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SUMMARY:International digital standards: Stepping up the engagement of stakeholders from the ARIN region
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 22 February 2022\, 10:00–11:00 EST\, online \nThis event is addressed to stakeholders in the ARIN service region (national and regional standard development organisations\, governmental entities\, industry\, the technical community\, academia\, and civil society groups with an interest in digital standards.) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nStandards for digital technologies are all around us\, enabling devices to interact with each other\, allowing us to connect to mobile networks\, and facilitating the exchange of information. They are developed at the national\, regional\, and international levels\, typically through consensus-driven processes where different actors – manufacturers\, sellers\, trade associations\, governmental entities\, etc. – contribute their views and promote their interests.  \nGiven the global nature of the digital economy\, international standards – set within organisations such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)\, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)\, and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) – are of particular importance. Although participation in such organisations is generally open to anyone interested\, stakeholders from large and developed countries usually prevail in this ecosystem. This standardisation gap – the imbalance in participation in international standardisation processes\, in particular between developed and developing countries – is visible across the region serviced by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN): While stakeholders from the USA and Canada are very active in standardisation processes (even if with differing levels of engagement over the years\, from one organisation to another)\, there is very little (if any) participation from other countries in the region. \nOur event is intended to help raise awareness about digital standards among stakeholders in small\, developing countries in the ARIN service region. It will feature:  \n\nan overview of international digital standards\, their relevance and implications (technical\, economic\, social\, etc.)\, and where they are developed \ninsights into the extent to which stakeholders from ARIN countries participate in several key international standards development organisations \na discussion on why and how to contribute to international standardisation processes \na close look at the upcoming ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (to take place in March 2022)\, what to expect\, and what to pay attention to \n\nThe paper International digital standards: A case for the involvement of stakeholders in the ARIN region (in English and Spanish) will be launched during the event. \n*** \nThis event is part of the Raising awareness on digital standards for ARIN region countries project funded by ARIN through its Community Grant Program and run by Diplo US. The project includes research\, training\, and awareness-building components dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the importance of international digital standards across the ARIN region\, focusing on developing countries. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/international-digital-standards-stepping-up-the-engagement-of-stakeholders-from-the-arin-region/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #82] Internet governance in February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for February’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 22nd February\, at 8 am (14.00 CET). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegister and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-82-internet-governance-in-february-2022/
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SUMMARY:Digital Technologies and the Environment: a Synergy for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Digital technologies can amplify efforts to mitigate climate change and\, as such\, are becoming part of environmental and digital policies on the national and international levels. Most global policies from international bodies\, the European Union (EU)\, the US\, and Germany substantially reflect on the issues related to the nexus of environmental and digital developments. In this discussion\, we will look into current developments in the relevant fora\, such as the US-EU Trade and Technology Council\, and consider the possibilities to deepen cooperation and understanding between the US\, the EU\, and Germany on issues related to environment and digital developments. \nDiplo US and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung USA\, Washington\, DC office\, commissioned a report mapping the interactions between digital developments and the environment. The report looks into existing policies and avenues of cooperation between the US\, EU and Germany. The report explores the topics of greenhouse gas emissions\, rare earths\, and e-waste. It will be available for download\, free of charge\, at the event. \nRegister to reserve your virtual seat at the event on Thursday\, 17th February\, at 09 am EST. The event will be 45 minutes long. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-technologies-and-the-environment-a-synergy-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:GFCE Report Launch: “Pre-University Cyber Security Education: developing cyber skills amongst children and young people”
DESCRIPTION:The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) is launching the report “Pre-University Cyber Security Education: developing cyber skills amongst children and young people”. The report was written by Krysia Emily Waldock\, Vince Miller\, Shujun Li and Virginia Franquiera from the University of Kent\, and was commissioned through the GFCE Global Cyber Capacity Building Research Agenda mechanism. \nThe event\, which will be moderated by Dr Tereza Horejsova (Director of Projects and Partnerships\, Diplo) will feature a presentation of findings\, a panel discussion as well as a Q&A with the audience. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/gfce-report-launch-pre-university-cyber-security-education-developing-cyber-skills-amongst-children-and-young-people/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T070000
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SUMMARY:7th Geneva Engage Awards – What is Geneva’s digital footprint?
