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February 2020 online courses
Diplomatic Theory and Practice is an insightful and critical introduction to the main historical and current aspects of diplomacy. Continuous interaction with peers from all over the world and devoted management by pr...
Capacity Development 2017 online course
I feel that I learned a lot from the experiences of other people in this course. Sharing our experiences and knowledge encouraged me to conduct capacity development projects in my job. My classmates have struggled wit...
[WebDebate]: Data diplomacy and knowledge management - key skills for the next generation of diplomats
Our December WebDebate focuses on data management, data diplomacy, and big data. Data, information, and knowledge are at the core of diplomacy. We now have, however, entered a phase which stresses data management...
[Webinar] Cyber norms: Towards an inclusive dialogue
[Update] Read the webinar digest (with webinar recording and the presentation used in a webinar) News headlines are becoming dominated by cases of severe cyber incidents, some openly attributed to states and their in...
[WebDebate] Science diplomacy: approaches and skills for diplomats and scientists to work together effectively
Our February WebDebate will focus on science diplomacy. While not a new topic, we are at a critical juncture at which it is important to thoroughly analyse how science, technology, and international relations can work...
[Webinar] Standardisation: The Key to Unlock the Sustainable Development Goals?
Voluntary standards can be a key resource in making progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This webinar will explain how standards are developed and how they support the achievement of the SDGs. ...
May 2017 online courses
As a diplomat of a small state, operating in a dynamic and rapidly changing international environment, I must sharpen my skills and be equipped with the right tools in order to be successful. I particularly enjoyed th...
[WebDebate] Diplomats as Writers: Marrying the arts and diplomacy
Our March WebDebate will focus on diplomats as writers. Diplomats make a considerable contribution to literature and cultural heritage. This, however, remains underexplored despite the fact that eight diplomats have b...
[WebDebate] Education Diplomacy: A new diplomacy for the SDG era?
Our April WebDebate, on April 4 at 11:00 UTC (13:00 CEST), will focus on Education Diplomacy and its importance within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 4 calls for ensuring inclusive a...
[WebDebate] Standardisation: Practical solutions for strained negotiations or an arena for realpolitik?
Our May WebDebate will focus on the topic of standardisation and will ask the question of whether standards offer practical solutions for strained negotiations or represent an arena for realpolitik? Registrations are...
July 2017 online courses
Multilateral Diplomacy is an in-depth course on a wide spectrum of aspects of such diplomatic sphere, ranging from its history to its actors, rules, methods or processes. Focusing on the United Nations and their main ...
[WebDebate] A New Bilateralism in a Changing World
Our June WebDebate will focus on questions surrounding bilateral diplomacy. It is not difficult to observe increased scepticism towards multilateral institutions and a growing tendency towards isolationism. Th...
Decrypting the WannaCry ransomware: Why is it happening and (how) is it going to end?
Last week, the WannaCry ransomware cyber attack hit tens of countries worldwide. Since then, it has continued to spread over the globe. Join us on Thursday, 18th May, at 11:00 UTC (13:00 CEST) for a just-in-time webin...
[Webinar] Decrypting the WannaCry ransomware: Why is it happening and (how) is it going to end?
Last week, the WannaCry ransomware cyber attack hit many countries worldwide. Since then, it has continued to spread over the globe. Join us on Thursday, 18th May, at 11:00 UTC (13:00 CEST) for a just-in-time webinar ...
New course Negotiation Skills 2017
Fields of non-traditional diplomacy, such as education diplomacy, health diplomacy, Internet Governance, humanitarian diplomacy, and development diplomacy, require the use of diplomatic skills to build bridges across ...
[WebDebate] Sports diplomacy – new diplomacy and peacemaking tools or propaganda by other means?
To what extent is it worth unpacking ideas about sports diplomacy and looking at the extent to which sport can be a tool for diplomacy and peace. We need to ask: what forms does sport diplomacy take? Who are the actor...
October 2017 Online Courses
Language and Diplomacy course is very important for any diplomat: from negotiating to public speaking, listening, and skills needed for press conferences, the course covers all the essentials needed to becom...
[WebDebate] Should we take ‘new diplomacies’ seriously?
Our September WebDebate will focus on questions surrounding the so-called ‘new diplomacies’. Terms such as digital diplomacy, health diplomacy, environmental diplomacy, and education diplomacy, among others, highl...
[WebDebate]: Exploring digital diplomacy as a ‘new diplomacy’ - key lessons and skills
Our monthly WebDebates focus on so-called ‘new diplomacies’. We explore the emergence of new actors, new tools, and new processes in international relations. As these new diplomacies gain traction, it is importa...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in September 2017
What were the main Internet governance (IG) updates in September, and how will they shape future developments? What IG developments and events happened in South Eastern Europe (SEE) this month? And what is planned for...
February 2018 online courses
Diplomatic Theory and Practice is an exceptional course. As a practicing diplomat, I thought this course would have been a walk in the park, but I was pleasantly surprised with the multifaceted approach to diplomacy i...
