Diplomatic Courier

Where will Diplomatic Courier and World in 2050 be this year? Find us at these events around the world, from #WEF in Davos, #UNGA in New York, and #COP30 in Brazil. We’d love to see you there! #G7 #G20 #NATOSummit #VivaTech #WorldExpo #MunichSecurityConference #MilkenGlobal #Sundance?

Migration is reshaping economies, security, and societies worldwide. As global challenges intensify, so do the drivers of migration—both voluntary and involuntary. The Diplomatic Courier & World in 2050 Brain Trust examines this "Great Migration," writes Shane Szarkowski, PhD. ?? Our Brain Trust has chosen to call this the “Great Migration.” ? ?? Migration is especially contentious right now ?? There’s a lot to get right as leaders around the world contemplate action. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6jfx6AZ #GreatMigration #Migration #Policy #Education #Climate

?? ICYMI: At the annual Innovation Retreat in December, the World in 2050 Brain Trust identified migration as an emerging megatrend. In our latest expert commentary series, our network considered questions ranging from how to mitigate the negative drivers of migration to how host countries should manage migrant influxes. Don’t miss the full anthology in a bound edition with a special introduction by our Editor-in-Chief, Shane Szarkowski, PhD. Find it here! https://lnkd.in/g-_9gPyR Authors include: Aida Ridanovic, Euan Wilmshurst, Katy Noble, Leonor Diaz Alcantara, Marissa Quie, Rui Pedro Duarte, Tom Plant, and Thomas Garrett. #GreatMigration #Migration #Policy #Education #Climate

On 4 September, the Mexican Congress passed reforms to the judicial system proposed by former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO). DisinfoLab analysis finds deep public polarization, making repeal unlikely, write Rachel Bartz, Melissa Starr, and William Andrews. ?? The transformations will replace a presidential nomination and congressional confirmation system with a popular vote. ?? The reforms introduce a new challenge: managing an overwhelming number of candidates. ?? The reforms also raise concerns about the spread of disinformation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eagh_Cfq #Mexico #Democracy #JudicialReform #Law

Australia passed a law banning social media for children under 16 to enhance online safety, but it has faced strong criticism and sparked widespread debate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDeyTHmj #Australia #SocialMedia #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaBan?

The global education sector, especially teachers and schools, stands at the crossroads of the complex issue of migration. Education is uniquely positioned to address the challenges and opportunities that migration brings, writes Teach For All’s Katy Noble. ?? Host countries face significant challenges in integrating migrant students. ?? Schools often serve as the first point of integration for newly arrived children. ?? Education sits at the heart of any long–term solution, for migrants and host communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enrjAF8R #Education #Schools #Migration #GreatMigration #Displacement

As the U.S. moved to ban TikTok, millions of users migrated to RedNote and similar platforms, driven by attention–driven feeds that reinforce biases, omit neutral information, and create digital echo chambers, writes Tom Plant. ?? Platforms have copied TikTok’s attention–driven feeds, meaning that a user’s biases will follow them. ?? Attention–based feeds bury neutral or informative information. ?? Regardless of TikTok’s future, the attention–driven infinite scroll that users flock to is here to stay. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efU753mU #SocialMedia #RedNote #TikTok

Since the Taliban’s takeover, nearly eight million Afghans have fled their homes and now face restrictive U.S. resettlement policies and forced deportations from host nations. Urgent action is needed to protect vulnerable lives and ensure humane solutions, writes Ambassador M. Ashraf Haidari. ?? Beyond U.S. policy, Afghan refugees face mounting dangers in host countries. ?? Pakistan, once a critical sanctuary, has forcibly repatriated over 800,000 Afghan refugees since 2021. ?? The crisis is compounded by overlapping challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/egBci2ha #Afghanistan #US #Pakistan #Refugees?

Yaroslav Trofimov’s “Our Enemies Will Vanish” explores the consequences of the first year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—what happened, how it unfolded, and how it was viewed from the bottom up and the top down, writes Joshua Huminski. Read more about this week’s book club pick at diplobookclub.com #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Russia #Book #BookReview #DCBookClub?

On this day in 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, sparking the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II. The invasion has drawn widespread global condemnation and vast international diplomatic efforts. As the conflict persists, it continues to alter the balance of power in Europe and beyond, while also reshaping geopolitics for the world. #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #Security #Peace #Europe #Diplomacy Photo by Kyrylo Kholopkin on Unsplash