Battlefield
Diplomacy
The Global Impact
of the Ukraine War
Diplomacy
The Global Impact
of the Ukraine War
War and diplomacy no longer stand
apart — they speak the same
strategic language of global politics.
apart — they speak the same
strategic language of global politics.
The Ukrainian War is not only a tragic conflict — it is a strategic inflection point. This course treats it as a prism through which we examine the transformation of military power, diplomacy, alliance politics, and global order.
Participants will leave with both analytical depth and practical tools to navigate an era in which war and diplomacy are no longer opposites, but intertwined instruments of statecraft.
Participants will leave with both analytical depth and practical tools to navigate an era in which war and diplomacy are no longer opposites, but intertwined instruments of statecraft.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Learning Objectives
Analyze the Ukrainian War as a case of integrated military and diplomatic strategy
Assess regional and global ripple effects of the conflict
Understand Russia’s use of war as a diplomatic instrument
Evaluate China’s strategic positioning and the Taiwan question
Assess Middle Eastern and Iranian strategic recalibrations
Apply scenario modeling techniques to geopolitical uncertainty
Develop structured political forecasts
What you will gain
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An international diplomaissued with the support of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs -
A systemic understandingof the “new world order”: how power, sanctions, alliances, and technology interact -
Bayesian thinkingSkills in scenario building and probability assessment -
Proficiency in GeNIe 5.0and hands-on experience in applied forecasting using real-world cases -
Access to a professional communityInstruction by internationally recognized experts, with discussions, Q&A sessions, and peer interaction
Who is this course designed for?
Students
Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law
—
If you want to:
— go beyond theory
— gain a practical analytical tool
— strengthen your CV before applying for a Master’s program or your first job
You will gain:
— go beyond theory
— gain a practical analytical tool
— strengthen your CV before applying for a Master’s program or your first job
You will gain:
- An additional European-style diploma and hands-on experience with GeNIe 5.0 — a tool used by analysts and research centers.
- A competitive advantage in graduate admissions and at the start of your career.
Practicing Professionals
Analysts, consultants, managers, public and corporate sector
—
If you:
— work with uncertainty and risk
— make decisions in complex environments
— want to systematize your analytical approach
You will gain:
— work with uncertainty and risk
— make decisions in complex environments
— want to systematize your analytical approach
You will gain:
- A structured methodology for working with uncertainty.
- Hands-on experience in Bayesian modeling and access to the ICEUR professional community.
- Practical case studies that you can apply in your work during the course.
Experts and Researchers
Political scientists, academics, journalists, advisors
—
If you:
— produce analytical reports and forecasts
— work with complex political processes
— want to increase the accuracy of your conclusions
You will gain:
— produce analytical reports and forecasts
— work with complex political processes
— want to increase the accuracy of your conclusions
You will gain:
- A structured methodology for scenario analysis.
- A tool that strengthens your argumentation and makes your forecasts more rigorous and transparent.
Business, Finance, Media
Investors, banks, consulting, risk management, media
—
If you:
— are affected by geopolitical dynamics
— assess risks and investment scenarios
— make strategic decisions
You will gain:
— are affected by geopolitical dynamics
— assess risks and investment scenarios
— make strategic decisions
You will gain:
- A systematic approach to assessing geopolitical risks and scenarios.
- An understanding of how global shifts transform markets, industries, and investment decisions.
Entrepreneurs · Managers · Analysts · Finance · Political Science · Diplomacy · Journalism · Security · NGOs · HR · Students
We start on April 20
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Zoom Online -
April 20 – June 17 -
20:00, Vienna (CET)
Our instructors and experts
The course is taught by instructors and experts from leading universities and analytical centers, as well as professionals with experience in international organizations and diplomatic institutions.
Their expertise combines academic rigor with practical knowledge of modern conflicts, international negotiations, and decision-making processes under conditions of uncertainty.
Their expertise combines academic rigor with practical knowledge of modern conflicts, international negotiations, and decision-making processes under conditions of uncertainty.
Ukraine · USA · Iran · Austria · United Kingdom · Israel
Flexible installment plans are available, along with a 50% student discount
Course Fees
Extended Course Program
- Standard Package
- Individual consultations with course instructors
- Extended learning materials
- ✓ Priority academic support
Standard Package
Battlefield Diplomacy
Battlefield Diplomacy
Full access to the core course program
- Lectures
- Course materials
- Session recordings
- Student dashboard access
€590
€890
Premium Package
Battlefield Diplomacy +
Battlefield Diplomacy +
One-Time
Payment
Payment
Student Discount
50%
50%
One-Time Payment – Standard Package (Full Fee)
After payment is completed, you will receive full access to the course lectures, learning materials, session recordings, and your personal student dashboard.
