Digital Diplomacy: The Impact of Technology on Modern Diplomacy and Foreign Policy. Current Realities and Future Prospects

Abstract

The paper examines how digital technologies are changing the field of diplomacy. It looks at how diplomacy has evolved from traditional practices to a modern form where technology is essential. The paper covers various digital tools, such as social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies, and discusses their impact on foreign policy and diplomatic practices. It considers both the challenges and the benefits of this shift. Furthermore, the article emphasises the role of technological advancements as core elements of modern international relations and statecraft. As tech diplomacy and cyber diplomacy ascend to priority status for states and key international bodies like the European Union, their importance is increasingly recognised as being fundamental and prominent on political agendas.

Keywords

• foreign policy
• technology
• digital diplomacy
• ai
• emerging and disruptive technologies