The US approach to offline and online threats and attacks on critical infrastructure by non-state actors
Alumni, Diplo Wisdom Circle Critical infrastructure, Cyberconflict and warfare, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity BlogsThe US addresses both online and offline threats to critical infrastructure by defining and protecting vital systems and assets from criminal activities, with laws covering computer crimes and physical breaches. Measures are outlined in the Presidential Policy Directive on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. The US has also adopted the CLOUD Act to address cross-border challenges. Prevention, awareness-raising, and enforcement efforts aim to safeguard critical infrastructure and prosecute offenders. Coordination with other countries is essential for investigations involving foreign actors.
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Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
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Quo vadis, United Nations?: Is the UN system too complex for its own good and how relevant is it today?
Alumni Multilateral diplomacy BlogsThe message reflects on the complexity of the United Nations system, suggesting the need for streamlining and improving its efficiency. It questions the organization's role in today's world as either an executive body or a provider of guidance. Recommendations include enhancing capacity-building programs and considering balanced representation. Imperfections are acknowledged, but the UN is seen as a crucial platform for global discussion and problem-solving. The author proposes building on the UN's foundations for improvement rather than starting anew.
Summit meetings: Their importance in diplomacy
Alumni Diplomatic service, Multilateral diplomacy BlogsSummit meetings are crucial in diplomacy for symbolic value, trust-building, and fostering mutual understanding among leaders and nations. While their outcomes may not always be immediately tangible, summits like the Cyprus-Egypt-Greece meetings have shown long-term success in various areas, leading to important diplomatic breakthroughs. Though criticisms exist, effective preparation, engagement in global issues, and time can enhance the impact of summits. The crucial role of summitry in international relations is evident, providing a space for trust building and symbolizing diplomatic efforts, even if their immediate results may not always be apparent.
Strategies of modern-day small states
Alumni, Diplo Wisdom Circle Diplomacy of small states, Public Diplomacy, Soft Power Diplomacy, Types of diplomacy BlogsSmaller states can leverage soft power, like Qatar did with Al Jazeera, and regional alliances to increase international relevance and influence. Crafty strategies can turn smallness into strength, enabling smaller states to establish credibility and trust on the global stage despite the dominance of larger nations. Efforts in state-branding and participation in alliances like CARICOM and ASEAN prove effective in countering perceptions of irrelevance or weakness typically associated with small states. Diplomatic innovation is key for small states to secure a place in international affairs.
Children and Mobile Technology online course
Alumni Child safety online, Children's rights, Privacy and data protection CoursesLearn how ICTs can support the rights of children, what we know about how children use mobile technologies, how to mitigate the risks they face, the roles regulation and legislation play in online protection, and the solutions to combatting child online sexual exploitation.
Capacity Development in Multilateral Diplomacy for the Caribbean online course
Alumni Capacity development, Development diplomacy, Diplomacy of small states, Diplomatic functions and tools, International relations and diplomacy CoursesLearn how to increase the capacity of Caribbean states to participate efficiently in multilateral diplomacy; strengthen functional links between them and International Geneva; how to use e-tools for overcoming geographical, financial, and human resource limitations; and more.
Capacity Development in Multilateral Diplomacy for Africa online course
Alumni Capacity development, Diplomacy of small states, Diplomatic functions and tools, International relations and diplomacy CoursesLearn how to increase the capacity of African states to participate efficiently in multilateral diplomacy; strengthen functional links between them and International Geneva; how to use e-tools for overcoming geographical, financial, and human resource limitations; and more.
Foundations in Education Diplomacy online course
Alumni Education diplomacy CoursesLearn how to strengthen functional links between states and International Geneva to fulfil the right to education for children; how to overcome geographical, financial, and human resource limitations; and much more.
