Digital Diplomacy

Belgrade Initiative for Public and Digital Diplomacy leads, researches and implements the best examples of public and digital diplomacy that exist in SEE region and globally.

BIDD network is supporting online activism in region and mapping out the inter-cultural values and vivid digital inter-discussion. Digital as the medium that is bridging public opinion with foreign policy, guide colleagues in digital diplomacy of the neighboring countries through regional perspective without fragments.

BIDD gathers different generations of university researchers, industry specialists, public policy officials and experienced diplomats who got educated and worked in Serbia, Germany, The United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, PR of China, Middle East, USA, Brazil and s.o.

BIDD network grows daily and its actively seeks partnerships.

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Diplo Portal Belgrade

Can America remain model of democracy around the world?

22 January 2021

The Constitution and civic participation in a democracy played an critical role in my career abroad as a public diplomacy foreign service officer for the State Department. For the years after the Berlin Wall and Iron Curtain fell, helping the people of Central Europe and of the former Soviet Union construct or rebuild democracy was an important focus at our embassies there. These programs were broadly welcomed by our host countries. But after such dark events on Capitol Hill last week, would our many overseas partners embrace us with as much confidence today? In the former Soviet Union, we provided… [...]

“Cultural Diplomacy – The Contribution of Diaspora” web conference organized by AHEPA PATRAS HJ – 25

22 January 2021

The contribution of the Hellenic Diaspora in the forging of bilateral cultural relations between Greece and third countries is the key issue of the web conference “Cultural Diplomacy – The Role of Diaspora” organized by AHEPA Patras HJ-25 “St. Andrew”. The online event will take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 18:00 to 20:00 (Greek time). A panel of prominent speakers from Greece and abroad will discuss Cultural Diplomacy and the role of the Hellenes abroad as well as cultural initiatives that aim to build strong bonds among citizens of different origin. The speakers of the event are in… [...]

Beijing’s “Wolf Warriors” score own goals

22 January 2021

When China came for their kimchi, South Koreans knew they had had enough. Over the past several weeks, China’s state-backed Global Times has turned its crosshairs on Korea’s beloved fermented cabbage dish, running a provocative series of pieces asserting a version of the dish from China’s Sichuan province is the authoritative version, and pointedly reminding Koreans China was the world leader in the kimchi industry. This affront, unprompted by any dispute, anniversary, or announcement, has predictably outraged the South Korean public and fuelled accusations China was “attempting to steal Korean culture” and acting like a bully. While this episode might… [...]

TRAVEL TO ALBANIA WITH AN IDENTITY CARD

22 January 2021

From 20 January 2021, citizens of the Republic of Serbia are able to travel to the Republic of Albania also with an ID card. Furthermore, as of the same date, citizens of the Republic of Albania can enter the Republic of Serbia with an ID card. The post TRAVEL TO ALBANIA WITH AN IDENTITY CARD appeared first on Diplomatic portal. [...]

Digital Diplomacy

Cyberocracy: from prospects to reality?

Korean Wave fans surpass 100 million: report

Post-Truth and Far-Right Politics on Social Media

Israel’s secret weapon: 800 channels on social media

The rise of digital economic diplomacy

Digital Diplomacy & Existential Threats

When Auschwitz Goes Digital

TikTok handbook for non-profits and digital diplomacy

How Will Covid19 Impact Diplomacy’s Digitalization?

How External Shocks Alter Digital Diplomacy’s Trajectory

‘Digital diplomacy’ changes strategies in foreign policy prioritization

NGOs urge Facebook to stop censoring Palestinian content

The Dos and Don’ts of Digital Diplomacy in the Covid-19 World

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