Tag Archives: Information Technology
Internet Freedom AND Intellectual Property Rights
The positive power of the internet has changed the paradigm of international diplomacy, of global governance, and indeed the human condition. Secretary of State Clinton articulated most clearly last year that the United States, “On the spectrum of internet freedom, … Continue reading
There is an App for That! U.S. iEmbassy Tallinn, Estonia
I know what you’ll say. “Where have you been? Smart phones and tablet computers were hardly invented just yesterday! And havn’t you been using an iPhone and an iPad for years?” You are right and you are right again. But … Continue reading
Filed under American Values, good governance
The Importance of International Schools
Everyone is talking education these days. Education for the very youngest of our children. Secondary education. Higher education, and adult learning. International education is an important subset of all of these discussions. For international families in the business, NGO, military, and diplomatic … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, economy, education, good governance
It’s Internet Freedom, Stupid!
Read a piece in the New York Times of June 12, 2011, entitled: U.S. Underwrites Internet Detour Around Censors. Great story. Great reading. The ultimate point of the article is freedom of information, freedom of expression, freedom to participate in the 21st century … Continue reading
Serious About Cyber Defense
I understand there is a bit of concern among some in Estonia regarding the country’s past, current and future performance in cyber defense. There has also been some implication that Estonia may not have been nearly as prepared as it should have been when the 2007 large scale … Continue reading
Innovation and our Use of Technology
Since my arrival in Estonia nearly a year ago, I have made support for innovation in collaboration between my country and Estonia a signature theme. I have visited long-established, as well as new, entrepreneurs to learn of their ideas and projects, their successes and … Continue reading
Filed under American Values, Peace and Security, U.S. Foreign Relations
Estonia Answers “911″ Calls
At first I didn’t believe it. Then I was surprised. And finally it simply made sense. An Estonian colleague in our Embassy told me that Estonian emergency services can be reached by dialing “911″, just like in the United States. ” … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, good governance, U.S. -Estonian Relations, Uncategorized
Deep Roots on Estonia’s Abruka Island
A week ago, my wife and I had the rare privilege to visit an exceptional place and to meet some of its wonderful inhabitants: Ülo Tuulik and his wife Mari, together with their grandson Alexander. With the kind assistance of Governor Kasema, Mayor Tiidus … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, Peace and Security, U.S. -Estonian Relations
Articulating a Vision for the Future
Modern American diplomats are generally allowed to be creative in the exercise of their duties. Unless an idea involves a significant amount of unallocated U.S. government resources, we are encouraged to think more like entrepreneurs and not like bureaucrats. I have long liked … Continue reading
Filed under economy, U.S. -Estonian Relations
Intellectual Property Belongs To Someone!
April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day. May 7 I pick up my new Apple IPad on a trip back to the U.S. Although I am technologically challenged when it comes to understanding computers, I depend on them and love to … Continue reading
Filed under economy, Intellectual Property
