Diplo’s African Tour (April 2011)
DeepDip 2We recap DiploFoundation's series of workshops across Africa aimed at exploring new policy options and tools, fostering the emergence of new policy communities through enhanced online interaction among participants.
Poised between a cliché and an indiscretion
DeepDip 2The blog discusses the prevalence of clichés about Switzerland, challenging them with facts about the country's significant contributions, and arguing for a more nuanced understanding of Switzerland beyond stereotypes.
How can inflation protect human rights?
DeepDip 2The blog post illustrates through Hasan Elahi's story how the principle of inflation, similar to economic concepts, can apply to information and privacy.
How far is Davos from Porto Alegre?
DeepDip 2The blog explores the ideological distances between the World Economic Forum in Davos and the social movements in Porto Alegre, discussing their perspectives on global inequality and governance. It suggests that Davos could have embraced these issues to promote a more inclusive global governance model.
‘Return’ of emotions to diplomacy and international relations
DeepDip 2The text highlights the resurgence of emotions in shaping global relations and policy-making, suggesting that acknowledging emotional dynamics can lead to more nuanced and effective diplomacy.
Shouting without Skype: Who will we blame when we break our toys?
DeepDip 2The author reflects on our reliance on internet applications and the impact of their outages on our lives, advocating for better internet governance to ensure the reliability of such essential services.
The Ems, Kruger and Zimmerman leaked telegrams and WikiLeaks
DeepDip 2By revisiting significant diplomatic leaks in history, the blog emphasizes their influence on major events like wars and international conflicts, while pondering the lasting impact of WikiLeaks on diplomatic secrecy and international relations.
Practical lesson on e-diplomacy at Malta Airport
DeepDip 2The text illustrates the benefits of utilizing electronic tools for diplomatic efficiency, using an anecdote about online check-in to demonstrate how embracing digital solutions can overcome traditional challenges and inertia in diplomatic practices.
Consular psychology: how to survive visa interview?
DeepDip 2The blog post shares insights on the visa application process's emotional and psychological aspects, urging better consular training to improve communication and reduce applicants' stress.
How to detect lies online?
DeepDip 2The author explores techniques for identifying dishonesty in digital communications, highlighting language nuances and patterns that may indicate deception, based on research findings.