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28 Jan 23 - 28 Jan 23Cairo
What are diplomatic competencies for the AI era?
Diplomats must develop core competencies to thrive in the AI era, combining traditional skills like empathy and communication with new technological understanding. Essential talents include curiosity [...]
18 Oct, 2024
Why will AI enhance, not replace, human diplomacy?
In the age of AI, diplomacy is poised for renewal, enhancing rather than replacing human engagement. While AI can automate tasks and analyze data, the essence of diplomacy—characterized by empathy, [...]
16 Oct, 2024
Foreigners everywhere: Identity and estrangement in diplomacy
As I wandered through the 2024 Biennale in Venice, captivated by the theme “Foreigners Everywhere,” I couldn’t help but reflect on the unique position of diplomats as quintessential [...]
07 Oct, 2024
The Slovene Diplomatic Union: Enhancing the profession
The Slovene Diplomatic Union was established in 1996 by a senior diplomat, aiming to elevate the diplomatic profession's visibility and mitigate political influence on appointments. Over time, the uni[...]
17 Jun, 2022
[Podcast] Diving into Digital #2: From first cyber diplomat to capacity-building champion
The episode features Mr. Chris Painter, the first cyber diplomat and current board president of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise Foundation. Discussed topics include cyber norms, the role of cyber [...]
24 Jun, 2021
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
5 May 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
24 March 2025
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
Sustainable Development Diplomacy: On the Road to Achieving the SDGs online course
13 October 2025
Diplomatic Law: Privileges and Immunities online course
21 July 2025
Multilateral Diplomacy online course
16 February 2026
Bilateral Diplomacy online course
21 July 2025
Diplomatic Theory and Practice online course
5 May 2025
Consular and Diaspora Diplomacy online course
2016
Diplomacy at the Cutting Edge
I started writing a memoire in 1998, but on a long train journey in Germany (Stuttgart to Essen), accompanied by my wonderful wife Mimi, a thought cam... Read more
2015
A Diplomatic Whistleblower in the Victorian Era: The Life and Writings of E. C. Grenville-Murray, Second Edition (Revised) 2015
Unlike Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden, the most well-known whistleblowers of the present day, Eustace Clare Grenville-Murray (1823-1881), the ille... Read more
1998
From parallel to dual careers: Diplomatic spouses
This paper provides a brief summary of the main issues relevant to the contemporary role of diplomatic spouses and its future in the contemporary Euro... Read more
13 Jan, 2025
Former ICT CS Margaret Nyambura declines Ruto’s envoy nomination
Former Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura has declined President William Ruto’s nomination as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, citing pers... Read more
10 Sep, 2023
The US aims to strengthen diplomacy-military interplay
Diplomacy and military must work together to handle the growing number of conflicts. The current trend of decrease of US State Department advisors to ... Read more
02 Apr, 2023
Humility in diplomacy achieves tangible results in international affairs
Promoting humility in diplomacy is emphasized as a powerful strategy by Nigerian officials during the launch of the book "Humility in Diplomacy." They... Read more
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