On Sunday, November 24, Uruguay faces a critical moment in its democratic history as voters prepare to decide between two distinct visions for the country’s future. This second round of presidential elections pits the ruling Coalition led by Álvaro Delgado… [...]

Mr Al Hassan sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment

20 November 2024

Today, 20 November 2024, Trial Chamber some of the charges brought against him of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between early May 2012 and 29 January 2013 in Timbuktu, northern Mali. The sentence may be appealed before the ICC Appeals… [...]

Italian Delights

19 November 2024

By John Dunkelgrün On November 16th, in ‘Het Spaanse Hof”, a stylish, originally 16th century, building in the center of The Hague, the ambassador of Italy, H.E. Mr. Giorgio Novello and nine others were invested as Knights of the Dutch… [...]

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Cyber Diplomacy: Rethinking Statecraft in the Digital Era

15 November 2024

Traditionally, states were the exclusive wielders of diplomatic capability. In kingdoms and empires, envoys and missionaries transmitted the resolve of their sovereigns, communicating with allies, adversaries, and sometimes neutral states on behalf of the ruler. Yet, with the rise of… [...]

Gastrodiplomacy in Indonesia: A Cultural and Economic Endeavor

11 November 2024

Gastrodiplomacy, the use of food as a means to promote cultural exchange and international relations, has gained significant traction worldwide. Indonesia, with its rich and diverse culinary heritage, is leveraging gastrodiplomacy to enhance its global image, boost tourism, and foster… [...]

The Past and Present Clash Between AI and Diplomacy

9 November 2024

Historian Eric Hobsbawm dedicated much of his academic work to exploring the impact of the past on present-day societies. For Hobsbawm, the past was always present. Yet the function that the past plays in the present could differ greatly. During… [...]

The Roaring 2020s? On the AI Frenzy and the Future…

7 November 2024

The rapid and consecutive launch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools over the past two years has generated a global frenzy. Large language models such as ChatGPT and Gemini have already amassed hundreds of millions of users and have been hailed… [...]