Diplo @ African Internet/ICT Week
Alumni Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsDiplo partnered with the African Internet/ICT Week in December 2013, hosting awareness sessions on Internet governance and e-diplomacy for African ministers and ambassadors. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija moderated a High Level Panel on Internet governance, featuring notable participants like Ambassador Sepulveda and Dawit Bekele. Dr. Alex Sceberras Trigona also led the awareness-building session alongside Dr. Kurbalija and Romulo Neves Milhomem.
Diplomacy and information gathering in the ‘post-Snowden’ era
EventsA webinar addressed diplomatic information gathering in the 'post-Snowden' era, emphasizing the importance of managing, validating, and analyzing vast quantities of digital information. It covered using search engines, Wikipedia, and blogs, highlighting combining open data with advanced data-mining techniques. The discussion distinguished between lawful and clandestine information gathering, asserting that diplomats must acquire information lawfully. Diplomacy and intelligence were differentiated as interconnected but separate functions, emphasizing the importance of legality in diplomatic information gathering.
[Webinar] Diplomacy and information gathering in the ‘post-Snowden’ era
Webinars Foreign policy EventsThe webinar discussed using search engines, Wikipedia, and blogs for diplomatic information gathering, emphasizing the importance of managing, validating, and analyzing data in the digital age. It contrasted lawful diplomatic methods with clandestine intelligence tactics post-Snowden, highlighting the distinctions between diplomacy and intelligence functions within foreign affairs. Diplomats are urged to gather information through legal means, avoiding espionage. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija led the webinar on Diplomacy and information gathering in the 'post-Snowden' era, delving into the evolving landscape of diplomatic information collection.
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy graduation 2013
Alumni Courses Contemporary diplomacy EventsIn 2013, 11 candidates graduated from the Master in Contemporary Diplomacy program at the University of Malta and DiploFoundation. Their research topics covered a range of diplomatic issues, including regional trade agreements, internet governance, democracy in Ghana, and diplomacy in the Web 2.0 Age. The graduation ceremony was held in Valletta, Malta, and the graduates were recognized for their contributions to the field of diplomacy.
Swiss Diplomacy in the 21st Century – Foraus Seminar 2013
Training and workshops Digital diplomacy EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation, discussed the impact of the Internet on diplomacy at the Foraus Seminar 2013, alongside Ambassador Alexandre Fasel and Matthias Lufkens. Topics included changes in diplomatic activities, new agenda items, and tools like social media. Lufkens highlighted Twitter use by diplomats, and Fasel reflected on e-tools in Swiss diplomacy. The seminar sparked a lively debate on the potentials and limitations of e-tools in diplomacy.
[Webinar] Global Internet politics after IGF 2013 in Bali: developments and outcomes
Webinars EventsA webinar will discuss the outcomes of the 8th IGF meeting, highlighting Internet politics developments and the Brazil/Initiative. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija will lead the discussion on Internet surveillance conclusions and the global digital politics landscape. The webinar will take place on Thursday, October 31, at 14:00 pm.
Launch of the CD Pacific in Vanuatu
Panels and conferences Capacity development EventsSwiss Minister of Foreign Affairs launched the Pacific project in Vanuatu to enhance Pacific Island states' participation in Geneva-based multilateral organizations for global negotiations and discussions on critical issues. The project, led by DiploFoundation, includes online training, policy research, and in-person diplomatic engagement. This initiative aims to empower small island states and strengthen their presence in international forums in Geneva, crucial for addressing challenges like climate change and humanitarian disasters. The program will build a community of Pacific diplomats engaging with International Geneva's diplomatic landscape.
TV broadcasting and the impact of the CNN effect on diplomacy
EventsThe impact of television broadcasting, particularly the CNN effect on diplomacy, was discussed in a webinar by Dr. Jovan Kurbalija. TV has been a crucial medium in shaping public opinion and diplomacy since its commercial debut in 1926. The CNN network notably influenced public perception during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. Despite the rise of internet broadcasting, television remains a powerful tool for diplomats to convey messages and shape public opinion.
[Webinar] TV broadcasting and the impact of the CNN effect on diplomacy
Webinars History of diplomacy and technology EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija will discuss the impact of television on international relations, focusing on its role during the Gulf War and the CNN effect in diplomacy in an upcoming webinar on October 25, 2013.
Diplo workshops on Day 3 of #IGF2013
Training and workshops Internet governance and digital policy, Remote participation EventsDiplo workshops on Day 3 of #IGF2013 include a simulation exercise on negotiating the Rio Declaration on Internet Governance, a workshop on e-participation in internet governance processes, and an open forum on the emerging language of internet diplomacy. Additionally, there will be a Diplo gathering for alumni and friends. To participate, check the remote participation links provided.
