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SUMMARY:Tech Diplomacy: Actors\, Trends\, and Controversies | Book launch
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe recent conflict between Elon Musk and the Brazilian government has sparked heated debate on freedom of expression. Many commentators failed to reflect on a strategic reconfiguration of global power between governments and powerful tech companies. As these companies increasingly wield economic and social influence\, rivalling that of nation-states\, the implications for global diplomacy are profound. \nIn his new book\, Kurbalija offers a critical\, informed\, and impartial analysis of tech diplomacy\, exploring how these dynamics challenge the traditional Westphalian system based on nation-states. He delves into the interactions between tech companies and national governments\, from the Bay Area to capitals worldwide\, providing a comprehensive understanding of this evolving landscape. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights\, and participate in a thought-provoking discussion with Jovan Kurbalija. \nThe event will take place online on 1 October 2024\, at 12:00 UTC | 8 am EDT \nIn the preparation for the event you can consult… \nRegisterTable of Contents | Tech Diplomacy publication \n\n\nIntroduction\n1. What is tech diplomacy?\n2. Why is tech diplomacy relevant?\n2. Who are the tech diplomacy actors?\n3. How is tech diplomacy performed?\n4. Where are the main tech diplomacy hubs?\nConclusion\n\n\nIntroduction\n1. What is tech diplomacy?\nDefinitions of tech diplomacy \nAddressing terminological confusion \n \nThe etymological and contextual meaning of tech diplomacy \nConceptual framing of tech diplomacy \n\nWhat are the main topics covered by tech diplomacy?\n\nPrivacy and data protection\nAntitrust and competition\nCybersecurity\nCybercrime\nContent moderation and governance\nDigital taxation\nAI and digital governance\nLabour and employment\nEnvironment and climate\nIntellectual property\nFree flow of data and data localisation\nEncryption\nTelecommunication and spectrum allocation\nStandardisation\nDigital finance and cryptocurrencies\nDevelopment assistance\n\n\n2. Why is tech diplomacy relevant?\nGeopolitics\nInterdependence\nPower distribution\nSoft power\nPower of governments\n\nSovereignty\nMonopoly of physical power\nLegitimacy\n\nPower of the tech sector\n\nEconomic power\nSocietal power\nPolitical power\n\n\nCompare companies and countries\nIn the example below\, Amazon’s annual revenue is comparable to the GDP of Austria\, Argentina\, Israel\, Ireland\, Norway\, and Thailand. \n\n\n2. Who are the tech diplomacy actors?\nGovernments\n\nDiplomatic services\nEconomic ministries\nLaw-enforcement agencies\nEducation and culture ministries\nDefense and security ministries\n\nTech companies\n\nPublic policy and government affairs\nLegal and regulatory affairs\nCorporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability\nCommunications and public relations\nSecurity and privacy\nExecutives and policy teams\n\nOther actors\n\nInternational organisations\nAcademia and think tanks\nCivil society\n\n\n3. How is tech diplomacy performed?\nMapping interplays between governmental ministries and corporate departments\nWhat are the main instruments and interaction methods between governments and tech companies?\n\nLobbying and diplomacy\nPublic policy and advocacy\nCorporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives\nPublic-private partnerships\nResearch and development projects\nInternational negotiations and forums\nConsultations and advisory activities\n\n\n4. Where are the main tech diplomacy hubs?\nMap of tech companies’ presence worldwide \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom level changed to 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited States\n\nSan Francisco Bay Area\nSeattle\nWashington\, DC\nBoston\nNew York\n\nChina\n\nBeijing\nShanghai\nShenzhen\n\nIndia\n\nNew Delhi\nBangalore\n\nEuropean Union\n\nBrussels\nParis\nBerlin\n\nUnited Kingdom\n\nLondon\nOxford\n\nSwitzerland\n\nGeneva\nZurich\n\nSingapore\nOther centres and hubs\nConclusion
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SUMMARY:50th Meeting of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training
DESCRIPTION:Diplo will participate at the 50th meeting of the IFDT (Bečići\, Montenegro | 8-11 October 2024 ) \nDiplo will focus on impact on AI on diplomatic training. In the preparation of the IFDT\, Diplo prepared AI Assistant based on the previous IFDT meetings
URL:https://diplo.us/event/50th-meeting-of-the-international-forum-on-diplomatic-training/
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SUMMARY:October 2024 online courses | Diplo Academy
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDiplo Academy is excited to announce the start of four online courses on 14 October 2024: \n\nCybersecurity\nEconomic Diplomacy\nScience Diplomacy\nSustainable Development Diplomacy\n\n\n\nFor further information or to apply\, please click on the course titles above or visit our \nCourse Catalogue×Subscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our courses\, programmes\, and workshops.
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SUMMARY:UN Cybercrime Convention: What does it mean and how will it impact all of us?
DESCRIPTION:After three years of negotiations\, initiated by Russia in 2017\, the UN Member States at the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) adopted the draft of the first globally binding legal instrument on cybercrime. This convention will now be presented to the UN General Assembly for formal adoption later this year. The Chair emphasised that the convention represents a criminal justice legal instrument and that the aim is\, therefore\, to combat cybercrime by prohibiting certain behaviours by physical persons\, rather than to regulate the behaviour of Member States. \nThe adoption of the convention has proceeded despite significant opposition from human rights groups\, civil society\, and technology companies\, who have raised concerns about potential risks of increased surveillance. In July\, DiploFoundation invited experts from various stakeholder groups to discuss their expectations before the final round of UN negotiations\, and to review the draft treaty. Experts noted an unprecedented alignment between industry and civil society on concerns with the draft\, emphasising the urgent need for a treaty focused on core cybercrime offences\, strengthened by robust safeguards and clear intent requirements. \nOnce formally adopted\, how will the UN cybercrime convention impact the security of users in the cyber environment? What does this legal instrument actually say about the cross-border cooperation in combating cybercrime? What human rights protections and safeguards does it provide? \nJoin us on Oct 22\, 2024\, at 6 am EDT for a virtual expert discussion to get the views of several delegates involved in the negotiation process. The session will help understand the contents of the agreed draft convention and its practical implications for all of us. \nRegister
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