What is revolution?
RevisitIs revolution feasible today or merely theoretical? From Hegel to Hannah Arendt and Marx, Aldo Matteucci looks at the concept through historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives.
Eisenhower’s Cold War strategy and the Dulles brothers
RevisitAldo Matteucci analyses the rise of WWII totalitarian ideologies, the challenges of the postwar period, and the Cold War strategies by Eisenhower and the Dulles brothers.
ConfTech digest #33, February-March
Archive, Digest, Diplo Africa Newsletter, DiploNews
February-March developments
Microsoft Teams has just announced some new updates for the start of March. The latest enhancements to the Gallery feature in Teams meetings ensure that all participants appear on screen at equal size,…
Hitler’s impact: Catalysing Europe’s fall and USA’s rise to power
RevisitHow did Hitler's actions accelerate Europe's decline and catalyse the USA's ascent to global dominance? Aldo Matteucci analyses.
Pave the way to digital accessibility:
15 do’s and don’ts
Access Human rights, Rights of persons with disabilities Digital accessibility is essential when creating online content to ensure inclusivity. This listicle provides some best practices, including do's and don'ts, that can make an immediate difference.
WTO e-commerce Moratorium: The last renewal?
E-commerce and trade Economic
On 1 March, during the extra day of negotiations, WTO Members gathered in Abu Dhabi for the 13th Ministerial Conference agreed to extend the current Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions until the next ministerial meeting,…
Mozambican foreign minister participates in Antalya diplomacy forum in Turkey
Events Peace diplomacy UpdatesVerónica Macamo, Mozambique's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, represented President Filipe Nyusi at the 2024 Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey from February 29 to March 2. This third edition of the forum is focused on "Advancing Diplomacy in Times of Turmoil," aiming to foster discussions on global peace-building efforts. Macamo accepted an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to participate. She served as a guest speaker in the panel discussion titled "Realizing the Potential of Africa," alongside Foreign Ministers from Cameroon, Gabon, and Zimbabwe, as well as the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Global digital governance: Geneva’s perspectives and role. An expert-guided dialogue among diplomats
Events Training and workshops Diplomacy courses and workshops, Politics and governance Events
The global digital governance space is now more vibrant than ever. At the UN level, variousagencies and organisations are exploring the policy implications of digital technologies in areassuch as human rights, future of work, and sustainable…
Panel: Climate | AI | Digital
AI Technology Climate diplomacy
Climate | AI | Digital
Issues, Actors, and Interplays
5 March 2024 (9.00 - 12.15)
WMO Building
7bis, Avenue de la Paix
Salle Obasi (ground floor)
Climate, digital, and AI are three critical developments…
Generation Y sets its rules of good behaviour
RevisitAt university, Generation Y follows strict conduct guidelines, but might these rules hinder genuine interactions and direct personal communication? Aldo Matteucci analyses.
Cyber Diplomacy training in Kenya
Courses, Cybersecurity, Diplo Wisdom Circle, Gender and diplomacy, Space diplomacy Capacity development, Cyber diplomacy, Cybersecurity, Diplomacy courses and workshops
The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee of Kenya (NC4), collaborated with the Commonwealth Secretariat, DiploFoundation, and Cyber 4.0, to organise a Cyber Diplomacy Course for senior officers from ministries and agencies…
ICANN79
Events Panels and conferences
ICANN79 - Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Community Forum is scheduled to take place from 2 March to 7 March 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It marks the first ICANN Public Meeting of the year and represents the…