2026 Croatia Theme:
Diplomacy and Peace in a Divided World
This theme responds to urgent global and regional realities: eroding trust in institutions, persistent conflict, new security challenges, and growing social and economic divides. The program examines diplomacy not only as a tool of governments and international negotiations, but also as a practice rooted in communities, civil society, and cross-border cooperation that can foster resilience, stability, and hope.
Grounded in EDI’s commitment to ethical leadership, the Summer School emphasizes integrity, dignity, dialogue, and Christian ethics as essential foundation stones for sustainable peace and development.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
To support these goals, the Summer School combines academic insight, practical training, mentorship, and intercultural exchange through an integrated learning model:
Diplomacy, conflict transformation, social entrepreneurship, economic diplomacy, international business, ethics and integrity
Negotiation and mediation practice, project design, practical grant writing, leadership exercises
Individual and small-group coaching with experienced professionals and practitioners
Institutional visits and dialogues with diplomats, policymakers, civil society actors, and innovators. Excursion to the Croatian Coast. Hikes around Sijeme
Cross-generational living, dialogue, and shared learning experiences across cultures and backgrounds
A limited number of scholarships are available, covering accommodation and reducing the program fee from €600 to €250.
Apply early, as scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.
Join a cohort of 30 selected young professionals and advanced undergraduate and graduate students working in or preparing for careers in diplomacy, public leadership, economics, business, law, and social impact. Apply now to secure your place.
Important Notice: We are unable to provide travel assistance.
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– Natasa Orescanin from Serbia
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Please note that there may be others present who hold very different opinions from yours on a number of important issues. We require that all who participate in EDI in whatever capacity treat one another with respect at all
EDI is sponsored by the ECPP, Vacaville Rotary, Lake Forest Rotary, Zagreb Metropolitan Rotary and other private donors.