Capacity Development 2018 online course
The course enabled me widen my understanding of different approaches to capacity development. I have been able to review our organizational understanding of capacity development within the context of our beneficiaries...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in October 2017
What were the main Internet governance (IG) updates in October, and how will they shape future developments? What IG developments and events happened in South Eastern Europe (SEE) this month? And what is planned for N...
[WebDebate] Humanitarian diplomacy and the influence of new actors and new technology
Our monthly WebDebates focus on so-called ‘new diplomacies’. We explore the emergence of new actors, new tools, and new processes in international relations. As these new diplomacies gain traction, it is important...
[WebDebate] Digital diplomacy: new actors and technology in diplomacy
Our monthly WebDebates focus on so-called ‘new diplomacies’. We explore the emergence of new actors, new tools, and new processes in international relations. As these new diplomacies gain traction, it is important...
[Webinar] E-commerce for development: e-Residency for the inclusion of SMEs in global markets
The webinar will focus on how the e-Residency programme in Estonia can facilitate access to global markets by enabling the establishment of an EU company. The expansion of the digital economy has acted as a driver ...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in November 2017
What were the main Internet governance (IG) updates in November, and how will they shape future developments? What IG developments and events happened in South Eastern Europe (SEE) this month? And what is planned for ...
[WebDebate] What is the potential of big data for diplomacy?
Modern society is marked by data. Data is continuously-generated, from electronic devices; from messages, images and videos uploaded online; from drones scanning the ground and satellites orbiting the earth. It is now...
[Briefing] Internet governance in October 2018
*Please note that there will be no in situ participation for the briefing in October. We apologise for any inconvenience to those who have already registered. [Update] The digest and recording of the webinar is now...
[Briefing] Internet governance in November 2018
[Update] The digest and recording of the webinar is now available. November was dominated by digital policy events, including the 13th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), among other Paris Digital Week events, a...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in January 2018
What were the main Internet governance (IG) updates in December and January, and how will they shape future developments? What IG developments and events happened in South Eastern Europe (SEE) this month? And what is ...
May 2018 online courses
As a diplomat of a small state, operating in a dynamic and rapidly changing international environment, I must sharpen my skills and be equipped with the right tools in order to be successful. I particularly enjoyed th...
[WebDebate] Strategies for African states in multilateral diplomacy
Looking at some of the key venues of multilateral diplomacy – such as the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly – it is easy to get the impression that multilateral diplomacy is dominated by a few powerf...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in February 2018
What were the main Internet governance (IG) updates in February, and how will they shape future developments? What IG developments and events happened in South Eastern Europe (SEE) this month? And what is planned for ...
July 2018 online courses
Multilateral Diplomacy is an in-depth course on a wide spectrum of aspects of such diplomatic sphere, ranging from its history to its actors, rules, methods or processes. Focusing on the United Nations and their main ...
[WebDebate] Can we teach and learn negotiation skills online?
Negotiation skills are developed over years and years of practical experience and it seems that there are very few shortcuts to becoming a good negotiator. In our May WebDebate, we will unpack ideas about teaching and...
[WebDebate] Algorithmic diplomacy: Better geopolitical analysis? Concerns about human rights?
Algorithmic diplomacy has become one of the terms that now reverberates around the corridors of diplomatic institutions. While its meaning is not entirely clear, there is a sense that something important is at stake a...
[WebDebate] #CyberMediation: New skills and tools for mediation
Cybermediation is a new field of research and practice which explores how digital technology is impacting the role of mediation in the prevention and resolution of violent conflict, how digital tools can be used by pe...
October 2018 Online Courses
Language and Diplomacy course is very important for any diplomat: from negotiating to public speaking, listening, and skills needed for press conferences, the course covers all the essentials needed to become a formid...
[Webinar] Water and armed conflicts
The Platform for International Water Law of the Geneva Water Hub (GWH) and DiploFoundation are pleased to invite you to a webinar on 'Water and armed conflicts'. This event is being organised within the framework of t...
[Webinar] What is responsible behaviour in cyberspace?
The Geneva Internet Platform is pleased to invite you to the webinar What is responsible behaviour in cyberspace? This event is being organised within the framework of the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour...
February 2019 online courses
Through real-case country examples, supported with a theoretical debate, the course offered a new, fresh insight in the contemporary issues of Public Diplomacy. For me, as a diplomat, the discussion among the particip...
Reflections on the 45th IFDT meeting and the road ahead
In our November WebDebate, we will reflect on the 45th meeting of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT), which took place under the theme ‘Diplomacy in an era of disruption and discontinuity’ on 19...
[WebDebate] Blockchain for development: a critical assessment
For a while now, blockchain has been discussed as a new technology that could have an impact on our economic and social development. Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency – and one of the most prominent examples of blockchain t...
[WebDebate] AI on the international agenda - where do we go from here?
In our December WebDebate, we will be looking at artificial intelligence (AI). AI is of geostrategic importance. A number of countries have already launched, or are developing, AI strategies and there is a clear sense...
[Webinar] What is the role of civil society and communities towards a peaceful cyberspace?
The Geneva Internet Platform is pleased to invite you to the webinar, ‘What is the role of civil society and communities towards a peaceful cyberspace?’. This event is being organised within the framework of the G...
