Diplomacy is often thought of as a practice centering on language. Yet, the visual image of diplomatic practice is increasingly important in a world in which images proliferate and videoconferencing has replaced face-to-face meetings. Diplomats need to be aware of the power of images, and need to have a sense of best practices and [...]
The annual Geneva Engage Awards recognise International Geneva actors in their social media outreach and online engagement. Geneva Engage examines 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, digital and similar issues. The three categories [...]
It was great to work together with the course lecturers and the participants in the course, as they all had unique contributions to make, and I learned from all of them. The course material is rich, and can benefit people with varied levels of professional experience and backgrounds. I am already putting what I [...]
This online course is a good combination of different methods including reading the simple but good-quality materials with further references, the chat room session to reflect and share practical examples, and explanation of topics by experienced facilitators and moderators. I really learned a lot from the course starting from assessment of the capacity needs [...]
DiploFoundation's course on AI mapped the different challenges AI entails in fundamental rights, the socio-economic and geopolitical fields. The structured discussions among the participants helped consider inclusive governance and policy solutions. This online course was a very interesting and useful experience.Isabelle Dochy, Government Affairs and Public Policy Professional, Brussels, Belgium (July 2019) Start the new year with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
