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Book review | Jovan Kurbalija, History of Diplomacy and Technology: From smoke signals to artificial intelligence, 2nd edition (DiploFoundation: Geneva, 2025)
Methodologically inspired by the French Annales School of historiography and determinedly reaching beyond Europe, the author of this book has nevertheless produced a work that has rarely sacrificed important detail to breadth of focus. Its general thesis is that the ev... Read more...
OEWG and Cybersecurity Negotiations at the United Nations: Issues, Dynamics, and Divides
The analyses focus on the work of the UN Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on the security of and in the use of ICTs, the central UN forum where states have negotiated rules, norms, and confidence-building measures for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace. Across it... Read more...
Tianjin Declaration of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Here is English translation of th tilizee original document in Chinese: 上海合作组织成员国元首理事会天津宣言 The heads of state of the member states of ... Read more...
UN 2.0 and the Metaverse: Are we seeing what is possible?
The book explores one of today’s most urgent questions: how can global governance keep pace with rapid technological change? Drawing on the UN’s Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact, the book examines the fragile yet essential dialogue between a mod... Read more...
History of diplomacy and technology: From smoke signals to artificial intelligence (2nd edition)
'History of Diplomacy and Technology' is timeless reminder of dynamic CHANGES of technology and enduring CONTINUITY of diplomacy. Technologies have changed conduct of diplomacy, but the essence of diplomacy has remained the same: the peaceful resolution of disputes thr... Read more...
America’s AI Action Plan
The White House AI Action Plan outlines America's strategy to achieve global dominance in artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for rapid innovation, robust infrastructure, and international collaboration. To secure its leadership, the U.S. aims to dismantle re... Read more...
AI Apprenticeship: Learning about AI by developing AI
AI Apprenticeship publication explores how learning by building can equip professionals with the skills, ethics, and adaptability needed for the AI era. Inspired by the Swiss vocational model, it presents a human-centred approach to navigating digital transformation. D... Read more...
Coming soon: Internet Governance: Issues, Actors and Divides | 8th Edition
The forthcoming 8th edition of Internet Governance: Issues, Actors and Divides by Jovan Kurbalija marks a major milestone in the ongoing effort to understand and shape the global digital landscape. First published nearly two decades ago, this seminal work returns in 20... Read more...
EspriTech de Genève
EspriTech de Genève, embodying the tech spirit of Geneva, focuses on responsible, human-centred AI that intertwines historical thought with modern governance and coding. Rooted in the city's rich thining and humanitarian heritage, it transforms classical values into ... Read more...
An International Digital Strategy for the European Union
The European Commission's Joint Communication outlines an International Digital Strategy aimed at enhancing the EU's global tech competitiveness and innovation. Acknowledging the digital and AI revolution, the EU emphasizes the need for collective action with internati... Read more...
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