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Cultural Diplomacy: from Rome to the World

Cultural diplomacy operates as an intricate and profound mode of international relations, transcending political and economic boundaries to cultivate mutual understanding and respect between diverse societies. It employs the universal language of arts, literature, music, and traditions to bridge the gap between nations, fostering dialogue, empathy, and intercultural dialogue. This…

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Book presentation: “Manuale di politica estera italiana”

A systematic overview of the main aspects of Italian foreign policy which is proposed as a foundational text for political studies and more generally for the public debate on the topic. An academic response to a renewed interest in Italian foreign policy, in a period of international transition which increasingly…

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The geopolitical challenge of quantum supercomputers

A quantum computer is not based on the binary code of the traditional computers, instead it takes advantage of some features of the quantum mechanics. This allows to carry out a high number of contemporary activities in a short amount of time. The quantum computer’s development is significative not only…

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Climate change: a new arena of confrontation between technological innovation and human factor

The European Union has set itself the objective of becoming the first carbon-neutral area in the world by 2050. To achieve this, in the 2030-2050 scenario, it will have to count on a better use of information and communication technologies (ICT) by everyone: businesses, institutions and ordinary citizens, both in…

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Tech for Humanity: Open Standards, Trustworthy AI, and the Common Good

The symposium organised by the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies at John Cabot University and the Boston Global Forum, and is part of the “Festival of Diplomacy,” which has been one of Italy’s most important forums for international diplomacy since 2009, with the support and patronage of the Italian…

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Immigrazione: risorse umane o schiavi del nuovo millennio

Several official reports from the United Nations and other international organizations document the serious human rights violations suffered by migrants during their dramatic journey to Europe. Once rescued at sea, a series of International Conventions impose on the Government responsible for the region in which the migrants were recovered the…

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L’inclusione nei processi di pace: promuovere la partecipazione per assicurare risultati sostenibili

Inclusion in peace processes represents a crucial element for the creation of sustainable and lasting solutions to conflicts. This approach aims to ensure that representatives of all the parties included, the “stakeholders”, are involved in the negotiation and decision making stages. Listening and taking into consideration the voices of all…

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African Digital Skills in Agriculture 4.0 ISCRIZIONI CHIUSE

The research by Bhorat, Signé, Asmal, Monna Kgotla and Rooney through the Digitalization Gap Index tool which measures the level of delay accumulated overall by the African continent in the telematics sector. This device deserves particular consideration for several reasons: from a sociological point of view, it allows us to…

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II Italian Water Dialogue: Hydrodiplomacy

II Italian Water Dialogue: Blue development and HIDRO-DIPLOMACY Palazzo Metropolitana RomaRome 23 October 9.30 – 12.30 The whole world faces water crisis due to an increasing demand of water. Influencing factors are population growth, climate change and poor management of water resources. People, nature, cities and the economy need water…

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The Myth of Artificial Intelligence

Futurologists are convinced that artificial intelligence will soon eclipse the capabilities of the most gifted human mind. So what hope do we have against superintelligent machines? Erik Larson argues bluntly and with compelling arguments that we are actually not on the right path to developing intelligent machines. In fact, we…

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