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In this enlightening episode, Nicholas Kralev, Executive Director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy, discusses the future of diplomacy and preparing the next generation of diplomats. He shares insights from his latest book, "Diplomatic Tradecraft," exploring the essential skills and future of diplomacy.
Nicholas Kralev shares what drew him to the field, recounting his journey from a journalist during the post-Cold War era to a leader for diplomacy training. He discusses the vital role of empathy in diplomacy. Discover the unique challenges diplomats face, the importance of practical skills, and the need for greater investment in the field to prepare the next generation of diplomats.
The conversation also addresses the significance of diversity within diplomatic corps and how multilateral and bilateral diplomacy differ in skills and execution. Nicholas Kralev emphasizes the necessity for diplomacy to evolve and adapt in a rapidly changing world, urging governments to recognize its value as a professional discipline.
Tune in to uncover the complexities of international relations and how diplomacy can be the world's best hope in fostering global stability and understanding.
Resources: Ask a Librarian!
Kralev, N. (Ed.). (2024). Diplomatic Tradecraft. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Washington International Diplomatic Academy: https://diplomaticacademy.us/
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://youtu.be/Content
Guest: Nicholas Kralev, Executive Director, Washington International Diplomatic Academy
Host: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
*This episode was recorded online
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Dans cet épisode, nous explorons le parcours et l’héritage d’Aristide Briand avec trois invités : Patrice Bulting, Christophe Bellon, et Jean-Michel Guieu.
Aristide Briand (1862-1932), figure emblématique de la vie politique française du début du XXe siècle, a marqué l’histoire par son engagement pour la paix et sa vision politique unique. Grâce aux récits de nos invités, nous découvrons les multiples facettes de cet homme d’État et les initiatives qui ravivent sa mémoire aujourd’hui.
Patrice Bulting, président de l’association Aristide Briand, nous présente le projet de réinstallation du buste de Briand à Saint-Nazaire, 90 ans après sa disparition. Il revient sur les liens profonds entre Briand et sa ville natale, ainsi que sur les étapes marquantes de cette entreprise mémorielle.
Christophe Bellon, historien et biographe d’Aristide Briand, éclaire les moments clés de la carrière de Briand, notamment son rôle dans la loi de Séparation des Églises et de l’État et son action pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Il partage également son analyse sur les qualités politiques exceptionnelles de Briand et le relatif oubli dont il a souffert auprès des historiens.
Enfin, Jean-Michel Guieu, spécialiste de l’histoire de la paix dans le premier XXe siècle, met en lumière l’impact international de Briand. De son rôle à la Société des Nations à la négociation des accords de Locarno et du pacte Briand-Kellogg, il explore les efforts de réconciliation européenne et la vision fédéraliste de Briand en faveur d’une Union européenne.
Ressources
Association Aristide BRIAND : http://aristidebriand.eu/
Bellon, Christophe. (2016). Aristide Briand : Parler pour agir. Paris. Editions du CNRS. https://www.cnrseditions.fr/catalogue/histoire/aristide-briand/
Guieu, Jean-Michel, et Stanislas Jeannesson (dir.). (2021). « La Société des Nations : Une expérience de l’internationalisme ». Monde(s). Histoire, Espaces, Relations, 2021/1, n°19. Presses Universitaires de Rennes. https://shs.cairn.info/revue-mondes-2021-1
Guieu, Jean-Michel, et Stéphane Tison (éd). (2022). La paix dans la guerre : Espoirs et expériences de paix (1914–1919). Paris. Éditions de la Sorbonne. http://www.editionsdelasorbonne.fr/fr/livre/?GCOI=28405100938730
Dossier d’archives de la Société des Nations sur le projet d’Union fédérale européenne proposé par Aristide Briand : https://archives.ungeneva.org/projet-dune-union-federale-europeenne-memorandum-du-gouvernement-francais-sur-lorganisation-dun-regime-dunion-federale-europeenne-1er-mai-1930
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Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://youtu.be/HwHfPVUC6M4Contenu
Invités : Patrice Bulting, Christophe Bellon, Jean-Michel Guieu
Hôte : Hermine Diebolt
Réalisation : Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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In this thought-provoking episode we delve into the fascinating intersection of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of diplomacy, highlighting their potential to transform multilateralism, peacebuilding, and peacekeeping.
