Posts by Soraia Ribeiro
How A.I. will shape the future of defence?
Main takeaways: • Artificial Intelligence (A.I) is transforming several dimensions of warfare, including intelligence gathering and analysis, strategic and operational planning, procurement and logistics• There is increasing competition in the international arena regarding A.I., with countries aiming to develop technologies that give them military advantage• The security and defence sector should prepare to leverage the…
Read MoreThe Role of Education in Post-Conflict Settings
Main takeaways: Peace education is a necessary tool for teaching children and young people, through parents and teachers, so they can learn how to manage and transform conflict. Regardless of religion, culture, beliefs and interests, these should not impact the community and the way the community interacts amongst one another. Education can play an important…
Read MoreTechnology is key in countering disinformation
Main takeaways: AI and machine learning are effective tools in reviewing huge amounts of content and helping identify mis/disinformation and user accounts that are used for the purpose of amplifying harmful messages. It is important to look at the content, the origins, and the reach of the message to be able to verify it and…
Read MoreAmbassador Series: Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United Nations in Geneva
Main takeaways: Belgium is highly committed to its role in the UN-system and remains a firm believer in and supporter of multilateralism. Belgium supports that EU Member States should speak more with one voice in the UN system to reinforce political credibility. Human rights remain a major priority for Belgium in Geneva, and it is…
Read MoreI&T Initiative: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Global Conflict?
Main takeaways: Short definition of Artificial Intelligence: “[t]he theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages” [Mary B: 2018] Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in different stages of a conflict, prevention, mediation and rebuilding. It can help…
Read MoreCOP26: Challenges, opportunities & implications
Main takeaways: Before COP leaders raise emissions ambition to narrow the gap to 1.5C & agree to a global finance package to support it. The window of opportunity to limit the permanent temperature increase of 1.5 Degrees is closing and the COP in Glasgow is the moment when countries update their plans for reducing emissions.…
Read MoreWhy the EU should(n’t) accede to the European Convention on Human Rights?
Main takeaways: The accession is still desirable since there are now two parallel systems with the CJEU and the ECtHR interpreting the same rights, this leads to inconsistency and fragmentation Some gaps need to be addressed, such as the accountability gap Two problems with the principle of mutual trust and the jurisdiction over the CFSP…
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