[Briefing] Internet governance forecast for 2019
The world is facing some tough political and economic challenges. Against this backdrop, technological developments continue at a fast pace; policymakers are calling for more regulation; and the search for innovative ...
[Briefing] Internet governance in February 2019
February was another busy month for new strategies and initiatives on digital policy: Governments are showing their intent to further crack down on the spread of hate speech, while the latest artificial intelligence s...
Capacity Development 2019 online course
The Diplo Capacity Development course is the first e-learning that really convinced me! I’ve got the information I expected and the exchanges and debates with the team and other participants were really useful, full...
[Webinar] What is the role of the private sector towards a peaceful cyberspace?
The Geneva Internet Platform is pleased to invite you to the webinar, ‘What is the role of the private sector towards a peaceful cyberspace?’. This event is being organised within the framework of the Geneva Dialo...
[Briefing] Internet governance in April 2019
What were the main Internet governance updates in April? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing, on Tuesday, 30th April, for a round-up of the majo...
[Briefing] Internet governance in March 2019
What were the main Internet governance updates in March? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing, on Tuesday, 26th March, for a round-up of the majo...
[Briefing] Internet governance in May 2019
What were the main Internet governance updates in May? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing, Tuesday, 28th May, at 12:00 UTC (14:00 CET), for a r...
[Briefing] Internet governance in June 2019
What were the main Internet governance updates in June? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing, on Tuesday, 25th June, for a round-up of the major ...
Webinar on Asia-Europe relations
On Friday, 8th October 2010 at 9 am GMT, Mr Richard Werly, an expert on EU-Asian affairs will deliver a Webinar session summarising Asia-Europe week in Brussels, after the 8th ASEM (Asia-Europe meeting). After his...
Internet governance and ICT policy 2011 online courses
Diplo has just announced a new call for applications for the following courses: - Cyber-Security - Online Privacy and Data Protection - Intellectual Property Rights - Infrastructure and Critical Internet Resources...
Webinar: Can the euro crisis kill Europe?
After the 16/17 December European summit in Brussels, DiploFoundation Fellow Richard Werly will draw lessons from the ongoing EU response to the financial crisis. He will try to answer questions such as: Is the cr...
[WebDebate] Arctic diplomacy: Approaches and lessons
The Arctic is a place and object of diplomacy. It is particularly interesting to use it as a lens through which to explore various diplomatic approaches and practices. The experts in this debate all focus on the Arcti...
[WebDebate] Humanising immigration
Immigration gives rise to strong emotions. It is explained by conflicting narratives. And it is polarising people and political parties into positions that are either irreconcilable (Trump’s wall), irreversible (Bre...
New online course: Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance, and Policy Frameworks 2019
Artificial intelligence has moved from the realm of science fiction into our everyday lives. But what is it, exactly, and how does it change the socio-economic landscape? What is at stake for governments, businesses, ...
[Briefing #70] Internet governance in November 2020
[Update] Registrations are now closed. You can follow the event live at YouTube: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnAhFpL1K9U[/embedyt] and Facebook. What were the main Internet governance updates in ...
[Briefing #69] Internet governance in October 2020
What were the main Internet governance updates in October? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday, 27th October, at 13:00 UTC (14:00 CET...
[Briefing] Internet governance in September 2020
[Update] The recording of this briefing is now available. What were the main Internet governance updates in September? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next mont...
[Briefing] Internet governance in July & August 2020
[Update] The recording of this briefing is now available. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pdUXult0W0[/embedyt] What were the main Internet governance updates in July & August? How will recent upda...
[Briefing] A historic 2020: Six months in review
[Update] The recording of this Briefing is now available. What started out as a normal year quickly turned into a year to remember due to COVID-19 and its impact on work and life. Technology and digital policy deve...
[Briefing] Internet governance in May 2020
What were the main Internet governance updates in May? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday, 26th May, at 11:00 UTC (13:00 CEST), for ...
[Briefing] Internet governance in April 2020
What were the main Internet governance updates in April? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday, 28th April, at 11:00 UTC (13:00 CEST), ...
[Briefing] Internet governance in March 2020
What were the main Internet governance updates in March? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday, 31st March, at 11:00 UTC (13:00 CEST), ...
[Briefing] Internet governance in February 2020
What were the main Internet governance updates in February? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday, 25th February, at 12:00 UTC (13:00 C...
[Briefing] Internet governance in January 2020
What were the main Internet governance updates in January? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing, Tuesday, 28th January, at 12:00 UTC (13:00 CET),...
[WebDebate] Exploring innovative teaching methodologies: Digital tools for teaching diplomacy
Digital tools have garnered substantial interest in the context of teaching and training in diplomatic practice. Tools such as video conferences, small online courses, and massive open online courses are changing the ...
Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Norms and confidence building measures (CBMs): Are we there yet?
DiploFoundation is pleased to invite you to the web discussion: Norms and confidence building measures: Are we there yet? This webinar is the fourth in a series of cyber-diplomacy web discussions, organised by DiploF...
Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Traceability and attribution of cyber-attacks
DiploFoundation is pleased to invite you to the cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Traceability and attribution of cyber-attacks: Who did it? This webinar is the third in a series of cyber-diplomacy web di...
Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Applicability of international law to cyberspace
DiploFoundation is pleased to invite you to the cyber-diplomacy web discussion Applicability of international law to cyberspace: Do we know the rules of the road? This webinar is the second in a series of cyber-diplo...
[WebDebate] The diplomacy of natural resources in the Middle East
[Update] The digest and recording of the webinar are now available. Managing conflict and co-operation around natural resources – such as water, oil, and gas – is a key task of diplomacy. The task is ...
Negotiation Skills 2019 course
It was my first time studying about negotiations and the course really provided the main concepts and a solid foundation. Each unit is very well structured and they contain very interesting reading suggestions to deep...
[WebDebate] Visual digital diplomacy: Opportunities for diplomatic practice
The Internet is reshaping information gathering and communication sharing in diplomatic practice. In the past, there was an overall tendency to focus on the verbal aspects of diplomatic communication. Nowadays, the In...
[Briefing] Internet governance in November 2019
[Update] The digest and recording of the briefing are now available. What were the main Internet governance updates in November? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for ...
[Briefing] Internet governance in October 2019
[Update] The digest and recording of the webinar are now available.(link is external) What were the main Internet governance updates in September? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcom...
[Briefing] Internet governance in September 2019
[Update] The digest and recording of the webinar are now available.(link is external) What were the main Internet governance updates in September? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcom...
[WebDebate] Technology and diplomacy: Unpacking the relationship
[Update] The digest and recording of the WebDebate are now available. Technology impacts diplomacy and the way it is practised in a number of ways. The rise of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big ...
[Briefing] Internet governance in July & August 2019
[Update] The digest and recording of the webinar are now available.(link is external) What were the main Internet governance updates in July and August? How will recent updates influence the developments in...
[WebDebate] Science Diplomacy: Preparing the next generation
Science diplomacy is described as ‘the use of scientific collaborations among nations to address the common problems facing 21st century humanity and to build constructive international partnerships’ (Fedoroff, 20...
[WebDebate] Diplomacy at the UN: Is multilateralism dead?
[Update] The recording of the WebDebate is now available: [embedyt] https://youtu.be/yRq_yi24XSg[/embedyt] Concerns about the future of multilateral institutions, especially the UN, are as old as the organisation...
[WebDebate] The UN beyond the West: How do countries from the Global South make their mark?
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. With this WebDebate, we continue our theme of exploring key topics related to the past, present, and future of the organisation. Since the inception of the UN, me...
[WebDebate] AI for peacemaking: New tools and opportunities for mediators
Mediation, the resolution of international conflicts with the help of skilled intermediaries, has traditionally been considered a ‘low tech’ field in which interpersonal skills, savoir-faire, and emotional intelli...
May 2020 online courses
As a diplomat of a small state, operating in a dynamic and rapidly changing international environment, I must sharpen my skills and be equipped with the right tools in order to be successful. I particularly enjoyed th...
How to organise and run online meetings during COVID-19 times
In the last couple of years, the popularity of virtual meetings has hit new records in response to calls to reduce air travel and utilise climate-friendly conferencing. Moreover, as we discuss in further detail below,...
Could COVID-19 disrupt the Internet?
The pressure on the Internet infrastructure is increasing, with the shift of our professional and daily reality from the physical to the online space. On Tuesday, 24 March at 13:00 UTC (14:00 CET) we will discuss the ...
Technology and human rights in times of crisis
As our life shifts online and our daily functioning becomes increasingly dependent on technology, our online rights become all the more relevant. During a crisis, access to networks and timely information through medi...
[WebDebate] Multilateral diplomacy in times of COVID-19
For many around the world, the briefings of the World Health Organization (WHO) provided crucial information on the emerging crisis. A key moment came when the WHO declared a global pandemic. On March 24th, the UN Sec...
How to ensure the functional continuity of global diplomacy in time of crisis
In times of crisis, global cooperation is essential. Yet, COVID-19 has grounded global diplomacy with the cancellation of meetings and negotiations. In our next live discussion on COVID-19, on Thursday, 2nd April ...
(Cyber)Security and the shift to online
The shift towards online work makes us even more dependent on the critical Internet infrastructure and digital services. However, these are vulnerable and under a heavy stress-test through increasingly sophisticated c...
#SciDipTalks | Technology at the service of global health crises: Threats and opportunities
SciTech DiploHub has partnered with other organisations to put forward 5 online sessions with leading world experts (#SciDipTalks) that will explore the role of international cooperation in the current crisis; the E...
Effective online learning: Opportunities, limits, and lessons-learned
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis the majority of higher education institutions in affected countries moved some or all of their teaching online. The crisis has also given new urgency for organisations to est...
RightOn #3 Democracy and rule of law in crisis?
The outbreak of the Coronavirus is placing a great strain on democracy and the rule of law. While the question of democracy and the rule of law in crisis has been around for quite some time, the misuse of personal da...
RightOn #4: COVID-19 and women: the gendered impact of the crisis
It has become clear in recent weeks that this pandemic and the concurrent economic crisis is impacting women differently than men. Women, who already shoulder a disproportionate share of unpaid care work, have come...
