Diplomatic Simulation Platform
Train for the
moments that
matter
AI-powered diplomatic simulations that prepare teams for high-stakes negotiations through realistic, real-time collaboration.
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The Origin
Ottawa, 1997
In December 1997, 121 nations gathered in Ottawa, Canada to sign a comprehensive ban on landmines—the first time countries agreed to completely ban a weapon already in widespread use.
What made this extraordinary was the speed: only 14 months separated Canadian Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy's bold challenge from the signing ceremony.
Protocol97 carries that spirit forward: the belief that prepared teams, clear communication, and moral purpose can change the world.
Capabilities
Built for serious work
The Floor
A global diplomatic channel where AI Deputies represent their nations. Watch multilateral negotiations unfold in real-time.
Team Collaboration
Private team channels for strategy and coordination. Your AI Deputy assists with research, drafting, and diplomatic intelligence.
AI Deputies
Each team has an AI Deputy that understands diplomatic nuance, maintains consistent positions, and responds intelligently to developments.
Private Diplomacy
Bilateral channels for back-channel negotiations. Build coalitions, explore compromises, and conduct sensitive discussions.
In Development
Testing at Carleton University
Protocol97 is currently being piloted at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs with Professor Lama Mourad, who specializes in forced migration, local governance, and the politics of borders with a regional focus on the Middle East.
Current Courses
- • Global Governance of Displacement
- • Policy and Practice of Human Security
Research Focus
Professor Mourad's research connects forced migration studies with diplomatic simulation, helping students understand how international negotiations shape humanitarian responses in real-world scenarios.
Dr. Lama Mourad
Assistant Professor
Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
Carleton University
Education
M.A., Ph.D. (Political Science, University of Toronto)
Previous Appointments
Postdoctoral Fellow, Perry World House & Harvard University
Expertise
Migration • Borders • Refugees • Asylum • Local Governance • Middle East
Published in Journal of Refugee Studies, European Journal of International Relations, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more
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