Diplo Blog
Los Angeles wildfires and disaster diplomacy: Can global aid strengthen international relations?
14 January 2025
From the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, which have already burned thousands of acres, displaced residents, and prompted emergency responses from both local and international teams, including aid from Canada and Mexico, to hurricanes that hit the Caribbean and the earthquakes that devastated Turkey, disaster diplomacy has emerged as a crucial tool for international cooperation
The rights of future generations: A practical approach
10 January 2025
The rights of future generations are crucial, but how do we balance theory with practical action? Aldo Matteucci explores sustainable development, intergenerational justice, and real-world solutions.
Diplo Academy 2024: Innovation and milestones
10 January 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Capacity development, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Pedagogy
In 2024, Diplo Academy advanced its online courses with AI integration, introducing innovative teaching methodologies and practical tools to equip diplomats with skills for navigating the evolving challenges of the AI era.
Trump and tech: More of the same, but with a twist
08 January 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Content policy, Cybersecurity, Taxation
As Trump takes office, the tech world anticipates a blend of continuity and change in policy. While historically, the U.S. has favored a private-sector-driven tech landscape, Trump is expected to maintain this approach, resisting international regulations that could hinder U.S. companies. However, challenges arise from global content regulation efforts, particularly concerning misinformation and platforms like TikTok. Trump’s anticipated focus on AI aligns with global trends, promoting innovation while addressing competition with China.
Micro and macro philosophy
03 January 2025
How do the Stoic ideas of Marcus Aurelius and Gandhi’s non-violence intersect? Both seek inner peace, yet their philosophies operate on vastly different scales: individual vs societal. Aldo Matteucci examines.
From algorithms to Armageddon: The rise of AI in nuclear decision-making
30 December 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitics, International relations and diplomacy, Nuclear diplomacy, Types of diplomacy
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear systems presents profound ethical, strategic, and operational challenges. While AI offers opportunities to enhance decision-making and crisis management, its reliance on machine logic raises concerns about human values, accountability, and the potential for catastrophic consequences in high-stakes scenarios.
AI Apprenticeship: 10 transformative lessons from learning AI by building it
28 December 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Capacity development, Cybersecurity, Online education
The AI apprenticeship addresses the gap between AI advancement and its adoption, highlighting the need for practical skills amidst widespread misconceptions and fears surrounding AI. Diplo's innovative program enables participants to develop AI applications, focusing on demystifying AI concepts and fostering critical thinking about its social impacts. With three core learning threads—skill development, knowledge acquisition, and wisdom—apprentices gain hands-on experience through creating chatbots.
How can you check if AI will endanger your job?
27 December 2024
To assess if your job is at risk from AI, consider your reliance on computers, your job's procedural nature, and the degree of text interaction involved. If you answer 'yes' to these, it’s wise to upskill for the AI shift. Specifically in diplomacy, while AI can handle administrative tasks and streamline reporting, the core functions requiring interpersonal skills and negotiations remain human. AI is seen as an enabler, allowing diplomats to focus on strategic engagements and personal connections, thereby enhancing rather than threatening the diplomatic profession.
Unofficial diplomacy: Jean-Yves Ollivier
21 December 2024
What is parallel diplomacy, and how can it resolve conflicts where traditional methods fail? Discover Jean-Yves Ollivier’s role in Africa's peaceful conflict solutions.
From citizen-soldiers to imperialism: The evolution of democratic warfare
13 December 2024
What drives democracies to replace citizen-soldiers with professional armies? Aldo Matteucci examines how wars of choice contribute to imperial ambitions.
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