Events

Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Norms and confidence building measures (CBMs): Are we there yet?

Online

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 [...]

Could COVID-19 disrupt the Internet?

Online

The pressure on the Internet infrastructure is increasing, with the shift of our professional and daily reality from the physical to the online space. On Tuesday, 24 March at at 9 am EDT we will discuss the practical, technical, business, and political aspects of Internet traffic, and possible bottlenecks. Registrations are open Register [...]

How to ensure the functional continuity of global diplomacy in time of crisis

Online

In times of crisis, global cooperation is essential. Yet, COVID-19 has grounded global diplomacy with the cancellation of meetings and negotiations. In our next live discussion on COVID-19, on Thursday, 2nd April 2020 at 8 am EDT, we will discuss ways of ensuring the functional continuity of global diplomacy. Join us online. Registrations are open Register [...]

(Cyber)Security and the shift to online

Online

The rapid shift to online work makes us more dependent on the critical Internet infrastructure and digital services. While this infrastructure is already under a lot of pressure as a result of the recent surge in the use of online tools, DDoS attacks against health or e-learning platforms aggravate this strain. Our demand for [...]

May online courses 2020

Online

As a diplomat of a small state, operating in a dynamic and rapidly changing international environment, I must sharpen my skills and be equipped with the right tools in order to be successful. I particularly enjoyed the rich, constructive exchange of views/ideas among participants. The opportunity to undertake a case study on one small [...]

The Future of Meetings – online conference

Online

The Coronavirus crisis is changing how we meet and interact, ushering in new ways of organising conferences and other events. Hybrid meetings, which combine virtual and face-to-face interaction, will become the norm. The Future of Meetings conference will address the emerging practices in organising and running meetings. Can we fit online and onsite events into [...]

May 2021 online courses

Online

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 [...]

Why and How Should Countries Engage in Tech Diplomacy? (WebDebate #60)

Online

Event description The practice of tech diplomacy has been on the rise since the appointment of the first tech ambassador in 2017. Tech diplomacy includes new forms of diplomatic representation and new topics on the diplomatic agenda. It also reflects a changing geopolitical environment. Tech diplomacy has brought about new venues for engagement and [...]