Diplomatic Academy of London
The Diplomatic Academy of London (DAL), possibly also known as the London Academy of Diplomacy, is an institution that is not "recognised or "listed" (is unaccredited) in the United Kingdom.[2] It says that it offers MA, MPhil and PhD Degrees and training programmes in Diplomatic Studies and International Relations on-line. It is little known among experts in the field,[3] but attained a certain notoriety in the USA due a claimed association by Joseph Mifsud, who reportedly had sought to connect Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign with Russian governmental officials.[4] Mr Mifsud says that he established the academy.[5]
Established | 1980 |
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Director | Prof. Nabil Ayad[1] |
Location | |
Variations of the name
Various permutations of the name and personalities (which may be coincidental) have been associated with a number of UK Universities:
- University of East Anglia (2011–2015).[5][6]
- University of Stirling (2016–2018).[5]
- University of Westminster (2019?).[7][6]
- Glasgow Caledonian University.(current as of January 2021).[6]
Similar but unconnected names
The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has a Diplomatic Academy (in London) but the similarity of name is coincidental.[8]
References
- Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan (10 February 2020). "Parliamentary Elections in Azerbaijan Usher in New Generation of Politicians" (Press release).
- "Check if a university or college is officially recognised". gov.uk.
- WHO???? London Academy of Diplomacy WHERE??? Houzz, November 2, 2017
- Investigators Probe Trump Knowledge of Campaign's Russia Dealings: Sources US News, Nov. 11, 2017
- Nick Cohen (20 January 2018). "Why has Britain given such a warm welcome to this shadowy professor?". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 January 2021. (Op-ed)
- "Professor Nabil Ayad". Glasgow Caledonian University. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
He was also the founder and Rector of the London Academy of Diplomacy at the University of East Anglia, London Campus. Professor Ayad also established the Diplomatic Academy of London at the University of Westminster
- "Diplomatic Academy of London, University of Westminster". diplomacy.edu. International Forum on Diplomatic Training. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- "Opening of new Diplomatic Academy". Government of the United Kingdom. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2021.