The Standard Package can be paid in two installments
- € 295 - at registration
- € 295 - after 30 days
- Access to the course lectures and materials is granted immediately after the first payment.
Pay only 50% of the Standard Package fee
- Send proof of student status to school@iceur-vienna.at.
- Receive your discount promo code.
€ 590
€ 295 х 2
€ 295
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One-Time
Payment
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Student Discount
50%
50%
One-Time Payment – Premium Package (Full Fee)
After payment is completed, you will receive full access to the course lectures, learning materials, session recordings, and your personal student dashboard.
The Premium Package can be paid in two installments
- € 445 - at registration
- € 445 - after 30 days
- Access to the course lectures and materials is granted immediately after the first payment.
Pay only 50% of the Standard Package fee
- Send proof of student status to school@iceur-vienna.at.
- Receive your discount promo code.
€ 890
€ 445 х 2
€ 445
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ICEUR’s Unique Methodology and Decision-Making under Uncertainty
GeNIe 5.0 & Battlefield Diplomacy
The ICEUR Methodology and Working with Uncertainty
The ICEUR methodology has been developed to work with uncertainty, incomplete data, and complex interdependent processes.
It is based on analytical and scenario-based thinking that allows expert assessments to be formalized and transformed into structured, traceable conclusions.
At the core of this approach is GeNIe 5.0 — a professional Bayesian modeling environment used as the analytical foundation onto which expert knowledge and judgments are systematically integrated.
During the learning process, GeNIe brings together expert knowledge from multiple fields — political science, economics, geopolitics, and demography — as well as direct professional experience gained from working in crisis and conflict environments.
This allows diverse and heterogeneous information to be structured within a single analytical model, making it possible to examine relationships between factors and clearly understand how changes in one area affect the broader system.
As a result, analytical conclusions produced through this approach are:
The ICEUR methodology has been developed to work with uncertainty, incomplete data, and complex interdependent processes.
It is based on analytical and scenario-based thinking that allows expert assessments to be formalized and transformed into structured, traceable conclusions.
At the core of this approach is GeNIe 5.0 — a professional Bayesian modeling environment used as the analytical foundation onto which expert knowledge and judgments are systematically integrated.
During the learning process, GeNIe brings together expert knowledge from multiple fields — political science, economics, geopolitics, and demography — as well as direct professional experience gained from working in crisis and conflict environments.
This allows diverse and heterogeneous information to be structured within a single analytical model, making it possible to examine relationships between factors and clearly understand how changes in one area affect the broader system.
As a result, analytical conclusions produced through this approach are:
- Transparent
- Reproducible
- Explainable to leadership, colleagues, and partners
- Suitable for real institutional and professional use
- GeNIe 5.0 as the analytical foundation for expert assessments
- Integration of expert knowledge from multiple disciplines
- Scenario-based and probabilistic analysis
- The connection between analytical thinking and practical professional experience
Diploma and Certificate Award Ceremony
July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026
ICEUR Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
The course is intended for students, researchers, analysts, and professionals interested in international politics, security studies, and contemporary geopolitical developments.
It will be particularly valuable for those seeking a deeper understanding of the global political consequences of the war in Ukraine.
It will be particularly valuable for those seeking a deeper understanding of the global political consequences of the war in Ukraine.
No. No special background or prior training is required. All key concepts and analytical methods will be introduced and explained during the course lectures.
The course is delivered online and includes lectures, learning materials, and practical workshops. All participants receive access to a personal student dashboard where recordings of the sessions and additional course materials are provided.
Yes. All sessions are recorded, and participants will have access to the recordings in their personal student dashboard for the duration of the course.
The practical sessions are dedicated to methods of political forecasting and scenario-based modeling. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Bayesian analysis and will be introduced to the GeNIe software for building analytical models.
Yes. Since the course is conducted online, participants can join from any country..
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course receive a certificate from the ICEUR School.
Participants who successfully defend their analytical model in GeNIe 5.0 are awarded an ICEUR Diploma.
Participants who successfully defend their analytical model in GeNIe 5.0 are awarded an ICEUR Diploma.
Three payment options are available: full course payment, installment payment (50% at registration and 50% after one month), and a 50% student discount upon confirmation of student status.
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