The Routledge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and International Relations examines how machines, algorithms, and data are reshaping the way nations interact, negotiate, and navigate global politics.
In the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a theoretical wonder to a real force, and with it the race to dominate new technologies is proving to be a key geopolitical concern. This book looks at both the ways in which AI is transforming the landscape of international relations and the challenges this brings. The book includes discussions on:
The need for regulations and oversight to make sure that AI is used in an ethical way AI’s role in conflict resolution and peacekeeping and its influence on economic alliances The ethical and moral dilemmas posed by autonomous systems making life-or-death decisions Frameworks that ensure responsible and accountable use of AI How the choices we make today will define the contours of global equilibrium for generations to come
With a variety contributions from policy analysts, philosophers, government officials, scientists, researchers, and business representatives, this book appeals to students and researchers of political science, international relations, computer science, and ethics. It also holds interest for professionals in government organizations and NGOs at national and international levels.
INTRODUCTION: The Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Our World. PART I: Foundations and Perspectives. 1.From Entropy to International Relations: How Research into Artificial Intelligence Is Improving the World. 2.The Geopolitical Impact of Artificial Intelligence: The UN SDGs and China’s Strategies in Africa. 3.Complex Reflections on Artificial Intelligence. 4.Artificial Intelligence and Supranational Law: Between Anthropocentrism and Technological Development. PART II: Philosophy, Policy and Governance. 5.Artificial Intelligence, Governance and Race. 6.International Relations in the “Age of Technologization. 7.Harmony in the Helix: Navigating the “AI Race” through Collaborative Geopolitics. 8.Exploring the Recent Advancements and Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence. 9.Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Conflict Resolution. PART III: Military, Security and Defense. 10.Chemical and Biological Weapons in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence. 11.Extended Meaningful Human Control of AI-Powered Warfare. 12.Lawful Use of AI During Conflicts: What Is “Lawful”? 13.Artificial Intelligence in Humanitarian Action: Humanity and the Machine. 14.The New Strategic Triad: Geopolitics, Diplomacy and Artificial Intelligence – The Uncertain Trumpet Redux. PART IV: Security of Data in Cyberspace. 15.Preserving Confidentiality and Privacy in Data-Driven Applications. 16.The Role of the Public Sector in Developing Supercomputing and Innovation Ecosystems: The Case of the Bologna Technopole within the Italian and European Framework. 17.Artificial Intelligence and & Cybersecurity – Navigating a Double-Edged Relationship. 18.Artificial Intelligence and Earth Observation Based Capability to Get Fast Access to Large Scale Transboundary Information. PART V: Economic, Social and Cultural Dimensions. 19.Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a More Equitable World. 20.Artificial Intelligence and Future Perspectives of the International Humanitarian Law in Conflict Settings: A Focus on Children in Armed Conflict. 21.A 21st-Century Odyssey: Using Artificial Intelligence to Navigate the Seas of International Development Cooperation Towards the Promotion of the Rule of Law. 22.The ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Model: Challenges and Solutions. 23.Traditional Knowledge, Environmental Challenges and Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Generative AI Use and Sustainable Approaches. 24.Artificial Intelligence's Influence on the Economy: Balancing Potential and Real-World Challenges. PART VI: Ethics, Oversight and Accountability. 25.The AI Act: A Geopolitical Tool to Foster Human Rights and Ethics. 26.Human Agency and Oversight – A Responsible and Trustworthy Use of Artificial Intelligence: The AI Act Approach. 27.The Role of Ethics in the Future Regulation of Artificial Intelligence. 28.Ethical Dilemmas and Regulatory Landscape in Healthcare Artificial Intelligence. 29.Artificial Intelligence Ethics: Challenges for a Computer Science Ethics Board with a Focus on Autonomy. ANNEX I: A Comparative Overview of Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Systems. ANNEX II: Young Leaders’ Vision on the Future of Artificial Intelligence.
Diego Brasioli is a career diplomat, dealing with cybersecurity, AI and innovation at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Laura Guercio is a professor at the University Niccolò Cusano of Rome. She teaches International Relations and Intelligence Systems. Giovanna Gnerre Landini is an expert in international human rights law and international humanitarian law, cooperating with several universities, institutions, and organizations in Italy and abroad. Andrea de Giorgio has a PhD in AI applied to production engineering and is the founder and CEO of Artificial Engineering, an innovative European startup in the field of AI.