[WebDebate] The UN response to COVID-19: Contributions, challenges, and lessons
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has launched a US$ 2 billion global humanitarian response plan for the most vulnerable. Numerous UN agencies and programmes have responded to COVID-19; one of the most prominent ...
RightOn #5: Contact tracing and challenges to privacy
The current global health crisis brings interesting dilemmas and tough choices for governments, individuals, and society. Many agree that using technology for the tracking of infections and their routes is an essentia...
Online conference 'The Future of Meetings'
The Coronavirus crisis is changing how we meet and interact, ushering in new ways of organising conferences and other events. Hybrid meetings, which combine virtual and face-to-face interaction, will become the norm.&...
Security in Cyberspace: Dynamics, limits, and opportunities
The event, organised by the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, will discuss the North and South perspectives on how cyberspace can bring challenges and solutions for interstate relations. S...
RightOn #6: From crisis to opportunity: How to build back better?
As the international community begins planning for a post-pandemic recovery, more and more emphasis is placed on the urgent need to ‘build back better’ and draw lessons from the COVID-19 crisis to help build a mor...
[WebDebate] The gendered impact of COVID-19: Towards better diplomatic responses
Responses to the current COVID-19 crisis illustrate both the importance of taking gender into account and the persisting shortcomings in doing so. The COVID-19 crisis impacts women and girls disproportionately, and di...
RightOn #8: Protecting the rights of older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic
[Update] The digest and recording of this webinar are now available. Older persons are amongst the most affected groups by COVID-19. Not only do they face a higher threat to their rights to life and health, but also ...
July 2020 online courses
The course on Multilateral Diplomacy was comprehensive, insightful, and innovative. The issues covered were timely and relevant, and the online chat sessions allowed for knowledge sharing by a wide cross-section of of...
Geneva Talks: Charting International Collaboration in the Digital Age
This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) in a time of turmoil and uncertainty. After the Second World War, countries across the World have signed the UN Charter in San Francisco in agreement t...
Online discussion: Navigating Geneva’s digital policy landscape
Most Geneva-based institutions and organisations are now tackling digital aspects as part of their work. The Geneva digital policy landscape has therefore become richer and more diverse. How can we navigate this lands...
Corona Diplomacy: Will changes affect future practice?
[Update] The recording of this webinar is now available. Participants of the webinar 'Corona Diplomacy: Will changes affect future practice?', organised by International Debat (ID), will discuss how diplomacy is a...
[WebDebate] Permanent missions at global diplomatic hubs: More or less relevant in 2020?
[Update] The digest and recording of this WebDebate is now available. Our July WebDebate explores the role and work of permanent missions in diplomatic hubs such as New York, Geneva, and Vienna. As we are getting c...
[WebDebate] The UN at 75: Evolution or revolution?
[Update] The digest and recording of this WebDebate are now available. This year is the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, and we are marking the occasion with a Webdebate on the past and the future of the org...
October 2020 Online Courses
It was my first time studying about negotiations and the course really provided the main concepts and a solid foundation. Each unit is very well structured and they contain very interesting reading suggestions to deep...
The bell has rung, classes are in session! October online courses
It was my first time studying about negotiations and the course really provided the main concepts and a solid foundation. Each unit is very well structured and they contain very interesting reading suggestions to deep...
RightOn #11: Communicating human rights: How to win the global ‘battle of ideas'
[Update] The summary and recording of this event are now available. Pick up a newspaper, turn on the TV or flick through the latest Tweets on your feed, and chances are you will come across a multitude of stories a...
Launch of the new Digital Watch observatory
[Update] Check out the new Digital Watch observatory. Launching on Monday, 14th September | Online We’re launching a brand new version of the Digital Watch observatory, built on a smart mix of expert and ...
Launch: ConfTech’s Library on the Future of Meetings
[Update] ConfTech’s Library on the Future of Meetings is now available. Launching on Thursday, 17th September | Online At the height of the spread of the global pandemic, many organisations and compa...
Launch of the humAInism Speech Generator
[Update] Check out the humAInism Speech Generator . Launching on Monday, 21st September | Online [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYoSQr6NETc[/embedyt] The humAInism Speech Generator is a p...
Launch of the Help Desk for inclusive governance
[Update] Check out the Help Desk for Inclusive Online Meetings Launching on Thursday, 24th September | Online COVID-19 has forced the world to shift to a digital way of working and meeting, creating ‘the n...
Launch: Digital Watch weekly digest
Launching on Monday, 28th September | Online The digital policy field is complex and intense with fast developments. What better way to keep track than to read bite-sized updates each week? In the next few weeks, the...
Start of contemporary diplomacy courses
Launching on Thursday, 1st October | Online We’re launching our autumn courses in October. These include Sustainable Development Diplomacy, Negotiation Skills, Language and Diplomacy, and Economic Diplomacy. Th...
Start of Cybersecurity 10-week course
Launching on Monday, 5th October | Online Today’s headlines often feature the word ‘cyber’, reporting on threats related to the virtual world: online child abuse, stolen credit cards and virtual identities, mal...
Launch of the Diplo’s new Data Engine
Launching on Monday, 12th October | Online After years of conceptual and technical developments, we will present a pilot version of our Data Engine, as part of Diplo’s new artificial intelligence (AI) and data ecos...
