MGIMO Concludes Advanced Training Program “Artificial Intelligence for Diplomats of Central Eurasia”
From April 13 to 17, MGIMO hosted the “Artificial Intelligence for Diplomats of Central Eurasia” advanced training program, organized by the MGIMO AI Centre with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications (RCC), as part of the MGIMO School of Business courses.
The program brought together more than 100 participants. It was attended by representatives of the foreign ministries of Russia and other countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The audience also included public officials from 27 federal and regional government bodies and agencies, including divisions of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, the Federal Tax Service, the Moscow Department of Information Technologies, the Federal Bailiff Service, and other institutions. The program also brought together staff members of Russian embassies and trade missions abroad, permanent missions of the Russian Federation to international organizations, as well as representatives of the business community, the non-profit sector, and public organizations.
The course focused on practical and conceptual issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in international activities. Participants discussed the technical capabilities of modern AI tools, issues of international regulation, legal aspects of their use, as well as current digital solutions and approaches that are already transforming the professional environment, drawing on real use cases from diplomatic practice.
The program consisted of two main components — a lecture block and a practical block — both of which attracted considerable interest from the audience. Sessions were delivered by experts from MGIMO, the ITU, the RCC, the Bonch-Bruevich Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications, and MIPT. The lecture component addressed current issues related to the use of AI in international activities, including technological, legal, and regulatory aspects. The practical block, prepared by the ITU and the MGIMO AI Centre, focused on real-world cases of AI use in diplomats’ work and on training participants to apply relevant tools to everyday professional tasks.
According to participant feedback, the program addressed a highly relevant and timely subject, while a number of topics covered during the course deserve more detailed consideration in the future.
Zhak Samvelovich Manukyan, Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Yerevan State University, shared his impressions of the program:
“The course was extremely interesting and useful. I would especially like to emphasize that the choice of topics, the content of the program, and the selection of speakers were all made with exceptional precision. The speakers are recognized professionals in their respective fields, and the issues addressed are of enormous value and promise for both researchers and practitioners in the field of international relations. Participation in this course further strengthened my conviction regarding the growing role and importance of artificial intelligence in international relations. I sincerely hope that the organizers will continue to develop this area and introduce new initiatives devoted to this highly important subject.”
The program brought together more than 100 participants. It was attended by representatives of the foreign ministries of Russia and other countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The audience also included public officials from 27 federal and regional government bodies and agencies, including divisions of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, the Federal Tax Service, the Moscow Department of Information Technologies, the Federal Bailiff Service, and other institutions. The program also brought together staff members of Russian embassies and trade missions abroad, permanent missions of the Russian Federation to international organizations, as well as representatives of the business community, the non-profit sector, and public organizations.
The course focused on practical and conceptual issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in international activities. Participants discussed the technical capabilities of modern AI tools, issues of international regulation, legal aspects of their use, as well as current digital solutions and approaches that are already transforming the professional environment, drawing on real use cases from diplomatic practice.
The program consisted of two main components — a lecture block and a practical block — both of which attracted considerable interest from the audience. Sessions were delivered by experts from MGIMO, the ITU, the RCC, the Bonch-Bruevich Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications, and MIPT. The lecture component addressed current issues related to the use of AI in international activities, including technological, legal, and regulatory aspects. The practical block, prepared by the ITU and the MGIMO AI Centre, focused on real-world cases of AI use in diplomats’ work and on training participants to apply relevant tools to everyday professional tasks.
According to participant feedback, the program addressed a highly relevant and timely subject, while a number of topics covered during the course deserve more detailed consideration in the future.
Zhak Samvelovich Manukyan, Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Yerevan State University, shared his impressions of the program:
“The course was extremely interesting and useful. I would especially like to emphasize that the choice of topics, the content of the program, and the selection of speakers were all made with exceptional precision. The speakers are recognized professionals in their respective fields, and the issues addressed are of enormous value and promise for both researchers and practitioners in the field of international relations. Participation in this course further strengthened my conviction regarding the growing role and importance of artificial intelligence in international relations. I sincerely hope that the organizers will continue to develop this area and introduce new initiatives devoted to this highly important subject.”
