The Evolution of Technology (2015–2025) and Its Impact on Global Diplomacy and International Relations
The Evolution of Technology (2015–2025) and Its Impact on Global Diplomacy and International Relations Over the past decade (2015–2025), technology has evolved at an unprecedented pace, transforming not only economies and societies but also the very fabric of global diplomacy and international relations (IR). From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to digital diplomacy and information warfare, the tools, platforms, and infrastructures underpinning the international system have been fundamentally reshaped. States, international organizations, and non-state actors have all had to adapt to this rapid technological transformation, which has created both opportunities and new security dilemmas. 1. The Digitalization of Diplomacy (E-Diplomacy) One of the most visible transformations has been the digitalization of diplomacy . The rise of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and more recently TikTok, reshaped how leaders, diplomats, and institutions communica...