Start of the Online Meetings and Conferences online course
Launching on Thursday, 15th October | Online Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events With recent limitations to international travel, online meetings have become a key working tool fo...
Launch: Digital Watch AI-powered media barometer
Launching on Monday, 19th October | Online Media coverage – or lack of coverage – is a good indicator of national policy priorities, new technological developments, and issues raised by various actors. The n...
Launch: Diplomacy in the age of COVID-19 (Study)
Launching on Thursday, 22nd October | Online DiploFoundation has been conducting research on the challenges to multilateral diplomacy and the UN system in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the support of the Fin...
IGF Italia - La “Carta dei diritti di Internet' e il report 'The Age of Interdependence' principi e sfide
IGF Italia will host the session La “Carta dei diritti di Internet' e il report 'The Age of Interdependence' principi e sfide (The 'Internet Rights Charter' and the report 'The Age of Interdependence' prin...
RightOn #12: SDGs and Human Rights: Leading the way to COVID-19 response and recovery
[Update] The recording of this Web Chat is now available. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4xmIx7P3Cg[/embedyt] The global COVID-19 crisis is exposing and exacerbating existing human rights violati...
Data Privacy and Protection in International Law
[Update] The recording of this event is now available. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1k1CogsS5M[/embedyt] The eSeminar Data Privacy and Protection in International Law, organised by the Centre for ...
[WebDebate] How COVID-19 is changing diplomatic practice
[Update] The recording of this WebDebate is now available. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IJoTdlDKFg[/embedyt] Since March 2020, the image of diplomats and heads of state and government at virtual meet...
An X-ray of the 2020 UN General Assembly debates
An X-ray of the 2020 UN General Assembly debates Thursday, 8 October 2020, 13:00–14:00 UTC (15:00–16:00 CEST) Join Diplo’s researchers on their deep dive into policy priorities, discussion framing, and the ...
[WebDebate #43] IGF+: What’s next?
Internet governance is about the rules, policies, standards, and practices that determine how cyberspace is governed. It goes beyond technical and infrastructural considerations, and addresses the legal, economic, dev...
Geneva Peace Week - Building Trust in Cybermediation: A Collective Leadership Challenge?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge of CyberMediation activities. Given the global lockdown and widespread travel restrictions, many mediators and mediation support actors increasingly rely on digital technologie...
Human rights and the precarious condition of electoral democracy - Right On Web Chat
[Update] The recording of this webinar is now available: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BiPcgGRCFQ[/embedyt] It is widely assumed that human rights and electoral democracy are mutually supportive and i...
IGF 2020: Just-in-time reporting
This year's Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be held online, under the overarching theme 'Internet for human resilience and solidarity'. The GIP Digital Watch observatory and DiploFoundation will continue the ...
Digital Security and Economic Recovery
[Update] The recording of this event is now available. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vKvGgKq3Bs[/embedyt] The online high-level event ‘Digital Security and Economic Recovery: Boosting Confidence and P...
Data 2025 V.2.0 - Conference
The conference, organised by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in collaboration with C4DT (EPFL), will discuss what data is, based on technical and economic realities. It will start wit...
Launch of the Geneva Digital Atlas
[Update] Access the Geneva Digital Atlas, and the recording of the launch: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COZ7Pr99M0A[/embedyt] What is the Geneva Digital Atlas? The Geneva Digital Atlas is a compreh...
RightOn #14: Our Future, Our Voice
[Update] The registrations for this event are closed. You can follow the event via Facebook or on YouTube live streams: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_xdfCGEnag[/embedyt] The struggle for...
[WebDebate #44] Diplomacy in times of COVID-19: The experience of developing countries
[WebDebate #44] Diplomacy in times of COVID-19: The experience of developing countries [Update] The summary and recording of WebDebate #44 are available here. While the COVID-19 pandemic demanded adaptation across t...
International Water Law and Transboundary Cooperation
[Update] Registrations are now closed. The Platform for International Water Law of the Geneva Water Hub (GWH) and DiploFoundation are pleased to invite you to the webinar on “International Water Law and Transbou...
#MeetingTomorrow: Digital Geneva 2040
Geneva has been at the center stage of the global debate on internet governance ever since the invention of the World Wide Web at CERN in 1989. Today, the city hosts a wide range of international organizations, academ...
February 2021 online courses
DiploFoundation's course on AI mapped the different challenges AI entails in fundamental rights, the socio-economic and geopolitical fields. The structured discussions among the participants helped consider inclusiv...
Capacity Development 2021 online course
This online course is a good combination of different methods including reading the simple but good-quality materials with further references, the chat room session to reflect and share practical examples, and explana...
Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events
It is amazing how an online course could encompass all these teaching methods: text to read, lively discussions, critique, team work, staff mentorship, and hands-on practice. We could learn in a cozy, enjoyable a...
IGF 2020 Debrief
Annual IGF Debrief for 2020 Hosted by the Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF–USA) and the Greater Washington DC Chapter of the Internet Society (ISOC–DC), the annual event provides an overview of takeaways from ...
