Communication
The Power of the Unsaid – Diplomatic Communication in the AI Era (Workshop)
25 Apr 23 - 25 Apr 23Belgrade, Serbia
How Gen Z took us by surprise: The unexpected journey of Serbian students
Imagine 100,000 people standing in utmost silence for 15 minutes, with their phone flashlights pointed at the sky. They pay tribute to the 15 innocent people who died under the rubble of the collapsed[...]
05 Feb, 2025
Humanising immigration: Taking the discussion further
The blog post discusses the importance of humanizing immigration by focusing on the human aspect often overlooked in discussions, the impact of terminology used, the role of diplomacy, and the potenti[...]
26 Apr, 2023
[Summary] RightOn #11: Communicating human rights: How to win the global ‘battle of ideas’
[Summary] A webinar on 'Communicating human rights: How to win the global ‘battle of ideas’' emphasized the need for more positive content in the human rights field. The panel discussed the power [...]
14 Sep, 2020
Exploring the potential of official/state-owned/institutional social media accounts in the fight against misinformation
The text discusses the importance of combating misinformation through official social media accounts of state institutions. It highlights the need for responsible online behavior and the role of state[...]
30 Apr, 2020
[WebDebate #32 summary] Visual digital diplomacy: Opportunities for diplomatic practice
The October WebDebate highlighted the importance of visual communication in diplomacy. Discussions emphasized the need for diplomats to adapt a media-informed approach, enhance visual storytelling too[...]
10 Oct, 2019
Some thoughts on public diplomacy, social media, and data
The text discusses the integration of public diplomacy, social media, and data. It highlights the challenges faced by institutions, such as data retention, filter bubbles, and keeping track of data an[...]
06 Aug, 2018
No true Scotsman
The text discusses the "No-true-Scotsman" fallacy, which involves defending a generalization by dismissing counter-examples as irrelevant. It illustrates how this fallacy is used in various contexts, [...]
25 Jun, 2018
5 things I’ve learned on public speaking
The author learned five valuable lessons on public speaking from a workshop with a coach specializing in communication training. The key takeaways include the importance of giving the audience a reaso[...]
08 May, 2017
Navigating implicit communication: reflections from a two-day workshop
A two-day workshop on implicit communication in Belgrade, facilitated by Dr Biljana Scott, hosted participants from various fields and nations. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about implicit com[...]
21 Dec, 2016
[Guest post] 140 characters or fewer: simplifying the message
[Guest post] 140 characters or fewer: In an era of information overload, simplicity is key for effective communication. Dr. Shujaat Wasty shares insights on the value of brevity.[...]
13 Jan, 2014
I have a dream… or is it a nightmare?
The text discusses the need to shift the communication around climate change from a focus on doom and gloom to a positive vision of the future, resembling a dream rather than a nightmare. This approac[...]
24 May, 2012
Social media – a new set of communication barriers
The text reflects on the impact of social media as a potential barrier to genuine communication due to the ease of hiding behind digital platforms. It questions the authenticity of online interactions[...]
08 May, 2012
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
5 May 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
24 March 2025
Science Diplomacy online course
13 October 2025
Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events online course
Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course
15 September 2025
Multilateral Diplomacy online course
16 February 2026
Bilateral Diplomacy online course
21 July 2025
Economic Diplomacy online course
13 October 2025
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
Sustainable Development Diplomacy: On the Road to Achieving the SDGs online course
13 October 2025
2009
Summitry as intercultural communication
In one of his last essays before his premature death in 1972, Martin Wight described international conferences as ‘the set pieces punctuating the h... Read more
2004
Communication barriers to negotiation: Encountering Chinese in cross-cultural business meetings
When two negotiating parties from different cultural backgrounds attempt to communicate, the potential for disagreement and misunderstanding is great.... Read more
2002
Knowledge management and international development – the role of diplomacy
In this chapter, Walter Fust talks about the role of knowledge management, and knowledge for development, in diplomacy. He describes various methods t... Read more
2001
Language and Diplomacy: Preface
Part of Language and Diplomacy (2001): In the preface below, Jovan Kurbalija and Hannah Slavik introduce the chapters in the book, and extract the gen... Read more
2001
To joke or not to joke: A diplomatic dilemma in the age of internet
Part of Language and Diplomacy (2001): The first paper, presented by Prof. Peter Serracino-Inglott as the keynote address at the 2001 conference, exam... Read more
2001
Applying the pedagogy of positiveness to diplomatic communication
Part of Language and Diplomacy (2001): Dr Francisco Gomes de Matos applies what he calls the "Pedagogy of Positiveness" to diplomatic communication. H... Read more
Prehistory: Origins of diplomacy and early ‘technologies’
The text explores the origins of diplomacy and early technologies from prehistory. It delves into how human cognitive abilities, cooperation, trade, a... Read more
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