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30 Sep 21 - 30 Sep 21Online
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
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? MarÃlia Maciel looks at strategies that could inspire new policy.[...]
09 Aug, 2024
Twitter and diplomacy: A tool or just trouble?
The future of X's diplomatic role might be hidden in Aldo Matteucci's 2012 dissection of Twitter and diplomacy.[...]
10 Oct, 2023
News, newsworthiness and ‘truths’
The text discusses the concept of news, truths, and newsworthiness. It delves into the subjective nature of news, the role of the audience in choosing information, and the challenges of navigating a w[...]
13 Apr, 2023
Why Elon Musk Twitter experiment could be a success – even if it fails?
Elon Musk's venture with Twitter could reshape our understanding of social media's influence, focusing on the lessons from both its triumphs and setbacks. This exploration suggests that, successful or[...]
04 May, 2022
Improving diplomatic institutions through technology
The text discusses the potential for enhancing diplomatic institutions by embracing modern technology, aiming to streamline communication, modernize consular services, and leverage tools like secure m[...]
03 Feb, 2022
‘Deplatforming’ Donald Trump was a necessary quick fix. What now?
The 'Great Deplatforming' of Donald Trump was legally justified, though poses broader challenges and raises questions of consistency in social media moderation. While Trump's removal relieved platform[...]
10 May, 2021
Of topoi and memes
The text discusses the controversial figure Richard Dawkins, criticizing his once-popular theories like the "selfish gene" concept and the idea of memes. It delves into the historical origins of memes[...]
20 Apr, 2021
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
On the gaydar: A 100-year challenge for facial recognition
A study on facial recognition to determine sexuality through deep neural networks raises ethical concerns about privacy, discrimination, and accuracy. Utilizing such technology requires caution and re[...]
30 Jan, 2019
Youth and media literacy: EU – US lessons and practices
The text discusses the importance of media literacy in Internet governance, particularly focusing on youth. Regulations and initiatives in the EU and US emphasize the need for media literacy to empowe[...]
30 Oct, 2017
[Webdebate #16 summary] Exploring digital diplomacy as a ‘new diplomacy’
Digital diplomacy is explored as a new aspect of diplomacy in a WebDebate. It discusses whether digital diplomacy is a distinct field or an extension of traditional methods, its impact on empowering c[...]
13 Oct, 2017
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5 May 2025
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15 September 2025
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16 February 2026
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21 July 2025
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13 October 2025
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21 July 2025
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 occ... 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 ... 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 sh... 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... 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 incr... 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 pub... 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 emb... 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 influencin... Read more
2000
The impact of communication media on negotiation outcomes
Our need to understand the impact of communication media on negotiation is growing as technological advances offer negotiators more communication opti... Read more
1996
UN Conferences: Media events or genuine diplomacy?
The text scrutinizes the nature of UN conferences, questioning whether they serve primarily as media spectacles or genuinely effective diplomatic foru... Read more
02 Aug, 2024
Experts warn of severe impact if WhatsApp exits Nigeria over $220M fine
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria recently fined WhatsApp $220 million for a data privacy breach and made ... Read more
24 Aug, 2023
Disinformation flourishes in Niger following July 26 coup
Since the coup in Niger, social media platforms have been flooded with untrue rumors, deceptive videos, and edited audio clips.... Read more
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