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SUMMARY:Tech Diplomacy: Actors\, Trends\, and Controversies | Book launch
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe recent conflict between Elon Musk and the Brazilian government has sparked heated debate on freedom of expression. Many commentators failed to reflect on a strategic reconfiguration of global power between governments and powerful tech companies. As these companies increasingly wield economic and social influence\, rivalling that of nation-states\, the implications for global diplomacy are profound. \nIn his new book\, Kurbalija offers a critical\, informed\, and impartial analysis of tech diplomacy\, exploring how these dynamics challenge the traditional Westphalian system based on nation-states. He delves into the interactions between tech companies and national governments\, from the Bay Area to capitals worldwide\, providing a comprehensive understanding of this evolving landscape. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights\, and participate in a thought-provoking discussion with Jovan Kurbalija. \nThe event will take place online on 1 October 2024\, at 12:00 UTC | 8 am EDT \nIn the preparation for the event you can consult… \nRegisterTable of Contents | Tech Diplomacy publication \n\n\nIntroduction\n1. What is tech diplomacy?\n2. Why is tech diplomacy relevant?\n2. Who are the tech diplomacy actors?\n3. How is tech diplomacy performed?\n4. Where are the main tech diplomacy hubs?\nConclusion\n\n\nIntroduction\n1. What is tech diplomacy?\nDefinitions of tech diplomacy \nAddressing terminological confusion \n \nThe etymological and contextual meaning of tech diplomacy \nConceptual framing of tech diplomacy \n\nWhat are the main topics covered by tech diplomacy?\n\nPrivacy and data protection\nAntitrust and competition\nCybersecurity\nCybercrime\nContent moderation and governance\nDigital taxation\nAI and digital governance\nLabour and employment\nEnvironment and climate\nIntellectual property\nFree flow of data and data localisation\nEncryption\nTelecommunication and spectrum allocation\nStandardisation\nDigital finance and cryptocurrencies\nDevelopment assistance\n\n\n2. Why is tech diplomacy relevant?\nGeopolitics\nInterdependence\nPower distribution\nSoft power\nPower of governments\n\nSovereignty\nMonopoly of physical power\nLegitimacy\n\nPower of the tech sector\n\nEconomic power\nSocietal power\nPolitical power\n\n\nCompare companies and countries\nIn the example below\, Amazon’s annual revenue is comparable to the GDP of Austria\, Argentina\, Israel\, Ireland\, Norway\, and Thailand. \n\n\n2. Who are the tech diplomacy actors?\nGovernments\n\nDiplomatic services\nEconomic ministries\nLaw-enforcement agencies\nEducation and culture ministries\nDefense and security ministries\n\nTech companies\n\nPublic policy and government affairs\nLegal and regulatory affairs\nCorporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability\nCommunications and public relations\nSecurity and privacy\nExecutives and policy teams\n\nOther actors\n\nInternational organisations\nAcademia and think tanks\nCivil society\n\n\n3. How is tech diplomacy performed?\nMapping interplays between governmental ministries and corporate departments\nWhat are the main instruments and interaction methods between governments and tech companies?\n\nLobbying and diplomacy\nPublic policy and advocacy\nCorporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives\nPublic-private partnerships\nResearch and development projects\nInternational negotiations and forums\nConsultations and advisory activities\n\n\n4. Where are the main tech diplomacy hubs?\nMap of tech companies’ presence worldwide \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom level changed to 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited States\n\nSan Francisco Bay Area\nSeattle\nWashington\, DC\nBoston\nNew York\n\nChina\n\nBeijing\nShanghai\nShenzhen\n\nIndia\n\nNew Delhi\nBangalore\n\nEuropean Union\n\nBrussels\nParis\nBerlin\n\nUnited Kingdom\n\nLondon\nOxford\n\nSwitzerland\n\nGeneva\nZurich\n\nSingapore\nOther centres and hubs\nConclusion
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