As part of a session for students enrolled in the Master of Advanced Global Studies program, Sciences Po arranged a series of talks with UN Diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi. Below is a summary of the topics covered at this PSIA course, snippets of an interview with the ambassador, and a brief student testimony.

Student Valentina Lana, a lawyer by profession, introduces the ambassador and briefly mentions his accomplishments and his experience as an envoy to Syria and Afghanistan. Ms. Lana then lists the main topics covered at the sessions: the inner workings of the UN system, and peace-keeping efforts in practice.

Brahimi then talks about the interesting and stimulating experience of answering pertinent questions. They revolved mainly around how peace and security issues are addressed by the UN, individual governments, and regional organizations. He describes the students as experienced, and he talks about their background and personal connection with the countries he discussed in his talks.

Returning to Ms. Lana, she reflects on her decision to enrol in the Advanced Global Studies master's program at Sciences Po, rather than study in the USA. She conveys her excitement in taking part in this new program and about focusing on Diplomacy and Development (D&D) in her studies.

In closing, Mr. Brahimi talks about his privilege and duty to share his insights, his achievements, and even his failures with today's students and tomorrow's executives.

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