Internet & human rights in foreign policy: comparing narratives in the US and EU internet governance agenda

The intricate relationship between Internet, on the one hand, and Human Rights, on the other, is increasingly becoming relevant in foreign policy. Discussions are animated by different actors, providing contributions from multiple perspectives, yet the debate on Internet and Human Rights is still fragmented and has not evolved into a unified agenda. This paper explores this on-going debate over competing perspectives, and frames the current discussion on Internet and Human Rights in foreign policy by providing an overview of the key governmental conferences addressing the Internet and Human rights over the first 3 years (2010-2012) since the beginning of the debate. It then proceeds to analyze key narratives, stakeholders and agendas within these conferences, as well as questions of power and legitimacy. Finally, it argues that the conferences draw from a common discourse and language, but are also representing divergent agendas between stakeholders and states

Pre-emptive Military Action and the Legitimate Use of Force. ESF Working Paper No. 11, 1 February 2003

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A cultural superpower? The European Union’s venture in cultural diplomacy

The EU’s international reputation is closely related to Europe’s cultural heritage. Cultural policy is predominantly an EU member state prerogative but the EU’s involvement in international cultural relations has grown‚ particularly in terms of trade policy and spending. The EU currently spends more on international cultural cooperation than all but its largest member states. However, the Commission’s fragmented approach makes policy synergies difficult to achieve and limits the EU’s international visibility. With other global players investing in cultural diplomacy‚ the Council has called on the EU to include culture in EU foreign policy and improve coordination