Diplo Blog
The evolution of diplomacy: From personal ties to institutional networks
27 February 2025
Once, diplomacy was a game of kings, queens, and marriages. Now, it's a world of sub-federal actors, corporations, NGOs, and diasporas. The ambassador is no longer the sole conduit of statecraft – just one node in a growing network. Aldo Matteucci writes.
Part 3: ‘Readiness Across the Spectrum: Countries’
27 February 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure, Internet governance and digital policy
How ready are countries for the metaverse? Nations are taking different approaches – state-led, industry-driven, or hybrid models. Where does your country stand? Dr Anita Lamprecht explores.
The USAID’s closure: Soft power at a crossroads
27 February 2025
The closure of USAID marks an important shift in U.S. foreign policy, potentially weakening American soft power and leaving a vacuum that rivals like China may exploit. As global diplomacy evolves, questions arise about the future of influence, public diplomacy, and the role of digital networks in shaping international relations.
Ethics and AI | Part 3
25 February 2025
UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence sets a global standard for AI governance, emphasising human rights, fairness, and accountability. By addressing both visible and hidden risks, such as bias, privacy concerns, and labour impacts, it provides a framework for policymakers to ensure AI development aligns with ethical and inclusive principles.
Nation 4.0*: The transformative force in Serbia
20 February 2025
Serbian students are rewriting nationalism – not as division, but as solidarity. Serbs, Bosniaks, and members of other ethnic communities stand together, proving patriotism is about who you stand beside, not who you exclude. Diplo's Katarina Bojović writes.
Part 2: ‘CitiVerse: Turning the world into a global village (or rather sandbox?)’
19 February 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure, Internet governance and digital policy
The CitiVerse Initiative is testing how AI, digital twins, and virtual worlds can enhance urban life. Can this technology-driven approach create more inclusive and sustainable cities? Dr Anita Lamprecht explores
Subhas Chandra Bose: A tragic destiny
19 February 2025
Did Indian independence leader Subhas Chandra Bose get an unfair reputation? From challenging caste divisions to empowering women, his vision was more radical than many realise. Aldo Matteucci explores.
Ethics and AI | Part 2
18 February 2025
AI ethics is not a mere extension of traditional moral principles but an inflection point that challenges how we define responsibility, oversight, and trust in technology. While AI itself remains morally neutral, the ethical burden rests on humans at every stage—design, development, and deployment—making human oversight the crucial element in ensuring ethical AI use.
The geopolitics of critical raw materials: Who controls the future?
13 February 2025
Energy diplomacy, Raw material diplomacy, Semiconductor diplomacy
The global distribution of critical raw materials (CRMs) is highly uneven, giving a handful of nations the power to dominate supply chains and influence geopolitical landscapes. As demand for these essential resources surges due to the green transition, countries must navigate a complex web of economic dependencies, supply risks, and political maneuvering to secure their technological and energy futures.
Part 1: Harnessing technology, driving SDGs
12 February 2025
AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital diplomacy, Infrastructure, Internet governance and digital policy
Can the metaverse accelerate progress towards the SDGs? In a new blog series, Dr Anita Lamprecht analyses how UN 2.0 is harnessing digital technologies to drive global cooperation and sustainable development. Part 1 of the metaverse blog series 'UN 2.0 and the Metaverse: Are We Seeing What Is Possible?'
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