Amarna Letters: Ancient Diplomacy in Egypt

The Institute of Oriental Studies of NAS RA has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with India’s leading think tank, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). This agreement aims to foster academic exchange, promote joint research initiatives, and facilitate collaborative events. Building on previous cooperation with ORF and Dr Samir Saran, this partnership marks another step toward strengthening academic ties and advancing Armenia’s engagement with Asia through public diplomacy. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJM8FZDB #AcademicCooperation #IndiaArmenia #PublicDiplomacy #OrientalStudies #InternationalRelations

🌐 Trump’s Gaza Breakthrough: Diplomatic Feat with Digital Age Lessons In my article published by Nigerian Canadian News, I reflect on the diplomatic dynamics of Trump’s Gaza initiative and extract key lessons for leadership in the digital age. The piece explores how strategic communication, digital diplomacy, and geopolitical foresight intersect in shaping global outcomes. Read further: https://lnkd.in/ec7Bk5-V #TechEMAvision #DigitalLens #DigitalDiplomacy #GlobalLeadership #MiddleEastPeace #OjoEmmanuelAdemola #TechInGeopolitics #StrategicCommunication

TÜRKIYE’S DEFENCE DIPLOMACY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), between 2020 and 2024 global defence spending increased by 9.4 per cent compared to the previous five-year period, rising to US$2.7 trillion, the highest amount ever recorded by the Swedish think tank. Full article is available on our website: https://lnkd.in/dQEVMg6s

How do military institutions use social media to shape narratives during crises? My latest study explores how the U.S. Department of Defense strategically used X during the 2023 Chinese Spy Balloon incident. By analyzing DoD tweets through agenda-building theory, the research uncovers how themes of national security, readiness, diplomacy, and decision-making were communicated to influence public perception in real time. This study highlights the growing role of digital platforms in institutional communication and public diplomacy. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gzjY7FJZ

Fulbright Canada Canadian Scholar Research Chair in Public Diplomacy, based at the University of Southern California’s Center on Public Diplomacy (CPD) advances high-level scholarly exchange between Canada and the U.S., focusing on research, teaching, and public engagement in the field of public diplomacy. As part of the Chair’s mandate, the scholar may guest lecture, mentor students, produce publishable research, and contribute to USC’s public diplomacy initiatives. Our partnership with USC and this Chair helps deepen Canada-U.S. understanding, enabling exploration of diplomacy, soft power, communication, global relations, and public policy in a transnational context. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4RGZfS5

🤝🗣️ How to navigate treaties, censorship, and diplomacy? Professor Terry Kramer shares more of his experience as a U.S. Telecoms Ambassador. Learn more about Professor Kramer (Bruin story since '82) at https://lnkd.in/gdr7tGsP or via bio link 🔗

...circulating from The Space Diplomacy Newsletter - Event Tracker: The Scramble for APAC https://lnkd.in/gCRNNnmz The broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is fast emerging as the epicenter of space collaborations. The diplomatic motivations behind all of them deserve close attention for both their geopolitical and geoeconomic implications.

Coventry University Kazakhstan and the Diplomatic School are launching a series of meetings with ambassadors and diplomats. The lectures are held on the Coventry University Kazakhstan campus, and our students are able to take part in them. This week, a meeting took place with Her Excellency Aleška Simkič, The Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The discussion focused on international relations, the EU’s activities in Central Asia, and the role of young people in diplomacy. The partnership with the Diplomatic School will make a significant contribution to developing the competences of future specialists in the field of international cooperation and diplomacy.

Founder and CEO Amb. Mark Brzezinski recently delivered remarks at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs as part of the distinguished Ashe Lecture series, sharing perspectives from his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Poland during one of Europe's most consequential periods in decades. His address examined the intersection of democratic resilience and 21st-century diplomacy—from navigating the immediate challenges posed by Russia's war in Ukraine to the enduring importance of media freedom and equality in sustaining democratic societies. Drawing on direct diplomatic experience, Ambassador Brzezinski offered insights into how strategic partnerships and principled engagement shape international relations in an era of profound geopolitical transformation. The Ashe Lecture series, established in 2012, continues its tradition of bringing senior diplomatic voices to Knoxville to examine the complexities of contemporary foreign affairs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eF6A4c3V #Diplomacy #Ukraine #Democracy #USPolandRelations #InternationalRelations #Tennesse #CommercialDiplomacy #USEurope #transatlantic

Türkiye’s First and Only Defence Diplomacy Magazine is Launching Soon! Set to publish its inaugural issue in November, ADDR – Defence Diplomacy Review will address defence diplomacy from academic, military, strategic, and editorial perspectives. Highlights: - Semi-academic format - Published bimonthly - Available in Turkish and English - Contributions from both Turkish and international authors with global and regional analyses ADDR aspires to become a reference publication by combining the remarkable achievements of Turkey’s defence industry with the evolving dynamics of global security. Stay tuned — our first issue is coming soon! #ADDR #DefenceDiplomacy #DefenceIndustry #Publication #Security #InternationalRelations