Diplo Blog
Southeast Asia: The evolution of a regional concept
29 August 2024
WWII turned Southeast Asia from a collection of colonial names into a distinct region. Aldo Matteucci analyses the metageography behind the transformation.
Peace of Westphalia: How Europe’s peace shaped global power struggles
21 August 2024
How did the Peace of Westphalia (1648) impact world order? It redefined power, sovereignty, and who gets to rule. Aldo Matteucci explores its history and lasting effects on our world today.
Disinformation takes to the streets: Lessons from other countries that could inspire discussions in the UK
09 August 2024
Content policy, Freedom of expression, Freedom of the press, Internet governance and digital policy, Legal and regulatory, Media, Social media
The UK faces a disinformation crisis on the streets. What can we learn from other countries’ approaches to counter it? Marília Maciel looks at strategies that could inspire new policy.
Why is nuclear disarmament so complex?
08 August 2024
From Cold War deterrence to modern challenges, nuclear disarmament is a complex topic. Aldo Matteucci explores the historical insights and contemporary issues of the subject.
New interview with AI. Confessions. Know the weaknesses.
01 August 2024
In his second chat with AI, Petru delves into a conversation revealing AI assistant strengths and weaknesses.
The WTO Joint Initiative stabilised ‘Agreement on Electronic commerce’: Looking at the broader picture
30 July 2024
After almost seven years of discussions and formal negotiations, the WTO Joint Statement Initiative on e-commerce (JSI) has produced a stabilised ‘Agreement on Electronic commerce‘. This milestone represents an important achievement for the members of the JSI – 91 countries, which represent over 90% of global trade – even if some JSI members, such as the […]
Which predictive method is better: Simple or sophisticated?
30 July 2024
Predicting outcomes in complex systems reveals that simple methods often perform as well as complex ones. Aldo Matteucci delves deeper into the topic.
Is IT transforming democracy?
22 July 2024
How did IT impact democracies in 2016? From amendment generators to innovative counter-strategies, technology's influence on politics continues to grow.
The Overlooked Peril: Cyber failures amidst AI hype
19 July 2024
Today's CloudStrike failure has jolted us into a harsh reality. For the past two years, the tech world has been abuzz with discussions about the potential risks of AI. Conferences, initiatives, and think tanks have dedicated countless hours to debating the hypothetical dangers AI might pose in the future. However, while our attention was fixed on the AI horizon, a more immediate threat lurked in the shadows of our increasingly complex digital infrastructure.
The price of ignoring context in problem-solving
15 July 2024
Without context, problem-solving skills suffer, affecting both personal and social effectiveness. Aldo Matteucci explains why cultivating creativity and contextual awareness is essential.
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