ALGORITHMIC THINKING IN SPACE DIPLOMACY: THE NEW GEOPOLITICAL MISSION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, space diplomacy, algorithmic thinking, international relations, space governance, outer space policy, AI ethics, geopolitics.Abstract
This paper examines the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and space diplomacy, highlighting how algorithmic thinking is reshaping the geopolitical landscape beyond Earth. As outer space becomes a strategic domain for communication, defense, exploration, and commerce, AI-driven systems are increasingly used to support diplomatic decision-making, manage orbital assets, and enhance space governance. The research analyzes historical and theoretical foundations of space diplomacy, the rise of algorithmic negotiation models, and the influence of commercial and governmental actors in shaping cooperative frameworks. Key challenges such as data sovereignty, algorithmic bias, weaponization of AI in space, and the ethical limits of automation are also addressed. The study concludes that AI represents not only a technological revolution but also a diplomatic instrument for maintaining balance, transparency, and global stability in the new space order.
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