Author: Erman Akilli

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), held on April 11-13 under the theme “Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World,” explored the growing complexity of global governance amid geopolitical shifts, technological disruption and institutional fatigue. A key topic at ADF 2025 – highlighted in the panel “Silent Super Power: Reflections of Science and AI Technology in International Relations” – was the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in global affairs. While discussed alongside issues like climate resilience, food security and humanitarian coordination, the inclusion of AI signaled a broader diplomatic shift: Recognition that AI is not just a technical matter, but a political…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of diplomacy and negotiation. While AI has long been associated with computational efficiency, its ability to engage in complex, strategic and cooperative decision-making represents a major shift in international relations. Meta’s CICERO, an AI system that achieved human-level performance in a strategy game named Diplomacy, stands as a landmark development in AI-assisted negotiation and strategic interaction. Alongside similar advances, such as Hagglebots, AI is now being positioned not just as an analytical tool but as a potential actor in diplomatic practice. This shift raises fundamental questions about the future of negotiation, strategic decision-making…