DESCRIPTION:The annual Geneva Engage Awards recognise International Geneva actors in their social media outreach and online engagement. Geneva Engage examines Geneva’s global footprint by looking at social media engagement of Geneva-based organisations\, and Geneva’s web relevance and online meetings. \nUltimately\, Geneva Engage examines the links between International Geneva and communities from around the world that are affected by the policies discussed and negotiated in Geneva in areas such as development\, human rights\, and digital issues. \nThe three categories of the Geneva Engage Awards are: \n\nInternational Organisations\nNon-Governmental Organisations and Associations\nPermanent Representations to the UN in Geneva\n\nThe 2022 Geneva Engage award for Non-Governmental Organisations and Associations will be dedicated to the memory of internet pioneer Ian Peter (1948–2021). This is particularly relevant and important in recognition of Ian’s lifelong commitment to civil society engagement in use of the internet for communication in support of marginalised and vulnerable groups. For more information about Ian\, see: \nIn Memoriam: Ian Peter (9/6/1948 – 26/12/2021) \nIn memory of Ian Peter\, internet pioneer and visionary thinker… \nFarewell to visionary\, Ian Peter \nIan Peter’s weblog \nIn 2020\, a new award was introduced for online meetings. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 1st February 2022\, 7 am –8:30 am (12:00–13:30 UTC). \nFor more information\, visit the dedicated page.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/7th-geneva-engage-awards-what-is-genevas-digital-footprint/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T113000
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SUMMARY:Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective
DESCRIPTION:In recent months\, the term ‘metaverse’ has generated much discussion globally\, and has become one of the latest tech buzzwords. The term gained even greater prominence with the rebranding of Facebook to Meta. In addition\, the Government of Barbados also announced in 2021 that it would establish an embassy in the Metaverse\, making it one of the first to do so. \nThe event ‘Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective’\, organised by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union in partnership with the Government of Barbados and Meta\, will explore various issues about the metaverse in an effort to educate and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges for\, in particular\, small island developing states (SIDS). \nThe webinar will be open to the public\, but will specifically focus on key stakeholders such as ICT policymakers\, economists\, technologists\, entrepreneurs\, and academia. \nThe event will see the participation of Diplo’s Vladimir Radunović (Director\, Cybersecurity and E-diplomacy). \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/traversing-the-metaverse-a-caribbean-perspective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T100000
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SUMMARY:New regular cyber-dialogue at the UN: Mapping our expectations with reality
DESCRIPTION:Kaspersky is back with season two of their series Community Talks on Cyber Diplomacy. \nSeason two continues to focus on helping the private sector and technical community to learn more about the UN cyber dialogue (the UN Open-ended Working Group (OEWG))\, and how they could support UN member states in maintaining international security and peace. It therefore aims to close the gap that exists between different professionals in building cyber stability. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nIn the first discussion\, panellists will be discussing the new regular cyber dialogue at the UN and mapping our expectations with reality. \nPaanellists: \n\nVladimir Radunović (Director\, E-diplomacy and Cybersecurity Programmes\, Diplo)\nLaura Carpini (Head\, Cyber Policies Division\, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation)\nIsaac Morales Tenorio (Coordinator\, Multidimenstional Security Issue\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Mexico)\nDavid Emm (Principal Security Researcher\, Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT)\, Kaspersky)\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/new-regular-cyber-dialogue-at-the-un-mapping-our-expectations-with-reality/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #81] What’s in store for digital policy in 2022?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next IG Briefing\, on Tuesday\, 22nd February\, at 13.00 UTC (14.00 CET). Register \nRead the article: 10 Digital Diplomacy and Governance Trends for 2022 \n\nEvent description\nAs is now tradition\, our first briefing of the year will focus on predictions for the year ahead of us. What lies in store for 2022? What are the top trends to keep an eye on? \nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends\, on Tuesday\, 25th January\, at 8 am (14.00 CET). \nRegister and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \nFor the latest developments in digital policy\, we encourage you to visit the updates page on our observatory\, and register for the Digital Watch weekly newsletter which is sent by email every Friday. \nThe monthly Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing is organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)’s Digital Watch Observatory\, a Diplo initiative.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-81-whats-in-store-for-digital-policy-in-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220107T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T053000
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SUMMARY:Digital Diplomacy in 2022: Capacity Development for Namibian Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:AI\, Data\, and Social Media in Geopolitics\, Foreign Policy\, and Negotiations\nCapacity Development for Namibia’s Diplomacy\n7 – 17 January 2022 \nThe rising interest in digital diplomacy reflects the importance of digitisation for the future of nations around the world. Countries seek to shape their destiny as technology affects every aspect of our lives\, from war and peace\, through lifestyle and work to our very survival. The COVID-19 crisis has vividly demonstrated the critical relevance of digital infrastructure for modern society. \nDigital diplomacy will be discussed from three perspectives during capacity development: \n\nhow countries can advance their interest in digital geopolitics and geoeconomics\nhow diplomatic services can negotiate new digital topics such as cybersecurity and e-commerce in multilateral and bilateral negotiations\nhow ministries of foreign affairs can make use of new digital tools such as social media\, online conferencing\, data\, and artificial intelligence.\n\n\nProgramme\n\n7 January (9:30 – 10:30 – Malta | 10:30 – 11:30 – Namibia)\nHigh-level event for ambassadors and leadership of the Namibian diplomatic service \nWelcome statements by \n\nHon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah\, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia\nHon. Evarist Bartolo\, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Malta\nHon. Peya Mushelenga\, Minister of Information and Communication of Namibia\n\n\nPresentation by\nProf. Jovan Kurbalija\, Director of DiploFoundation\n\n\n11 – 14 January\nJust-in-time course on digital diplomacy for Namibian diplomats focusing on: \n\ndigital geopolitics and geoeconomics\nnew digital topics on the diplomatic agenda\nnew digital tools for diplomatic activities\n\nParticipants will consult course materials online with daily online consultations via Zoom (14:00 – 15:00 – Malta | 15:00 – 16:00 – Namibia time). Participants can register here https://forms.gle/ZViVLrq2CwmcTeM27. \n17 January (14:00 – 15:00 CET – Malta | 15:00 – 16:00 – Namibia)\nConcluding and certification session \nOrganised by \nDiploFoundation \nIn partnership with \nMinistry of Foreign and European Affairs of Malta \nMinistry of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-diplomacy-in-2022-capacity-development-for-namibian-diplomacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T080000
