AI’s Role in Diplomacy and Global Affairs
Dr. Emmanuel C. Lallana, Chief Executive of Ideacorp, and a renowned expert on AI and digital governance, delivered a comprehensive analysis of AI’s impact on diplomacy, its geopolitical consequences, and the ethical dilemmas it presents.
“AI is influencing the balance of power,” Lallana stated. “It plays a role in the US-China tech race, military applications, and governance frameworks. Countries that fail to adapt will find themselves at a disadvantage.” He highlighted AI’s use in diplomatic training, crisis response, and negotiation simulations while cautioning against biases in AI models. “A model trained on Western diplomatic norms may misrepresent non-Western perspectives, reinforcing imbalances in global governance,” he noted.
