Junior Diplomat Initiative France

🌍 JDI FRANCE 2025-2026 RECAP

The 2025-2026 university year was marked by diplomacy and multilateralism being at a crossroads. From embassies to international organizations, from expert panels to diplomatic afterworks, JDI France aimed to create spaces where ideas, people, and perspectives could meet. Here’s to a year of collaboration, enriching debates, and shared purpose.

We would like to thank all the diplomats, speakers, partners, and members who made this year so impactful. Your engagement, expertise, and trust allowed us to build bridges, spark dialogue, and strengthen our diplomatic community.

That’s a wrap for JDI 2025-2026 Team!

💫 See you next September for new diplomatic events!

Get the chance to attend a masterclass with Ambassador Kamissa Camara on Small and middle powers in a fractured world: navigating constraint, competition, and diplomatic agency.

H.E Kamissa Camara was the former Chief of Staff to the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Malian government, currently a Professor of Practice in International Diplomacy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

🕐 When: April 22, 18h00
📍 Where: SciencesPo, Room TBC

We are super excited about this masterclass and we hope to see many of you there. 🙌🏼

📣 Sign up fast to secure your spot via the link in our bio!

Recap of the Embassy of Malaysia visit 🇲🇾

Earlier this week, we had the privilege of visiting the Embassy of Malaysia to France and exchanging with Ambassador H.E. Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim, the first Secretary, Mr. Mohd Nizam Bin Halimi and the second Secretary, Ms. Aida Anum Aminuddin.

Here’s what we discussed during our visit:

✨Malaysia’s priority in international relations is always dialogue.

✨The head of Malaysia’s nine royal families, Sultan of nine of its 13 states, takes turns to be King for a five-year term.

✨ The Ambassador highlighted the importance of negotiation skills during bilateral meetings.

Thank you very much to the Embassy for having us.

Stay tuned for more events like this!

BRAZIL EMBASSY VISIT 🇧🇷

On 27th March 2026, JDI France had the privilege of visiting the Brazilian Embassy in Paris.

We had the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics, from Brazilian foreign policy and multilateralism, to Brazil-France scientific and higher education cooperation.

Here are a few key insights from our visit and exchange:

✨ Brazil has a strong multilateralist tradition: favouring dialogue and international law over unilateral approaches.
✨2025 marked 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and France giving extra momentum to the collaboration.
✨ France is Brazil’s main European partner in academic/scientific cooperation with the CAPES-COFECUB programme : a support for inter-university partnerships and doctoral and postdoc exchanges.
✨ The Brazilian embassy’s role in education is to handle the day-to-day researcher mobility and support for Brazilian students in France but also coordinate joint academic programs and scholarships.

Thank you very much to the embassy for having us.

Stay tuned for more events like this!

WE ARE VISITING THE EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA 🇲🇾

Join us for a visit to the Embassy of Malaysia next week to gain an in‑depth understanding of the country’s strategic position within ASEAN, its approach to Indo‑Pacific diplomacy, and its expanding political, economic, and cultural partnerships with Europe at a moment when regional cooperation and geopolitical balance are increasingly important.

When: March 31st, 14h00-16h00
Where: 2 bis Rue Bénouville, 75016 Paris
Limited spots
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WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY ROUNDTABLE HIGHLIGHTS

This week, we had the privilege of hosting an inspiring roundtable on “Women in Diplomacy”, bringing together exceptional speakers to share their experiences and insights. 💫🙌🏼

Here are some of the key insights we found especially helpful:

✨ Establish your intellectual authority
✨ Build strong support systems and be that support for others
✨ Say yes to opportunities that come your way
✨ Careers are marathons, not sprints so think long-term

A huge thank you to our remarkable speakers for sharing their journeys and insights: Delphine O, Silvana Koch-Mehrin, and Yasmina Benbrahim. We are also especially grateful to Arancha González, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs, for joining and enriching the discussion. 💪🏽

VISIT TO THE IEA ⚡️

« Data doesn’t lie. Statistics is the bread and butter of our work. »

On 12th March 2026, JDI France had the privilege of visiting the International Energy Agency (IEA).

We were honoured to meet and exchange with Curtis BRAINARD and Blandine BARREAU.

We had the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics, from the IEA missions and governance, to the critical minerals in the age of electricity and its global engagement with world leaders.

Here are a few key insights from our visit and exchange:

⚡️The IEA central mission is to help countries provide secure, sustainable and affordable energy for all through the sharing of authoritative data, analysis, and policy recommendations.

⚡️The IEA strategy relies on three core pillars: an open-door policy; an expanded energy security and a greater focus on cleaner energy technology.

⚡️ The Governing Board is the decision-making body of the IEA composed of senior representatives from member countries with an autonomous budget and governance from OECD.

⚡️ The IEA succeeded in mobilising $2.2 billion of financing and investments at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa to achieve universal access to clean cooking.

Thank you very much to the IEA for having us!
Stay tuned for more events like this! 💫

HAPPENING TOMORROW: WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY ROUNDTABLE!! 💫

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🕗 When: March 18, 17h00
📍 Where: D610, 199 Boulevard St Germain

Here are the speakers you will get a chance to meet at the event:

✨ Arancha González, Dean of Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs

✨ ⁠Yasmina Benbrahim, Political Counselor at the Moroccan Embassy

✨ Silvana Koch-Mehrin, President and Founder of Women Political Leaders & former Vice President of the European Parliament

✨ Delphine O, Secretary General of the 4th Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies

WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY ROUNDTABLE 💫💪🏽

Join us next week for a dynamic roundtable with women leaders from various backgrounds. Expect real stories, practical insights, and an informal Q&A where you can ask anything about challenges and opportunities for women in diplomacy.

🕗 When: March 18, 17h00
📍 Where: Location TBA

Here are the speakers you will get a chance to meet at the event:

✨ Arancha Gonzalez, Dean of Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs

✨ ⁠Yasmina Benbrahim, Consular at Moroccan Embassy

✨ Silvana Koch-Mehrin, President and Founder of Women Political Leaders & former Vice President of the European Parliament

✨ Delphine O, Secretary General of the 4th Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies

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