Events for December 18, 2023 - November 9, 2023

[Briefing #72] Internet governance in February 2021

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What were the main Internet governance updates in February 2021? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday, 23rd February, at 8am EST, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. Registrations are open Register You receive hundreds [...]

2021: The emergence of digital foreign policy

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All countries, albeit with differences in emphasis depending on their circumstances and capabilities, recognise that digitisation plays a role in foreign policy. In the age of digitisation, diplomacy is shifting and adapting. Some countries have launched comprehensive digital foreign policy strategies, others have instantiated dedicated positions such as cyber ambassadors or tech envoys. With existing [...]

[Briefing #73] Internet governance in March 2021

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What were the main Internet governance updates in March 2021? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday, 30th March, at 8 am EDT, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. Registrations are open Register You receive [...]

[WebDebate #46] Unpacking the EU’s digital diplomacy and foreign policy

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Digital foreign policy is becoming a key topic this year. Both Switzerland and Denmark have just recently launched their digital foreign policy strategies (for an overview of digital foreign policy strategies, visit our Digital Foreign Policy page). Yet, it is also abundantly clear that the range of relevant actors in digital foreign policy goes beyond [...]

May 2021 online courses

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Online courses starting May 2021Diplo is offering three interactive postgraduate-level online courses starting the week of 10 May 2021:•    21st Century Diplomacy•    Diplomacy of Small States•    E-diplomacyFor more information on each course please click on the titles above. These online courses are available as Diplo Certificate Courses (application deadline: 5 April 2021) and University of Malta [...]

[Briefing #76] Internet governance in June 2021

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Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday, 29th June, at 8am EDT (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. Registrations are openRegister Register below and join the Digital Watch [...]

[WebDebate #48] Virtual and hybrid diplomacy: What have we learned?

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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 [...]

The role of the Human Rights Council in promoting a human rights-based approach to new and emerging technologies

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High-level Panel Discussion The role of the Human Rights Council in promoting a human rights-based approach to new and emerging technologies Tuesday, 15th June 2021  9am EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 21:00 CST) Co-organizer: Core Group on new technologies (South Korea, Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Morocco, Singapore); OHCHR Registrations are open Register [...]

Renaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict [A historical journey #6]

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A masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija Diplomacy and technology: A historical journey #6 Renaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict 08:00 EDT (12:00 UTC | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST) Registrations are open Register Join us in our next journey through the history of diplomacy and technology. In June, we will look at Renaissance diplomacy, [...]

[Briefing #76] Internet governance in June 2021

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Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday, 29th June, at 8.00 EDT (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. Registrations are open Register Register below and join the Digital [...]