Join us as we talk with Martin Wählisch, a UN professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in innovative technological applications in diplomacy. Martin shares compelling insights from work in the UN and his current academic endeavors at the University of Birmingham, focusing on the integration of AI in governmental processes.
In this episode, we explore the roles VR and AI can play in conflict prevention, management, and resolution, offering concrete examples such as predictive analytics using machine learning for early warning systems, AI-powered public dialogues for peace negotiations, and VR experiences that foster empathy and understanding through immersive storytelling.
Dive into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as these technologies advance and reshape traditional diplomatic practices, all the while contemplating the ethical implications and necessary governance mechanisms. Don't miss this engaging conversation on how technology is revolutionizing diplomacy in a rapidly changing world.
Resources: Ask a Librarian!
United Nations Innovation NetworkFuturing PeaceMy Medium articlesThe United Nations Virtual Reality Experiment on VimeoUN Web TV DocumentaryWhere to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://youtu.be/Content
Guest: Martin Wählisch
Host: Francesco Pisano
Production and editing: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Welcome to another episode of The Next Page. Today, we delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in diplomatic matters, focusing on its application in peacemaking and negotiations.
Claude Bruderlien, a researcher and lecturer at Harvard, shares his wealth of experience as a professional negotiator working with the UN and other international organizations. Claude discusses the evolution of negotiation training and the integration of AI into diplomacy to enhance strategic planning and international collaborations.
The conversation covers real-world applications of AI in various negotiation contexts, including campus and climate negotiations, providing unique insights into how technological advancements are shaping future diplomatic efforts. Discover how AI aids negotiators by filtering complex data, simulating scenarios, and improving cross-cultural communication, all while retaining the essential human elements of empathy and connection.
Resources: Ask a Librarian!
Frontline Associates: AI Negotiation Challenge platform, which is designed to help train negotiators in the use of AI in their negotiations.
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://youtu.be/LpD761ajkV4Content
Guest: Claude Bruderlein, Researcher and Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, the Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health, and The Graduate Institute, Geneva
Host, production and editing: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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In this captivating episode we explore the evolving landscape of diplomacy and its pivotal role in fostering peace. Our guest, David Harland, the Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and a member of the UN Secretary General's High Level Advisory Board on Mediation, shares his vast experience and insights.
We cover the historical trajectory of diplomacy for peace, from its post-World War II successes to its recent decline, particularly over the past two decades. David discusses how diplomacy once effectively addressed existential threats, such as nuclear warfare, through strategic negotiations and treaties.
As we face new global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and artificial intelligence, David offers a critical analysis of how diplomacy has transformed and how it might adapt. He introduces concepts like "shifting constellations" and "hybrid diplomacy," highlighting the role of alternative actors, including NGOs and private companies, in today's diplomatic landscape.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of diplomacy, the importance of setting priorities, and the potential for new diplomatic frameworks to address the pressing issues of our time. As we navigate this complex terrain, the question remains: will we assemble the tools necessary for a sustainable future?
Resources
Article: https://www.genevapolicyoutlook.ch/reversing-the-decline-of-diplomacy/
Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue: https://hdcentre.org/
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://youtu.be/ay0RRjNR6FsContent
Guest: David Harland, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives Geneva
Producer and editor: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Welcome to a compelling episode with Adam Day, Head of the UN University Centre for Policy Research in Geneva on his new book, "The Forever Crisis." In this engaging discussion, Adam introduces the concept of complex systems thinking, exploring its applicability to global governance and the pressing issues of our time.
Adam shares his journey from his role as a senior political advisor in Congo to his current position at the UN University's Center for Policy Research. He explains how his experiences led him to delve into the intricacies of complex systems and their unpredictable, yet not entirely unpredictable, nature.
The episode dives into key themes from Adam's book, including environmental governance, large-scale conflict resolution, cybersecurity, and the rise of artificial intelligence. He offers a critique of today's proposals for improving governance on global issues. Adam emphasizes the importance of moving away from linear thinking and top-down approaches, advocating instead for adaptive, networked solutions.
In a thought-provoking conclusion, Adam introduces the idea of a planetary immune system—a visionary concept aimed at addressing global challenges holistically. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in understanding and navigating the complexities of our world today.
