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The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD) hosts a speaker series: Diverse Diplomacy Leaders, which brings foreign policy experts from a wide variety of backgrounds to discuss their own careers and efforts to make the foreign policy community more diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible.  Earlier this month, the Diverse Diplomacy Speaker Series was honored to host U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Timmy Davis. He spoke about his experience of the American dream, describing his journey from a modest upbringing in the South to achieving the esteemed position of U.S. Ambassador. He emphasized the importance of selflessness, adaptability, and teamwork in effective diplomacy. Additionally, he discussed the value of fostering an environment that promotes respectful dissent as a means to positively shape foreign policy. The Diverse Diplomacy Leaders Speakers Series is created and hosted by the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. The series aims to bring to light the diverse voices within the field of diplomacy, focusing on the experiences, challenges, and achievements of underrepresented groups in foreign affairs. By featuring diplomats and foreign policy professionals from various backgrounds, the series seeks to inspire current and future generations to pursue careers in diplomacy and international relations. Since 2018, ISD’s series has showcased the voices and stories of many leaders who have enriched our understanding of foreign affairs. From Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's pioneering journey, to Lawrence Randolph's commitment to authenticity, Mirembe Nantongo's cross-cultural insights, and Ambassador Todd Robinson's (SFS’85) resilience against discrimination, we're inspired by their paths. View these conversations and more here: https://lnkd.in/giQcZ72

There are very few positive outcomes from the Pandemic but, in this case, I am grateful that it gave me the opportunity to pursue a “Master in Contemporary Diplomacy” tailored for working diplomats and those involved in international realations. It is coordinated by the DiploFoundation Switzerland in cooperation with the University of Malta. The degrees from the DiploFoundation are recognized worldwide because they are accredited by the University of Malta and have European postgraduate accreditation. We were provided with an education on international relations and theory about the basics of diplomacy. Through contemporary topics that included language and diplomacy, internet governance and development diplomacy, we were trained on the art of negotiation in a global context. The indepth knowledge gained has greatly enhanced the content of al the IPIC’s training programs and has allowed us to focus on designing and delivering customized programs…our latest one being: “Diplomatic protocol for the United States Military when interacting with military and dignitaries in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.” I recommend, without reservation, the DiploFoundation and University of Malta for providing an outstanding experience and unsurpassed depth of knowledge in diplomatic and global affairs.

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Bored on summer vacation? Urging for some light reading on the Nordics? Well you’re in luck! I wrote my BSc thesis on Nordic digital public paradiplomacy. Here’s a quick brief on what I researched: 🔹 Digital diplomacy covers all diplomacy practices conducted in digital spaces. 🔹 Public diplomacy is directed towards foreign civil society, aiming to influence the image of the country to support its foreign policy objectives. 🔹 Paradiplomacy is an unconventional way of conducting diplomacy, performed in cooperation with transnational and decentralised players beyond national governments. 🔹 The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council is using all these forms of diplomacy together with its Strategy for International Branding of the Nordic Region. I used Swedish and Finnish government funded Instagram accounts as my case study to analyse how the Nordics brand themselves as exceptional, aiming to have more influence in the world, and boost the competitiveness of the region. ‼️ Spoiler alert - cold weather was not the key factor uniting the Nordics, it was shared values. The Nordics aim to promote sustainability, innovation, equality, openness and trust globally. With these values the region has created a common brand called Traces of North. — ‼️ Your organisation can benefit from the Nordic brand, and by utilising it you are also promoting Nordic values, leaving behind traces of north, ultimately supporting the objectives of Nordic foreign policy. If you’d like to learn more you can read my thesis below!

I submitted my B.A. Dissertation, The Development of Malta’s Digital Diplomacy and the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Abstract: The objective of this research is determining the development of Malta’s Digital Diplomacy specifically looking at the past decade (2014-2024), and how the COVID-19 Pandemic affected different aspects such as topics of diplomatic discourse and practice of diplomats. The increased prevalence of digital technologies has altered all aspects of life. This was further magnified by the COVID-19 Pandemic which caused a shift and brought about a new era in the everchanging diplomatic landscape. The methodologies used to track the development is qualitative analysis of interviews with professionals which reflects on the practices of diplomats, and analysis of local policies which contribute to the construction of the Maltese National Identity. Furthermore, quantitative analysis was done on press releases by the Maltese government to track topics regarding the digital as well as the analysis of Malta’s participation in the United Nations on the digital. The findings indicate that the COVID-19 Pandemic did not initiate the development of Malta’s Digital Diplomacy, rather it gave a push to utilize digital tools in diplomatic practices, however, diplomats remain in favour of traditional diplomacy and in person interactions rather than online. With regards to the topic of the digital, Malta has made advances in implementing regulations, policies, and strategies regarding digital technologies well before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thus, the development of Malta’s Digital Diplomacy was not influenced to the level one might think by the pandemic rather it showed an alternative which could be done resulting in the implementation of hybrid diplomacy. It would be advantageous to Malta to further the development of Digital diplomacy by training diplomats to utilise digital tools to better their practice and consultation with experts in the digital.

I am excited to share my Book Review of the book title: “Chinese Soft Power and Public Diplomacy in the United States” by Dr Bilal Zubair which is published by University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy. Thankyou so much Respected Sir Bilal Zubair for giving me the chance to review this excellent write-up on the unique subject of Soft Power in case of US and China. #uschina #softpower #publicdiplomacy #culturaldiplomacy #usccpd https://lnkd.in/dYbABQQg

🌍 Thrilled to share my recent participation in the "InterYes!4.0" International Forum on Public Diplomacy, held in Ulyanovsk in a hybrid format. This event, part of Russia's BRICS chairmanship plan for 2024, brought together young leaders from across the BRICS nations and beyond, aiming to foster "second track" diplomacy. 🤝 🚀 It was an enriching experience discussing how youth from diverse cultural, historical, and linguistic backgrounds can collaborate on common and forward-looking projects. I had the opportunity to engage with peers from 49 countries, exploring the realm of public diplomacy and youth collaboration within the BRICS framework. 💡 The forum was not only about discussions but also about actionable outcomes. We brainstormed numerous innovative ideas aimed at enlightening projects, sports, cultural events, and research work, setting a stage for future multinational youth collaborations. 🌟 Looking forward to seeing how these discussions and ideas transform into real-world initiatives enhancing youth policy and intercultural cooperation. Excited for what lies ahead! #InterYes4 #BRICS #PublicDiplomacy #YouthLeadership #InternationalCollaboration