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SUMMARY:Learning from the past\, looking to the future [A historical journey #11]
DESCRIPTION:We’ve come to the end of our adventure! During our History of Diplomacy and Technology journey\, we’ve learnt that the past\, present\, and future are intertwined. As a matter of fact\, in physics and philosophy – time does not exist. \nBefore you go on your Christmas holiday\, we invite you to join us for our final episode. This time\, together with you\, we will try to imagine the future\, while looking back at our past. \nSee you on Tuesday\, 21st December\, at 18:00 EST! \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/learning-from-the-past-looking-to-the-future-a-historical-journey-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T080000
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SUMMARY:Technology for Development
DESCRIPTION:The Delegation of the European Union to the UN in Geneva\, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva\, the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the UN in Geneva (currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU)\, and the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) invite you to a series of dialogues titled From Geneva: Reflections on digital future which discusses issues of importance for the Geneva and global audiences. Our next dialogue\, ‘Technology for development’\, will be held on 15 December 2021. \nOpportunity does not come without risk. Technological advances must respect human rights\, democracy and strengthen economic and political stability. There is a danger that as the ‘digital divide’ continues to widen social inequality and exclusion in developing and industrialised countries will be exacerbated. \nThe success of future international cooperation is contingent on stakeholders embracing and harnessing the new technology. Innovation in digital connectivity\, processing power\, data management and algorithms can contribute to solutions for complex developmental challenges ranging from healthcare to education\, logistics to urban development\, from climate change to the empowerment of women. \nHow can we bring about the meaningful engagement of governments\, international organisations\, public and private organisations\, research institutions and citizens in an effective partnership? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, 15th December 2021\, 10:00–11:30 EST. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nEnabling everyone to shape and reap the benefits of digitalisation\nPanel discussion on developing digital cooperation\, including connectivity\, capacity development\, digital and gender divide\, and digital skills. \nSpeakers: \n\nMs Doreen Bogdan-Martin\, Director\, Telecommunication Development Bureau at International Telecommunication Union\nMr Lacina Koné\, Director General\, Smart Africa (tbc)\nDr Jovan Kurbalija\, Head\, Geneva Internet Platform\nMr Jonas Bausch\, Youth Employment Officer\, International Labor Organization\nMs Nanjira Sambuli\, Kenyan researcher\, writer\, policy analyst and strategist\n\nModerator: Tereza Horejsova\, Geneva Internet Platform \nFrom Geneva: Reflection on Digital Future concluding remarks\nAt this conclusion of the series\, high-level speakers will examine the opportunities of digitalisation with potential recommendations for international cooperation. \nSpeakers: \n\nMr Mark Boris Andrijanič\, Minister of Digital Transformation of the Republic of Slovenia\nMr Eamon Gilmore\, Special Representative for Human Rights\, European Union (tbc)\nMaria-Francesca Spatolisano\, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs\, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)\nAmbassador Benedikt Wechsler\, Head of Digital Division\, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland\n\nModerator: Lotte Knudsen\, Permanent Observer and Ambassador\, Delegation of European Union to UN and other international organisations \nOther events from the From Geneva: Reflections on digital future series: \n\nData economy: Human-centric approach at the forefront (22 September 2021)\nDigitalisation powering environmental protection (14 October 2021)\nHarnessing AI’s power for health (3 November 2021)\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/technology-for-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T070000
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SUMMARY:Digital standards\, China\, and geopolitics: What is at stake?
DESCRIPTION:Event date: Tuesday\, 14th December\, 07:00–08:00 EST\n \nOur world is made up of standards\, sets of rules that tell us how to do something. They exist in every field\, including healthcare\, aerospace\, construction\, measurement\, and technology and the Internet\, where they are called digital standards. \nChina has recently shown increased participation in standard developing organisations (SDOs)\, which can be understood as a natural consequence of the country’s rapid technological development\, and an indication that Chinese actors prefer to engage in organisations that underpin international order. \nOn the one hand\, there is hope that Chinese involvement may strengthen the adoption of international standards within China. On the other hand\, there are growing concerns that China’s increased participation may be guided by goals of national political and economic projection – of the state and its private actors – that would trump goals of technical efficiency. \nTwo specific proposals put forward by Chinese actors at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that have attracted significant media attention will be covered in our discussion: a proposal for ITU-T to take up work on designing a new protocol (the ‘New IP’ proposal) and a proposal for standardising facial recognition systems in visual surveillance. \nThe Geneva office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation commissioned a study assessing the role of China in SDOs\, with a specific focus on Geneva-based organisations. The report\, which also looks at the broader digital standardisation ecosystem\, will be available for download\, free of charge\, at the event. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nSpeakers:\n\nMr Olaf Wientzek\, Director\, Geneva office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation\nDr Jovan Kurbalija\, Director\, Diplo\, and Head\, Geneva Internet Platform\nMs Sorina Teleanu\, Senior Researcher and lead author of the presented study\, Diplo\n\nThe event will be fully virtual. \nBackground reading:\n\nDigital Standards\nDigital Standardisation Tour of Geneva \n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-standards-china-and-geopolitics-what-is-at-stake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T070000
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SUMMARY:The recent climate negotiations: A perspective from the Global South [WebDebate #52]
