The Embassy Programme is a flagship initiative of Rhodes Model Regional Co-operation (RhodesMRC), designed to bridge academic simulation with real-world diplomatic practice. Through this initiative, RhodesMRC establishes cooperation with embassies and diplomatic missions based in Greece, with the aim of enriching the conference experience through direct engagement with professional diplomats and foreign service officers.
Participating embassies support RhodesMRC in a variety of ways, including promoting the conference within their diplomatic networks, contributing to the visibility and credibility of the event, and engaging with participants during the conference days. Representatives of diplomatic missions may attend committee sessions, take part in official events, or offer insights into contemporary diplomatic practice, providing delegates with a unique opportunity to interact with practitioners of international relations.
A key component of the Embassy Programme is the opportunity for delegates to engage directly with the diplomatic missions of the countries they represent. Subject to the availability and discretion of participating embassies, delegates may be invited to visit embassy premises, receive guidance or informal mentoring from diplomatic personnel, or gain first-hand exposure to the workings of a diplomatic mission. This interaction enhances the realism of the simulation and deepens delegates’ understanding of diplomacy beyond the conference setting.
By fostering close contact between students and active diplomatic professionals, the Embassy Programme significantly elevates the educational value of RhodesMRC, reinforcing its commitment to experiential learning, academic excellence, and meaningful engagement with international affairs.
Past Participating Embassies and Diplomatic Missions
In previous editions, the Embassy Programme has been supported by the following missions:
Embassy of Australia in Greece
Embassy of Austria in Greece
Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Greece
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Greece
Embassy of Canada in Greece
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Greece
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Greece
Embassy of Finland in Greece
Embassy of Hungary in Greece
Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Greece
Embassy of Montenegro in Greece
Embassy of Portugal in Greece
Embassy of Romania in Greece
Embassy of the Russian Federation in Greece
Embassy of Spain in Greece
Embassy of Switzerland in Greece
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Greece and the Consulate General of Turkey in Rhodes
- Diplomatic Mission of Palestine in Greece
Through the Embassy Programme, RhodesMRC continues to strengthen its connection to the diplomatic community, offering participants an unparalleled opportunity to experience diplomacy in both simulated and real-world contexts.