Security
UN Cybercrime Convention: What does it mean and how will it impact all of us?
22 Oct 24 - 22 Oct 24Online
AI-based report of United Nations Security Council debate marks start of a new era in multilateral diplomacy
03 May 23 - 03 May 23New York, The USA
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Global Conflict
18 Oct 21 - 18 Oct 21Online
Are companies responsible for the security of their digital services and products, and to what extent?
Bruce Schneier discusses the lack of responsibility companies have in providing internet security for their products. He highlights the need for government intervention to regulate the internet of thi[...]
29 Dec, 2022
The Ukraine crisis may shape the future of the internet
We examine how the Ukraine conflict could shape the internet's future, considering geopolitical, security, and governance aspects. This situation underlines the internet's role in modern conflicts and[...]
15 Apr, 2022
Cyber road from Ukraine: where will it take us?
The message highlights concerns about the potential for devastating cyberattacks in conflicts like the one in Ukraine. Despite numerous severe cyber incidents globally, high-impact attacks didn't occu[...]
08 Mar, 2022
Year in review: The digital policy developments that defined 2021
The digital policy developments in 2021 were mainly shaped by pandemic challenges, a race for tech supremacy, antitrust investigations, semiconductor shortage effects, social media controversies, and [...]
27 Dec, 2021
Who’s behind a cyberattack?
A simulation game by Kaspersky and Diplo aims to educate diplomats and professionals on technical attribution in cyberattacks. Players become diplomats facing cyber threats against the First Committee[...]
26 Oct, 2021
The Future of the Internet
The text discusses the broad scope of Internet governance, highlighting concerns about human rights, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and connectivity. It emphasizes the need for international collabora[...]
13 Jul, 2020
[WebDebate #37 summary] Multilateral diplomacy in times of COVID-19
The WebDebate delved into the importance of multilateral diplomacy during the COVID-19 crisis, emphasizing the need for global solidarity and cooperation. Key points included the role of the United Na[...]
09 Apr, 2020
[WebDebate #23 summary] #Cybermediation: New skills and tools for mediation
The #CyberMediation WebDebate discussed the need for new skills and tools in mediation due to the impact of digital technology in conflict environments. Mediators were advised on the importance of adj[...]
09 Jul, 2018
Cyberterrorism: What are we (not) talking about?
The text discusses the discrepancy between the general definition of cyberterrorism and how it is portrayed in political discourse. It highlights the focus on traditional terrorist organizations rathe[...]
03 Aug, 2017
Countering terrorist narratives online: A balancing act
Terrorists are increasingly using the Internet for communication and propaganda, with concerns rising about online radicalization. Efforts to counter extremist narratives involve a delicate balance be[...]
04 Jul, 2016
Apple vs FBI: Towards an Internet social contract?
The text discusses the Apple vs. FBI case and the implications for privacy, security, and a potential internet social contract. It delves into the ongoing dilemmas around encryption, trust, and the ba[...]
29 Mar, 2016
Apple vs FBI: A Socratic dialogue on privacy and security
A Socratic dialogue reflecting on the Apple-FBI case and its implications for privacy and security. The debate involves fictitious characters discussing the case's complexities, with Apple refusing to[...]
22 Mar, 2016
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
5 May 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
24 March 2025
Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course
15 September 2025
Multilateral Diplomacy online course
16 February 2026
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
2020
Virtual Reality and the Future of Peacemaking (Briefing Paper #14)
The briefing paper discusses the potential of virtual reality in fostering peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Through VR technology, individuals can dev... Read more
2019
Diplomatic Security under a Comparative Lens – Or Not?
“Diplomatic security” is the term now usually preferred to “diplomatic protection” for the steps taken by states to safeguard the fabric of th... Read more
2018
Searching for Meaningful Human Control. The April 2018 Meeting on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (Briefing Paper #10)
In this briefing paper, Ms Barbara Rosen Jacobson analyses the debate of the April 2018 meeting of the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) of the Conv... Read more
2018
The secret life of a cyber vulnerability
The comic brings a worrying, yet realistic and educative story that follows a life of a cyber vulnerability, from its inception to its deployment for ... Read more
2017
Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems: Mapping the GGE Debate (Briefing Paper #8)
The paper discusses the ongoing debate in the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and the varying perspect... Read more
2017
International multistakeholder cyber threat information sharing regimes: Policy considerations for scaling trust and active participation
This paper examines cybersecurity information sharing mechanisms. It looks at the research into public-private partnership (PPP) theory, their applica... Read more
2017
Barriers to conflict resolution in Africa: Mediating beyond power and ethnicity in the EAC and SADC countries through a Kenyan case study
This paper assesses the relevance of ethnicity and power in conflicts occurring in the EAC and SADC regions through a case study of Kenya. It engages ... Read more
2016
The Embassy: A story of war and diplomacy
This book tells the story of the vital role played by the US Embassy in Monrovia in helping to mediate an end to the brutal, 14-year civil war in Libe... Read more
2016
The development of multilateral diplomacy and its fundamental role in global security and progression.
This dissertation is written to present the notion of peace and security to be the direct result of international cooperation through multilateral mea... Read more
2016
How important is the role of small states security in the maintenance of international peace and security?
The game of International Peace and Security has for a long time been one played only by the great powers, leading to the singling out of small states... Read more
2016
Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans: Policy gaps and cooperation opportunities
Report on cybersecurity cooperation in the Western Balkans.... Read more
2016
Diplomatic Interference and the Law
Q: ‘Why will there never be a coup d’état in Washington? A: Because there’s no American Embassy there.’ This old joke serves to highlight th... Read more
24 Oct, 2023
China stresses the importance of true multilateralism and international governance system
China has called for true multilateralism and the strengthening of the international governance system in order to address global challenges. China su... Read more
10 Sep, 2023
Cyber diplomacy and new push of International criminal court to prosecute hacking
The International Criminal Court's lead prosecutor, Karim Khan, has announced that the Hague will investigate and prosecute hacking crimes that violat... Read more
25 Aug, 2022
Has the West been sleeping?
The West is lagging behind China and Russia in military technology and hardware availability, possibly due to complacency post-Cold War. Ambassador Wi... Read more
05 Jan, 2022
The number of Australian overseas diplomats declined during the pandemic crisis
During the pandemic, Australian overseas diplomats decreased from 897 to 833. Reasons include lockdowns and workload pressures, with consular services... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
Pegasus spyware ‘found on phone of jailed critic of Narendra Modi ’
Rona Wilson, an Indian activist critical of Narendra Modi, had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware before his arrest, raising concerns about the cas... Read more
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