Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Master in International Law, Spaces and Sovereignty prepares students for global careers in international law, diplomacy, international relations, security and defence.
In the current era of dynamic political forces and globalisation, cooperative measures in politics and international security are at the forefront of global policy. With increased trade and communication across different channels and platforms, individuals with diplomatic competence and an international outlook are in high demand to address constant political and legal challenges. Diplomacy is a key skill, essential for mediating conflicts and regulating escalating issues between states and major international actors. The various cultural, economic, historical, legal and political factors at play make this field a compelling career choice for astute and ambitious leaders, committed to shaping the world peacefully.
This multidisciplinary programme introduces students to the frameworks and processes underlying international relations. Students will learn the key intellectual tools that expose them to contemporary international relations. Specialist study modules focus on the forms of organisation, dispute settlement, the law of treaties, law of the sea and rules governing diplomatic relations.
Additionally, students will study economic and financial relations, international trade, and economic law in its institutional aspects, followed by international criminal and human rights law, environment and sustainable development, and nuclear law.
Students also explore the historical and geopolitical contexts of international relations, providing a practical understanding of tried and tested diplomatic techniques.
Students will additionally be introduced to the history of national and international security within a multidisciplinary framework. They will acquire key tools related to war mechanisms, security policies, and doctrines to better understand defence issues in today’s world.
This allows students to acquire both theoretical and technical knowledge, along with a comprehensive vision of the issues involved in defence, peacekeeping, intelligence services, international security, and diplomacy. From the history of intelligence and national security, and the geopolitics of conflict, to contemporary challenges such as cybersecurity, these major themes are taught to a high level of expertise by academics and practitioners affiliated with international military institutions.
The faculty at SUAD is composed of professors and law professionals from Université Paris Cité and other prestigious European universities and academic institutions who have achieved worldwide acclaim. Highly specialised experts, diplomats, and military professionals will contribute to enhancing students’ strategic thinking and planning.
With the participation of:
Professor Frederic Charillon, Science politique, Université Paris Cité
Erik Franckx, Professeur à la Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Professeur invité à la Universiteit Gent
Professeur honoraire à l’Université Nelson Mandela, Port Elizabeth, Afrique du Sud
Professeur émérite à l’Université libre de Bruxelles Ancien Président de la Société belge de droit international (2017-2022)
H.E. Éric Danon (TBC), French Ambassador
Amiral Alain Oudot de Dainville, Former Chief of Staff of the French Navy
Amiral Christophe Prazuck, Former Chief of Staff of the French Navy relations.
