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Welcome to the third episode of our new podcast series The Diplomat’s Sofa where we speak to diplomats about their craft and the latest developments in international diplomacy. 

In our third episode, hosted by Diplo’s Vladimir Radunovic, we spoke to Amb. Asoke Mukerji, former Indian ambassador and Diplo senior fellow. 

Welcome to the second episode of our new podcast series The Diplomat’s Sofa where we speak to diplomats about their craft and the latest developments in international diplomacy. 

In our second episode, hosted by Diplo’s Vladimir Radunovic, we spoke to Mr David Koh, commissioner of cybersecurity and chief executive of the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA).

Welcome to the very first episode of Diplo’s brand new podcast series The Diplomat’s Sofa, where we speak to diplomats about their craft and the latest developments in international diplomacy.

For our inaugural episode, hosted by Diplo’s Dr Jovan Kurbalija, we were joined by Ambassador Jürg Lauber, permanent representative of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva and former chair of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Cybersecurity.

An interview with Prof. Jonathan Shepard

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In the second session of our monthly Zoom series Diplomacy and Technology: A historical journey, a masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija, we discussed the interplay between diplomacy and technology in prehistoric times. 

In January 2021, we held the first session of our new monthly Zoom series titled Diplomacy and Technology: A historical journey, a masterclass with Dr Jovan Kurbalija, where we discuss the evolution and interplay of diplomacy and technology. 

In the January introductory session, Kurbalija drew a map of our historical journey and explained the three questions we will be answering during the series: 

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