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, 7th December\, 07:00 EST (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CET | 18:30 IST) \nClimate change is one of the most pressing issues that humanity is facing today. Given current carbon-emission levels and the projected global warming and its consequences over the next decades\, it is clear that business as usual is no longer an option. Human lives\, livelihoods\, species\, and ecosystems are under threat. Global solutions for reducing carbon emissions and adaptation to climate change are needed. \nEvery year\, the world focuses on the negotiations taking place under the umbrella of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In 2015\, the negotiations resulted in the Paris Agreement. While the Paris Agreement is a major achievement in terms of a clear global commitment to emission reduction\, it hinges on voluntary national emission reduction goals. Its climate financing goals are yet to become a reality. With this in mind\, the expectations for the climate negotiations at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow this year\, were high. The commitments made at COP 26 have received some praise and quite a lot of critique. \nIn this 52nd WebDebate\, we take a closer look at the climate negotiations at COP 26 from a Global South perspective. Together with our eminent speaker\, Ambassador Kishan Rana from India\, we explore some of the following questions: \n\nWhat has been achieved and what is still missing from a Global South perspective?\nDid we see the kind of global solidarity that is needed to address climate change successfully?\nIs multilateral diplomacy failing the Global South and\, if so\, what can be done to address this?\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, 7th December\, at 07:00 EST (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CET | 18:30 IST). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Speaker\nAmb. Kishan S Rana is professor emeritus and a senior fellow at Diplo. He was awarded a BA (Hon) and an MA in Economics from the St Stephens College Delhi. He was in the Indian Foreign Service (1960–95)\, and has also worked in China (1963–65\, 1970–72). Rana was ambassador and high commissioner for Algeria\, Czechoslovakia\, Kenya\, Mauritius\, and Germany; and consul general in San Francisco. He served on staff of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi (1981–82). \nRana is the author of Inside Diplomacy (2000)\, Managing Corporate Culture (co-author\, 2000)\, Bilateral Diplomacy (2002)\, The 21st Century Ambassador (2004)\, Asian Diplomacy (2007)\, Diplomacy of the 21st Century (2011)\, India’s North-East States\, the BCIM Forum and Regional Integration (co-author\, 2012)\, The Contemporary Embassy (2013)\, and Diplomacy at the Cutting Edge (2015). He is co-editor of Foreign Ministries (2007) and Economic Diplomacy (2011). The two books were translated into Chinese. Some of his publications are used as textbooks at several universities. He has also written more than 100 articles for academic journals and newspapers. \nModerator\nDr Katharina E Höne researches\, writes\, and teaches on a number of issues in the area of diplomacy\, global governance\, and the impact of technology on international relations. Over the last years\, she has focused on research at the intersection of diplomacy and technology. She holds an MA in Diplomatic Studies (University of Leicester\, UK) and a PhD in International Politics (University of Aberystwyth\, UK). In her work\, she is driven by her aim to level the playing field at international negotiation tables through capacity development. \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/the-recent-climate-negotiations-a-perspective-from-the-global-south-webdebate-52/
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SUMMARY:IGF 2021: Cyber Stability Games: Learning the Complexities of Technical Attribution (Day 0\, Event #41)
DESCRIPTION:‘Cyber Stability Games’ is a capacity-building exercise organised by Diplo and Kaspersky to help professionals without a technical background to learn about the complexities of technical attribution. \nThe Cyber Stability Games\, which are based on Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS)\, places players in a simulated environment where participants face a series of unexpected cyberthreats while trying to maintain confidence. KIPS\, as a ‘detective learning exercise’\, teaches players to build a cyber-defence strategy by offering them choices from best proactive and reactive available controls. \nKIPS simulates a scenario where participants\, who play diplomats in a fictional world\, face attacks on the UN First Committee (which deals with matters of disarmament\, global challenges and threats (including cyberspace)\, and maintaining world peace and international security). \nDecisions made by players (through five turns) will either lead them to the most accurate technical analysis and help understand who is the culprit by collecting technical pieces of evidence\, or will spark greater uncertainty and cyber instability if the riddle is not solved. \nFor more information and to register for the event\, please visit the official IGF website.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/igf-2021-cyber-stability-games-learning-the-complexities-of-technical-attribution-day-0-event-41/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing for diplomats] An inclusive internet: Lowering the barriers for access
DESCRIPTION:Online briefing for diplomats on inclusive internet:\nThursday\, 2nd December 2021\, 9–10.30 EST / 15–16.30 CET\nClosing the digital divide is one of the main priorities for governments worldwide. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development placed emphasis on closing the divide as a precondition to attaining the SDGs. The UN Secretary-General proposed further actions to accelerate access and inclusion. Numerous other global and regional initiatives seek to address the inequalities. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic was a reminder that the digital divide goes beyond simply connecting people to the internet. There are additional factors that affect one’s access to affordable internet\, to the quality of access\, and to one’s ability to make effective use of technology. These factors include issues of digital literacy\, the availability of local content\, and an accessible environment for persons with disabilities. \nThis briefing for diplomats (based in New York and Geneva)\, organised by the Geneva Internet Platform and the Internet Society\, will revisit the current state of play of initiatives for closing the digital divide\, and discuss the open gaps for further lowering the barriers to more sustainable access\, and ultimately\, a more inclusive internet. \nWhat are the different and nuanced definitions of ‘access’ which policymakers need to consider? How far along are countries from closing the digital divide? In the light of the pandemic\, what are the pressing priorities for closing the digital divide? \nSpeakers: \n\nJuan Peirano\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Internet infrastructure and access\, Internet Society\nKenny Olmstead\, Senior Internet Security and Privacy Expert\, Internet Society\nVirginia (Ginger) Paque\, Coordinator\, Internet Governance and E-diplomacy\, Diplo/Geneva Internet Platform\nPavlina Ittelson\, Senior Programme Officer\, Diplo/Geneva Internet Platform\n\nModerator: \n\nStephanie Borg Psaila\, Director Digital Policy\, Diplo/Geneva Internet Platform
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-for-diplomats-an-inclusive-internet-lowering-the-barriers-for-access/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Internet Governance Briefing – November 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 30th November\, at 8.00 EST. Catch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegister and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/monthly-internet-governance-briefing-november-2021/
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SUMMARY:Capacity building on e-commerce: From lessons to solutions
