Types of diplomacy
Contents
Various types of diplomacy can be classified according to:
a) the way diplomacy is conducted. The main types are bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. Other modus operandi descriptors include public diplomacy and metaverse diplomacy.
b) topic areas which diplomacy addresses: digital diplomacy, development diplomacy, economic diplomacy, cyber diplomacy, AI diplomacy, energy diplomacy, health diplomacy, science diplomacy, sport diplomacy, climate diplomacy, education diplomacy, etc.
Books on various types of diplomacy – Library of Jovan Kurbalija
From our blog
National champions do not help to win the race for digital industrialisation
27 April 2022
From a governmental perspective, national champions are usually private-led companies seen as vital to promoting the interests of the nation. Often, this recognition translates into governmental policies that support ...
Time to reflect: Multilateralism Day
24 April 2022
24 April is the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. This year, as multilateralism is in a profound crisis, it is definitely not a time for celebration. But it is not a time for desperation ei...
Will science diplomacy survive?
15 April 2022
Science diplomacy will very likely survive, but in a different form. Diplomats will continue to negotiate scientific collaboration, as they do in other areas of diplomacy such as food, health, and trade. However, scie...
The US is pursuing holistic digital diplomacy
15 April 2022
Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, US intelligence agencies were fundamentally reformed in order to address fragmentation and policy silos as major reasons for their failure to prevent these attacks. It is now the ...
Training and courses
Events
Science diplomacy: The road ahead in 2022 (WebDebate #53)
01 Mar 22 - 01 Mar 22
Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective
31 Jan 22 - 31 Jan 22
The recent climate negotiations: A perspective from the Global South [WebDebate #52]
07 Dec 21 - 07 Dec 21
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Global Conflict
18 Oct 21 - 18 Oct 21
[WebDebate #49] Emojis in public diplomacy: Best practices and lessons learned
06 Jul 21 - 06 Jul 21
Online
[WebDebate #46] Unpacking the EU’s digital diplomacy and foreign policy
06 Apr 21 - 06 Apr 21
#SciDipTalks | Technology at the service of global health crises: Threats and opportunities
11 May 20 - 11 May 20
Online
Embedding science and technology in international relations education and diplomatic training
16 Feb 19 -
United States
Implementing the Water Convention: A look at the results of the first reporting exercise
23 Nov 18 -
Switzerland
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2019 workshop in Malta
04 Feb 19 - 13 Feb 19
Malta
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2018 workshop in Malta
05 Feb 18 - 14 Feb 18
Malta
High-Level Roundtable on Diplomacy in the Digital Age: Revolution or Evolution?
05 Feb 18 - 06 Feb 18
Belgium
Diplo at MyData 2017
30 Aug 17 - 01 Sep 17
Scenarios Building Seminar: Improving Cooperation in SEE through Developing the e-RCC
25 Jun 12 - 26 Jun 12
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rome E-diplomacy Day
18 Jun 12 -
Remote Participation – Opportunities and Challenges for Multilateral Diplomacy
17 May 12 -
Switzerland
Training Workshop in Contemporary Multilateral Diplomacy and E-diplomacy
19 Mar 12 - 22 Mar 12
South America
Modern Diplomacy For Small States 2011
26 May 11 - 04 Jun 11
Diplomacy Goes Virtual: Inauguration of Diplomacy Island and Virtual Embassy in Second Life
22 May 07 -
Switzerland
International Conference – Challenges for Foreign Ministries: Managing Diplomatic Networks and Optimising Value
31 May 06 - 01 Jun 06
Switzerland
International Conference – Roma Diplomacy: A Challenge for European Institutions?
08 Dec 05 - 09 Dec 05
Belgium
Resources
2022
Journal of Moral Theology, Vol. 11, Special Issue no. 1, Spring 2022, “Artificial Intelligence”
Journal of Moral Theology dedicated special issue on 'artificial intelligence'.... Read more...
2021
Improving the practice of cyber diplomacy: Training, tools, and other resources – Final study
This study analyses the capacity development of cyber diplomacy, including training opportunities, tools, and other resources, and looks at their reach, take-up, and what should come next. Why? Because although cyber diplomacy, the conduct of diplomacy with respect to ... Read more...
2021
Improving the practice of cyber diplomacy: Training, tools, and other resources – Phase I
Cyber diplomacy, the conduct of diplomacy with respect to a state’s interests in cyberspace, is too important to ignore. Yet, the participation of countries is far from ideal.... Read more...
2021
Enterprise Data Strategy: Empowering Data Informed Diplomacy (U.S. State Departement)
The Enterprise Data Strategy (EDS) aims to ensure that State Department’s workforce is equipped with the timely and relevant data necessary to make informed management decisions.... Read more...
2021
2021: The emergence of digital foreign policy
While digital tools, in particular social media, have been gradually introduced to the practice of diplomacy, many open questions remain regarding the impact of digitisation on foreign policy and the environment in which diplomacy is practised. This is where digital fo... Read more...
2021
The era of digital foreign policy: Comprehensive approaches to digitalisation
As the theme of this issue, ‘foreign policy for the 4th industrial revolution’, suggests, diplomats and foreign ministries are faced with tremendous changes brought about by digitalisation. The ability to respond to these changes appropriately and effectively deter... Read more...
2020
The future of (multilateral) diplomacy? Changes in response to COVID-19 and beyond
The year 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN). It is also the year that the world was faced with responding to the emergence of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, an unprecedented global challenge that has left no area of society and no individual ... Read more...
