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25 Nov, 2023
How is the United Arab Emirates thriving in a fragmented geopolitical landscape
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is thriving in this multipolar age, leveraging its oil wealth to punch above its weight. Despite its small population a... Read more
17 Apr, 2023
T25 non-aligned countries and new geopolitics
The rise of Non-Aligned countries is an increasingly important factor in global affairs. They currently account for 45% of the world’s population, a... Read more
29 Jun, 2022
Defending Africa against geopolitical power plays
African leaders call for renewed UN to protect small and developing countries from geopolitical power games.... Read more
29 Jun, 2022
Why is ‘Arm’, UK high-tech company, becoming a key actor in digital geopolitics?
Arm', a prominent UK high-tech company, is crucial in the realm of digital geopolitics due to its role in developing microchips for various tech produ... Read more
CPDP LatAm session on ‘Critical infrastructure and digital sovereignty: regulatory challenges for sustainable data centers’
16 Jul 25 - 16 Jul 25Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), Rio de Janeiro
The role of diplomacy in AI geopolitics | Poland diplomatic academy
28 Mar 25 - 28 Mar 25Warsaw
Digital Sovereignty and the open internet: Can they coexist?
04 Apr 25 - 04 Apr 25Online
Leadership training on AI and diplomacy @ the UAE diplomatic academy
18 Nov 24 - 20 Nov 24Abu Dhabi, UAE
Kuwait Diplomatic Institute: Executive training in Diplomatic Negotiations and AI and Diplomacy
22 Apr 24 - 26 Apr 24Malta, in situ
Digital standards, China, and geopolitics: What is at stake?
14 Dec 21 - 14 Dec 21Online
Discussion: Cyber detente after the Biden–Putin summit in Geneva
25 Jun 21 - 25 Jun 21Online
Digital sovereignty: The end of the open internet as we know it? (Part 1)
The concept of digital sovereignty has gained prominence. This discussion examines the tension between territorial politics and transborder digital operations, highlighting how demands for autonomy re[...]
03 Apr, 2025
DeepSeek: Some trade-related aspects of the breakthroughÂ
DeepSeek's release of a cost-effective large language model has sparked discussions about trade and technology access. This innovation showcases how export controls, like those imposed by the US, can [...]
31 Jan, 2025
Geoeconomics Takes Center Stage at Davos: Five takeaways
The 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos emphasized geoeconomics as a key driver of the global economy, with leaders highlighting the risks posed by geopolitical tensions. Political figures advocated fo[...]
23 Jan, 2025
From algorithms to Armageddon: The rise of AI in nuclear decision-making
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear systems presents profound ethical, strategic, and operational challenges. While AI offers opportunities to enhance decision-making and crisi[...]
30 Dec, 2024
AI@UN: Navigating the tightrope between innovation and impartiality
The UN faces the challenge of integrating AI in a way that maintains its impartiality and credibility, advocating for an open-source AI platform contributed to by countries, companies, and citizens to[...]
05 Jun, 2024
13th WTO Ministerial Conference: What is at stake for digital trade?
The 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi will address various trade issues, including digital trade. Key topics include the extension of the moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmi[...]
19 Feb, 2024
The impact of big data on geopolitics, negotiations, and diplomacy
We analyze the influence of Big Data on geopolitics and diplomacy, revealing its transformative impact on negotiation practices and diplomatic strategies. This shift demands a recalibration of traditi[...]
09 May, 2017
13 October 20252018
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 landsca... 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 ... 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 an... Read more
2002
Amarna Diplomacy: The Beginnings of International Relations
The text discusses the emergence of diplomatic relationships during the Amarna period, highlighting how this era marked the start of international rel... 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 discuss... 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
25 Nov, 2023
How is the United Arab Emirates thriving in a fragmented geopolitical landscape
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is thriving in this multipolar age, leveraging its oil wealth to punch above its weight. Despite its small population a... Read more
17 Apr, 2023
T25 non-aligned countries and new geopolitics
The rise of Non-Aligned countries is an increasingly important factor in global affairs. They currently account for 45% of the world’s population, a... Read more
29 Jun, 2022
Defending Africa against geopolitical power plays
African leaders call for renewed UN to protect small and developing countries from geopolitical power games.... Read more
29 Jun, 2022
Why is ‘Arm’, UK high-tech company, becoming a key actor in digital geopolitics?
Arm', a prominent UK high-tech company, is crucial in the realm of digital geopolitics due to its role in developing microchips for various tech produ... Read more
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