"Crisis is what suppressed pain looks like; it always comes to the surface. It shakes you into reflection and healing". - Bryant McGill

Almost everyone at some point in their lives has dealt with a personal crisis; whether it be the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or a broken marriage. To overcome such crises we must shed the mantle of victimhood, accept responsibility for our actions, selectively change aspects of ourselves and be honest in our own self appraisal. The question, however, is can this type of crisis management also be applied to nations, kingdoms, empires and even the world at large? 

Join distinguished geographer, historian and ornithologist Jared Diamond as he explores the parallels in crisis management between individuals and societies, both on a national and global level. Diamond will take you on a fascinating journey through common psychological practice, the Chilean Coup D'état, 19th century Japan, and the U.S.A., as well as highlighting the most pressing issues that face us today and how we can solve them.

By the end of the course, you will have learnt:

• How a national crisis is similar to a personal crisis
• How countries get through crises
• An example of how not to deal with a crisis
• The most pressing world crises facing us today
• Whether we should be optimistic about what the future holds

IAI Academy courses are designed to be challenging but accessible to the interested student. No specialist knowledge is required.