A recent study at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) challenges the view that members of the so-called ‘net generation’ share certain characteristics, as often claimed, such as the ability to adapt...
By Hannah on 20 Feb 2012 | From the E-diplomacy channel
By Mary on 16 Feb 2012 | From the E-diplomacy channel
Hungary has been in the news a lot lately, not least with its controversial media act and the alleged erosion of democracy by the current Prime Minister and his party. I’ve been watching developments with interest and a little concern.
By Jovan Kurbalija on 13 Feb 2012 | From the E-diplomacy channel
Last weekend, thousands of people took to the streets of freezing European cities to protest against ACTA. Typically, especially in sub-zero temperatures, only critical issues such as wars and social injustice could bring so many out of doors.
By Editor on 9 Feb 2012 | From the Internet Governance channel
By Editor on 7 Feb 2012 | From the Home channel
In his latest blog, Aldo Matteucci, Diplo's resident contrarian, questions the function of academia in modern society.
By Mary on 7 Feb 2012 | From the E-diplomacy channel
In a recent interview with Diplo’s Stephanie Borg Psaila, Karen Melchior, First Secretary at the Danish Embassy in London, talks about how she has been able to integrate the use of social media in her everyday work.
By Jovan Kurbalija on 6 Feb 2012 | From the Internet Governance channel
If this year can be judged by its first month, 2012 will be a very eventful year for Internet governance. The Internet is part of the global communication structure, impacting everything from the geo-politics of the major powers to the lives of ordinary people.
By Stephanie on 4 Feb 2012 | From the E-diplomacy channel
Just how deeply involved in the use of social media are today’s diplomats and embassies?
By Jovan Kurbalija on 2 Feb 2012 | From the E-diplomacy channel
Twitter has introduced a new policy allowing the possibility of filtering tweets at the request of local governments. This major departure in policy has triggered an avalanche of tweet-style protests.
