Digital Diplomacy

Overview

This Digital Diplomacy event is multidisciplinary and provides participants with regional and global knowledge to not only begin but also enhance their expertise and learning in digital and cyber diplomacy within the practice of 21st-century diplomacy.

The primary learning outcomes will see participants: comprehend the structure of digital diplomacy and digital power; gain an in-depth understanding of how digital diplomacy relates to foreign policy goals; understand the significance of cybersecurity to diplomatic work; and be able to see how, why and where this fits into diplomatic protocol, particularly during modern warfare. We will thus assess the growing power of Silicon Valley and its direct impact on international events and war.

This day on Digital Diplomacy has identified four key areas that require immediate attention from the diplomatic community. However, the curriculum is designed to be adaptable and flexible in order to respond to the ever-changing challenges presented by advancements ininformation and communication technology: Digital and Cyber Diplomacy; Foreign Policy of Silicon Valley; Artificial Intelligence: Dangers, Challenges and Opportunities; Cyber Warfare in the 21st Century.

Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 UTC on 13 November 2023.

Programme details

All times UTC (GMT)

10.00am
Diplomacy during technology's fourth wave

Introduction: Diplomacy's unprecedented change during the change of the century

11.15am
Break

11.45am
Diplomacy during technology's fourth wave

More central focus on artificial intelligence: dangers, challenges and opportunities; cyber warfare in the 21st century

1.00pm
End of day

Fees

Description Costs
Course Fee £55.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Concessionary fees for short courses

Tutor

Dr Jennifer Cassidy

Dr Jennifer A. Cassidy is a diplomatic scholar at the University of Oxford, where she lectures on Diplomacy and International Law, Digital Diplomacy, and Gender and Diplomacy. Her PhD (2017) from the University of Oxford focused on the emerging discipline of Digital Diplomacy, with a specific focus on the changing nature of digital diplomatic signalling and online strategic narratives during times of political crisis. Jennifer produced the first edited volume on Gender and Diplomacy: Theory and Practice (Routledge). Prior to teaching, Jennifer served as a diplomatic attaché to Ireland's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (New York), European External Action Service to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Headquarters during the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Jennifer also contributes regularly to media commentary, including the BBC, Sky News, ABC Australia and The Irish Times.

Application

Please use the 'Book' button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form.

IT requirements

We will be using Zoom for the livestreaming of this event. Joining instructions will be sent out prior to the start date. We recommend that you join the session at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time – just as you might arrive a bit early at our lecture theatre for an in-person event.

Please note that this course will not be recorded.