Resources
Day, A. (2024). The Forever Crisis: Adaptive Global Governance for an Era of Accelerating Complexity (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003506386
Soon available at UNOG Library
Day, A. (2022). States of Disorder, Ecosystems of Governance: Complexity Theory Applied to UN Statebuilding in the DRC and South. https://unog.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/41UNOG_INST/s5qper/alma991002408952102391
Keinfield, R. (2015) Improving Development Aid Design and Evaluation; Plan for Sailboats not Trains. https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2015/03/improving-development-aid-design-and-evaluation-plan-for-sailboats-not-trains?lang=en
Gladwell, M. (2002). The tipping point. Back Bay Books.
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcA39WB1KMoContent
Guest: Adam Day, Head, UNU Centre for Policy Research, Geneva
Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives
Producer and editor: Amy Smith
Recorded and produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of The Next Page. Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence, democracy, and international relations with Professor Jérôme Duberry from the Geneva Graduate Institute. With AI rapidly evolving and influencing political practices, diplomacy, and global governance, understanding its societal implications is more important than ever.
In this episode, Professor Duberry shares his insights on the dual nature of AI in democracy, highlighting both the hopes and concerns it raises. From micro-targeting in political campaigns to AI's role in shaping global policies, we explore how AI is reshaping the way we access information and engage in democratic processes.
As AI becomes a vital tool in diplomatic practice, we discuss its potential to augment human decision-making and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Professor Duberry also sheds light on the challenges of governing AI on an international scale, examining the debates around AI ethics and regulation.
Finally, we address the importance of AI literacy, particularly for the younger generation, to ensure informed participation in shaping the future of technology. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's impact on our world and the critical need for inclusive governance.
Books by Jérôme Duberry:
Duberry, J. (2022). Artificial Intelligence and Democracy: Risks and Promises of AI-Mediated Citizen-Government Relations. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. Duberry, J. (2019). Global Environmental Governance in the Information Age: Civil Society Organizations and Digital Media. Abingdon, UK : Routledge.Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://youtu.be/Voay4XN23UAContent
Guest: Dr. Jérôme Duberry, Managing Director of the Tech Hub, Co-Director Ad-Interim, Executive Education, and Senior Researcher at the Albert Hirschman Center on Democracy
Host: Francesco Pisano, Director, UN Library & Archives
Production and editing: Amy Smith
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Livio Silva-Müller and Remo Gassman speak with us about their findings on the financing of international organizations in Geneva, published in a report by the Geneva Graduate Institute. Their illuminating report covers 16 organizations and spans two decades, from 2000 to 2020, providing a comprehensive analysis of financial contributions to Geneva-based international organizations.
Livio and Remo put into perspective the total of 23.6 billion USD contributed in 2020 to the 16 organizations in the study and leave us with five take-away points from their research.
Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of multilateral funding, the role of major donors, and hear about some surprising findings that emerged from their meticulous research. Understand the trends, challenges, and implications of funding for international organizations dedicated to global health, humanitarian efforts, and beyond.
Discover how this research sheds light on the stability and future of international Geneva. Gain insights into the complexities of studying the financing of international organizations and future research needed to explore potential avenues for enhancing funding strategies moving forward.
Resources
Read the report and check out the figures mentioned in the conversation: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/sites/internet/files/2024-06/geneva-policy-outlook-report.pdf
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://youtu.be/ay0RRjNR6FsContent
Guests:
Livio Silva-Müller, PhD researcher, Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Geneva Graduate Institute.
Remo Gassmann, Program Director, Global Development Policy, Heinrich Böll Foundation
Host, producer and editor: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Join us as we delve into the World Happiness Report with the distinguished Professor Emeritus John Helliwell. As a founding editor of the report, Professor Helliwell shares the origins of the report, the methodology behind measuring happiness, and the profound implications of the findings.
Discover the pivotal role of the 2011 UN Resolution supported by Bhutan, the importance of subjective well-being data, and how the report has evolved to influence global perspectives on happiness and well-being. Learn about the top-ranking countries and the factors that contribute to their success, as well as surprising findings from this year's report.
Professor Helliwell also explores the significance of social connections, trust, and benevolence, shedding light on how these elements impact our daily lives and national policies. This episode is a deep dive into the science of happiness and a call to integrate well-being into every aspect of decision-making.
Tune in to understand how we can all contribute to a happier, more compassionate world.
