3.1 Intent and Objective Level 1 serves as the gateway to the IDU Diplomatic Excellence & Statecraft Programme. Its primary intent is to establish a robust baseline of diplomatic literacy and professional conduct for new and early-career participants. The Programme is deliberately designed to move beyond introductory content and into the domain of foundational mastery — ensuring that every participant not only understands diplomacy conceptually but knows how to function within it. By the conclusion of Level 1, participants will emerge fluent in the language of international relations, grounded in the legal and ethical frameworks that govern global interactions, and equipped to represent their institutions with professionalism and technical precision