[Briefing #72] Internet governance in February 2021
Update Missed the briefing? View the recording below (French interpretation available here), and join us again for the March 2021 briefing. [Briefing #72] Internet governance in February 2021 What were the main i...
[Briefing #71] Internet governance in January 2021
Update Missed the briefing? Scroll further down to view the recording, and watch the presentation. Join us again for the February 2021 briefing, and download your copy of our latest monthly newsletter. [Br...
Harnessing the Power of Culture in Mediation, Conflict Prevention, and Resolution – Virtual conference
Harnessing the Power of Culture in Mediation, Conflict Prevention, and Resolution – Virtual conference 17–18 January 2021 The virtual conference will seek to bring insights into the role of culture in confl...
[WebDebate #45] Visual storytelling for diplomatic practice
[Update] The event summary and recording, together with further resources, are available here. [WebDebate #45] Visual storytelling for diplomatic practice Tuesday, 2nd February 13:00 UTC (08:00 EST |...
Masterclass on History of Diplomacy and Technology
A masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward. Winston Churchill The series Diplomacy and Technology: A historical journey is a set of open monthly Zoom discuss...
CENSURE – Twitter et Facebook font la loi. Mais de quel droit?
CENSORSHIP – Twitter and Facebook make the law. But by what right? Thursday, 28th January, 12:15 CET [UPDATE] The event recording is available here. By censoring or excluding the (now former) president of the Un...
2021: The emergence of digital foreign policy
Update Missed the event? You can view the event summary and recordings on the dedicated page. 2021: The emergence of digital foreign policy Tuesday, 2nd March, 13:00–15:30 UTC (14:00–16:30 CET) Al...
6th Geneva Engage Awards
6th Geneva Engage Awards Thursday, 18th February 2021 13:00–14:00 CET (12:00–13:00 UTC) The 6th Geneva Engage Awards will be held on Thursday, 18th February 2021! Find out all the details and register here...
[Webinar] Yellow Day and Green Diplomacy
[Update] The event recording is now available. Yellow Day and Green Diplomacy Movements of sand and dust across continents: Scientific insights and policy implications A just-in-time discussion Thursday, 11th Fe...
Prehistory: The birth of diplomacy and early ‘technologies’ [A historical journey #2]
Update Missed the event? The summary and recording are now available! A Masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija Thursday, 25th February 13:00 UTC (08:00 EST | 14:00 CET | 21:00 CST) When did diplomatic practice...
[Briefing #73] Internet governance in March 2021
Update Missed the event? Watch the recording below. Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday, 30 March, at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CEST). Catch up on the major interne...
Sustainable Capacity Building: Internet Governance in Africa
How is Africa building capacities for internet governance (IG) and digital policy? What are its main initiatives? What are the strengths and weaknesses of Africa's digital capacity building? What are the main opportun...
May 2021 online courses
Online courses starting May 2021 Diplo is offering three interactive postgraduate-level online courses starting the week of 10 May 2021: • 21st Century Diplomacy • Diplomacy of Small States • ...
Ancient Diplomacy: What can it teach us? [A historical journey #3]
Missed the event? Watch the recording, read the summary and find some additional resources here. As a follow-up to the February webinar, which dealt with the very early days of diplomacy, our March webinar will foc...
5th 'Road to Bern via Geneva' dialogue: On data and Tech4Good
5th 'Road to Bern via Geneva' dialogue: On data and Tech4Good Thursday, 25th March 2021, 14:00 CET The the 5th session of the Road to Bern via Geneva dialogues: The implementation and monitoring of the sustainabl...
[Briefing #74] Internet governance in April 2021
Update Missed the event? Watch the recording below, and register for the next briefing. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8NE6yVbPwk[/embedyt] [Briefing #74] Internet governance in April 2021 Tuesday, 27t...
Ancient Greek diplomacy: Politics, new tools, and negotiation [A historical journey #4]
Watch the recording Listen to the podcast Masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija After dealing with the early days of diplomacy and the diplomacy of the ancient world, we move to ancient Greek diplomacy. To the ancient...
1st International Online Conference on Digital Transformation in Culture and Education
1st International Online Conference on Digital Transformation in Culture and Education 14–16 April 2021 This conference is an excellent forum for digital librarians, researchers, and practitioners to present...
Team event
This is an event for Diplo's Team. We look forward to seeing you. It's been some time since we all met. If you'd like to catch up in an informal setting, please register below, and follow the instruction. The link t...
[WebDebate #47] Current diplomatic responses to COVID-19
[WebDebate #47] Current diplomatic responses to COVID-19 Tuesday, 4th May, 12:00 UTC (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST) COVID-19 has posed tremendous challenges to diplomacy. Practices had to be adapted while di...
[Briefing #75] Internet governance in May 2021
Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. The monthly Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing is organised by t...
Debate: E-commerce or Digital Trade or Both? What’s Negotiated at the WTO in Geneva
E-commerce or Digital Trade or Both? What’s Negotiated at the WTO in Geneva 11 May 2021 This virtual debate, organised by the European Internet Forum (EIF), will discuss the ongoing World Trade Organization's (WT...
