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
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Training and courses
Events
Science Diplomacy Capacity Development: Where Do We Go From Here? (WebDebate #55)
14 Jul 22 - 14 Jul 22
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 #48] Virtual and hybrid diplomacy: What have we learned?
08 Jun 21 - 08 Jun 21
[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
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2019 workshop in Malta
04 Feb 19 - 13 Feb 19
Malta
Implementing the Water Convention: A look at the results of the first reporting exercise
23 Nov 18 -
Switzerland
High-Level Roundtable on Diplomacy in the Digital Age: Revolution or Evolution?
05 Feb 18 - 06 Feb 18
Belgium
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy 2018 workshop in Malta
05 Feb 18 - 14 Feb 18
Malta
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
2005
Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics
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2022
EU’s Council Conclusions on digital diplomacy
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2022
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Traversing biomedical science, technology & innovation, policy, and diplomacy
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Using Science Diplomacy to achieve health goal
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