Media
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Disinformation takes to the streets: Lessons from other countries that could inspire discussions in the UK
09 August 2024
Content policy, Freedom of expression, Freedom of the press, Internet governance and digital policy, Legal and regulatory, Media, Social media
The chronic problem of online disinformation has once again entered an acute phase as the world watches in disbelief the street riots in several cities across the UK. Over the past months, Diplo, with the support of G...
Twitter and diplomacy: A tool or just trouble?
10 October 2023
Editorial note: Today, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) are the most popular e-tools used by diplomatic services. However, controversies surrounding X's usage and policies make its future unclear, prompting us to rev...
News, newsworthiness and ‘truths’
13 April 2023
An Oxford Don (or Doña? – since my friend Bi is a lady) called me up the other day. She had been asked to participate in the seminar Translation and Language in the Media, and asked me for my three-penny worth of o...
Why Elon Musk Twitter experiment could be a success – even if it fails?
Elon Musk could save social media whether he succeeds or fails in making Twitter an open space for responsible free speech. It is an enormous task, much more complex than Musk’s previous business successes with Tesl...
Training and courses
Events
Covering digital in the media: What are the stakes? – Geneva Media Tour
30 Sep 21 - 30 Sep 21
Resources
2018
Nation branding and the role of public diplomacy in assisting small island states in developing strong nation brands
The concept of applying branding principles and strategies to nation states has been around for decades. However, in recent years, the concept has occupied prime attention in academia and the business sector.... Read more...
2016
The role of the new media in the electioneering process of developing nations, a case study of Nigeria 2015
Abstract: This dissertation examined the roles new media technologies play in the electioneering process of developing nations. The chosen case study was the Nigeria 2015 presidential elections. For this study, the electioneering period was accepted to commence with fr... Read more...
2012
Understanding Iran’s Media Diplomacy
Iran's media diplomacy aims to present the country positively on the global stage. Through state-controlled outlets like Press TV and Al-Alam, Iran shares its perspective on international events, often offering a counter-narrative to Western media. This effort is part ... Read more...
2011
How safe are we? Security risks of the social networks
We are witnessing an extreme proliferation of the social networks, which can be seen in two ways: an expansion of social network websites, and an increase in the number of people who are starting to use them. The author describes the risks associated with social networ... Read more...
2011
Review of the Use of Social Media by the Department of State
The Department of State's use of social media is reviewed for its effectiveness and potential improvements in engaging with the public and promoting U.S. foreign policy.... Read more...
2011
Social media and networks: What potential is there for policy engagement by citizens in West Africa?
The paper takes a look at concrete case studies in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire and looks at different levels of citizens’ engagement in public policy and how social media and networks are being used. Interviews, questions, consultations, discussions, and sur... Read more...
2011
Diplomatic Reporting: No need to compete with media (CNN, BBC)
In the late 1990s, when Ambassador Nabil Fahmy became Egyptian ambassador in the United States, he decided to change diplomatic reporting from his embassy. Although it was in the early days of the Internet, most of his reasoning about diplomatic reporting is as relevan... Read more...
2009
New Media Tools and Public Diplomacy
The article discusses the role of new media tools in public diplomacy, highlighting their importance in shaping international relations and influencing public opinion. It emphasizes the potential of social media platforms for engaging global audiences, fostering dialog... Read more...
