Digital Diplomacy Division

About the Division

The Digital Diplomacy Division focuses on the transformative role of digital technologies in diplomacy, international relations, governance, and strategic affairs. As technological innovation increasingly influences global politics, the division conducts interdisciplinary research on how artificial intelligence, cyberspace, digital platforms, information ecosystems, and emerging technologies are reshaping diplomatic practice, national security, and international cooperation. The division studies the opportunities and challenges arising from digital transformation, including cyber diplomacy, strategic communication, digital governance, technology policy, information warfare, and the growing importance of open-source intelligence. By integrating expertise from international relations, political science, communication studies, and technology policy, it develops policy-oriented research that supports responsible innovation and effective digital governance. Through publications, policy briefs, training programmes, and collaborative initiatives, the division seeks to strengthen digital literacy, promote ethical technology governance, and enhance understanding of technology's strategic implications. It aims to equip policymakers, researchers, students, and practitioners with the knowledge required to navigate an increasingly digital international environment.

Areas Covered

The division examines the intersection of diplomacy and technology through research on digital diplomacy, cyber diplomacy, public diplomacy, artificial intelligence, and technology policy. It investigates digital governance, strategic communication, information warfare, open-source intelligence, and the influence of social media and emerging technologies on international politics. By analysing both technological innovation and policy responses, the division provides comprehensive insights into the evolving digital landscape and its implications for global affairs.

• ✓Digital Diplomacy & Technology Statecraft
• ✓Cyber Diplomacy, Security, and Bilateral Cyberspace Treaties
• ✓Public Diplomacy, Strategic Communication & Soft Power
• ✓Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance & Geopolitical Implications
• ✓Global Technology Policy, Standards & Sovereignty
• ✓Digital Governance & E-Governance Models
• ✓Information Warfare, Disinformation & Cognitive Security
• ✓Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Geopolitical Crisis Mapping