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New Germany’s digital foreign policy strategy: Between continuity and change
13 February 2024
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, Switz...
‘Soft power’ is nothing more than influence
16 November 2023
The term ‘soft power’ (and its siblings ‘hard power’ and ‘smart power’), employ...
What is the future of PDF on its 30th anniversary?
14 September 2023
Digital diplomacy in 2024, Digital standards, Diplomatic reporting, Diplomatic service
We use PDF (Portable Document Format) so much in everyday activities that we often take it for granted. But PDFs haven\'t always been around. In 1993, Adobe (formerly Adobe Sys...
Can AI understand our language?
Transcription software is now crucial for many businesses, journalists, researchers, and other professionals who need to convert audio or video reco...
Training and courses
Events
Meeting with a representative of APNIC
14 Mar 23 - 14 Mar 23
The Power of the Unsaid – Diplomatic Communication in the AI Era (Workshop)
25 Apr 23 - 25 Apr 23
Serbia, Southeast Europe
Will AI take over diplomatic reporting? (WebDebate #56)
07 Feb 23 - 07 Feb 23
Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
17 Nov 22 - 19 Nov 22
Just-in-time capacity building for Rwandan Diplomacy
03 Oct 22 - 14 Oct 22
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Global Conflict
18 Oct 21 - 18 Oct 21
Global Media Forum session: Innovation by disruption? How COVID-19 is changing diplomacy
19 Jun 21 - 19 Jun 21
Online, Germany
Harnessing the Power of Culture in Mediation, Conflict Prevention, and Resolution – Virtual conference
17 Jan 21 - 18 Jan 21
Online
Geneva Peace Week – Building Trust in Cybermediation: A Collective Leadership Challenge?
03 Nov 20 - 03 Nov 20
Online
[WebDebate] AI for peacemaking: New tools and opportunities for mediators
04 Jun 19 - 04 Jun 19
Online
#Cybermediation: What role for blockchain technology and natural language processing AI?
05 Oct 18 -
Switzerland
Mediation, Conflict Prevention and Resolution in the Emerging Paradigm
24 Feb 18 - 25 Feb 18
Serbia, Southeast Europe
Presentation by Dr Jovan Kurbalija at the Belgrade Seminar on ‘Excellence in Diplomacy’
12 Dec 12 - 14 Dec 12
Serbia, Southeast Europe
Remote Participation – Opportunities and Challenges for Multilateral Diplomacy
17 May 12 -
Switzerland
Resources
German Strategy for International Digital Policy
Introduction The global digital age opens up tremendous opportunities – and harbours challenges for all actors. The political and economic power as well as the military capabilities of states, increasingly depend on their ability to access, use and evolve... Read more...
2023
Tech diplomacy practice in the San Francisco Bay Area
A fresh look five years after the first mapping in 2018, this report examines how countries engage in tech diplomacy in the San Francisco Bay Area. The report maps a selection of diplomatic representations to illustrate the variety of approaches engaged and identifies ... Read more...
2022
[HOW-TO] How to use GoBrunch for hosting an event
GoBrunch is a platform for webinars and meetings, which creates a positive engagement among participants. It is very easy to use, it only takes a few minutes to create your room.... Read more...
2022
[HOW-TO] How to use Airmeet for hosting an event
Airmeet is a virtual networking and video conferencing platform that is perfect for any type of event, from informal gatherings, panel discussions to workshops.... Read more...
2022
[HOW-TO] How to use SpatialChat for hosting an event
SpatialChat is a virtual space where people can meet and talk about different topics. The experience is similar to Zoom breakout rooms, but SpatialChat might be an easier solution for online social events since it allows participants to move freely between groups or fo... Read more...
2021
[HOW-TO]: Enabling closed caption on your Zoom account
One of the popular Zoom tools is auto-generated captions. From now on, all Zoom Meetings accounts have access to them, the free and the licensed ones.... Read more...
2021
[HOW-TO] How to use the Mentimeter app in Zoom
Mentimeter has recently become available in the Zoom Marketplace, making it easier to use during online meetings. Mentimeter is an online voting tool that enables more effective and interactive meetings. You can use this powerful combination of Zoom and Mentimeter toge... Read more...
2021
[HOW-TO] How to use Mozilla Hubs for hosting an event
Hubs is a place where you can meet people in a 3D environment.... Read more...