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A new World Bank study examining the potential legal implications of sea-level rise on the maritime and legal rights of Pacific Island nations provides a pathbreaking review of the key legal questions and highlights that some international legal conventions may need to be reconsidered. You can consult annotatedstudy here.
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Post-COVID-19 economic diplomacy for small states
Small states must adapt their economic diplomacy strategies post-COVID-19 to counter the pandemic's economic impact, including rising debt, inequality, and disrupted supply chains. Options include pro[...]
28 Mar, 2022
Strategies of modern-day small states
Smaller states can leverage soft power, like Qatar did with Al Jazeera, and regional alliances to increase international relevance and influence. Crafty strategies can turn smallness into strength, en[...]
06 Jan, 2022
Waking up to the ‘new normal’ or What does a post-COVID-19 world look like in small island developing states (SIDS)?
The text discusses the need for digital transformation in small island developing states (SIDS) post-COVID-19, touching on challenges like economic dependence, food security, healthcare, and digital p[...]
14 May, 2020
CARICOM at the UN
Guyana and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines hold significant positions at the United Nations, with Guyana as the chair of the Group of 77 and China for 2020 and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines being [...]
12 Feb, 2020
Hosting UNCTAD in 2020: Small countries and big stakes
Barbados will host the UNCTAD quadrennial meeting in 2020, showcasing the significance for small states like Barbados in leading global trade and development discussions. This event provides a platfor[...]
22 Jul, 2019
Strategies of small states for adopting crypto industry
Several small states are strategically adopting the crypto industry to attract businesses through regulations and resources. Malta has drawn in major players like Binance by establishing crypto-friend[...]
28 May, 2018
The Importance of Data in the CARICOM Region
The message highlights the growing importance of data and statistics in the CARICOM region, emphasizing their role in supporting national and regional policy objectives and decision-making. Efforts ha[...]
10 Oct, 2017
Diplo conducts e-diplomacy training in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, director of DiploFoundation, led an e-diplomacy workshop for diplomats of Saint Kitts and Nevis, emphasizing the importance of combining online tools with traditional diplomatic m[...]
17 Apr, 2016
Small island developing states and Internet governance
The International Year of Small Island Developing States recognizes their contributions and vulnerabilities, particularly in Internet governance discussions. Tracy Hackshaw emphasized the importance o[...]
24 Jun, 2014
Diplo alumni – six years later
Three graduates from the 2008 Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy met in New York, representing Suriname, Kosovo, and Samoa. Angelic Alihusain-del Castilho, Arijeta Shporta, and Fran[...]
23 May, 2014
Strengthening the status of Red Cross Societies in the Pacific
Fine Tuitupou-Arnold shares her positive experience with the Humanitarian Diplomacy online course offered by Diplo and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. She found t[...]
17 Jul, 2013
International networking enriches learning about diplomacy and Internet Governance
International networking through programs like the DiploFoundation / University of Malta Master in Contemporary Diplomacy with an Internet Governance specialization enhances learning about diplomacy a[...]
25 Jun, 2013
Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
17 Nov 22 - 19 Nov 22Malta and online
Workshop on digital diplomacy for small states
26 Apr 18 - Geneva
Modern Diplomacy for Small States Workshop
30 Sep 15 - 09 Oct 15Malta
Study presentation: International Geneva and Small States
17 Dec 14 - WMO building, Geneva
Small States, Big Challenges – A Multilateral Solution
05 Nov 14 - WMO building, Geneva
[Webinar] Small island developing states and the IG process
30 May 14 - Online
6th workshop on Modern Diplomacy for Small States
19 Mar 14 - 19 Mar 14Malta
5th workshop on Modern Diplomacy for Small States
13 Mar 13 - 22 Mar 13Malta
Modern Diplomacy For Small States 2010
26 May 10 - 04 Jun 10Malta
Workshop on Modern Diplomacy for Small States
08 Jun 09 - 17 Jun 09Malta
International Conference – Diplomacy of Small States
07 Feb 07 - 08 Feb 07Malta
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
2017
Small developing economies and the multilateral trading system: A Caribbean perspective
Small developing economies are often constrained in participating in the negotiation and regulation of multilateral trading rules due to severe cost ... Read more
2016
In search of the most sustainable and coherent diplomatic approaches to addressing the fundamental challenges Small States (including Small Island States or SIDS) perennially face in an uncertain world of hegemonic giants
Small states, in every sphere of natural and human activity, are negatively and disproportionately impacted by crises, when compared to their hegemoni... 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
2014
Graduating from least developed country to middle income country status: A trap for small island developing states?
SIDS tends to perform particularly well with regards to their socio-economic achievements and development endeavours. As a result, several SIDS gradua... Read more
2014
An assessment of economic and commercial diplomacy in micro-states: A case study of Namibia
Economic diplomacy can become an important tool for foreign policy of the government to promote economic interest of Namibia in relation to trade prom... Read more
2013
Persuading and resisting persuasion
Dr Alex Sceberras Trigona stresses that not only persuasion but also resisting persuasion is highly important for small states, which tend to be seen ... Read more
2013
Multilateral Diplomacy for Small States: The Art of Letting Others Have Your Way
Multilateral Diplomacy for Small States: The Art of Letting Others Have Your Way ... Read more
2013
Persuasion: importance of trust, relevance for small states, and limitations of computers
Dr George Vella, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta, argues that persuasion is central not only to diplomacy but also to society in general. He high... Read more
2012
Small Island Developing States and Climate Change: Effects, Responses and Positions beyond Durban (WP)
The paper discusses the impact of climate change on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and their responses and positions post-Durban.... Read more
2011
21st Century Diplomacy: A Practitioner’s Guide
In the 21st century, new kinds of challenges resulting from interdependence among states and globalisation have had a determining impact of the conduc... Read more
2011
The Role of Small States in the Multilateral Framework
The current world geopolitical configuration shows how after the end of a bipolar world set by the top superpowers (United States and the Ex Soviet Re... Read more
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