This webinar explores how narrative strategies are deliberately constructed to frame events, shape public opinion, and influence political agendas. It will delve into the mechanisms through which these narratives are disseminated—via traditional journalism, social media platforms, diplomatic communications, and cultural production—and how they are contested across different geopolitical, cultural, and ideological contexts. From state-sponsored messaging to grassroots counter-narratives, the session will illuminate the role of storytelling in constructing meaning, mobilising support, and competing for influence in the international arena.
Featuring leading experts in diplomacy, media relations, and international affairs, the session will unpack how stories influence legitimacy, authority, and action on the world stage.
Speakers
Davide Rodogno
Academic Advisor, Advocacy and International Public Affairs
Co-director of Executive Education
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Peter Vanham
Executive Editor at Fortune, Geneva
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Ines Narciso
Disinformation expert at the Cyberpeace Institute
Moderator
Matthias Sander
Journalist covering international affairs at NZZ
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Executive Diploma in Diplomacy, Negotiation and Policy, Geneva Graduate Institute
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