Persuasion – the essence of diplomacy
Publications, TimelineProf. Dietrich Kappeler, a seasoned diplomat with a 50-year career, was honored at a Farewell Symposium by Diplo in 2009. The event highlighted the theme of Persuasion – The Essence of Diplomacy, a concept he contributed to since Diplo's early days. Prof. Kappeler, previously a Swiss diplomat, also founded diplomatic training institutions. In 2013, a publication further delved into the theme of persuasion in diplomacy with insights from experts and practitioners.
Climate change diplomacy | Online course
Courses, TimelineIn December 2008, 26 diplomats and officials from small and developing countries engaged in the online course on Climate Change Diplomacy organized by Diplo with the backing of Malta and Switzerland.
From 1848 to now
Publications, TimelineIn 2008, Diplo collaborated with the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies to publish a collection of works by Swiss diplomats spanning two centuries.
Azerbaijan seminar
Courses, TimelineIn October 2008, Olaph Terribile from the Maltese Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a well-received workshop on diplomatic protocol at the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy. Azerbaijani diplomats and officials gained insights into organizing state visits, diplomatic gatherings, and etiquette. This successful session led to an invitation for Terribile to return for future workshops, strengthening the collaborative relationship between the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy and Diplo.
Capacity building for India
Courses, TimelineDiplo organized a two-month Internet Governance Capacity Building course for 30 Indian students in September 2008, focusing on topics like Internet domain management, cybersecurity, and privacy.
Online learning for diplomats from small island states
Courses, Milestones, TimelineDiplo was selected to showcase its climate change training during a Special Event on Climate Change Diplomacy at the UN Headquarters in New York in July 2008, co-chaired by representatives from Malta and Switzerland, and attended by the President of the 62nd General Assembly.
A virtual closing ceremony
Milestones, TimelineStudents from the fourth generation of the Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme had a virtual closing ceremony in July 2008 at Diplomacy Island in Second Life with notable attendees like Dr. Jovan Kurbalija and Markus Kummer. A software bridge facilitated participation for students with weak bandwidth, connecting Second Life with Diplo chat rooms.
Multistakeholder diplomacy
Conferences, TimelineA global conference on Multistakeholder Diplomacy took place in Malta in February 2005, with over 90 delegates attending. The event was organized by Diplo, in collaboration with the Maltese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other partners, opening with speeches by Dr. Francis Zammit Dimech and H.E. Prof. Guido de Marco.
Internet governance capacity building programme
Courses, Milestones, TimelineDiplo's Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme aims to support small and developing countries in effectively participating in policy processes shaping the future of the Internet since March 2008.
The diplomacy of climate change
Conferences, TimelineIn February 2008, an international conference on Climate Change Diplomacy was held in Malta, organized by Diplo and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attracting over 60 global participants.
