Study Mission Qatar – May 2022

The goal of the Study Mission is to allow participants to open their minds and leave the pre-existing narrative behind. In particular, this project will help students to understand the importance of diplomatic relations between countries and how they are directly linked to their economic ties.

Participants will elaborate analysis on controversial topics: economic crisis and sanctions, terrorism, financial crisis.

The stay in Qatar will also be a unique opportunity to interact with Qatar’s ruling class.

By the end of the program, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of the motivations and consequences of the embargo imposed on Qatar, as well as the developments resulting from its dismantle.

We will try to understand how Qatar’s political tie with Iran has determined the blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt in 2017 as well as the rational behind the decision to leave OPEC.

Participants will also have the opportunity to discover the importance and the full impact of Qatar’s cultural and sports diplomacy, discovering why a small country such as Qatar can be so valuable both in the Gulf region and at the international level.

The structure of the Study Mission is divided in three parts:

• A webinar course held by experts, specialized in Qatar and Middle East history, organized in 4 lessons , with special focus on the recent history of Qatar (the isolation of the State, the embargo, its relations with Saudi Arabia and Iran, the withdrawal from OPEC and the economic impact of Covid-19);
• In Doha, 5 days of meetings with Qatari public/private-sector representatives, diplomats, experts, professors, opinion makers;
• Simulation of Diplomatic negotiations on “Re-thinking peace in Yemen”
• Site-visits to historically important Qatari locations, both from a religious-cultural standpoint and from a social-political point of view.

What is INCLUDED in the participation fee?

• Preparatory course
• Hotel stay (double room) – Breakfast included
• All meetings listed in the Itinerary
• Certificate of participation
• Private transfer to reach meetings locations

What is NOT INCLUDED in the participation fee?

• Round trip airfare
• Cost and support to obtain Visa
• Lunches and Dinners
• City tours and museum fare
• Airport – Hotel transfer

SPECIAL FEE

Roma Tre University 

For the students currently enrolled in the degree programs of Roma Tre University EWEI reserves a 20% discount on the total fee.

The goal of Eastwest European Institute is to involve students, selected on merit, providing them with specialized training, finalized to a career in diplomacy, international affairs, advocacy and international business.

EWEI scholarship credits will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria:

• Previous participation to an EWEI or Associazione Diplomatici course;
• Interview on general knowledge of International relations;
• English language at C1 level.

In order to apply, the students should kindly fill in the registration form.

Otherwise, the student can request an interview in order to get more information –> click here

Payment

Wire transfers should be sent according to the following instructions:

•  Wires sent to:

UNICREDIT Bank S.p.A. – account number: IBAN IT 23 T 0200 8032 92000104987144

•  Beneficiary: “European Diplomacy” (the operative company of the EWEI Institute)
•  Transfer Funds for: “First and Last Name of the participant, Down payment WiP Doha 2022“
•  Proof of Wire Transfer sent to [email protected]

Any bank charges related to the cost of the transfer are charged to the student.

It is possible (upon request) to pay in installments the cost of participation. The installment payment method for the student will take place only via Wire transfer.