Rodney Taylor: Diplo Fellow and Acting CTU SG in the News
Alumni Gender rights online, Internet governance and digital policy BlogsRodney Taylor, a Diplo Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme alum from Barbados, is the Acting Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union. He is actively involved in Internet governance forums locally, regionally, and globally, as well as in development initiatives in the Caribbean and Latin American regions. Rodney's contributions have been highlighted in CaribDirect, showcasing his impactful work in the field.
Internet governance and e-diplomacy
Conferences, TimelineA workshop on Internet Governance and E-diplomacy discussed the Internet's impact on public policy and diplomacy, including topics like Internet openness, user rights, privacy, cybercrime, and child safety. E-tools in diplomatic activities and the role of social media in policy processes were also highlighted.
Uses and abuses of conspiracy theory
Revisit BlogsThe text discusses the use of conspiracy theories in political analysis, emphasizing the importance of focusing on plausible explanations rather than striving for absolute truth. It suggests that in complex social systems, understanding implications of events is more crucial than determining the true cause. The text critiques the pursuit of original intent or "plausible truth," advocating for a middle ground that considers all factors without insisting on definitive causation. It also contrasts the modern emphasis on individual agency with the more broad social forces recognized in old Marxism.
IG Workshop at IDLELO 5 Abuja, Nigeria
Alumni Training and workshops Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsGinger Paque, Diplo programme coordinator, presents a 3-day workshop on Internet governance at IDLELO 5 in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop was well-received at the conference.
IG workshop at IDLELO 5
Events, TimelineGinger Paque, the coordinator of Diplos Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme, conducted a three-day workshop on Internet governance at the IDLELO 5 conference in Abuja, Nigeria.
Modern diplomacy for small states
Courses, TimelineA workshop on Modern Diplomacy for Small States held in Malta in June 2010 was successful and positively received by participants from various Commonwealth countries, mostly small states. The event focused on sharing diplomatic experiences of Malta with lectures led by Maltese diplomats, providing valuable practical insights. Attendees hailed from nations like Cameroon, Gambia, Kenya, and Nigeria, among others.
Training Workshop in Contemporary Multilateral Diplomacy and E-diplomacy
Alumni Training and workshops Digital diplomacy, Multilateral diplomacy EventsDiplo provided a training workshop on contemporary multilateral diplomacy and e-diplomacy for the National Telecom Regulatory Authority of Egypt, focusing on enhancing skills in negotiations and managing diplomatic processes through interactive lectures and simulations.
Contemporary multilateral diplomacy
Courses, TimelineDiplo conducted a training workshop in March 2012 with the government of Egypt on Contemporary Multilateral Diplomacy and E-diplomacy to enhance participants' skills in negotiations and managing diplomatic processes.
E-diplomacy Seminar at the College of Europe in Bruges
Alumni Training and workshops Digital diplomacy EventsProfessor Kurbalija led an e-diplomacy seminar at the College of Europe in Bruges, discussing the Internet's impact on modern diplomacy, including new topics like Internet governance and cyber war. The seminar focused on the current and future use of e-tools in diplomacy, particularly social media such as blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and wikis. Professor Kurbalija commended the students' smart and curious nature and appreciated their healthy techno-skepticism in embracing digital tools.
ICANN43 Costa Rica
Alumni Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsThe Diplo Coordinator addressed participants at the ICANN43 meeting in Costa Rica.
