The Lobbying U.S. Foreign Policy: Strategies, Tools, and Impact course provides participants with a practical understanding of how the United States develops and executes its foreign policy—and how individuals, advocacy groups, and organizations can influence that process. Participants will explore U.S. policy doctrines, institutional decision-making, and lobbying mechanisms while gaining hands-on experience in advocacy design, communication, and policymaker engagement. Through real-world case studies, SWOT analyses, and interactive simulations, participants will learn to design and present their own lobbying strategy for a relevant policy issue.
8 hours
Online
200 USD
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The U.S. lobbying industry is valued at over $4 billion annually, with foreign policy advocacy representing a rapidly expanding sector
registered lobbyists influence Congress and the executive branch on policy matters each year.
Campaigns combining coalition-building, grassroots engagement, and direct lobbying achieve up to three times greater impact than traditional efforts
Understand the doctrines, institutions, and processes shaping U.S. foreign policy.
Identify the key tools and techniques used in lobbying and advocacy within the U.S. system.
Analyze successful and failed lobbying efforts to assess strategic effectiveness.
Design and present an actionable lobbying strategy grounded in ethics and transparency.
Policy professionals, diplomats, and international relations experts.
NGO leaders, civil society advocates, and diaspora representatives.
Journalists, researchers, and analysts focusing on global affairs.
Consultants, political advisors, and students of political science or international studies.
Explore key doctrines, decision-making processes, and institutional roles in shaping American foreign policy.
Understand the functions of the President, Congress, State Department, and lobbying entities in policy formulation.
Learn about direct and indirect lobbying, coalition-building, grassroots mobilization, and media strategies.
Examine U.S. lobbying laws, registration requirements, and ethical considerations in advocacy and policymaking.
Review real-world lobbying campaigns to identify best practices and common pitfalls through SWOT analysis.
Develop and present a full lobbying strategy addressing a contemporary U.S. foreign policy issue through an applied workshop and role-play exercise.
The Lobbying U.S. Foreign Policy: Strategies, Tools, and Impact course is offered in affiliation with the LAU Academy of Continuing Education (LAU ACE).
Upon successful participation, attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion, recognizing their proficiency in U.S. policy analysis and practical lobbying strategy development.
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A: 8 hours (4 sessions × 2 hours each)
A: Online
A: Yes, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of course requirements.
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