Welcome to EPIIC 2017

Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship at the Institute for Global Leadership — Tufts University

Major events in the world have frequently caught foreign policy experts and policymakers off guard and reactive, often leaving leaders struggling to determine their positions and responses, trying to balance stability with the reality of rapid change. Intelligence failures, uncertain alliances, and changing definitions of security are leading the diplomacy and foreign policy establishments to reexamine global priorities, interests, and policies. At the same time, the international environment is evolving quickly, with new powers and non-traditional actors rising and the potential for widespread disruptive activities increasing. New technologies are transforming the nature of conflict, expanding global connections, and exponentially sharing information.

The 21st century is marked by rising uncertainties for global policymakers and global citizens alike. The classic foreign policy equation has changed. The attainment of peace has been the main problem throughout the 20th century, and remains so today.

At our 2017 EPIIC International Symposium, we will analyze the political and technological framework of a changing world, promote the understanding of diplomacy and statecraft, and redefine the role of diplomacy and the military as indispensable instruments to secure peace and prosperity in the world of tomorrow.

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our student delegates from around the world. We are looking to hear from you, on the way that you see these trends developing in your region, your field of study, and in the world.

We will be using Medium as an online platform for our EPIIC 2017 Publication where we will exchange ideas, discuss issues, and prepare for our 32nd Annual EPIIC International Symposium. We would kindly like to ask you to sign up for a http://www.medium.com/ account, so that you may participate in the conversation.

We cannot wait to connect with you online, and finally meet in person when you visit us at Tufts University.

Best regards,

EPIIC 2017 and The Institute for Global Leadership