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Kenya’s TechPlomacy Revolution: Pioneering Tech Diplomacy for Africa’s Inclusive Digital Future
Kenya has emerged as a trailblazer in tech diplomacy with the recent launch of its groundbreaking TechPlomacy Connective initiative on July 18, 2025. This ambitious platform represents a paradigm shift in how Global South nations approach the intersection of diplomacy...
Tech Diplomacy: Origins and Contemporary Practice
By Ayumi Moore Aoki24 July 2025 Tech diplomacy has emerged as a critical diplomatic innovation in response to the digital transformation of international relations. This article examines the origins and evolution of tech diplomacy, from Denmark's pioneering...
The Conceptual Foundations of AI Sovereignty
By Ayumi Moore Aoki 22 July 2025 Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally transformed the landscape of international relations, challenging traditional notions of state sovereignty and introducing new complexities in global...
Meta’s Refusal to Sign the EU General-Purpose AI Code of Practice: Implications, Context, and Industry Impact
In July 2025, Meta announced its refusal to sign the European Union’s voluntary General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, a regulatory instrument to support compliance with the EU’s AI Act. This article explores the regulatory context, Meta’s rationale, industry and...
Comparative Structures of Tech Ambassador Roles: Five National Perspectives and Institutional Gaps
Digital technologies are reshaping diplomacy worldwide, prompting the rise of dedicated tech ambassador roles. These positions represent an effort by governments to reframe their foreign policy around the fast-evolving digital landscape. Drawing on thirteen academic...
Tech Diplomacy Forum launched at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on June 18th 2025
Paris, 18 June 2025 — The inaugural Tech Diplomacy Forum convened today at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, establishing a transformative platform for international collaboration in the digital era. This pioneering initiative, held in partnership with UNESCO, brought...
AI and Diplomacy—International Relations in the Era of Disruptive Technologies
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) and disruptive digital technologies are fundamentally transforming the landscape of international relations and diplomacy. The SELA report (2024) provides a comprehensive analysis of how these technologies are reshaping power...
Evolving Paradigms in Science and Tech Diplomacy: A New Era for International Relations
Based on Balme, S. (2025). Evolving paradigms in science and tech diplomacy. Global Challenges, 17. --- The landscape of international relations is undergoing a profound transformation. Science and technology, once peripheral to the core of diplomacy, now stand at its...
The Osaka Protocol: Gender Equality in Digital Societies
On April 25, 2025, the Osaka Protocol was officially signed at the Women in Tech Global Summit in Osaka, marking a significant milestone in the global effort to advance gender equality within digital societies. This landmark international agreement brings together...
UN Establishes Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies
The United Nations has taken a significant step towards addressing the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly evolving digital landscape. As of January 1, 2025, the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology has transitioned to the new UN Office for...
Denmark’s Pioneering Role in Tech Diplomacy: The World’s First Tech Ambassador
When Casper Klynge packed his bags for Silicon Valley in 2017, he wasn't just another tech enthusiast chasing the California dream. As Denmark's—and the world's—first official tech ambassador, Klynge embodied a radical shift in diplomatic relations. His appointment...
The Geopolitics of Innovation: Tech-Diplomacy as a Tool for National Branding
In the evolving landscape of international relations, the concept of Tech-Diplomacy is gaining prominence as nations strategically engage with technological stakeholders to achieve diplomatic objectives. This emerging field, highlighted in the paper by Itzhak Mashiah,...
Digital Diplomacy: Transforming International Relations in the 21st Century
The landscape of international relations is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements that have revolutionized communication and information sharing. At the forefront of this transformation is digital diplomacy, a product of globalization and new public...
What exactly is Tech Diplomacy?
Welcome to the realm of tech diplomacy, a dynamic field that's rapidly reshaping how nations, corporations, and civil society interact on the global stage. As explored by Eugenio V. Garcia in his recent work, tech diplomacy is more than just a buzzword; it's a...
Digital vs. Tech Diplomacy: Navigating the New Frontiers of International Relations
In an era where tweets can trigger international incidents and artificial intelligence reshapes global power dynamics, two terms have become increasingly prominent in diplomatic circles: digital diplomacy and tech diplomacy. While often used interchangeably, these...