Diplo Blog
The dangers of believing states always act rationally
15 September 2024
Blindly believing in state rationality can lead to disaster. Historical mistakes, from Brest-Litovsk to unrestricted warfare, show the dangers of ignoring past lessons. Aldo Matteucci analyses.
The end of freedom in cyberspace?
07 September 2024
Is cyberspace still a realm of freedom, or has it become defined by control and surveillance? With commercialisation and geopolitical tensions rising, are we trading too much privacy for security? Petru Dumitriu analyses.
The decline (and fall?) of the term ‘ambassador’
05 September 2024
The term 'ambassador' has fallen far from its original diplomatic prestige and is now often used for celebrities or corporate PR. Has its true meaning become a casualty of commodification? Aldo Matteucci analyses.
Durov and X-Brazil cases: The end of the illusion of cyberspace?
02 September 2024
Internet governance and digital policy, Jurisdiction, Legal and regulatory
There is no cyberspace! Pavel Durov faced this simple truth when he was detained on 24 August in Paris. The owner of Telegram and one of the moguls of the virtual world ended up in real-world jail. The reality of ‘no cyberspace’ was underscored last week with the Brazilian government’s threat to ban platform ‘X’ […]
Southeast Asia: The evolution of a regional concept
29 August 2024
WWII turned Southeast Asia from a collection of colonial names into a distinct region. Aldo Matteucci analyses the metageography behind the transformation.
Peace of Westphalia: How Europe’s peace shaped global power struggles
21 August 2024
How did the Peace of Westphalia (1648) impact world order? It redefined power, sovereignty, and who gets to rule. Aldo Matteucci explores its history and lasting effects on our world today.
Disinformation takes to the streets: Lessons from other countries that could inspire discussions in the UK
09 August 2024
Content policy, Freedom of expression, Freedom of the press, Internet governance and digital policy, Legal and regulatory, Media, Social media
The UK faces a disinformation crisis on the streets. What can we learn from other countries’ approaches to counter it? Marília Maciel looks at strategies that could inspire new policy.
Why is nuclear disarmament so complex?
08 August 2024
From Cold War deterrence to modern challenges, nuclear disarmament is a complex topic. Aldo Matteucci explores the historical insights and contemporary issues of the subject.
New interview with AI. Confessions. Know the weaknesses.
01 August 2024
In his second chat with AI, Petru delves into a conversation revealing AI assistant strengths and weaknesses.
The WTO Joint Initiative stabilised ‘Agreement on Electronic commerce’: Looking at the broader picture
30 July 2024
After almost seven years of discussions and formal negotiations, the WTO Joint Statement Initiative on e-commerce (JSI) has produced a stabilised ‘Agreement on Electronic commerce‘. This milestone represents an important achievement for the members of the JSI – 91 countries, which represent over 90% of global trade – even if some JSI members, such as the […]
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