How are international decisions really made, and what happens behind closed doors during negotiations?

😌 Our colleagues at the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund (the Gorchakov Fund) have opened applications for the scientific and educational program “The Dialogue for the Future — 2026”, which will take place in Moscow on November 24–28.

This year, participants will have an opportunity to look at diplomacy from the inside: meet diplomats and experts, take part in discussions and master classes, and test their skills in a simulation game.

The program will focus on issues that directly shape the practice of international relations today:
📍 international institutions in times of uncertainty;
📍 mechanisms for reaching international agreements;
📍 the role of interpretation, media, and information in negotiation processes;
📍 the Russian diplomatic tradition and its influence on contemporary diplomacy.

The program is open to young professionals aged 23 to 35 working in international relations, political science, and economics.
The working languages are Russian and English.

📅 November 24–28, 2026
📍 Moscow
⏰ Applications are open until October 20, 11:59 p.m. Moscow time.
To apply, register on the English-language version of the Gorchakov Fund website, select “The Dialogue for the Future — 2026” in the My Projects section, complete the application form, and submit the video assignment.

The organizers will cover round-trip travel expenses to Moscow for the authors of the three best applications.
🔗 Apply on the Gorchakov Fund website
✉️ For questions about participation: dialogueforthefuture@gorchakovfund.ru

We recommend this program to everyone working with the international agenda who would like to gain a deeper understanding of the practical side of diplomacy and international negotiations.