Dr. Nicolas Mueller

Doctor of International Relations (DIR)

In my opinion, GSD has exactly the right approach. In the DIR programme, they focus on executives working for governments or IOs.  GSD’s international faculty provides an interesting curriculum of lectures, exchange of experiences, and thesis writing and research. A couple of years as an ICRC delegate gave me some field experience, but I still lack formal training in international relations. As my unit focuses on strategic crises, does early warning, crisis management support and organizes exercises for the government, I need to have a better understanding of the international aspect of such crises. Personally, I was always interested in a cross-cultural exchange of views and ideas and it will be a pleasure to do this in the context of this Programme.