Techplomacy Deep Dive

<p>In this episode of <i>Confluence</i>, host Rana Sarkar takes a closer look at what techplomacy is, how it works, and why it’s important. To better understand the global stakes at play, we hear  from two experts from Stanford University: Eileen Donahoe—Executive Director of the Global Digital Policy Incubator and former US Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva—and Marietje Schaake—International Policy Director of the Cyber Policy Center and former Member of the European Parliament. Both guests have strong backgrounds in governance and law, with extensive practical experience working on the frontlines of diplomacy for public good. This episode takes the conversation from Episode 1 on the importance of techplomacy deeper by focusing on specific policy issues and their international ramifications. Both speakers explain some of the thorniest problems faced by governing bodies today—like the rise of digital authoritarianism and a growing digital divide . They offer some possible solutions and frameworks for action that can be achieved through greater diplomatic coordination. </p><p>Links:</p><p><a href="https://fsi.stanford.edu/people/eileen-donahoe">Eileen Donahoe Stanford Profile </a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileendonahoe/">Eileen Donahoe LinkedIn</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/EileenDonahoe">Eileen Donahoe Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://cyber.fsi.stanford.edu/people/marietje-schaake">Marietje Schaake Stanford Profile</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marietjeschaake/">Marietje Schaake LinkedIn</a><br /><a href="https://marietjeschaake.eu/">Marietje Schaake Website</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/MarietjeSchaake">Marietje Schaake Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://cyber.fsi.stanford.edu/">Cyber Policy Center</a></p><p><a href="https://cyber.fsi.stanford.edu/gdpi">Global Digital Policy Incubator</a></p><p>Additional Resources:</p><p><a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/75462/the-digital-technology-agenda-at-the-summit-for-democracy/">The Digital Techn