S7PR 2EN19 - AI & International Negotiation

This seminar explores how artificial intelligence transforms international negotiation and diplomacy. Through three modules combining analytical frameworks, real-world case studies, and AI-driven simulations, students learn to assess, model, and respond to strategic dynamics in tech-mediated global affairs. Each module introduces an unexpected twist — from data leaks to AI agents or cyber disruptions — to test adaptability, critical thinking, and strategic agility. By the end, participants can anticipate how AI reshapes power, influence, and decision-making in international negotiation contexts.

By the end of the seminar, students will be able to:

Analyze how AI reshapes negotiation strategies, diplomatic power, and decision-making processes.

Design adaptive negotiation frameworks integrating human and AI capabilities.

Apply analytical tools and simulations to model actor behavior and strategic outcomes.

Manage uncertainty and ethical dilemmas in AI-mediated negotiation settings.

Demonstrate agility, teamwork, and leadership in complex international negotiation scenarios.

No formal prerequisites. An interest in international relations, negotiation, and emerging technologies such as AI is recommended, along with curiosity for strategic and diplomatic problem-solving.

Delivered over three consecutive days, the seminar combines analytical insights, simulations, and real-world cases.

Day 1 – AI and Power: negotiation frameworks, soft-power dynamics, and algorithmic influence.

Day 2 – AI Tools and Strategy: modeling actor behavior, cross-cultural and multi-party negotiation.

Day 3 – Ethics and Resilience: crisis simulations on AI, cybersecurity, and diplomatic governance.

Each module includes an unexpected “twist” to test adaptability, critical thinking, and strategic agility.

Students are expected to complete all mandatory readings before the start of the three-day seminar. Each work supports a key dimension of the program: the evolving nature of power, AI’s strategic and ethical implications, and real-world negotiation practice. Complementary readings offer optional extensions for students wishing to deepen their analysis or policy perspective.