Consular Diplomacy as a Strategic Dimension of Foreign Policy
About this Event
About the Diplomatic and Industry Circle Talk -
FDU Vancouver proudly presents the Diplomatic and Industry Circle Series, a speaker series designed to connect students with distinguished diplomats and industry professionals. These events provide a unique opportunity for students, professionals and life learners to explore pressing global issues, international relations, industry insights, and leadership perspectives directly from those shaping them.
About This Event -
This session will explore consular diplomacy as a strategic, rather than merely administrative, dimension of contemporary foreign policy. It will examine the evolution of consular functions to encompass diplomatic representation, crisis management, migration governance, and economic and cultural diplomacy.
Particular attention will be given to diaspora diplomacy, the role of consulates in engaging communities abroad. Drawing on comparative experiences, the discussion will address contemporary challenges such as digitalization, professionalization, institutional coordination, and the effective protection of vulnerable nationals.
The session will ultimately consider how modern consular services can serve as a bridge between foreign policy, human rights, and citizens abroad.
Speaker-
Dr. Ricardo Arredondo
Consul General of the Argentine Republic
About Dr. Ricardo Arredondo -
Ricardo Arredondo is a senior diplomat and international affairs expert with more than three decades of experience in international diplomacy, public policy, and strategic engagement. He currently serves as Consul General of Argentina in Vancouver, where he leads an externally focused operation involving government relations, economic promotion, communications, and engagement with business, academic, and community leaders.
Throughout his career, he has held senior positions in international economic negotiations and dispute settlement and represented Argentina before the UK, Spain, the US, and International Organizations. His professional and academic work focuses particularly on diplomacy, international law, and consular affairs. He brings extensive experience navigating complex political and institutional environments and connecting governments with diverse international and local stakeholders.
More information can be found at https://ricardoarredondo.wixsite.com/home
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