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13th WTO Ministerial Conference: What is at stake for digital trade?
19 February 2024
E-commerce and trade, Economic, Geopolitics, Globalisation, International law, International relations, law and politics, Politics and governance, Public policy
The thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC13) will take place from 26 to 29 February, in Abu Dhabi. On this occasion, WTO members will take stock of advancements si...
The impact of big data on geopolitics, negotiations, and diplomacy
09 May 2017
Data and diplomacy, Data governance, Digital diplomacy, Diplomatic theory and practice, Geopolitics, International relations, law and politics, Internet governance and digital policy, Legal and regulatory, Types of diplomacy
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Resources
2018
A Tipping Point for the Internet: Predictions for 2018 (Briefing Paper #9)
The briefing paper discusses various predictions for the internet in 2018, focusing on key trends and developments that will shape the digital landscape. Key areas include the rising importance of cybersecurity, the impact of artificial intelligence on online platforms... Read more...
2013
The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate
The Revenge of Geography discusses how the physical and political landscapes influence global conflicts and shape our destinies.... Read more...
2013
Force and Statecraft: Diplomatic Problems of Our Time
In this classic text, an eminent historian of international affairs and a distinguished political scientist survey the evolution of the international system, from the emergence of the modern state in the 17th century to the present. Craig and George pay particular atte... Read more...
2003
The Dust of Empire: The Race for Mastery in the Asian Heartland
Central Eurasia refers to the countries in the Caucasus and to the five countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. These countries that had once been part of the Russian and Soviet Empire were broken off and set adrift w... Read more...
2002
Amarna Diplomacy: The Beginnings of International Relations
The message discusses the emergence of diplomatic relationships during the Amarna period, highlighting how this era marked the start of international relations.... Read more...
2000
Regionalism in the Post-Cold War World
Regionalism in the Post-Cold War World emphasizes the shift towards regional cooperation and integration following the end of the Cold War. It discusses how national interests can align with regional cooperation and highlights the importance of regional organizations i... Read more...
1989
The role of the super powers
In John D. Brewer (ed.), Can South Africa Survive? (Macmillan, London, 1989), pp. 9-34. ... Read more...
1989
South Africa
In R. Allison and P. Williams (eds), Superpower Competition and Crisis Prevention in the Third World (Cambridge UP, 1989), pp. 206-16.... Read more...
