Events for October 23 - May 6

Kautilya in Modern Governance and Diplomacy

Online

Event descriptionKautilya’s Arthashastra, one of the world’s oldest and most comprehensive treatises on the science of statecraft, offers profound insights into the administration of justice, management of security, and strategies for state protection and expansion, including the nuanced concept of governance by stealth.On Thursday, September 5th, Prof. Dr. Subrata K. Mitra, Emeritus Professor of Political [...]

AI Accountability and Digital Trade: Policy Options for the UK

Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford, United Kingdom

Event description Everyday interactions are mediated by algorithms, with significant impacts for the individual, economies, and wider society. The AI-as-a-service global market is growing rapidly, and governments are struggling to regulate this phenomenon effectively. Discussions are siloed, fragmented nationally, and isolated from international trade policy discussions. The workshops will bring together researchers with legal, [...]

Humanitarian Diplomacy | Diplo Academy

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Event description Diplo Academy is excited to announce the start of the Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course on 16 September 2024. The course is offered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in partnership with DiploFoundation. Subscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our courses, programmes, and workshops. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Cost and Benefit of Using Digital Technology for Elections in Africa

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Event description Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (EAT) Background and Rationale: In recent years, the adoption of digital technology in electoral processes has gained momentum across Africa. Countries have increasingly turned to digital solutions to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and credibility of elections. Technologies such as biometric voter registration, electronic voting, and digital platforms for [...]