The Role of Generative AI in Global Diplomatic Practices: A Strategic Framework

TL;DR

This paper systematically examines how Generative AI, exemplified by ChatGPT, influences modern diplomacy, proposing a strategic framework to harness opportunities and address challenges in digital diplomatic practices.

Contribution

It develops a comprehensive framework for integrating Generative AI into diplomacy based on systematic analysis of scholarly discourse, guiding future research and innovation.

Findings

Identified key opportunities for AI in diplomacy.

Highlighted challenges and risks associated with AI adoption.

Proposed a strategic framework for AI integration in diplomatic practices.

Abstract

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms the domain of diplomacy in the 21st century, this research addresses the pressing need to evaluate the dualistic nature of these advancements, unpacking both the challenges they pose and the opportunities they offer. It has been almost a year since the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI that revolutionised various work domains with its capabilities. The scope of application of these capabilities to diplomacy is yet to be fully explored or understood. Our research objective is to systematically examine the current discourse on Digital and AI Diplomacy, thus informing the development of a comprehensive framework for the role of Generative AI in modern diplomatic practices. Through the systematic analysis of 230 scholarly articles, we identified a spectrum of opportunities and challenges, culminating in a strategic framework that captures the multifaceted concepts for integration of Generative AI, setting a course for future research and innovation in diplomacy.