Purpose & Philosophy

Diplomatic Forum Geneva explores how legitimacy, power and information circulate in a world without clear hierarchies. Traditional diplomacy remains vital, yet often opaque. The Forum opens that world to structured, accessible dialogue so that citizens, professionals and institutions can understand, participate and contribute.

“Diplomacy no longer belongs only to diplomats. The world of influence and negotiation now includes everyone who dares to understand it.”

Core Themes

1. Data & Information Sovereignty — metadata governance, digital diplomacy, information asymmetry.
2. Soft Power & Strategic Communication — narratives, symbols and mediated legitimacy.
3. Diplomatic Law & Immunities — privileges under transparency, sanctions and accountability regimes.
4. Parallel Diplomacy & Non-State Actors — corporate, philanthropic and academic influence.
5. Recognition, Sanctions & Legitimacy — how economic and political recognition shape acceptance.
6. Ethics & Mediation in Global Governance — neutrality, trust and negotiation conduct.

Formats & Activities

1. Strategic Series

In collaboration with the Taxhells Strategic Series, the Forum releases Diplomatic Papers, Analytical Essays and Strategic Notes aligned with the themes above and distributed through editorial and academic channels.

2. Geneva Dialogues

Recurring sessions — open or closed, thematic — under Chatham House rules, designed as safe, non-partisan spaces for genuine discussion.

3. Public Participation

The Forum invites citizens, researchers and professionals to share perspectives, propose ideas and help translate diplomacy into an accessible, civic conversation.

Co-Founders & Collaboration

Co-founded by: Taxhells Strategic Research Initiative and ASDH — Agence Suisse pour le Développement et les Droits de l’Homme (ECOSOC consultative status). Open to collaboration with universities, think tanks, NGOs and institutions aligned with our principles.

Audience & Participation

Open to professionals around international institutions, academics and students, journalists, NGOs, foundations, institutions — and above all, citizens who want to understand how global decisions are made and how to make their voice heard.

Contact

Geneva, Switzerland · Email: admin@asdhr.org
Web: Diplomatic Forum Geneva