Techplomacy Deep Dive

In this episode of Confluence, 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. Links:Eileen Donahoe Stanford Profile Eileen Donahoe LinkedInEileen Donahoe TwitterMarietje Schaake Stanford ProfileMarietje Schaake LinkedInMarietje Schaake WebsiteMarietje Schaake TwitterCyber Policy CenterGlobal Digital Policy IncubatorAdditional Resources:The Digital Technology Agenda at the Summit for DemocracyDemocratic Source Code for a New U.S.-EU Tech AllianceReport of the Working Group on Platform ScaleTop Technology Policy Priorities for the New AdministrationA Transatlantic Effort to Take on China Starts with TechnologyA Rights-Respecting Digital Policy Agenda: Human Rights Community Perspectives for the New U.S. AdministrationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.