{"id":609,"date":"2024-11-01T08:45:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T08:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/?p=609"},"modified":"2024-11-01T08:47:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T08:47:13","slug":"","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/2024\/11\/01\/the-new-frontiers-of-digital-diplomacy-conference-in-milan\/","title":{"rendered":"","raw":""},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false,"raw":""},"author":1,"featured_media":610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_en_post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Diplomacy is one of the oldest political activities in human history. This significant historical legacy has led diplomatic practices to be strongly linked to traditions, symbols, and customs that have developed over time. However, the role of the diplomat has continually evolved to make the most of innovations that technology has introduced. The latest of these innovations, information technology, has prompted profound reflection on its potential and risks, even suggesting a new paradigm: digital diplomacy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On this theme, the conference <em>Digital Diplomacy: Building the Common Future with Technology<\/em> was held on October 25, 2024, at the Milan campus of Universit\u00e0 Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Organized as part of the Erasmus+ DD-Tech project, a group of researchers from the Faculty of Linguistic Sciences collaborated with five partner universities from four countries (Italy, Turkey, Estonia, Slovenia, and Romania) to explore how digitalization is transforming diplomacy and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JP32BoIdLvU\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JP32BoIdLvU\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Digital Diplomacy: Building the common future with technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The meeting began with institutional greetings from Amanda Murphy, Director of the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation (CHEI), and \u00d6zg\u00fcn Erler Bayir, professor at Istanbul University and project coordinator. Highlights included the opening speech by David Ringrose, Head of Connectivity and Digital Transition at the European External Action Service, and a roundtable moderated by Andrea Locatelli, coordinator of the research unit at Universit\u00e0 Cattolica, featuring Diego Brasioli, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Maja Kluger Dionigi, Senior EU Advisor\/TECH at the Danish Technological Embassy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his keynote address, David Ringrose outlined how the European Union is building a series of web-based initiatives, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy that can leverage digital tools to tackle global challenges more effectively and inclusively. During the roundtable, participants discussed the potential and challenges posed by current and emerging technologies, both in terms of enhancing diplomatic action and promoting transparency and openness.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The conference then highlighted the outputs of the DD-Tech project, which aims to develop a teaching tool for students and professionals in the diplomatic field. Researchers from the partner universities, including the Catholic University, the University of Tartu, Istanbul Ticaret University, and the University of Bucharest, presented the e-learning platform\u2019s content, covering topics from cybersecurity to \"Twitter Diplomacy,\" as well as human rights advocacy and political propaganda.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event concluded with remarks by Maurizio Molinari, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Milan. Overall, the conference showcased how digital diplomacy represents not just a new way for states to communicate, but a transformative paradigm in global cooperation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_en_post_name":"the-new-frontiers-of-digital-diplomacy-conference-in-milan","_en_post_excerpt":"","_en_post_title":"The New Frontiers of Digital Diplomacy: Conference in Milan","_et_post_content":"","_et_post_name":"","_et_post_excerpt":"","_et_post_title":"","_tr_post_content":"","_tr_post_name":"","_tr_post_excerpt":"","_tr_post_title":"","_it_post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>La diplomazia \u00e8 una delle attivit\u00e0 politiche pi\u00f9 antiche del genere umano. Questa importante eredit\u00e0 storica fa s\u00ec che le prassi diplomatiche siano fortemente legate a tradizioni, simboli e abitudini sedimentate nel tempo; tuttavia, il lavoro del diplomatico si \u00e8 costantemente aggiornato per sfruttare al meglio le innovazioni che la tecnologia ha reso di volta in volta disponibile. Ultima tra queste innovazioni, la tecnologia informatica ha imposto una riflessione profonda sulle potenzialit\u00e0 e i rischi che comporta, al punto da suggerire un nuovo paradigma: la diplomazia digitale.