DESCRIPTION:Almost every policy discussion on e-commerce makes a reference to the need for capacity building. With varying degrees of strength\, trade agreements often include provisions on this topic. Capacity building is also part of negotiations taking place in the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on e-commerce among a subset of members at the World Trade Organization (WTO). \nAlthough there is agreement on the importance of capacity building\, there is little consensus on what it means in practice. Under this general term\, many different activities may be encompassed\, such as the exchange of information and best practices\, assistance on the implementation of trade regulation\, deploying physical infrastructure\, and the provision of training\, technical or financial assistance. There is also increasing awareness of the need to provide policy-oriented support for government officials from developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs). \nAgainst this backdrop\, the aim of this seminar is two-fold: to make an assessment of capacity-building needs and priorities\, contributing to enhance clarity on the path to the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12)\, and to discuss the ways in which capacity building could contribute to strengthening the participation of trade negotiators from developing countries and LDCs in trade discussions. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nSpeakers will tackle several questions\, such as:  \n\nWhat are the main capacity-building needs of developing countries and LDCs? To what extent are these needs being covered by capacity-building provisions currently under negotiation at the JSI on e-commerce? What are the lessons learned from the inclusion of capacity building in trade agreements? \nWhat are the main capacity building needs of Geneva-based trade negotiators from developing countries and LDCs? In which ways are they different or complementary to the needs of capital-based trade officials? \nHow to assist developing countries and LDCs in mainstreaming development-oriented priorities in the context of trade negotiations\, as well as in formulating their national e-commerce policies\, fostering coherence between national and international e-commerce regulation? \n\nModerator:  \nRashid Kaukab\, Executive Director\, CUTS International Geneva \nConfirmed speakers:  \n\nSospeter O. Ngoya\, Minister Counsellor\, Trade\, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the UN and other international organisations\nJeremia B. Pratama\, Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the UN\, WTO\, and other international organisations in Geneva\nVerónica Bogarín Closs\, First Secretary\, Permanent Mission of Paraguay to the UN office and other international organisations in Geneva\nKarishma Banga\, Research Fellow\, Institute of Development Studies (IDS)\, United Kingdom\n\nDiscussants: \n\nMarilia Maciel\, Digital Policy Senior Researcher\, Diplo\nQuan Zhao\, Trade Policy Advisor\, Office of the Chief Economist\, International Trade Centre (ITC)\nYasmin Ismail\, Research Fellow\, CUTS International Geneva\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/capacity-building-on-e-commerce-from-lessons-to-solutions/
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SUMMARY:EAVI Conversations 2021
DESCRIPTION:The EAVI Conversations 2021 series aims to cover a wide array of contemporary themes related to media literacy\, disinformation\, democracy\, and citizenship both with experts and policymakers\, but also Youtubers and activists. \nAt the first event in the series\, EAVI Founder and Secretary General Paolo Celot will be talking to Mr Lee Hibbard (Senior Fellow\, Diplo; Administrator\, Bioethics Unit\, Council of Europe) about technology and people. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/eavi-conversations-2021/
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Insights on the 9th meeting of the parties to the convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes
DESCRIPTION:The Geneva Water Hub\, through its Platform for International Water Law\, in partnership with DiploFoundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on the Protection and Uses of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes are pleased to invite you to the Webinar on “Insights on the ninth Meeting of the Parties of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes”. The webinar is organised in the framework of the Distance Learning Course on “International Water Law and the Law of Transboundary Aquifers” offered by the Centre for Continuing and Distance Education of the University of Geneva. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nThe ninth session of the Meeting of Parties was organised by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in cooperation with the Government of Estonia\, and it took place from the 29th of September to the 1st of October in Geneva\, Switzerland. It discussed and reviewed the progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 6.5. The Meeting of the Parties also discussed challenges and good practices related to transboundary water cooperation and the role of the Convention. Over 500 participants\, from more than 100 countries\, both Parties and non-Parties to the Convention\, as well as from joint bodies\, international and non-governmental organisations\, academia and youth attended this meeting. \nSome highlights of this Meeting of the Parties include the signature of a Ministerial Declaration by The Gambia\, Guinea Bissau\, Mauritania and Senegal with a commitment to establish a framework for cooperation on the Senegal-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin. Moreover\, the Meeting welcomed new Parties including Guinea Bissau and Togo. Other countries such as Iraq are concluding the process of accession to the Convention. \nThere are still many challenges to the achievement of the SDGs. The second report on the SDG indicator 6.5.2 (UNECE\, UNESCO\, 2021) shows that only 24 countries worldwide have all their shared waters covered by operational arrangements for water cooperation. \nFurthermore\, several challenges are still faced by countries in cooperating for the joint management of transboundary waters. In order to face these challenges the Secretariat of the Water Convention has developed several tools including the Practical guide on the development of agreements and other arrangements for transboundary cooperation and the Handbook on water allocation in a transboundary context. \nPanellists\nProf. Mara Tignino – Reader and Lead Legal Specialist\, Geneva Water Hub\, University of Geneva. \nDr Sonja Koeppel – Executive Secretary\, Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (UNECE). \nProf. Alistair Rieu-Clarke – Professor\, Faculty of Law\, Northumbria University. \nModerator: Prof Jovan Kurbalija\, Executive Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) \nResources\nInterested in learning more about the interplay between water and digital? Visit our trend page on water and technology. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/webinar-insights-on-the-9th-meeting-of-the-parties-to-the-convention-on-the-protection-and-use-of-transboundary-watercourses-and-international-lakes/
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SUMMARY:Harnessing AI’s power for health
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are open \nRegister×\nNew technologies have had a revolutionary impact on healthcare since the early 1990s. At first complex\, costly and limited process developed into an advanced\, assimilated and mainstream support of the society with a remarkable value for our health. \nFrom monitoring the impact of policies on population health to technologies that allow people to manage their healthy habits\, from mobile health (mHealth) to wearable devices\, from telehealth to telemedicine\, the power of computing platforms\, rapidly developing software and increasing connectivity serve the humankind to improve our lives. \nWith the use of robotics in healthcare\, utilization of machine-learning techniques and software and spread of sophisticated tools that harness the power of AI\, the AI is transforming the healthcare sector and the future of public health. As data\, analytics and AI drive innovation across the sectors\, COVID-19 pandemic additionally triggered acceleration of modelling and predicting demands and solutions\, both for diagnosing and for drug development. Intellectual property laws will have to find a way to adapt in order to enable innovation and protect future developments and investments. \nAt the same time\, education\, investment\, multiplication of effects\, equal distribution and development that takes into account safety and security of the citizens are some of the crucial activities that we as a society must undertake when it comes to the AI and the future of health. How can we reach long-lasting results? How can we harness the power of AI for public health and reduce the risks related to the use of new technologies? How can we make sure that developing countries benefit from the rapid technological development equally and meaningfully? What are the implications of the new technologies in the field of intellectual property? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, 3rd November 2021\, 10:00 – 11:00 EDT. \nOther events in the series: \n\nData economy: human-centric approach at the forefront – 22 September\, 10 – 11.00 EDT\nDigitalisation powering environmental protection – 14 October\, 10 – 11.00 EDT\nTechnology for Development – date TBC\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/harnessing-ais-power-for-health/
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SUMMARY:Radio and TV broadcasting: Diplomacy going live [A historical journey #9]
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 28th October | 12:00 UTC (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST). Registrations open! \nIn October episode of History of Diplomacy and Technology\, we will analyse the beginning of radio and TV broadcasting and how they influenced diplomacy. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nThe basis for radio broadcasting was created by technological breakthroughs in wireless communication. Both Guglielmo Marconi and Reginald Fessenden were attempting to create a wireless telephone\, but their pursuit resulted in something else. The technology developed for wireless telephony was used in one-way radio broadcasting. \nOrson Welles’ radio drama The War of the Worlds was an early example of the power of radio broadcasting. His ‘announcement’ of the start of the war with the Martians created panic in the United States. \nSince its invention in 1926\, and the beginning of commercial use six years later by the BBC\, television has become a main news and entertainment medium. The golden years of television during the 1970s and 1980s saw that  prime-time TV was a new\, real-time way of addressing a wide audience and becoming an integral part of their everyday lives. For the first time\, we were able to see and hear world news as it happened\, and countries and diplomats started using TV as a two-way channel: first as a quick source of information\, and second\, as a powerful tool for public diplomacy and for conveying their messages. \nTo see what impact the radio and TV had on shaping public opinion\, tune in for our October Masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija: ‘Radio and TV broadcasting: Diplomacy going live’\, on October 28th\, at 14:00 CET. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/radio-and-tv-broadcasting-diplomacy-going-live-a-historical-journey-9/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #79] Internet governance in October 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 26th October\, at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CEST). Catch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Catch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegister and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \nFor the latest developments\, we encourage you to visit the updates page\, and register for the Digital Watch weekly newsletter which is sent by email every Friday. \nThe monthly Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing is organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)’s Digital Watch Observatory\, a Diplo initiative. Keep up with the most recent \, in-time reports from major global digital policy events\, existing and emerging policy trends and much more! Subscribe to the Digital Watch Observatory newsletter here to receive in-time and in-depth analysis on digital policy. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-79-internet-governance-in-october-2021/
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SUMMARY:Digitalisation powering environmental protection
DESCRIPTION:The European Union Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva\, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva\, the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the UN Office and other international organisations in Geneva in the capacity as Presidency of the Council of the EU\, and the Geneva Internet Platform\, in partnership with the International Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) invite you to a series of dialogues – From Geneva: Reflections on digital future – on issues of importance for the Geneva and global audiences. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nDigital revolution is changing the way we work\, live and solve challenges. Numerous ground-breaking opportunities for environmental protection and climate action are offered by new technologies and digitalisation. AI for example can strengthen climate predictions\, enable smarter decision-making for decarbonizing industries and show us the effects of extreme weather\, just to name a few. \nAs we strive for digital economies that will put people at their heart\, foster international development and protect human rights and freedoms we also need a better understanding of the environmental footprint of our economic development\, including ICT’s growing carbon footprint. \nUN Secretary’s General Roadmap for Digital Cooperation warns that operations related to ICT are expected to represent up to 20 per cent of global electricity demand\, with one third stemming from data centres alone. Therefore\, how can we truly benefit from the technology’s environmental solutions and use the digital revolution to advance environmental stewardship? How can we appropriately harness digital opportunities while limiting adverse effects of digitalisation on the environment? How can we build strong partnerships among regions to support digital transition that powers environmental protection across the globe? \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 14th at 14:00 UTC (10:00 EDT | 16:00 CEST | 22:00 CST) \nSpeakers: \n\nIlias Iakovidis\, Advisor\, Green digital transformation\, DG CONNECT\, European Commission\nDavid Jensen\, Coordinator of the Digital Transformation Task Force at the United Nations Environment Programme\nMitja Jermol\, Program Committee Chair in AI and Circular Economy\, International Research Centre for AI\nReyna Ubeda\, Project Officer\, International Telecomunication Union\nFlurina Wäspi\, Consultant\, Policy Network of Environment and Digitalisation\, Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum\n\nOther events in the series: \n\nData economy: human-centric approach at the forefront – 22 September\, 16 – 17.00 CEST\nHarnessing AI’s Power for Health – 3 November\, 14 – 15.00 CET\nTechnology for Development – date TBC\n\n\nRegister
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SUMMARY:Digital (and) Diplomacy: What Are We Actually Talking About?
DESCRIPTION:Digital (and) Diplomacy:What Are We Actually Talking About? \nTuesday\, 7th September08:00–10:00 EDT (14:00–16:00 CEST) \nWhen we talk about digital (and) diplomacy\, what are we actually talking about? \nDiplomats\, academics\, and journalists worldwide have been asking this question for over two decades. For some\, it’s about negotiating cybersecurity agreements\, for others\, it’s digital geopolitics\, the use of artificial intelligence (AI)\, or the flow of data. Meanwhile\, others put the use of social media by diplomats centre stage. \nOn 7 September 2021\, we bring different perspectives into the conversation at our Digital (and) Diplomacy: What Are We Actually Talking About? online conference. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nMany books have been written\, foreign policy strategies adopted\, and new diplomatic structures introduced on the topic of digital (and) diplomacy. For Diplo\, 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the publication Information Technology and Diplomacy in a Changing Environment\, written by Diplo’s Director Dr Jovan Kurbalija. \nWith the practice of and scholarship on digital (and) diplomacy dating back more than two decades\, it’s time to step back and try to reduce the confusion. We want to highlight the  convergences\, while respecting the differences\, between the various ways of practicing and understanding digital (and) diplomacy.  \nOver the past 18 months\, digital has become an even more fundamental part of our diplomatic reality. The interplay between digital and diplomacy is maturing and so should our conversations. \nAt Diplo’s Digital (and) Diplomacy: What Are We Actually Talking About? online conference we have four aims in particular: \n\nMapping various understandings and usages of the term ‘digital diplomacy’\nRaising awareness of the differences and commonalities of various viewpoints\nFostering conversations between leading practitioners and academics\nLooking ahead towards future practices and new research agendas.\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, 7 September\, at 12:00 UTC (14:00 CEST) in our search for the meaning of ‘digital (and) diplomacy’. \nFor the list of speakers\, check out the official page. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-and-diplomacy-what-are-we-actually-talking-about/
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SUMMARY:Data economy: human-centric approach at the forefront
DESCRIPTION:The European Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva\, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva\, the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the UN Office and other international organisations in Geneva in capacity as Presidency of the Council of the EU\, and the Geneva Internet Platform invite you to a series of dialogues – From Geneva: Reflections on digital future – on issues of importance for the Geneva and global audiences. Linked to International Geneva as a global digital policy hub\, the dialogues focus on priority issues around current developments\, including the recent process of the UN Secretary’s General Roadmap for Digital Cooperation. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nThe new data era is just starting. Our approach towards handling data today will set the direction of our digital future. To inspire organisations to create value and positively contribute to shaping the future of society\, we look into the data economy – what it means for countries\, companies\, and citizens. In the spirit of the human-centric approach\, protecting privacy and data management practices should not impede innovation and economic growth. \nThe following questions will be explored: \n\nRethinking the data supply chain: how to provide a trusted\, fair\, and innovative data economy;\nHow to approach a perceived trade-off between the data potential and the protection of individual rights?\nEngaging citizens: How can we move from users to becoming active digital citizens?\nWhat roles for governments\, civil society and the private sector?\n\nBackground reading \n\nPrivacy and data protection\nData governance\nAnalysis of the UN Roadmap on Digital Cooperation\n\nUpcoming events in the series: \n\nDigitalisation powering environmental protection – 14 october\, 16 – 17.00 CET\nHarnessing AI’s Power for Health – 3 November\, 16 – 17.00 CET\nTechnology for Development – date TBC\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/data-economy-human-centric-approach-at-the-forefront/
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SUMMARY:July 2021 online courses
DESCRIPTION:Online courses starting July 2021 \nDiploFoundation offers four interactive postgraduate-level online courses\, starting the week of 26 July 2021: \n\n21st Century Diplomacy\nDiplomatic Law: Privileges and Immunities\nInternet Technology and Policy: Challenges and Solutions\nMultilateral Diplomacy\n\nFor more information on each course please click the course title above. \nApply by 24 May 2021 for University of Malta accredited courses and by 21 June 2021 for Diplo certificate courses. For further information or to apply\, click the course titles above or visit our courses webpage. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nThe course on Multilateral Diplomacy was comprehensive\, insightful\, and innovative. The issues covered were timely and relevant\, and the online chat sessions allowed for knowledge sharing by a wide cross-section of officials\, including the facilitators working in the field. \nRoshelle Henry (Foreign Service Officer\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade\, Jamaica)\, September 2017 \nWho should apply?\nWorking diplomats\, professionals involved in international relations\, and others who wish to learn about new topics in the field of diplomacy\, or expand and refresh their knowledge of more traditional topics. \nHow much study time will I need?\nTen weeks of part-time study\, with a minimum of five to seven hours per week. \nHow does the online course work?\nYou will work through study materials provided in the online classroom together with other participants\, following a weekly cycle. Each week\, you read and discuss lecture texts\, adding questions and comments\, and responding to those added by other participants and the lecturer(s). Other weekly activities may include self-assessment quizzes\, short assignments\, discussion forum topics\, and group tasks. At the end of the weekly cycle\, you will meet with other participants and lecturers in an online chat room to discuss the topic of the week. \nFor more information on studying online and to apply\, please visit the Diplo Course Catalogue or contact us at admissions@diplomacy.edu. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/july-2021-online-courses/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #76] Internet governance in June 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 29th June\, at 8.00 EDT (14.00 CEST). \nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Register below and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \nThe monthly Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing is organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)’s Digital Watch Observatory\, a Diplo initiative. Keep up with the most recent digital policy and internet governance updates\, in-time reports from major global digital policy events\, existing and emerging policy trends and much more! Subscribe to the Digital Watch Observatory newsletter here to receive in-time and in-depth analysis on digital policy. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-76-internet-governance-in-june-2021-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Renaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict [A historical journey #6]
