China’s Lunar Resarch
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China's scientists made a breakthrough in simulating the low-gravity environment on the moon. This research was inspired by Andre Geim's experimental to levitate a frog with a magnet. Geim was well-known for saying science should “first…
Pegasus spyware ‘found on phone of jailed critic of Narendra Modi ’
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The Indian government’s case against Rona Wilson , a jailed Indian activist and critic of Narendra Modi’s administration, is expected to face new scrutiny following allegations that his mobile phone was hacked using Israeli-made spyware…
“Unmasking digital diplomacy in the new normal” – International Conference in Indonesia
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Indonesia will host the International Conference on Digital Diplomacy on 16th November 2021.
This year, ICDD will be held virtually on 16 November 2021 with the theme “Unmasking digital diplomacy in the new normal”. Wearing masks…
New Cyberspace and Digital Policy Bureau at the US State Department
Updates Digital diplomacy, Cybersecurity, Digital foreign policy, Foreign ministries UpdatesThe US State Department established the new Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy as part of the reorganisation and modernisation of US diplomacy. The Bureau will be led by an ambassador-at-large.
The new Bureau, as its' name indicates,…
Update on Facebook Papers
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These disclosures made to the Securities and Exchange Commission and provided to Congress in redacted form by Facebook (FB)whistleblower Frances Haugen's legal counsel have shed new light on the inner workings…
Zooming out of digital diplomacy
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Videoconference diplomacy lacks nuance, subtlety, and the personal touch. There are no breaks, sideline chats, quiet drinks, or steps outside to calm tensions, build rapport, or explore new opportunities. It lacks the “essence” of diplomacy.
It’s…
The rights of future generations: What are our responsibilities?
Updates BlogsThe UN Secretary-General opened a discussion the rights of future generations with his report 'Our Common Agenda' launched on the 10th September 2021. This text aims to map the main questions and dilemmas on the rights of future generations.
Legal Implications of Sea Level Rise for Small Island States
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A new World Bank study examining the potential legal implications of sea-level rise on the maritime and legal rights of Pacific Island nations provides a pathbreaking review of the key legal questions and highlights that some international…
Data-Informed Diplomacy
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The State Department launched a new strategy for data-driven diplomacy. It recognises the strategic relevance of data and its use in diplomatic activities of the United States. The U.S. Data Diplomacy strategy argues that diplomacy needs more…
What Meetings Will Look Like In The Future
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This is an important update on hybrid meetings.
Those looking ahead are beginning to see something entirely new on the horizon, a reenvisioned hybrid model. “Hybrid meetings have been around for a number of years, but, until Covid-19, that…
How did Facebook go down? An analysis
Updates Cybersecurity BlogsOn 4 October, Facebook and its sister services Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger went down for almost six hours and reminded us how dependent we are on digital infrastructure. I tried explaining what went down by video and text answering…
How to break down silos across defence, diplomacy and development?
Updates COVID-19 and Diplomacy, Development, Foreign policy BlogsBreaking down silos between 3D (defence, diplomacy and development) is in a focus of many countries.
The United States has been reinvigorated by Biden's administration and his appointment of Samantha Power as USAID administrator and elevated…
