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‘Good offices: A Swiss specialty’

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Swiss Minister Burkhalter's lecture in Malta focused on Switzerland's expertise in good offices, emphasizing mediation, facilitation, and bridge-building efforts for peace and security. He highlighted Switzerland's multi-ethnic background as a basis for dialogue and compromise, stressing the importance of trust, impartiality, and credibility. Despite acknowledging the challenges in resolving today's complex crises, he emphasized Switzerland's commitment to advancing peace and security worldwide. Over 60 attendees worldwide, including DiploFoundation participants, engaged in an online discussion following the lecture.
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What is virtue?

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The message delves into the concept of virtue, tracing its origins from Confucian teachings to its presence in philosophical works by Plato, Aristotle, and stoicism. The text emphasizes that virtue is not a clearly defined concept but rather a practice that emerges through experience, defying straightforward definition. An example of an 800-year-old bonsai tree is used to illustrate the intricacies of virtue, highlighting the importance of harmony, respect for uniqueness, and the complex, multi-layered process that leads to a unique outcome. The writer advocates for embracing the complexities of individual judgment rather than rigid categorical or universal principles in understanding virtue.
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Internet Research Fair

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The Internet's vast influence on society and academic research will be explored at the Internet Research Fair, hosted by various institutions, focusing on how the Internet impacts academic research and society. Join discussions on opportunities and challenges from February 29 to March 3 at Amsterdam University College. More details available on the fair's website.
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Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2016 workshop

DiploFoundation and the University of Malta are hosting a 10-day introductory workshop for the 2016 Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy programme, attracting a diverse group of participants worldwide. The workshop in Malta covers various diplomacy-related topics, including negotiations, digital diplomacy, and the United Nations system. Participants will proceed to online learning and complete a Master's dissertation as part of the programme, with some focusing on Internet Governance.
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Cybersecurity for South‐Eastern Europe

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A Cybersecurity course for South-Eastern Europe was initiated in February 2016 with the aim of enhancing cybersecurity capabilities in public institutions, private sectors, and civil society, in collaboration with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces and the support of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland.

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