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Su questo tema si \u00e8 tenuta il&nbsp;<strong>25 ottobre 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;presso la sede di&nbsp;<strong>Milano&nbsp;<\/strong>dell'Universit\u00e0 Cattolica del Sacro Cuore&nbsp;la conferenza&nbsp;<em>Digital Diplomacy: Building the Common Future with Technology<\/em>. Organizzata nell\u2019ambito del progetto&nbsp;<strong>Erasmus+ DD-Tech<\/strong>, a cui un gruppo di ricercatori della Facolt\u00e0 di Scienze Linguistiche ha lavorato insieme altre cinque universit\u00e0 partner di quattro paesi (<strong>Italia<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Turchia<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Estonia<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Slovenia<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Romania<\/strong>), la conferenza ha esplorato come la digitalizzazione stia rivoluzionando la diplomazia e la cooperazione internazionale.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JP32BoIdLvU\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JP32BoIdLvU\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Digital Diplomacy: Building the common future with technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>L\u2019incontro \u00e8 stato aperto dai saluti istituzionali di&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docenti.unicatt.it\/ppd2\/it\/docenti\/04445\/amanda-clare-murphy\/profilo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Amanda Murphy<\/strong><\/a>, direttrice del&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/organismi.unicatt.it\/chei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation (CHEI)<\/a>, e&nbsp;<strong>\u00d6zg\u00fcn Erler Bayir<\/strong>, docente dell\u2019Universit\u00e0 di Istanbul e coordinatrice del progetto. Tra i momenti salienti, il discorso inaugurale di&nbsp;<strong>David Ringrose<\/strong>, Head of Connectivity and Digital Transition presso il Servizio Europeo per l\u2019Azione Esterna e una tavola rotonda moderata da&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docenti.unicatt.it\/ppd2\/it\/docenti\/14926\/andrea-locatelli\/profilo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Andrea Locatelli<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(coordinatore dell\u2019unit\u00e0 di ricerca dell\u2019Universit\u00e0 Cattolica), che ha visto confrontarsi&nbsp;<strong>Diego Brasioli<\/strong>, Ministro Plenipotenziario del Ministero degli Affari Esteri italiano e&nbsp;<strong>Maja Kluger Dionigi<\/strong>, Senior EU Advisor\/TECH dell\u2019Ambasciata Tecnologica della Danimarca.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nel suo keynote speech, David Ringsrose ha illustrato come l\u2019Unione Europea stia costruendo una serie di iniziative basate sul web, sottolineando l\u2019importanza di una diplomazia che sappia adattarsi ai nuovi strumenti digitali per affrontare le sfide globali in maniera pi\u00f9 efficace e inclusiva. Nella tavola rotonda, la discussione ha messo in luce le potenzialit\u00e0 e le sfide che le nuove (e future) tecnologie pongono, sia in termini di efficacia dell\u2019azione diplomatica, sia in termini di apertura e trasparenza del processo.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>La conferenza si \u00e8 poi concentrata sugli output del progetto&nbsp;<strong>DD-Tech<\/strong>, che mira a realizzare uno strumento didattico rivolto studenti e professionisti del settore diplomatico. I ricercatori delle diverse universit\u00e0 partner (oltre alla Cattolica l\u2019<strong>Universit\u00e0 di Tartu<\/strong>, l\u2019<strong>Universit\u00e0 Istanbul Ticaret<\/strong>&nbsp;e l\u2019<strong>Universit\u00e0 di Bucarest<\/strong>) hanno presentato i contenuti della piattaforma e-learning, che spaziano dalla sicurezza cibernetica alla&nbsp;<em>Twitter Diplomacy<\/em>, passando per la promozione dei diritti umani e la propaganda politica. L\u2019evento si \u00e8 concluso con le osservazioni di&nbsp;<strong>Maurizio Molinari<\/strong>, capo dell\u2019Ufficio di Collegamento del Parlamento Europeo a Milano.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>La conferenza ha quindi rappresentato un\u2019occasione unica per apprezzare come la diplomazia digitale non sia solo un nuovo modo di comunicare tra Stati, ma l\u2019emergere di un nuovo paradigma nella cooperazione globale.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_it_post_name":"","_it_post_excerpt":"","_it_post_title":"Le nuove frontiere della Digital Diplomacy: Conferenza a Milano","_ro_post_content":"","_ro_post_name":"","_ro_post_excerpt":"","_ro_post_title":"","_sl_post_content":"","_sl_post_name":"","_sl_post_excerpt":"","_sl_post_title":"","edit_language":"sl","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=609"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/609\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":611,"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/609\/revisions\/611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.digitaldiplomat.eu\/sl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}