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Abstract

This analytical study aims to address the issue of managing international relations in the context of the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring the nature of its impact and its connection to the dynamics of international interactions as well as the reshaping of the global system’s structure. The adopted analytical methodology revealed a qualitative transformation in the metrics of state power, shifting from the traditional geopolitical foundations to contemporary technopolitical ones. AI has thus emerged as a force that transcends state boundaries, becoming one of the most significant pillars of the technological revolution and a principal driver of geopolitical transformations.

The study reached key findings, most notably that AI is leading a “technopolitical cold war” among major powers, emphasizing that those who control its applications will be able to dominate the management of the global order. This development has pushed international relations beyond the conventional concept of state actors, with giant technology corporations emerging as influential international players. The study particularly warned of the dangers of the “militarization of AI” and the development of autonomous smart weapons, noting that such advancements pose a threat to global security and represent a rupture with the traditional international system, in addition to humanitarian risks such as unemployment and violations of privacy.

In light of the intense competition and the wide technological gap among states, the study recommended urgent action to establish regulatory frameworks. Among the most prominent recommendations are: that the United Nations propose an international law for the governance of AI applications, and that efforts be directed toward the “humanization of AI” to serve humanity. The study also stressed the importance of Arab states keeping pace with this development by investing in technological infrastructure and drafting unified Arab legislation to regulate and govern the use of smart applications.