Diplo Academy upcoming courses and programmes
❄️ Applications closing soon! Winter 2025 online courses:
👉🏼 Application deadlines for certificates issued by Diplo: 5 February 2025
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 2025. Browse our course catalogue and contact us at admissions@diplomacy.edu for further information.
Upcoming events
◆ Critical infrastructure protection: Who is responsible? (Geneva Dialogue session during WEF 2025)
On 21 January, from 16:00 to 18:00 CET, the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace will host a session at the Geneva Day at the House of Switzerland in Davos. The session will feature a scenario-based discussion and explore the roles and responsibilities of non-state actors, such as the private sector, the technical community, and civil society, in implementing agreed cyber norms related to critical infrastructure protection. Learn more about the session!
◆ 10th Geneva Engage Awards Ceremony
Join us on 4 February for the Geneva Engage Awards, where we will celebrate the remarkable efforts of International Geneva actors in digital outreach and online engagement. This year’s event is particularly significant as we mark the 10th anniversary of the awards under the theme Engage2Connect. If you’re in Geneva, register for on-site participation.
Main takeaways from our recent events
◆ 2025 forecast: AI and Digital Developments
As part of the annual tradition, Dr Jovan Kurbalija unveiled his forecast for AI and digital developments in 2025. Do you agree with his predictions?
Curious to see how we did in last year’s predictions? Read the review of AI and digital developments in 2024!
Blogs and publications
◆ Trump and tech: More of the same, but with a twist
As Trump takes office, the tech world anticipates a blend of continuity and change in policy. Historically, the USA has favoured a private-sector-driven tech landscape, and Trump is expected to maintain this approach, resisting international regulations that could hinder US companies. However, challenges arise from global efforts to regulate content, particularly concerning misinformation and platforms like TikTok. Trump’s anticipated focus on AI aligns with global trends, promoting innovation while addressing competition with China. Read the blog post!
◆ Los Angeles wildfires and disaster diplomacy: Can global aid strengthen international relations?
From the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, which have burned thousands of acres, displaced residents, and prompted emergency responses from both local and international teams, including aid from Canada and Mexico, to hurricanes that hit the Caribbean and the earthquakes that devastated Türkiye, disaster diplomacy has emerged as a crucial tool for international cooperation. Read the blog post!
◆ Diplo Academy 2024: Innovation and milestones
In 2024, Diplo Academy advanced its online courses with AI integration, introducing innovative teaching methodologies and practical tools to equip diplomats with the skills needed to navigate the evolving challenges of the AI era. Read the blog post!
◆ The rights of future generations: A practical approach
The rights of future generations are crucial, but how do we balance theory with practical action? This blog post explores sustainable development, intergenerational justice, and real-world solutions. Read the blog post!
◆ Micro and macro philosophy
How do the Stoic ideas of Marcus Aurelius and Gandhi’s non-violence intersect? Both seek inner peace, yet their philosophies operate on vastly different scales: individual vs societal. Read the blog post!
◆ DW Weekly #194: The rise of OpenAI and Sam Altman’s role in the AI and AGI revolution
In the latest issue of the DW Weekly newsletter:
- The rise of OpenAI and Sam Altman’s role in the AI and AGI revolution
- Oklahoma senator proposes Bitcoin Freedom Act
- Diplo Academy redefines diplomatic training with AI
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