E-diplomacy Seminar at the College of Europe in Bruges
Alumni Training and workshops Digital diplomacy EventsProfessor Kurbalija led an e-diplomacy seminar at the College of Europe in Bruges, discussing the Internet's impact on modern diplomacy, including new topics like Internet governance and cyber war. The seminar focused on the current and future use of e-tools in diplomacy, particularly social media such as blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and wikis. Professor Kurbalija commended the students' smart and curious nature and appreciated their healthy techno-skepticism in embracing digital tools.
ICANN43 Costa Rica
Alumni Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsThe Diplo Coordinator addressed participants at the ICANN43 meeting in Costa Rica.
Training Workshop in Language and Diplomacy
Alumni Training and workshops Language (and) diplomacy EventsDiplo conducted a training workshop in language and diplomacy in collaboration with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority () of Egypt. The workshop focused on advanced negotiation skills, managing diplomatic processes, and various aspects of language use in diplomacy to enhance participants' abilities in these areas.
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2012 workshop
Alumni Courses, Training and workshops Contemporary diplomacy EventsParticipants from various countries are gathering in Malta for a Diplomacy workshop by Diplo and the University of Malta. The workshop will cover theory and practice of diplomacy including negotiations, protocol, and e-diplomacy. Following the workshop, participants will complete the program through online courses and dissertation writing.
New Diplo Workshop on Diplomatic English
Alumni Training and workshops Language (and) diplomacy EventsDiplo offers a new workshop on Diplomatic English by Biljana Scott and Liz Galvez. It focuses on improving diplomatic communication skills through practical tasks like writing, public speaking, and media interviews. The workshop was commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova and was well-received by participants ranging from junior attach to director-level. This is the first of three workshops Diplo will conduct in Moldova.
Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy graduation 2011
Alumni Courses Contemporary diplomacy EventsIn 2011, participants from the Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy at the University of Malta graduated, including individuals like Undarmaa Batsukh, Vjosa Berisha, and others. Congratulations to all the graduates.
Online Course on Humanitarian Diplomacy at the General Assembly of the Red Cross Movement 2012
Alumni Courses Humanitarian diplomacy EventsAmbassador Chris Lamb and Dr. Jovan Kurbalija introduced a new online course on humanitarian diplomacy at the General Assembly of the Red Cross Movement in 2012. The course emphasizes persuasion, advocacy, and negotiations, with Diplo's learning methodology highlighted. The presentation garnered interest, with a participant sharing positive feedback. Registration deadline was set for December 7, 2011, and the course was scheduled to start on February 6, 2012.
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy graduation 2011
Alumni Courses Contemporary diplomacy EventsNine candidates graduated from the Master in Contemporary Diplomacy program at the University of Malta and DiploFoundation in 2011, with research topics ranging from women in conflict management to diplomatic communication trends. The graduation ceremony was held at the Jesuits Church in Valletta, Malta. Diplomacy faculty members facilitated and supervised the graduates' work.
Diplo director speaks at College of Europe’s int’l conference
Alumni Panels and conferences Capacity development, Digital diplomacy EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija discussed capacity building for e-diplomacy at the College of Europe's international conference. He highlighted the challenge of cognitive illusion in using social media effectively, emphasizing the need for sustained learning and adaptation. Dr. Kurbalija proposed a structured approach to e-diplomacy capacity building, spanning one day for technical training, one month for individual proficiency, and one year for institutional readiness. Additionally, he was appointed as a visiting professor at the College of Europe. Follow-up resources include his blog post and live tweeting from the event (#coleurope).
Diplo director addresses Presidents of Parliaments of small European states
Alumni Panels and conferences EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija, Diplo director, spoke at a conference for Presidents of Parliaments of small European states in Malta on Parliamentary Diplomacy's role in international affairs. The conference adopted a Joint Declaration to enhance parliamentary diplomacy, including plans for training and capacity building in the field.
