294 search results for “coercion diplomacy” in the Student website
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Understanding EUROTYPES: How Cultural Perceptions Shape Discourse, Policy, and Public Opinion in the European Union
Lecture
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An important visitor in The Hague: The ambassador of Bangladesh visits International Studies
What can you learn about Bangladesh that cannot be found on Google? On 24 September, bachelor students of International Studies and Southeast Asian Studies were given an answer to that question. In a well-filled lecture room, the ambassador of Bangladesh, Riaz Hamidullah, gave a lecture about his co…
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Celebrating Twenty Years of MIRD
On March 25, the Advanced Masters of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the programme. The celebrations began with the Reconnect event, bringing current students and alumni together, and concluded with the MIRD Gala. Throughout the day, the tight-knit…
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Graduation MIRD Class of 2022: Students in the spotlight
On Monday, 4 July 2022, the graduation of the two-year Advanced MSc International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) programme was commemorated in the iconic Academy Building in Leiden. Students and guests were welcomed by the Program Director, Professor Madeleine Hosli.
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Niels van WilligenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Gjovalin MacajFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Vincent ChangFaculty of Humanities
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MIRD Annual Visit to Geneva and Visits with International Organisations
From 29 – 31 May, second-year students of the Advanced MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) took part in the programme's annual visit to Geneva, Switzerland. Students participated in various institutional visits, and got to hear first-hand from practitioners and experts on a variety of…
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Valerie de KoeijerFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Internships and research in the Netherlands
How can you find an internship or research project and what arrangements do you need to make?
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Programme
When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.
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Political Scientists Jelena Belic and Tom Theuns Receive NWO XS Grants
Dr. Jelena Belic and Dr. Tom Theuns have each been awarded XS grants from the NWO to develop innovative lines of research. Dr. Belic’s project examines distinctive ways in which the deployment of digital technologies interferes with freedom, while Dr. Theuns explores the ideological tensions between…
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The Complicit Politics of EU Migration Diplomacy
Lecture, LIMS seminar
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Perspectives on Taiwan's Cultural and Public Diplomacy
Conference, Workshop
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MIRD Students visit international organisations in The Hague
Students of the Advanced MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy visited the OPCW and ICJ in The Hague, gaining insights into key international organisations.
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Climate Diplomacy: What's Wrong and What's Next?
Debate
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Europe’s evolving role in global security
How is the EU transforming from a soft power to a geopolitical actor, and what does this mean for the EU’s partners and global security? On Friday 13 December, a roundtable discussion offers students insights into these evolving dynamics, bridging theory and practice.
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Questions for Ernst Dijxhoorn about the Minor Global Affairs
You’re about to start your minor at Leiden University. Make sure you are well prepared and get your studies off to a good start.
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Politics and Governance: Shape tomorrow’s decisions
The bachelor's programmes at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, based in the city of international cooperation and politics – The Hague – prepare you for a future in governance, leadership, and diplomacy. In the administrative heart of the Netherlands, you will learn to tackle the challenges…
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University & Faculty Councils and Programme Committees
The university council and faculty councils are democratically elected co-participation bodies that represent both students and staff of the university and its faculties. Co-participation also takes place at departmental level through programme committees.
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Parents under pressure to cooperate 'voluntarily' in youth support
Staff at Dutch youth care services sometimes put parents under pressure to cooperate 'voluntarily'. There are instances when children are removed from the home without the approval of the court. This may have some benefits from the perspective of the support services, but in legal circles there are…
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Welcome to Leiden University
Welcome to Leiden University
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Question fire for ambassadors Germany and France during debate
Europe lives! This became clear last Friday when students debated with the French ambassador to the Netherlands, H.E. Luis Vassy, and his German colleague, H.E. Dirk Brengelmann, on a range of topics relating to Franco-German relations and the European Union.
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Jaroslaw KantorowiczFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Max LeschFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Laura BirbalaiteFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Cesare Figari BarberisFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Miles KellermanFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Léa Chloé GlasmeyerFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Study associations
At a study association, you get to know fellow students and combine socialising with study-related activities. We have listed some of them for you.
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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Philosophy student Eline van Slijpe wins J.C. Baak Prize
Eline van Slijpe wrote her Master of Philosophy thesis on intergenerational justice: does the current generation have obligations towards future generations? With this thesis she won the biannual J.C. Baak Prize.
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Book Talk: Israeli-Turkish Relations at the End of the Cold War: The Geopolitics of Denying the Armenian Genocide
Lecture, Book Talk
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Louis SickingFaculty of Humanities
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Other associations
As well as study associations, Leiden University also has a number of other associations through which you can develop your skills and gain experience that will come in useful in your later professional life.
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Summer School: ‘The European Union, the United Nations and Global Governance’
Advanced Summer School on the European Union and the United Nations in The Hague. Explore global governance, EU–UN cooperation, simulations and institutional visits. Apply by 22 May 2026.
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Fifty years of diplomatic relations with China: an ‘open and pragmatic’ partnership
This year, the Netherlands and China reflect on fifty years of diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level. How has the relationship between the countries developed over the past half century? An interview with university lecturer Vincent Chang.
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Maaike Okano-HeijmansFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Berend de Groot
Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Ragnhild DrangeFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Larissa VerslootFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Madeleine HosliFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Seda GürkanFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Arash Pourebrahimi AndouhjerdiFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Rob de WijkFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Jan Aart ScholteFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Bastián González BustamanteFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Erion Fejzulla
Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Antonio Luzzi
Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Laura Spiranec
Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs