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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in February 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in February? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 25th February\, at 7 am EST\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×You receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.\nWe receive them\, too.\nWe decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.\nThen we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in February 2020 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 25th February\, at 7 am EST. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-february-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T180000
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SUMMARY:IGF 2019 Debrief Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a roundtable discussion on the key takeaways from the IGF 2019. \n[Update] This event’s recording is now available \nWatch againAs many of us return from Berlin and others return from Thanksgiving with our families\, join us for a roundtable discussion on the key takeaways from the IGF 2019. This will be an opportunity to share experiences\, thoughts and questions from this year’s conference. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, December 11 from 4:30-6:00 pm EDT at New America. This Debrief is intended to be a useful forum for anyone interested in the IGF 2019\, whether they attended or not. \nRemote participation will be available! \nRefreshments will be served. \nThis event is hosted by ISOC-DC\, IGF-USA and Diplo US. \nWhat’s in store for IGF 2019? The five-day meeting\, themed One World. One Net. One Vision\, includes a large number of workshops\, open forums\, dynamic coalition meetings\, outputs of intersessional activities\, and other events that will give participants the opportunity to engage in open discussions on multiple Internet governance and digital policy issues. National and regional IGF initiatives (NRIs) shared experiences and discussed about their specificities\, challenges\, and plans for the future. Several main sessions were part of the programme; the main themes this year were data governance; digital inclusion; and safety\, security\, stability and resilience. For more information\, read about the IGF process on our dedicated page and visit the official IGF 2019 website. \nRegistrations are open:  \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/igf-2019-debrief-roundtable/
LOCATION:New America\, 740 15th Street Northwest #900\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191126T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191126T080000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in November 2019
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in November? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 26th November\, at 7 am EST\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments.\n \nRegistrations are open \nRegister\n×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.\nWe receive them\, too.\nWe decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.\nThen we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in November 2019 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 26th November\, at 7 am EST. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-november-2019/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192114
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SUMMARY:Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Norms and confidence building measures (CBMs): Are we there yet?
DESCRIPTION:DiploFoundation is pleased to invite you to the web discussion: Norms and confidence building measures: Are we there yet? This webinar is the fourth in a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions\, organised by DiploFoundation with the support of Microsoft. It follows the discussions Cyber-armament: A heavy impact on peace\, economic development\, and human rights; Applicability of international law to cyberspace: Do we know the rules of the road?; and Traceability and attribution of cyber-attacks: How confidently can we point a finger?  The series focuses on risks for international peace and security stemming from cyberspace\, and hosts a number of distinguished international discussants. \n \nRegistrations are open \nRegister \n×\nAs cyberspace increasingly gets (mis)used by states for military purposes\, international negotiations on rules of behaviour in cyberspace evolve\, in particular within the UN context. DiploFoundation\, with the support of Microsoft\, is organising a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions which aim to map trends\, introduce challenges\, clarify open issues on the negotiation table\, outline processes where discussions are happening\, and explain how all of us can get involved. \nThe Norms and confidence building measures: Are we there yet? web discussion will look into the importance of norms and capacity building measures (CBMs)\, go over already existing norms and CBMs in cyberspace\, and debate the need for new ones. \nThursday\, 21st November 2019\, 8 am EST \nPossible issues for discussion include:\nWhat are norms and capacity building measures (CBMs) and why do they matter (on global and regional scales)? Do we have an agreed upon framework on responsible behaviour for cyberspace? What norms and CBMs do we already have? Do we need more norms\, and if so\, what is missing? How do we enforce the agreed upon framework? Where are these discussions taking place\, and how can we get involved? \nThis webinar is the fourth in a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions which consisted of four hour-long webinars\, running from October to November 2019. Each debate involved recognised international experts in the field\, and a senior fellow of DiploFoundation as the moderator. Thematic focus of the web discussions was on pertinent issues related to ongoing global negotiations about responsible behaviour in cyberspace: trends and impacts of cyber-armament\, applicability of international law to cyberspace\, challenges of traceability and attribution of cyber-attack\, and perspectives and applicability of norms and confidence building measures. To make the webinars ‘actionable’ and help participants get involved\, the webinars discussed open issues\, effects on security\, human rights and economic development\, and reviewed existing processes and avenues of contributions by various actors. \nDiscussants\n\nAbdul-Hakeem Ajijola\, Commissioner at the Global Commission for Stability of Cyberspace\, and Executive Chairman of Consultancy Support Services Ltd\nBart Hogeveen\, Analyst at the International Cyber Policy Centre\, Australian Strategic Policy Institute\n\nHost and moderator\n\nMs Marilia Maciel\, Digital Policy Senior Researcher\, Diplo Foundation\n\nTentative timeline for the entire series:\n\n22 October 2019: Cyber-armament: A heavy impact on peace\, economic development\, and human rights\n7 November 2019: Applicability of international law to cyberspace: Do we know the rules of the road?\n15 November 2019: Traceability and attribution of cyber-attacks: Who did it?\n21 November 2019: Norms and confidence building measures (CBMs): Are we there yet?\n\nFor background information about the context\, and the open and controversial issues discussed in the main negotiation tracks – the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security (UN GGE) and the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) – visit the dedicated GIP Digital Watch page. \nRegistrations are open: Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/cyber-diplomacy-web-discussion-norms-and-confidence-building-measures-cbms-are-we-there-yet/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T080000
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SUMMARY:Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Applicability of international law to cyberspace
DESCRIPTION:DiploFoundation is pleased to invite you to the cyber-diplomacy web discussion Applicability of international law to cyberspace: Do we know the rules of the road? This webinar is the second in a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions\, organised by DiploFoundation with the support of Microsoft. The series will focus on risks for international peace and security stemming from cyberspace\, and host a number of distinguished international discussants. \n \nRegistrations are open \nRegister \n×\nAs cyberspace increasingly gets (mis)used by states for military purposes\, international negotiations on rules of behaviour in cyberspace evolve\, in particular within the UN context. DiploFoundation\, with the support of Microsoft\, is organising a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions which aim to map trends\, introduce challenges\, clarify open issues on the negotiation table\, outline processes where discussions are happening\, and explain how all of us can get involved. \nThe cyber-diplomacy web discussion Applicability of international law to cyberspace: Do we know the rules of the road? will look into the international rules that are already in place\, and the challenges of their applicability. \nThursday\, 7th November 2019\, 8AM (EST)\nPossible issues for discussion include:\nWhat is the right to self-defence against cyber-attacks\, and how do parties see possible ways to respond? How do cyber-attacks impact sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of states? What are the impacts on human rights and fundamental freedoms? Where are these issues discussed? How to get involved and make an impact? \nThis webinar is the second in a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions which will consist of four hour-long webinars\, running from October to December 2019. Each debate will involve recognised international experts in the field\, and a senior fellow of DiploFoundation as the moderator. Thematic focus of the web discussions will be on pertinent issues related to ongoing global negotiations about responsible behaviour in cyberspace: trends and impacts of cyber-armament\, applicability of international law to cyberspace\, challenges of traceability and attribution of cyber-attack\, and perspectives and applicability of norms and confidence building measures. To make the webinars ‘actionable’ and help participants get involved\, the webinars will discuss open issues\, effects on security\, human rights and economic development\, and review existing processes and avenues of contributions by various actors. \nDiscussants\n\nProf Robin Geiss\, Glasgow Centre for International Law and Security (GCILS)\nDeborah Housen-Couriel (Adv.)\, Chief Legal Officer and VP Regulation\, Konfidas Ltd.\, Adjunct Professor\, Faculty of Law\, Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, Research Associate\, ICT at ICT Herzliya\n\nHost and moderator\n\nDr Jovan Kurbalija\, the Executive Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\n\nTentative timeline for the entire series:\n\n22 October 2019: Cyber-armament: A heavy impact on peace\, economic development\, and human rights\n7 November 2019: Applicability of international law to cyberspace: Do we know the rules of the road?\n11 November 2019: Traceability and attribution of cyber-attacks: How confidently can we point a finger?\n21 November 2019: Norms and confidence building measures (CBMs): Are we there yet?\n\nFor background information about the context\, and the open and controversial issues discussed in the main negotiation tracks – the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security (UN GGE) and the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) – visit the dedicated GIP Digital Watch page. \nRegistrations are open: Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/cyber-diplomacy-web-discussion-applicability-of-international-law-to-cyberspace/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T090000
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CREATED:20191018T092310Z
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in October 2019
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in October? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing\, Tuesday\, 29th October\, at 8AM (EDT)\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \n \nRegistrations are open \nRegister \n×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.\nWe receive them\, too.\nWe decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.\nThen we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in October 2019 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 29th October\, at 8AM (EDT). Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-october-2019/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192114
CREATED:20191018T065909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T135256Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Cyber-armament
DESCRIPTION:DiploFoundation is pleased to invite you to the web discussion: Cyber-armament: A heavy impact on peace\, economic development\, and human rights. This webinar is the first in a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions\, organised by DiploFoundation with the support of Microsoft. The series will focus on risks for international peace and security stemming from cyberspace\, and host a number of distinguished international discussants.\n \nRegistrations are open \nRegister\n×\nAs cyberspace increasingly gets (mis)used by states for military purposes\, international negotiations on rules of behaviour in cyberspace evolve\, in particular within the UN context. DiploFoundation\, with the support of Microsoft\, is organising a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions which aim to map trends\, introduce challenges\, clarify open issues on the negotiation table\, outline processes where discussions are happening\, and explain how all of us can get involved. \nThe Cyber-armament: A heavy impact on peace\, economic development\, and human rights web discussion will look into the development trends of states’ offensive cyber capabilities\, and the potential consequences of the growing number\, sophistication\, and power of cyber-attacks conducted against countries and critical components of societies. \nTuesday\, 22th October 2019\, 8 am (EDT)\nDiscussants:\n\nChris Painter\, Commissioner of the Global Commission on Stability of Cyberspace\, and former Co-ordinator for Cyber Issues at the U.S. State Department\nOleg Demidov\, Cyber Portfolio Researcher at UNIDIR\n\nHost and moderator:\n\nVladimir Radunovic\, Cybersecurity and E-diplomacy Programmes Director\, DiploFoundation\n\nPossible issues for discussion include: \nIs there such a thing as ‘cyber-armament’? Are there ‘cyber-weapons’\, and what are ‘offensive cyber-capabilities’ (OCC)? Are such capabilities part of hybrid warfare\, and how are they used\, particularly in peace-time? What are the possible consequences on economy and business\, human rights\, development (particularly developing countries)\, and international peace and security? What are the various international fora where such issues are discussed – from multilateral fora such as the UN and Wassenaar Arrangement\, to multistakeholder fora such as the Paris Call? How to get involved and make an impact? \nThis webinar is the first in a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions which will consist of four hour-long webinars\, running from October to December 2019. Each debate will involve recognised international experts in the field\, and a senior fellow of DiploFoundation as the moderator. Thematic focus of the web discussions will be on pertinent issues related to ongoing global negotiations about responsible behaviour in cyberspace: trends and impacts of cyber-armament\, applicability of international law to cyberspace\, challenges of traceability and attribution of cyber-attack\, and perspectives and applicability of norms and confidence building measures. To make the webinars ‘actionable’ and help participants get involved\, the webinars will discuss open issues\, effects on security\, human rights and economic development\, and review existing processes and avenues of contributions by various actors. \nTentative timeline for the entire series: \n\n22 October 2019: Cyber-armament: A heavy impact on peace\, economic development\, and human rights\n31 October 2019: Applicability of international law to cyberspace: Do we know the rules of the road?\n11 November 2019: Traceability and attribution of cyber-attacks: How confidently can we point a finger?\n21 November 2019: Norms and confidence building measures (CBMs): Are we there yet?\n\nFor background information about the context\, and the open and controversial issues discussed in the main negotiation tracks – the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security (UN GGE) and the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) – visit the dedicated Digital Watch page. \nRegistrations are open: Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/cyber-diplomacy-web-discussion-cyber-armament/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192114
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SUMMARY:How countries interact with global innovation hubs: A look at Boston
DESCRIPTION:The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and DiploFoundation will hold a discussion on science diplomacy in practice in the United States on 27 June\, at the AAAS Headquarters in Washington DC. \nThe event aims to discuss a recent joint study and report on how diplomatic outposts can utilise science and technology representatives to conduct activities in Washington DC and in global innovation hubs\, with a particular focus on the Boston ecosystem. It will feature a discussion on how countries have activated and elevated their presence in Boston’s unique ecosystem to harness the benefits of this cradle of research and innovation and its bustling startup scene as well as outline models for countries looking to develop their science and technology diplomacy efforts. \nFor more information and to register\, visit the event page.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/how-countries-interact-with-global-innovation-hubs-a-look-at-boston/
LOCATION:AAAS Headquarters\, 1200 New York Ave\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T210000
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SUMMARY:A global innovation hub: Science\, tech\, and diplomacy in Boston
DESCRIPTION:Crucial global topics are becoming increasingly dependent on the world’s rapidly changing scientific knowledge and technological capabilities: from global health to digital society\, sustainability to development\, and beyond. To tackle this growing complexity\, countries increasingly seek to engage with international science and technology hubs like Boston\, so as to accelerate their ability to innovate and spark collaborative efforts with other nations. \nThe event will take place at swissnex Boston on 25 June and will offer exclusive insight into how countries can activate their presence in Boston’s unique ecosystem to harness the benefits of this cradle of research and innovation and its bustling startup scene. \nThe event will feature the launch of a report on how diplomatic representations use their science and technology arms to conduct activities in the Boston ecosystem. The report was written by DiploFoundation and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)\, with the objective of surveying the existing science and technology diplomatic scene in Boston\, assessing its current modes of interaction\, as well as being an inspiration for other countries to become active in this field. \nFor the agenda and to register\, please visit the dedicated page. \nIn 2018\, DiploFoundation and the Geneva Internet Platform\, in partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco and swissnex San Francisco\, launched the report The rise of TechPlomacy in the Bay Area. Read the online version\, or download your copy. Read more about the event\, hosted by swissnex. \n[Update] The report Science & Diplomacy: How countries interact with the Boston innovation ecosystem is now available for download.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/a-global-innovation-hub-science-tech-and-diplomacy-in-boston/
LOCATION:swissnex Boston\, 420 Broadway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192114
CREATED:20190326T180034Z
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SUMMARY:Business-Policy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Diplo and New America are organising a Business-Policy Roundtable on Tuesday\, 2nd April from 12:00 to 13:30 (EST).\nVladimir Radunovic\, Director of e-Diplomacy and Cybersecurity at DiploFoundation will give a brief presentation on the Geneva Internet Platform’s (GIP) mapping of offensive cyber capabilities around the world and discuss trends in cyber-armament and how to increase transparency and better map the existence and use of offensive cyber capabilities by states. The brief presentation will be followed by an open conversation. \nBy invitation only.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/business-policy-roundtable/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T080000
DTSTAMP:20260407T192114
CREATED:20190111T150329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T152411Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing - Internet governance in February 2019
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in February? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing\, on Tuesday\, 26th February\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.\nWe receive them\, too.\nWe decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.\nThen we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in February 2019 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 26th February\, at 12:00 UTC (13:00 CET). Join us online; fill in the registration form  to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list (link is external). More information at gip@diplomacy.edu.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-february-2019/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190220
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SUMMARY:AI and diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Diplo in co-operation with The Delegation of the European Union is organising a Lunch briefing on artifical intelligence (AI) and diplomacy on Tuesday 19 February in Washington DC\, NW. \nThere have been significant advances in AI over the past decade which have lead to many debates about its potential social\, economic\, and security impact. However\, little sustained attention has been paid to the impact of AI on international relations in general\, and on the work of diplomats and policy makers in particular. \nGreater scrutiny is necessary because AI will have a significant impact on international relations\, such as putting new topics on the international agenda\, challenging geostrategic relations\, serving as a tool for diplomats and negotiators\, and creating new opportunities and concerns about protecting human rights. \nDiplo addresses these important changes in the just released report Mapping AI’s challenges and opportunities for the conduct of diplomacy\, which was commissioned by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. In particular\, the report maps the relation between AI and diplomacy\, takes a look at national AI strategies in a comparative manner\, explores possibilities of AI as a tool for diplomacy\, and highlights the impact of AI on human rights and the responsibilities of states. In addition\, concrete suggestions for how diplomats and ministries of foreign affairs can prepare to deal effectively with the challenges and opportunities posed by AI will be discussed. \nThe presentation will be followed by a roundtable discussion. \nFor more information\, contact Ms Pavlina Ittelson.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ai-and-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190219
DTSTAMP:20260407T192114
CREATED:20190111T145906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T110907Z
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SUMMARY:Capacity Development online course
DESCRIPTION:Capacity development has been emerging as a central approach within development for more than two decades. This approach has gradually shifted the focus of development practice from simple financial aid and technical cooperation towards a complex new paradigm that encourages and demands active involvement and ownership from the people and communities involved in aid programmes. The approach takes into account the broader political\, social\, and economic environment in which change takes place. Capacity development co-exists and is supported by older forms of development practice\, and is a continuously shifting paradigm as experience informs policy\, practice and theory. \nTo help you better understand and master this complex paradigm\, this course introduces the key concepts\, principles and values of capacity development. The main focus is on building practical skills for better design\, planning\, implementation and assessment of capacity development initiatives. \nCourse materials are based on the Learning Network on Capacity Development (LenCD) Learning Package on Capacity Development\, and were developed with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)\, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\, LenCD\, and Learn4Dev. \nVisit the course webpage to read more and apply by 14 January 2019.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/capacity-development-online-course/
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SUMMARY:February online courses
DESCRIPTION:Diplo offers three postgraduate-level online courses starting the week of 18 February 2019: \n\nDiplomatic Theory and Practice\nPublic Diplomacy\nIntroduction to Internet Governance\n\nFor more information on each course please click on the titles above. These online courses are available as Diplo Certificate Courses (application deadline: 14 January 2019) and University of Malta Accredited Courses (application deadline: 17 December 2018) \nThanks to support from the government of Malta\, partial scholarships are available for applicants from developing countries to attend upcoming Diplo online courses. Please contact us for more details. \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\, around seven to ten 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 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 for the week. \nFor more information on studying online and to apply\, please visit Diplo’s courses website or contact admissions@diplomacy.edu.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/february-online-courses/
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SUMMARY:Online Diploma Course in Humanitarian Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Humanitarian diplomacy is persuading decision makers and opinion leaders to act at all times in the interests of vulnerable people\, and with full respect for fundamental humanitarian principles. \n \nThe rapid expansion of the number of humanitarian actors in recent years\, working for or with governments at all levels and often in complex situations\, makes humanitarian diplomacy increasingly important. \nHumanitarian diplomacy aims to mobilise public and governmental support and resources for humanitarian operations and programmes\, and to facilitate effective partnerships for responding to the needs of vulnerable people. Humanitarian diplomacy includes advocacy\, negotiation\, communication\, formal agreements\, and other measures. It is a field with many players\, including governments\, international organisations\, NGOs\, the private sector\, and individuals. \nThe online diploma course in humanitarian diplomacy is offered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in partnership with DiploFoundation. Course faculty draws on leading experts from around the world\, as resource people and guest lecturers. \n  \nThis course is currently offered in English\, however participants who are more comfortable with French or Spanish will have the option to write and submit some course assignments and the final research paper in either of those languages. \n  \nThe application deadline is 14 January 2019. \n  \nFor more information on studying online and to appy\, please visit Diplo’s courses website or contact admissions@diplomacy.edu. \n 
URL:https://diplo.us/event/online-diploma-course-in-humanitarian-diplomacy/
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SUMMARY:Embedding science and technology in international relations education and diplomatic training
DESCRIPTION:The AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy and Diplo are co-organising the session ‘Embedding science and technology in international relations education and diplomatic training’ on Saturday February in Washington DC. \nWith the insights\, practice\, and products of science and technology becoming increasingly important to and in international relations and diplomacy\, greater capacity to understand science diplomacy is necessary for both the scientific and the international relations communities. \nThe overall goal of the roundtable is to share and discuss different approaches and models to incorporate science in diplomatic training at all levels\, from undergraduate to professional development and executive education. After hearing initial perspectives from representatives from academia\, foreign and science ministries\, international organisations and scientific societies\, we will go around the table for everyone to react and share their own experiences from their countries\, organisations\, and sectors. \nIn 2017\, the AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy launched the Science Diplomacy Education Network (SciDipEd)\, a platform to bring together educators and students in the U.S. and across the world interested in formal and informal science diplomacy education and training. The Center launched the first ever online course dedicated to science diplomacy in 2017\, now incorporated into the syllabus of several science diplomacy courses worldwide. \nThis session at the 2019 AAAS Annual Meeting\, in partnership with Diplo\, will bring together ministries of foreign affairs\, diplomatic academies\, schools of international relations and multilateral organisations to discuss approaches to incorporating science in diplomatic training. The objectives of the session are: \n\nTo highlight model approaches for science diplomacy education at undergraduate\, graduate\, and professional levels.\nTo share experiences and best practices and promote exchange and networking between key stakeholders and communities of research and training.\nTo introduce curricula\, resources\, case studies and other materials and present upcoming education and training opportunities in science diplomacy.\n\nFor more information\, contact Ms Pavlina Ittelson.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/embedding-science-and-technology-in-international-relations-education-and-diplomatic-training/
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SUMMARY:Briefing - Internet governance in January 2019
DESCRIPTION:You receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.\nWe receive them\, too.\nWe decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.\nThen we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in January 2019 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 29th January\, at 12:00 UTC (13:00 CET). Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-january-2019/
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