DESCRIPTION:A masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija\nDiplomacy and technology: A historical journey #6\nRenaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict \n08:00 EDT (12:00 UTC | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Join us in our next journey through the history of diplomacy and technology. In June\, we will look at Renaissance diplomacy\, and the impact the invention of the printing press had on diplomacy during the Reformation. \nFind out more about how technology influenced the history of diplomacyOur experts involved\nExecutive Director \nJovan KurbalijaRenaissance diplomacy developed between Italian city-states. Relations between these states were influenced by three key elements: no hegemonic power\, a strong interest in cooperating\, and solving problems through peaceful means. Like the Byzantine Empire\, the Italian city-states preferred to use diplomacy as a way of solving disputes. Italian city-states – in particular Venice – also borrowed certain diplomatic techniques from the Byzantines\, such as deception\, bribery\, and espionage. These later became the trademark of Renaissance diplomacy. \nDuring the Renaissance\, the first full diplomatic system was established. It consisted of permanent diplomatic missions\, diplomatic reporting\, and diplomatic privileges. In diplomatic history\, it has been widely accepted that the first permanent diplomatic mission was established in 1455\, representing the Duke of Milan in Genoa. \nAnother important development\, linked mainly to the Reformation\, was the invention of the printing press. This invention had a considerable impact on all functions of society\, including diplomacy. The Church’s dominance through parchment-based writing was challenged\, and its participation in diplomacy gradually weakened. Clergymen no longer held a monopoly in literacy and were no longer an indispensable part of each diplomatic mission. \nDuring this period of slow and undeveloped transportation and communications\, diplomats were among the few who had the privilege of travelling to remote places in search of news. They played an important role in transferring and spreading knowledge and information. \nTo find out more\, join us for the next Masterclass episode ‘Renaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict’\, on Thursday\, June 24th\, at 8am EDT \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/renaissance-diplomacy-compromise-as-a-solution-to-conflict-a-historical-journey-6/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:The role of the Human Rights Council in promoting a human rights-based approach to new and emerging technologies
DESCRIPTION:High-level Panel Discussion \nThe role of the Human Rights Council in promoting\na human rights-based approach to new and emerging technologies \nTuesday\, 15th June 2021 \n 9am EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 21:00 CST) \nCo-organizer: Core Group on new technologies (South Korea\, Austria\, Brazil\, Denmark\, Morocco\, Singapore); OHCHR \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×In his “Call for Action on Human Rights”\, UN Secretary-General Guterres identified new and emerging technologies as a new frontier for human rights. He called for the development of a human rights-based for the digital space\, following-up on the recommendations of the High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation. Within the framework of the Human Rights Council and its special mechanisms\, numerous resolutions\, publications\, and recommendations have emerged in recent years addressing the impact of new technologies on specific rights (right to privacy\, freedom of association\, freedom of expression\, children’s rights\, economic/social/cultural rights). In 2019\, the HRC adopted a resolution tasking its Advisory Committee to develop a global perspective on the issue and to identify options for action for the HRC. The report will be presented to the HRC at its 47th session in June 2021. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/the-role-of-the-human-rights-council-in-promoting-a-human-rights-based-approach-to-new-and-emerging-technologies/
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SUMMARY:[WebDebate #48] Virtual and hybrid diplomacy: What have we learned?
DESCRIPTION:In light of social distancing and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, diplomatic practice had to adapt. Overall\, diplomacy has proven remarkably resilient. Videoconferencing and other means of digital communication have ensured continuity of diplomatic practice and negotiations. Hybrid (blended) forms of diplomacy that combine in-situ and virtual attendance at meetings have emerged as another adaptation. Given the advantages\, this form of hybrid diplomacy is here to stay. Diplomatic practice has always existed at the interplay of continuity and change\, and the present moment is a crucial turning point which might determine the future of diplomatic practice. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 8th June\, at 8am EST (12:00 UTC | 08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×In October 2020\, Diplo provided initial research on this topic at its conference and in its research report. Now\, more than a year after the start of the pandemic\, we need to ask: Where are we now? What have we learned? And how will the future of diplomatic practice be influenced? In order to shed light on these topics\, we are joined by two scholars from the Oxford Digital Diplomacy Research Group. \nSpeakers\nProf. Corneliu Bjola is associate professor of Diplomatic Studies at the University of Oxford\, and head of the Oxford Digital Diplomacy Research Group. He also serves as a faculty fellow at the Center on Public Diplomacy at the University of Southern California\, and as a professorial lecturer at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. He has published extensively on issues related to the impact of digital technology on the conduct of diplomacy with a recent focus on public diplomacy\, international negotiations\, and methods for countering digital propaganda. His recent co-edited volume Digital Diplomacy and International Organizations: Autonomy\, Legitimacy and Contestation (Routledge\, 2020) examines the broader ramifications of digital technologies on the internal dynamics\, multilateral policies\, and strategic engagements of international organisations. \nBjola is currently working on the new co-edited volume Digital International Relations\, examining how digital disruption changes the technological parameters of ordering processes in world politics. \nDr Ilan Manor is a digital diplomacy scholar at Tel Aviv University and a member of the Oxford Digital Diplomacy Research Group. His book\, The Digitalization of Public Diplomacy\, was published in 2019. His co-edited volume\, Public Diplomacy and the Politics of Uncertainty\, was published in 2020. \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our series of WebDebates here. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/webdebate-48-virtual-and-hybrid-diplomacy-what-have-we-learned/
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