digital diplomacy and new tech
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CPD Faculty Fellow Corneliu Bjola discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) may be integrated into consular services, crisis management, public diplomacy and international negotiations.
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Johns Hopkins University Ph.D. student Aaron Bateman on why the pope is directly engaging tech companies.
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TODAY: What is the next step in shaping #diplomacy? Find out now.
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Explore and contribute to a collection of attractions around the world.
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Crowdfunding platforms encourage civic participation in global affairs.
Global youth are tackling the root causes of extremism. Over 70 youth leaders from around the globe met recently in New York, developed an action agenda, and shared it with President Obama at the Leaders’ Summit on Countering ISIL and Violent Extremism.