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The Emotions of Internationalism – a conversation with Ilaria Scaglia Dr. Ilaria Scaglia takes us on an Alpine journey to explore the emotions that internationalists around the League of Nations sought to encourage and share. Along the way we hear mention of Heidi, the Pope, Einstein and Marie Curie, alpinists and climbers, as well as renowned doctors practicing in the Alps. Through this study of the history of emotions, we come to understand better the vision of international cooperation in the interwar period. Resources Scaglia, I. (2020). The Emotions of Internationalism: Feeling International Cooperation in the Alps in the Interwar Period, Oxford University Press. doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198848325.001.0001 Novick, P. (1988). That Noble Dream: The 'Objectivity Question' and the American Historical Profession (Ideas in Context). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/CBO9780511816345 Sluga, G., & Clavin, P. (Eds.). (2016). Internationalisms: A Twentieth-Century History. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781107477568   Website: https://ilariascaglia.com/   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: Content    Speaker: Dr. Ilaria Scaglia Host: Amy Smith Producer: Amy Smith Editing & Social media designs: Sotheapanha Theng Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

The Rise of Digital Diplomacy Francesco Pisano talks with Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation, about the mission of Diplo. We discover more about digital diplomacy and the impact it has on multilateralism and international cooperation. Jovan Kurbalija shares highlights from the 2022 Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance held in Malta and discusses the trends in digital geopolitics and geoeconomics. He underlines that diplomats need new skills to keep pace with changing technology in a digital world.   Resources Diplo website: At DIPLO technology meets diplomacy Resources - DiploFoundation (diplomacy.edu) Report: Stronger digital voices from Africa Geneva Internet Platform Digital Watch website: https://dig.watch/   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: Content    Speaker: Dr. Jovan Kurbalija Host: Francesco Pisano Producer: Amy Smith Editing and social media designs: Sotheapanha Theng Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

The Right to Science – a conversation with Helle Porsdam & Sebastian Porsdam Mann In this episode, we host the editors of a recently published book, The Right to Science: Then and Now (2021). Professor Helle Porsdam, Professor of History and Cultural Rights at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law (CIS) at the University of Copenhagen and who holds a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Rights, and Dr. Sebastian Porsdam Mann at the University of Oxford, speak about the fascinating history of this less well-known Human Right. They discuss what it means to participate and share in culture and science, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and what a human rights perspective brings to complex issues. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 27 - Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.   Resources Porsdam, H., & Porsdam Mann, S. (Eds.). (2021). The Right to Science: Then and Now. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108776301 Open access: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/right-to-science/right-to-science-then/B61DA8232EC2F7B539C224ACCBF48D92   Website: https://en.unesco.org/human-rights/science   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: Content    Speakers: Professor Helle Porsdam and Dr. Sebastian Porsdam Mann Host: Amy Smith Editor & Producer: Amy Smith Social media designs: Sotheapanha Theng Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Why we need a new eco-social contract – a conversation with Paul Ladd In this episode we discuss with Paul Ladd, Director of the UN Research Institute on Social Development, about the contribution of the Institute to multilateralism at this 60-year milestone since UNRISD's establishment. In particular, we take a deep dive into the latest report, "Crises of Inequality", which shows why, in order to break the cycle of multiple, interlocking crises and to address inequality, we need a new eco-social contract. Paul Ladd tells us about how UNRISD's research has, in many instances, been ahead of the curve leading to positive impact. He explains in depth key themes in the recent UNRISD flagship report and gives us clear pointers to ways in which multilateralism must evolve. Resources Flagship report: https://www.unrisd.org/en/library/publications/crises-of-inequality UNRISD website: https://www.unrisd.org/en UNRISD Twitter: https://twitter.com/unrisd Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: Content    Speakers: Paul Ladd Host: Francesco Pisano Production, editing and social media: Amy Smith and Panha Theng Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Shifting Power in an Unequal World – a conversation with Katja Hujo and Maggie Carter Inequality is undoubtedly one of today’s greatest challenges. In this episode, Katja Hujo and Maggie Carter, editors of the recently published book Between Fault Lines and Front Lines: Shifting Power in an Unequal World, talk about how inequalities have reshaped structures from the local to the transnational level and the impact and consequences of inequalities. They explore the conceptual thinking around inequality and its drivers and illustrate this with examples from cases studies from around the world. Resources Book: Hujo, K. & Carter, M. (Eds.) (2022) Between Fault Lines and Front Lines: Shifting Power in an Unequal World. Bloomsbury Publishing. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/between-fault-lines-and-front-lines-9781350229020/ Flagship report: https://www.unrisd.org/en/library/publications/crises-of-inequality UNRISD website: https://www.unrisd.org/en UNRISD Twitter: https://twitter.com/unrisd Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: Content    Speakers: Katja Hujo and Maggie Carter Host: Francesco Pisano Production, editing, social media: Amy Smith and Panha Theng Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

