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Diplo enhances global diplomacy by training officials, building capacity in emerging tech, and promoting digital tools for inclusive governance and policymaking.

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We promote inclusivity, equality, and fairness in digital governance through diplomatic training and innovative use of technology. Our research reinforces global discussions via reports, events, and AI tools. With alumni from 208 countries, we prioritise peace and enhancing diplomacy’s role in the digital era.

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Early origins of AI in Islamic and Arab thinking traditions

The upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh will explore AI's historical connections to Islamic and Arab philosophical traditions. This legacy, rooted in the Islamic Golden Age, emphasized [...]

Jovan Kurbalija

09 Dec, 2024

The dance of certainty, probability, and mystery: Insights from AI and faith

In exploring the interplay between certainty, probability, and mystery in AI, the insights from Robert Harris's film Conclave provoke deep reflection. Certainty, while desirable, can mislead, especial[...]

Jovan Kurbalija

08 Dec, 2024

West vs East: Approaches to fighting corruption

Can the West's focus on transparency and the East's emphasis on moral accountability provide complementary tools to combat it? Aldo Matteucci investigates. [...]

Aldo Matteucci

05 Dec, 2024

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We work on strengthening global cooperation and inclusivity through training, research, and dialogue, addressing the challenges and opportunities of digitalisation in diplomacy.

Diplomacy is a practice enabling negotiations between nations’ representatives and international entities. It focuses on effective communication, compromise, and relationship-building to achieve goals and peacefully resolve disputes.

Want to understand the art of diplomacy? Explore core concepts and discover how diplomacy is evolving in the digital age.

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The community of our alumni, faculty, and friends makes an impact on diplomacy, technology, and policy worldwide. Here are their views on Diplo.

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Alina Bassegoda Treviño

former Distance Learning Coordinator, Instituto Matias Romero, Mexico

Diplo’s variety of online courses related to diplomatic activity, the high quality of its tutors and experts, and its commitment to technology and education have led to an increasingly fruitful relationship between our institutions.

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Amandeep Singh Gil

UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology

Diplo’s Malta summit facilitated an important discussion on the Global Digital Compact, which is a priority for us in the context of the Summit of the Future in 2024 in New York.

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Hanane Boujemi

Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs, META and Diplo Alumna

Diplo has the power to convince different stakeholders to hash out critical issues to the digital agenda.

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Alex Sceberras Trigona

Permanent Representative of Malta to the World Trade Organization and Diplo Senior Fellow

Thanks to Diplo, we are now able to go over the contours of all the main ideas on digital diplomacy and cybersecurity.

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Ayisha Piotti

Director of AI Policy, ETH Zurich and Managing Partner RegHorizon

Diplo puts AI policy in the context of more extensive diplomatic discussions enabling the exchange of different views.

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Rodney Taylor

Secretary General, The Caribbean Telecommunications Union and Diplo Alumnus

Diplo supports small island developing states by leveraging technological tools to assist our diplomats navigate the digital environment and see the opportunities that the new technologies afford.

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Tereza Horejsova

Board Member, Diplo US

While celebrating the 20th anniversary of Diplo, we also need to take stock of the research that has been done by this organisation on diplomacy and all things digital.

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Carlos Polo

Customer Service Manager, Canton of Geneva and Diplo Alumnus

Diplo supports civil society in enhancing cybersecurity and all issues related to information and communications technology.

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Mabel Gomez Oliver

Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico

Diplomats must have a long and broad conversation with other stakeholders who are also participating in digital-related discussions. Diplo puts together the setting to talk about those relevant issues.

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Benedikt Wechsler

Head of Digital Division, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland

Diplo facilitates insightful debates that are also applicable to the UN framework.

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Marilia Maciel

Very few organisations worldwide will be able to gather such a diverse group of people to discuss some of the most pressing issues of our time regarding digital policy.

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Moritz Vischer

Engineer and Product Manager, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG

My view as an outsider to the world of Diplo and also diplomacy is the unbelievable wealth of knowledge and personality, a testament to the organisation for gathering diverse stakeholders around digital issues, and having such interesting and sometimes surprising views.

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