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AI’s Ouroboros: the Risks of Iterative Degeneration

AI’s Ouroboros: the Risks of Iterative Degeneration

As Artificial intelligence continues to evolve, at a pace that could arguably be described as alarming, the potentials for its use in international relations and diplomacy increase with every passing day. With added computing power, added interfaces, and additional modes of engagement, the scope of the technology continues to expand

Human Rights or Politics? The Initiative Against Taliban's Oppression of Women

Human Rights or Politics? The Initiative Against Taliban's Oppression of Women

Earlier, we covered the use by states of human rights advocacy as a political tool in the realm of international affairs, and the effects of this behavior on the international human rights legal framework, when not balanced with genuine focus on the protections of the rights themselves. To this point,

What If … Germany Had Prevented the Russia-Ukraine War?

What If … Germany Had Prevented the Russia-Ukraine War?

What if, in December 2021, the German government had charted a different diplomatic course for Europe and stalled the war between Russia and Ukraine? Following the piece where we examined the possible reasons behind Germany’s approach to Russia in the leadup to the Russia-Ukraine war, and the impact of

Book Briefing: “Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion,” By Robert Cialdini.

Book Briefing: “Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion,” By Robert Cialdini.

It was the autumn of 2017, Zagreb. The trees were alight with color. The city was shimmering under the bright morning sun. I was proud of myself because I had completed a decade as a diplomat. I sauntered over to Ban Jelacic square, one of my favorite places in town.

You Have No Power Here! The Waning Impact of Human Rights as a Political Tool

You Have No Power Here! The Waning Impact of Human Rights as a Political Tool

In 1948, the member states of the recently formed United Nations adopted a resolution with a singular purpose: to demonstrate their commitment to human rights and distance themselves from the failures that led to the devastation of the second world war. Resolution 217A, better known as the Universal Declaration of

Germany’s Approach to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Bureaucracy Versus Strategy

Germany’s Approach to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Bureaucracy Versus Strategy

In the piece entitled “How Not To Approach Foreign Policy,” we considered the causes and impact of regressing government performance on foreign affairs, considering factors like institutional rigidity, organizational inertia, and lack of adaptability. We examined how these factors affect strategic decision-making at both institutional and governmental levels, along with

Machina Ex Diplomacy

Machina Ex Diplomacy

This will be the first in a series exploring AI-related issues in diplomacy and international affairs. Initially, I planned to cover this topic in one piece, but due to the rapid development of the field and the complexity of the issues, I decided to break it down into a series