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AboutThe Political Transformation Workshop: Middle East and North Africa is a five days program devoted to exploring the current transformational processes in the Middle East region and Northern Africa. The workshop will assess the current state of affairs, successes and failures of political and social transformation in countries undergoing turbulent political transformation.The program will consist of three modules:First module of the program will include two days of workshops on public speaking and working with the media, tailored to meet the needs of young political and social leaders, NGOs representatives and public servants, aspiring to shaping the future of the region.During the second module participants will have the chance to discuss case studies of political transformations in Central – Eastern Europe, South Africa and Middle East and gain deeper insight into prerequisites of successful transition and democratization.They will then apply these skills to analyzing current political and social changes underway throughout the Middle East and North Africa region (based on case studies: Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Yemen and other) and identify main challenges and possible pitfalls.CurriculumOver 32 hours of workshops, simulations, discussions and meetings;Small number of accepted participants (26) ensuring maximum contact with trainers and experts;Unique combination of practice and theory, allowing participants to both participate in traditional lectures and engage in the learning process;International faculty of renown experts and scholars;Diverse and Multicultural participants, which establishes a forum for exchanging experiences and enhancing cooperation.The PTW: Middle East &#38; North Africa will cover the following case studies and topics:Central – Eastern Europe road to democracy – sharing a difficult experience;South Africa, Lebanon, Algeria – rough path to reconciliation;Analysis of ME&#38;NA case studies:Egypt and growing role of Muslim BrotherhoodTunisia and Morocco – a model of peaceful transition?Yemen  - unity, separation or a failed state?Sudan – South SudanotherGrowing conservatism as a challenge for democratization?Social changes and women’s role in the revolution;Security concerns and Western engagement in the region;Workshops on public speaking and working with the media.&#160;Methodology The PTW: Middle East &#38; North Africa is devoted to improving the understanding of the ongoing political transformational processes in the Middle East through development of expert level knowledge and communication skills. It derives its content from case studies form Middle East and North Africa. Participants, who will work with expert level trainers and practitioners drawing on their extensive experience in the region, will have the unique opportunity to combine theory and practice. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to knowingly discuss transformation, conflict and reconciliation challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. The communication skills portion of the program will give participants confidence and their natural abilities to play a leadership role.Our StudentsThe PTW: Middle East &#38; North Africa is designed for political and social leaders willing to share transition experience in their country, public servants, non-governmental representatives, graduate and post-graduate students wishing to specialize in broader Middle East region and political transformation issues as well as international relations professionals eager to acquire the communication training and skills to take on the world’s most demanding issues.&#160;APPLY&#160;LocationUnless otherwise specifically stated, the workshop will be held in the conference rooms of the European Academy of Diplomacy located in Warsaw, Poland:European Academy of DiplomacyUl. Oleandrow 600-629 Warsaw PLDates &#38; ApplicationsThe Political Transformation Workshop will be held from 17 - 21 March 2014.The application deadline is 9 February 2014.Cost€ 335 (without accommodation) or € 535 (with accommodation).Fee includes courses, materials, coffee breaks, lunches, social events and certificate of completion.*All participants are expected to arrange their own travel.