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Eisenhower’s Cold War strategy and the Dulles brothers

Aldo Matteucci

18 March 2024

Aldo 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.

‘Yes Minister’ as the novel Turing test for advanced AI

Jovan Kurbalija

In the rapidly changing landscape of AI, distinguishing between AI and human capabilities becomes increasingly tricky. Once considered the gold standard for assessing machine intelligence, the Turing Test needs an update to account for the sophisticated nuances of human conversation and thought processes. The British sitcom “Yes Minister” enters the picture as an unconventional but […]

Hitler’s impact: Catalysing Europe’s fall and USA’s rise to power

Aldo Matteucci

08 March 2024

How 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

Sanja Marić

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?

Marília Maciel

06 March 2024

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, or until 31 March 2026, whichever is earlier. In spite of that, this could be the beginning of […]

Generation Y sets its rules of good behaviour

Aldo Matteucci

29 February 2024

At university, Generation Y follows strict conduct guidelines, but might these rules hinder genuine interactions and direct personal communication? Aldo Matteucci analyses.

The Yamashita trial: What do we know about command accountability?

Aldo Matteucci

20 February 2024

In 1945, General Tomoyuki Yamashita was tried and executed for war crimes he was held accountable for under the principle of 'command accountability', despite not ordering or being aware of his subordinates' actions.

13th WTO Ministerial Conference: What is at stake for digital trade?

Marília Maciel

The thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC13) will take place from 26 to 29 February, in Abu Dhabi. On this occasion, WTO members will take stock of advancements since the 2022 Ministerial, and will seek to agree on a framework to guide negotiations in the next two years.    In general, no […]

New Germany’s digital foreign policy strategy: Between continuity and change

Jovan Kurbalija

13 February 2024

Digital foreign policy

Digital is a strategic priority for Germany. It is the key message of Germany’s Strategy for International Digital Foreign Policy, released on February 7, 2024. Germany has joined Denmark, Switzerland, Australia, and a few other countries in outlining its digital foreign policy in a strategic document. The strategy follows the traditional three pillars of global […]

From alpha bullies to Bernard machines: The evolution of prosocial behaviour

Aldo Matteucci

11 February 2024

How did the evolution of human prosocial behaviour shift from alpha dominance to a more egalitarian society?