This first episode of 2023 continues our series with Permanent Representatives to the United Nations at Geneva. Ambassador Leslie E. Norton tells us about her diplomatic career, speaks about Canada and its role in the world today, as well as exploring the long history of Canada’s involvement in multilateralism. Canada is a founding member of the United Nations, was part of the League of Nations, and has membership in many international and regional organizations, including the World Trade Organization, the G20 and other forums like the Organization of American States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Canada has served on the UN Security Council 8 times, the most recent being in 2000. Resources Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqTBLYAgiWM&list=PLmzrhlc0gF6KlZ8KES5Jzho0d-UZdyuIx Content    Speakers: Ambassador Leslie E. Norton Host: Francesco Pisano Editor & Producer: Amy Smith Social media designs: Amy Smith and Yiying Zhang   Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

This episode marks the 20th anniversary of Switzerland’s membership in the United Nations. Switzerland became the 190th member of the UN following a national referendum in March 2002, in which the majority of population (54.6%) voted in favour of joining the UN. Ambassador Jürg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations at Geneva joined The Next Page for a conversation about Switzerland’s journey in the UN and to reflect on the two decades since its accession. Resources Follow the Permanent Mission of Switzerland on Twitter: SwitzerlandUN@swiss_un The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator: https://gesda.global/   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: (2) Switzerland celebrates 20 years in the UN. A conversation with Ambassador Jürg Lauber - YouTube Content    Speakers: Ambassador Jürg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations Office at Geneva Host: Francesco Pisano Editor & Producer: Amy Smith Social media designs: Ana Hauert, Yiying Zhang, Amber Yin Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Diplomate, pour quoi faire ? est le titre du nouveau livre de Jérôme Bonnafont, Ambassadeur, Représentant permanent de la France auprès des Nations unies à Genève. Le Directeur de la Bibliothèque & Archives, Francesco Pisano discute avec Monsieur l’Ambassadeur en sa qualité d’écrivain ainsi qu'autour de son livre pour nous donner un aperçu de son expérience du métier, l’importance de la diplomatie multilatérale à travers les années et parler de l’avenir de la diplomatie. Ressources : Bonnafont, J. (2022) Diplomate, pour quoi faire ? Editions Odile Jacob Où écouter cet épisode Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCnx8MAtIrw&list=PLmzrhlc0gF6KlZ8KES5Jzho0d-UZdyuIx Contenu Invité : S.E. M. Jerôme Bonnafont Hôte : Francesco Pisano Réalisation et montage : Amy Smith Conception pour réseaux sociaux : Ana Hauert, Yiying Zhang, Amber Yin Photo : ©FPA Enregistré et réalisé à la Bibliothèque & Archives des Nations Unies à Genève

Cet épisode poursuit notre série de conversations avec des Représentants permanents auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève, où nous explorons leurs points de vue en tant que diplomates dans le système multilatéral et ce que l'ONU signifie pour eux aujourd'hui. Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus, Représentante permanente et Ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire du Cap-Vert auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève et d'autres organisations internationales rejoint le directeur de la Bibliothèque & Archives, Francesco Pisano et notre collège Adriano Goncalves e Silva, pour cette conversation bilingue en français et en portugais sur le Cap-Vert. Le Cabo Verde a fait partie des Nations Unies depuis 1975 et a siégé au Conseil de Sécurité une fois comme membre de l’ONU. Madame l’Ambassadeur raconte le parcours du Cabo Verde, ainsi que son rôle dans la région et dans le monde, tout en partageant son propre parcours dans la diplomatie. Elle parle de l'importance de la coopération multilatérale aujourd'hui.   Ressources  Où écouter cet épisode Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy Youtube: (1) Le Cap-Vert et la coopération multilatérale. Une conversation avec Madame l’Ambassadeur Clara Manuel - YouTube   Contenu   Intervenants : S.E. Madame Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus, Francesco Pisano et Adriano Goncalves et Silva Réalisation et montage : Amy Smith Conception pour réseaux sociaux : Ana Hauert Enregistrée et réalisé à la Bibliothèque & Archives des Nations Unies à Genève

The global challenges we face today are often complex, inter-connected and inter-related. How, as a global community, can we prepare for the global threats of the future? In this episode of the #NextPagePod, we speak with Dr. Randolph Kent about his research on future global crises, and why he thinks polylateralism is needed to face them collectively.   D. Kent is the Director of the Humanitarian Futures Initiative, Visiting Professor at the African Leadership Centre at King’s College London, and Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, where he works on an initiative called the Futures Project. His past roles include several in the humanitarian sector of the UN system, including as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia (2002), UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Kosovo (1999), UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Rwanda (1994-1995), and emergency and preparedness roles in Sudan and Ethiopia.  Dr. Kent speaks with us about his experiences in the UN, and how they've shaped his work today in futures thinking and polylateralism. What is futures methodology and should it matter for the UN and multilateralism? What exactly is polylateralism, and why does he think it's necessary to better meet global crises as an international community? Let's find out.  Resources Read Dr. Kent's report "Building an International Architecture for Managing Global Threats": https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/emerging-insights/building-international-architecture-managing-global-threats Learn more about Humanitarian Futures: https://www.humanitarianfutures.org/ Listen to the #NextPagePod episode with historian Margaret MacMillan as she speaks about the shaping of modern multilateralism: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/episode-32-margaret-macmillan/   Where to listen to this episode   Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udgjtu1vB7U Content     Speakers: Dr. Randolph Kent Host: Natalie Alexander Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander  Social media designs: Natalie Alexander & Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva