Can private people from outside the diplomatic service join the training programs organized by the JID?
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Yes, private people can take part in the programs of Level 4 that are aimed at different government organizations and the private sector.
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Are the training programs of the JID limited to Jordanians, or are there programs organized for people from other Arab countries?
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Yes, there are programs organized at the request of countries that require it. The JID organized a number of such programs for participants from different countries such as Qatar, Libya, Algeria, Iraq, and Palestine.
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When was the JID established and what was the purpose of establishing it?
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The JID was established in 1994 in response to the need for upgrading diplomatic performance to cope with new developments in diplomacy and in means of communication and data transmission. The JID aims to serve society and develop human resources through training and research in the areas of diplomacy, strategy, and international studies, and to highlight the role of Arab Islamic civilization in developing international relations.
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Is it possible to join the JID as a trainee or a non-resident researcher to prepare some reports and research?
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Yes, the JID welcomes visiting researchers from Jordan and abroad, particularly if their research is related to the objective of the Institute and to political, security, and strategic issues concerning the Middle East and North Africa.
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What is the relationship between the JID and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
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The JID is independent administratively and financially. It is linked functionally to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs because H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs is Chairman of the JID Board of Trustees and the ministry’s Secretary-General is a member of the JID council. This ensures that the necessary coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes place on a continuous basis.
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Can anyone join the New Diplomatic Attachés Program?
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No. Participants need to be nominated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on a prior decision to appoint them as diplomatic attachés on probation.
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Can citizens from Arab countries take part in programs intended for Jordanians?