Past Events

Celebrating 500 Issues of DiploNews: 25 Years of Pioneering Digital Diplomacy!

Building on past insights for future momentum Join us for a special retrospective event celebrating the 500th issue of DiploNews and 25 years of Diplo’s pioneering digital diplomacy research. This event will take you on a journey of through digital diplomacy and governance evolution, as chronicled in 500 issues since September 1999. Explore how [...]

Human Rights in the age of disinformation: a case study analysis

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Event description The evolution of the internet over the years has played a crucial role in the access to and dissemination of information. The digitalisation of news portals, the creation of social media, and the presence of AI have not only contributed to informing people about everyday news but also allowed the fast spread [...]

Tech Diplomacy: Actors, Trends, and Controversies | Book launch

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Event description The 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 [...]

50th Meeting of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training

Diplo will participate at the 50th meeting of the IFDT (Bečići, Montenegro | 8-11 October 2024 ) Diplo will focus on impact on AI on diplomatic training. In the preparation of the IFDT, Diplo prepared AI Assistant based on the previous IFDT meetings

October 2024 online courses | Diplo Academy

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Event description Diplo Academy is excited to announce the start of four online courses on 14 October 2024: Cybersecurity Economic Diplomacy Science Diplomacy Sustainable Development Diplomacy For further information or to apply, please click on the course titles above or visit our Course Catalogue Subscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our [...]

UN Cybercrime Convention: What does it mean and how will it impact all of us?

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After three years of negotiations, initiated by Russia in 2017, the UN Member States at the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) adopted the draft of the first globally binding legal instrument on cybercrime. This convention will now be presented to the UN General Assembly for formal adoption later this year. The Chair emphasised that the [...]

Unpacking Global Digital Compact | Book launch

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Join us online on 8th November for the launch of Unpacking Global Digital Compact, a new publication written by Sorina Teleanu, an expert on digital governance. Over the past 18 months, Sorina has meticulously followed the Global Digital Compact (GDC) process, anchoring it within the broader digital and internet governance landscape.Teleanu’s book is a must-read [...]

Digital Trade for Africa’s Prosperity

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Digital trade is becoming a key driver of economic growth across the globe, reshaping how goods and services are produced, traded, and consumed. With increasing internet penetration and the adoption of digital technologies, Africa stands at a unique crossroads. While the continent has made notable strides in digital innovation, e-commerce, and ICT infrastructure, it [...]

Visit from participants of the Digital Policy Leadership Program, University of St. Gallen

Under the framework of the Digital Policy Leadership Program (DPLP), a joint initiative between Insper Brazil and the University of St. Gallen, a group of students will visit Diplo and meet with some of their experts. The group will discuss opportunities and challenges related to artificial intelligence policy, digital trade, and internet governance. They [...]