Resources
The World Happiness Report 2024: https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2024/
The Gallup poll:
https://news.gallup.com/poll/612125/happiest-country-earth.aspx
Sustainable Development Solutions Network:
https://www.gallup.com/analytics/247355/gallup-world-happiness-report.aspx
What's the happiest country in the world?
https://news.gallup.com/poll/612125/happiest-country-earth.aspx
The Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford: https://wellbeing.hmc.ox.ac.uk/
Professor Helliwell’s book recommendation:
Gawande, A. (2014). Being mortal: Medicine and what matters in the end. Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Company.
https://atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube:Content
Guest: John Helliwell
Host, producer and editor: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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In this episode, Emil Seidenfaden, an historian presently undertaking postdoctoral research at the Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen, joined us to talk about his recent book, Informing Interwar Internationalism.
This fascinating work combines international history and media history and explores the intersection of journalism and diplomacy at the time of the League of Nations.
Emil talks about the relationship between public information and legitimacy, and how the Information Section officials at the League negotiated the tensions between propaganda, public opinion and internationalism.
Resources
Seidenfaden, E. E. (2024). Informing Interwar Internationalism: The Information Strategies of the League of Nations. Bloomsbury Academic. Histories of Internationalism
Seidenfaden, E. E. (2020). Daniel Hucker, Public Opinion and Twentieth-Century Diplomacy. A Global Perspective. Leiden: Brill.
Potter, S. J. (2023). Broadcasting in the Cause of Peace: Regulating International Radio Propaganda in Europe, 1921–1939. The International History Review, 45(6), 843–864. https://doi.org/10.1080/07075332.2023.2224352
Sweetser, A. (1916) Roadside Glimpses of the Great War. Macmillan. London.
Covenant of the League of Nations: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/ld.php?content_id=32971179
The League of Nations Information Section: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/LONSecretariat/information
Emil’s book recommendation:
Cohen, D. (2023). Last Call at the Hotel Imperial. The Reporters Who Took On A World At War. Penguin Random House.
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube:Content
Guest: Emil Seidenfaden
Host, producer and editor: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Pour cet épisode, nous sommes enchantés d’accueillir Pierre Van Den Dungen pour parler d’Henri La Fontaine, un homme intense et fascinant gratifié du prix Nobel de la Paix en 1913.
Pierre Van Den Dungen, docteur en Philosophie et Lettres (Histoire), a consulté la totalité des papiers personnels de La Fontaine au Mundaneum, à Mons, afin de rédiger la biographie intitulée « Henri La Fontaine, prix Nobel de la Paix 1913 : une vie » publiée aux Editions Samsa en 2022. Pierre Van Den Dungen nous présente les grandes lignes de la personnalité de La Fontaine, en mettant en lumière son entourage, ses réseaux et sa sphère intime. Il explore ensuite les convictions pacifistes et mondialistes de La Fontaine, ainsi que son long mandat de 36 ans à la présidence du Bureau international de la Paix. Il traite également de la période de la vie de La Fontaine durant la Première Guerre mondiale, de son implication au sein de la Société des Nations, pour finalement évoquer les dernières années de sa vie durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
Ressources
Van den Dungen, Pierre. (2022) Henri La Fontaine, prix Nobel de la Paix 1913 : une vie. Bruxelles. Editions Samsa. https://www.henrilafontaine.be/ouvrage/henri-la-fontaine-2/
Rencontre avec Pierre Van Den Dungen : https://www.henrilafontaine.be/2023/01/07/chaire-hlf-rencontre-avec-pierre-van-den-dungen/
Fondation Henri La Fontaine : https://www.henrilafontaine.be/la-fondation/
Mundaneum : http://www.mundaneum.org/fr
Discours d’Henri La Fontaine, 8ème séance plénière de la première Assemblée de la Société des Nations, 20 novembre 1920 (p. 171 du PDF) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/the-records-of-the-first-assembly-plenary-meetings
Description des archives du Bureau International de la Paix (1891-1951) : https://archives.ungeneva.org/international-peace-bureau
Où écouter cet épisode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: Henri La Fontaine, un enragé de la paix avec Pierre Van den Dungen (youtube.com)Contenu
Invité : Pierre Van den Dungen
Hôte : Hermine Diebolt
Réalisation : Amy Smith
Enregistré et réalisé à la Bibliothèque & Archives des Nations Unies à Genève
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Robert Bruce Adolph joined us for this short episode to talk about his book Surviving the UN: The Unexpected Challenge. Robert worked on assignments in many conflict areas in the world in the 1990s during his second career as a UN Chief Security Officer, following his retirement as US Army Special Forces Lieutenant-Colonel. He was present during the deadly bomb attack on the UN compound in Baghdad on 19 August 2003.
