Diplo Blog
Is IT transforming democracy?
22 July 2024
How did IT impact democracies in 2016? From amendment generators to innovative counter-strategies, technology's influence on politics continues to grow.
The Overlooked Peril: Cyber failures amidst AI hype
19 July 2024
Today's CloudStrike failure has jolted us into a harsh reality. For the past two years, the tech world has been abuzz with discussions about the potential risks of AI. Conferences, initiatives, and think tanks have dedicated countless hours to debating the hypothetical dangers AI might pose in the future. However, while our attention was fixed on the AI horizon, a more immediate threat lurked in the shadows of our increasingly complex digital infrastructure.
The price of ignoring context in problem-solving
15 July 2024
Without context, problem-solving skills suffer, affecting both personal and social effectiveness. Aldo Matteucci explains why cultivating creativity and contextual awareness is essential.
Are states truly unitary actors?
11 July 2024
The 'realism' theory assumes states have a single coherent principal directing subordinate agents, but history tells a different story. WWI, the 1941 USA–Japan oil embargo, and the Vietnam War reveal complex internal dynamics.
Inviolability of embassies and consulates: The recent example of Israel and Iran
09 July 2024
How do recent attacks on the Iranian Consulate in Syria and subsequent retaliations impact international law? Alan Franklin explores the legal nuances of the Israel–Iran conflict.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with Chatbot, and the Word was Chatbot
29 June 2024
How do chatbots like Chatbot actually work? The post looks at the processes which allow chatbots to learn and work.
Global Affairs Canada: What are the lessons?
Global Affairs Canada's latest report reveals serious misconduct by diplomatic staff. With robust whistle-blower protections and strict disciplinary actions, will this change diplomatic behaviour? Lessons for others to consider.
The evolution of state virtue: From Plato to Adam Smith
27 June 2024
Plato asked if states could possess virtues like wisdom and justice. The post analyses what thinkers like Machiavelli and Adam Smith have said about it, and why the notion matters for modern governance.
Ties between generative artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights
26 June 2024
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important part of our daily lives, from search engines and automatic driving systems to generative AI (GenAI) such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, and DALL-E. The growing use of these AI systems raises major questions in the legal field. This is particularly true when it comes to intellectual property […]
The hidden layers of consciousness
18 June 2024
Discover how consciousness is connected to social behaviour, and how our subjective experiences shape our reality.
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