July 2021 online courses
Online courses starting July 2021 DiploFoundation offers four interactive postgraduate-level online courses, starting the week of 26 July 2021: 21st Century Diplomacy Diplomatic Law: Privileges and Immunities ...
Digital (and) Diplomacy: What Are We Actually Talking About?
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7GRyx5qYGs[/embedyt] Digital (and) Diplomacy: What Are We Actually Talking About? Tuesday, 7th September 12:00–14:00 UTC (14:00–16:00 CEST) When we talk abou...
Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) Tour
The 'AI and IoT Tour' will explore Geneva's contribution to AI and IoT. The 'AI and IoT Tour' is part of 12 Tours to Navigate Geneva, a monthly series of discussions organised by the Geneva Internet Platform which n...
The telegraph: How it changed diplomacy [A historical journey #7]
Join us in our next journey through the history of diplomacy and technology. In our August webinar, we will discuss two decisive developments: the invention of the telegraph and the Vienna Congress of 1814/15. LATE...
Virtual Diplomacy in the Age of the Pandemic: Evolution or Revolution?
Update: Did you miss this event? The recording is now available: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddhYDMAWvvY&start=3240[/embedyt] Virtual Diplomacy in the Age of the Pandemic: Evolution or Revo...
[WebDebate #49] Emojis in public diplomacy: Best practices and lessons learned
Emojis in public diplomacy: Best practices and lessons learned Tuesday, 6th July, 12:00 UTC (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST) At first glance, the work of diplomats seems to have to do very little with emojis. In...
Future of Mediation and Peacemaking with Emerging Technologies
Future of Mediation and Peacemaking with Emerging Technologies Tuesday, June 29, 19:00–20:00 CEST The field of mediation, where emotional intelligence, communication, and interpersonal skills had the highest valu...
Digital and Environment Tour
Digital and Environment Tour 26 May 2021, 11:00-12:00 CEST The interplay between the digital and the environment is not new. The Digital and Environment Tour covers two crucial elements: data and the circular econo...
[Briefing #76] Internet governance in June 2021
Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday, 29th June, at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CEST). The June Briefing will provide a round-up of policy updates, analysed by our experts, including...
Discussion: Cyber detente after the Biden–Putin summit in Geneva
Cyber detente after the Biden–Putin summit in Geneva Friday, 25th June 12:00 UTC (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST) Join us for a discussion on cyber detente with diplomats, tech experts, and researchers from ...
Data Tour | 12 Tours to Navigate Digital Geneva
Every month the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) navigates International Geneva through a specific lens: that of a given digital policy issue. Each month we connect the dots on the many initiatives, organisations and p...
Book launch: Internet Governance at the Point of No Return
Book launch: Internet Governance at the Point of No Return Wednesday, 23rd June, 16:00–16:45 CET Join us for a conversation with Prof. Rolf H. Weber to talk about his new book Internet Governance at the Point of ...
WTO: Connectivity, Competition, Collaboration: The 3Cs of Digital Trade – What policies for post-COVID success?
Connectivity, Competition, Collaboration: The 3Cs of Digital Trade – What policies for post-COVID success? Tuesday, 22nd June, 15:00–16:30 The event is part of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Simply Service...
Global Media Forum session: Innovation by disruption? How COVID-19 is changing diplomacy
Innovation by disruption? How COVID-19 is changing diplomacy Development and Peace Foundation (sef:) at the DW Global Media Forum 2021 Monday, 14th June, 13:45–14:15 CEST The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on in...
[Briefing #78] Internet governance in September 2021
Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday, 28 September, at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CEST). Catch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe...
The role of the Human Rights Council in promoting a human rights-based approach to new and emerging technologies
High-level Panel Discussion The role of the Human Rights Council in promoting a human rights-based approach to new and emerging technologies Tuesday, 15th June 2021 13:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CEST | 21:00 CST) ...
Monthly Internet governance briefing - October 2021
Join us for or our monthly hour-long briefing and discussion on the latest global digital policy developments on Tuesday, 26 October, at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CEST). Our Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing will be ...
Monthly Internet Governance Briefing – November 2021
Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday, 30th November, at 13.00 UTC (14.00 CET). Catch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the gl...
The Metaverse and International Relations
Event date: 11 November 2021, 11:00–12:00 CET A metaverse is the digital future that Facebook, and other tech giants, are working towards. What does it mean for international relations? You won't just be watching ...
International regulation on the net: A necessity, but what about possibilities?
International regulation on the net: A necessity, but what about possibilities? Cyber Polygon 2021 Friday, 9th July, 15:20–15:50 CEST (13:20–13:50 UTC) The internet is borderless, data flow is enormous, ...
Renaissance diplomacy: Compromise as a solution to conflict [A historical journey #6]
Event summary | Recording | Podcast | Resources Join us in our next journey through the history of diplomacy and technology. In June, we will look at Renaissance diplomacy, and the impact the invention of the printin...
[WebDebate #48] Virtual and hybrid diplomacy: What have we learned?
[WebDebate #48] Virtual and hybrid diplomacy: What have we learned? Tuesday, 8th June, 12:00 UTC (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST) In light of social distancing and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dipl...
[Briefing #77] Internet governance in July and August 2021
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