Language and diplomacy conference
Conferences, TimelineDiploProjects delved into Language and Diplomacy in 2001, organizing an international conference on the subject. This initiative resulted in a book titled "Language and Diplomacy," comprising papers from conferences held in 2000 and 2001. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija and Hannah Slavik edited the collection.
Knowledge and diplomacy (2nd conference)
Conferences, TimelineIn February 2000, experts convened for the second international conference on Knowledge and Diplomacy to delve deeper into the subject.
Internet guide for diplomats
Milestones, Publications, TimelineThe Internet Guide for Diplomats, published in 2000 by Jovan Kurbalija and Stefano Baldi, was the inaugural resource designed to aid diplomats and international affairs professionals in utilizing the Internet effectively. It encompassed fundamental technical details about the Internet and addressed pertinent issues relevant to diplomatic Internet usage.
DiploNews starts
Milestones, TimelineDiploNews, an electronic newsletter for the diplomatic community, started on September 1, 1999, offering brief news and useful web links.
Expanding the offering
Courses, TimelineJovan Kurbalija presented on using the internet for diplomat training at the International Studies Association convention in Washington in February 1999.
First postgraduate accredited course
Courses, Milestones, TimelineIn 1999, DiploProjects collaborated with the University of Malta to introduce the first Postgraduate Diploma course in and Diplomacy. It attracted 14 participants from 9 countries, with a blended learning approach including a workshop in Malta and online sessions. This course later developed into the Master in Contemporary Diplomacy, continuing to be provided by Diplo and the University of Malta.
Knowledge and diplomacy conference
Conferences, TimelineThe Conference on Knowledge and Diplomacy, organized by DiploProjects, united global experts to exchange insights and publish conference papers in a book named "Knowledge and Diplomacy.
Cybersecurity emerges as policy topic
Events, TimelineJovan Kurbalija discussed the connection between cybersecurity and security at the 3rd International Security Forum in Zurich in October 1998, where the importance of cybersecurity as a policy topic was emphasized among a diverse group of decision-makers in the field of international security.
First Geneva training on IT and diplomacy
Courses, Milestones, TimelineDr Jovan Kurbalija conducted a course on IT and diplomacy at the first Geneva training session.
Is diplomacy profession in peril?
Conferences, TimelineJovan Kurbalija discussed the impact of digitalization on diplomacy at a conference in July 1997, presenting a threefold methodology to assess its effects.
