manager'