Over two decades later, as we approach the anniversary of that horrific event, Robert Adolph talks about why he wrote the book and about learning from failure.
Resources
Adolph, Robert Bruce. (2020). Surviving the UN: The Unexpected Challenge. New Academia Publishing/Vellum.
(Available at the UNOG bookstore)
Website: Robert Bruce Adolph - https://robertbruceadolph.com/
Bob's book recommendation
Pinker, Steven. (2012). The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined. Penguin Books.
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Content
Host: Amy Smith
Speakers: Robert Bruce Adolph
Production and editing: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
*This episode was recorded online and we apologize for the low sound quality.
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The interns working at the UN Library & Archives Geneva gathered for a discussion with the Director of the Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano, on their thoughts on multilateralism, multiculturalism and working at the UN.
Raphaela, Lucas, Alicia, Mengna and Ashrul come from different countries, are studying at different institutions and have different academic backgrounds. They share with us inside tips on applying for UN internships, explain their own motivations and give a glimpse of what they have learned during their time at the Library & Archives and UN Geneva. Together, they explore what multilateralism, multiculturalism and multilingualism mean to them in their lives and work.
Resources
UN Internships: https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/page/internships
UN Careers: https://careers.un.org/home?language=en
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Content
Host: Franceso Pisano
Speakers: Interns at the UN Library & Archives Geneva
Ashrul Bin Mohammad Azmi
Raphaela Gutierrez
Alicia Grünert
Lucas Westphal Jensen
Mengna CHEN
Concept and editing: Mengna CHEN
Producer: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Ellie Hutterli is a Senior Swiss UN Youth Delegate for 2022-24 and her priority topics are sustainable cities and communities, digitalization, reduced inequalities with a special focus on gender equality, and youth participation and inclusion. Ellie joins us for this episode to talk more about the Youth Delegate programme, her priority topic on women’s rights and gender equality, as well her thoughts more broadly on youth participation in the United Nations.
Resources
Conseil Suisse des Activités de Jeunesse : https://www.sajv.ch/en/projects/youth-rep
Youth Delegate Programme: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth/un-youth-delegate-programme#:~:text=The%20roles%20of%20a%20youth,attending%20meetings%20and%20informal%20negotiations.
Youth: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth
Our Common Agenda: https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCxsgnF67LwContent
Guest: Ellie Hutterli, Swiss Youth Delegate
Host, producer and editor: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Thomas Hale is Professor in Public Policy (Global Public Policy) at the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. He also co-leads the Net Zero Tracker and the Net Zero Regulation and Policy Hub. His research explores how we can manage transnational problems effectively and fairly.
In this conversation, Professor Hale talks with Francesco Pisano, Director of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, about his new book: Long Problems: Climate Change and the Challenge of Governing Across Time. The book offers a fresh perspective on addressing climate change through the lens of political science.
They explore the challenge of long problems and Thomas Hale argues that political science must play a crucial role, alongside natural sciences, in finding solutions to existential threats like climate change through new frameworks for long-term policymaking.
Resources:
https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people/thomas-hale
Hale, T. (2024) Long Problems: Climate Change and the Challenge of Governing Across Time. Princeton University Press.
Long Problems | Princeton University Press
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube:Content
Guest: Professor Thomas Hale
Host: Francesco Pisano
Producer and editor: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Join us for the next episode in our ambassadors series in which H.E. Mr. CHEN Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland talks with the Director of the Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano. Ambassador Chen speaks of the history of China, its role in the Asian region and in the world, as well as in the United Nations.
Content
Speaker: Ambassador CHEN Xu
Host: Francesco Pisano
Producer and editor: Amy Smith
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Catherine Bertini is The Rockefeller Foundation Managing Director for Food, former Executive Director of the World Food Programme and World Food Prize Laureate (2003). We were delighted to have her join the Director of the Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano, for this episode to explore the question of food security and the vision of achieving zero hunger in an equitable world.
The Rockefeller Foundation published a report last year providing an analysis of the current obstacles to food security and offers innovative ideas to overcome them. You can read the report via the link below.
