DiploNews – Issue 497 – 15 August 2024

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Diplo Academy upcoming courses and programmes

⭐ Humanitarian Diplomacy online course: Applications open!

Applications are now open for our Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course, offered in cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Learn how to advance your career and improve the work of your organisation!

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⭐ Diplo’s 2024 autumn online courses!

Register now to reserve your place in our popular autumn courses!

◆ Application deadlines for certificates issued by Diplo: 9 September 2024
For further information and to apply, click the course titles above or visit Diplo’s course catalogue.

◆ Need financial assistance? Scholarships available!
Thanks to the support from the government of Malta, partial scholarships are available for applicants from developing countries to attend upcoming Diplo online courses. These scholarships cover 30%–60% of course fees and can be applied to most online courses in 2024. Browse our course catalogue and contact us at admissions@diplomacy.edu for further information.

Upcoming events

◆ Kautilya in Modern Governance and Diplomacy

On Thursday, 5 September, at 14:00 CEST, Prof. Dr Subrata K. Mitra will deliver an insightful online lecture exploring the enduring relevance of Kautilya’s Arthashastra in shaping modern India’s governance, political strategy, and diplomacy. This event will delve into how these ancient teachings continue to influence contemporary statecraft and global affairs, offering valuable perspectives for both scholars and practitioners. Read more and register!

Person, Nature, Outdoors, Art, Face, Head, Sea, Water

Diplo AI tools: Chat with John Calvin, Charles Bonnet, Jorge Luis Borges

Dive into an intriguing exploration of how Geneva’s intellectual giants can shape our AI-driven world. In this developing series of writings, Jovan Kurbalija connects the visionary works of seven remarkable thinkers – Calvin, Borges, Shelley, Bonnet, de Saussure, Rousseau, and Voltaire – to today’s digital dilemmas. From AI ethics to cybersecurity, discover how these historical insights can guide us through modern challenges.

Dr Jovan Kurbalija’s articles on John Calvin, Charles Bonnet, and Jorge Luis Borges (published on Geneva Solutions): Geneva past thinkers’ guide to the AI era
John Calvin, Charles Bonnet, and Jorge Luis Borges AI assistants developed by Diplo

Blogs and publications

◆ Disinformation Takes to the Streets: Lessons from Other Countries That Could Inspire Discussions in the UK

The UK faces a disinformation crisis on the streets. What can we learn from other countries’ approaches to counter it? Diplo’s Marília Maciel looks at strategies that could inspire new policy. Read the blog post!

◆ New Interview with AI. Confessions. Know the Weaknesses

In his second chat with AI, Petru Dumitriu delves into a conversation revealing AI assistant strengths and weaknesses. Read the blog post!

◆ ‘Please, please president, we don’t want any more electricity’

Republican Party candidate and former US President Donald J. Trump is the first high-end political figure in the USA who agreed to address the bitcoin crowd. What did he promise to the crowd in Nashville? Arvin Kamberi discusses. Read the DW analysis!

◆ How the Olympic AI Agenda Will Shape the Future After Paris 2024?

The Olympic Games represent the pinnacle of any athlete’s career and will always be the primary competition for numerous reasons. However, what happens when AI intervenes in organisation, logistics, data collection, event broadcasting, and the sustainability of the competition? Andrija Bulatović analyses. Read the DW analysis!

◆ DW Weekly #172 (9 August 2024)

Highlights: Google found guilty of antitrust violations; air travellers sue CrowdStrike over global outage; Neuralink implants device in second patient; Altman hints at groundbreaking AI, reveals Project Strawberry. Read DW Weekly #172!

◆ Why Is Nuclear Disarmament So Complex?

From Cold War deterrence to modern challenges, nuclear disarmament is a complex topic. Aldo Matteucci explores the historical insights and contemporary issues of the subject. Read the blog post!