Resources
The Rockefeller Foundation Report: https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/report/defining-the-path-to-zero-hunger-in-an-equitable-world/
International Food Policy Research Institute: https://www.ifpri.org/event/commitments-impact-analyzing-global-commitments-toward-promoting-food-security-and-healthy
Catherine Bertini: https://www.catherinebertini.com/
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://youtu.be/DgKDGI8ZRi4Content
Guest: Catherine Bertini, The Rockefeller Foundation, Food
Host: Francesco Pisano
Producer: Amy Smith
Editing: Mengna Chen
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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In this rich conversation with Professors Davide Rodogno and Carloyn Biltoft, we delve into a world of meaning making and examine the depth and breadth that history offers for policymaking.
Davide Rodogno is professor of International History and Politics and the Head of the Interdisciplinary Master Programme at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He specializes in researching international organizations and philanthropic foundations, and transnational networks and movements since the 19th century.
Carolyn Biltoft is associate professor of international history and politics at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. Her works fuses the tools of world history, intellectual history, cultural studies and critical theory. She is interested broadly in the dynamic interactions between globalising structures and infrastructures and diverse beliefs, emotions, concepts and human life-worlds.
Resources
Geneva Graduate Institute: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/international-history-politics
Carolyn Biltoft’s book suggestions:
Hartman, Saidiya. (2019). Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Social Upheaval. W. W. Norton & Company (February 19, 2019).
Johnson, Denis. (2012) Train Dreams: A Novella. Picador
Smail, Daniel Lord. (2007) On Deep History and the Brain. University of California Press; First Edition
Davide Rodogno’s book suggestions:
García Márquez, Gabriel (1967) One Hundred Years of Solitude / Cien años de soledad.
García Márquez, Gabriel. (1985). Love in the Time of Cholera.
García Márquez, Gabriel. (1992) Strange Pilgrims. Twelve Short Stories. (Bon Voyage Mr. President, is set in Geneva)
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h32UaG8AgZcContent
Guests: Davide Rodogno and Carolyn Biltoft
Host and Producer: Amy Smith
Editing and social media designs: Mengna Chen
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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Founder and Executive Director of Diplo Foundation, Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, takes us on a journey from the past to the present and across civilizations to explore the interplay of technology and diplomacy.
Diplomacy and technology are at the heart of Diplo’s mission. Dr. Kurbalija emphasizes the importance of writing as a diplomatic tool and begins by telling us the story in the Sumerian poem “Enmerkar and the Lord of Aratta”, recounting how Enmerkar invents writing on clay tablets to relieve the messenger of having to remember the increasing number of messages with which he is charged.
Jovan talks about the similarity of the Ancient Egyptian Amarna letters to today’s diplomatic notes, the advanced messaging system of the Persians at the time of Cyrus the Great, how the Romans and Byzantines concealed information, the advances in technology during the Renaissance period and he highlights the themes of continuity and change all the way to present day. He also speaks about the impact of social media, AI, and our need to remain open to embracing technology in a smart way.
Resources
Diplo website: https://www.diplomacy.edu/
Kurbalija J. (2023) History of Diplomacy and Technology: From Smoke Signals to Artificial Intelligence available at: https://www.diplomacy.edu/resource/history-of-diplomacy-and-technology-from-smoke-signals-to-artificial-intelligence/
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Content
Guest: Jovan Kurbalija, Executive Director, Diplo
Host and Producer: Amy Smith
Editing and social media designs: Mengna Chen
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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We invited Itonde Kakoma, the new President and CEO of Interpeace, to talk about the mission of Interpeace – an organization that had its origins in the UN and works to prevent violence and build lasting peace. Interpeace has over 30 years of experience working in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
In this conversation with the Director of the UN Library & Archives, Francesco Pisano, Itonde Kakoma talks about inclusive peacebuilding, a participatory approach and a vision of peace anchored in the cohesion and resilience of citizens, the diversity and inclusion of communities and the responsiveness and trustworthiness of State institutions. They discuss the obstacles around implementing the strategic aims of rethinking peace, enhancing resilience and embedding peace, as well as the nexus between peacebuilding and multilateralism.
Resources
Interpeace website: https://www.interpeace.org/
Where to listen to this episode
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Content
Guest: Itonde Kakoma, President, Interpeace
Host: Francesco Pisano
Producer: Amy Smith
Editing and social media designs: Mengna Chen
Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva
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