ENDORSEMENTS
The voices on this page belong to colleagues I've had the honour of working with throughout my journey at the intersection of AI and foreign policy. They come from diverse backgrounds — diplomacy, technology, human rights, and beyond — but share a common commitment: ensuring that AI is developed and used in ways that strengthen peace and security for all.
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“As Stephen Hawking once warned, ‘our future is a race between the growing power of technology and the wisdom with which we use it’. As Branka Panic, in her important book, suggests, we must make sure that wisdom wins. This book is required reading for all those committed to associating technology and peace.”
H.E. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota
Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom
“AI is one of the most consequential forces reshaping diplomacy and global power. Foreign Policy at the AI Frontier provides rare and clear insights into the complexities of AI, thoroughly addressing its challenges and implications for security, crisis management, peacebuilding, and global governance. This book is recommended for diplomats and policy makers managing the opportunities and risks associated with international relations in the context of advanced technologies.”
H.E. Aïchatou Mindaoudou
Former Foreign Minister of Niger, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
"The book Foreign Policy at the AI Frontier takes us on a journey through the most important developments in the field of AI and their impact on foreign and security policy. How is AI changing geopolitics and global governance, and what impact does this have on diplomacy? Using practical examples, the author introduces us to the subject matter, urging us to engage with AI, invest in it, and view it not as a threat but as a tool for a more efficient, forward-looking foreign policy."
H.E. Susanne Fries-Gaier
German Ambassador to Chile
"At a time when much of the global debate on artificial intelligence is focused on economic or political dominance, this publication confronts masterfully one of the harder questions: how AI is becoming both an object of diplomatic negotiation and a tool that is transforming diplomacy itself. As a proud partner of Branka at the Women4EthicalAI, I share her conviction that the challenge before us is not simply to prepare for a technological tsunami, but to shape the currents in ways that enhance human security and deliver a more peaceful future."
Gabriela Ramos
Economist and diplomat shaping global standards on inclusive economies and ethical AI
“Foreign Policy at the AI Frontier is an indispensable guide to international relations as AI bursts onto the scene. Clear, accessible, and free of jargon, the book demystifies AI, revealing in clear and compelling detail how AI’s distinct qualities can be used to foster peace and progress, or alternatively, to consolidate power. The author’s moral compass illuminates the stakes and helps us understand the choices ahead. With its detailed and lively uses of tech history and political analysis, this book empowers readers to make informed, ethical choices. It should be required reading for policy makers and citizens alike as they consider the possibilities for an AI-enabled, value-centered world order.”
Joel H. Rosenthal, President, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
“Broad in scope, yet extremely relevant and accessible for foreign policy practitioners; the book provides an extremely rich and inspiring glimpse into the art and craft of diplomacy in the age of AI. Bridging theoretical and ethical aspects and tech, Branka Panic helps diplomats to equip themselves with relevant knowledge for today’s challenging times.”
Hans-Christian Mangelsdorf, Chief Data Scientist, German Federal Foreign Office
"A practical, forward-looking guide to how AI is already changing foreign policy and what this means for progress, power and peace. Drawing on concrete cases and analyses — from AI-enabled early warning and crisis decision-making to the governance challenges that shape responsible use — Branka Panic moves beyond hype to show where AI can strengthen prevention and peacebuilding, and where careful governance and human judgment remain essential."
Christina Corbane, Deputy Unit Head, Disaster Risk Management, European Commission
"Branka Panic reminds us that technology is never neutral. It reflects the values, power structures, and choices of the societies that create it. In this timely and compelling examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping diplomacy, security, governance, and global power, she expertly bridges technology and statecraft while challenging us to ask not only what AI can do, but whom it serves, whom it excludes, and what kind of future it makes possible. Urgent, insightful, and globally relevant, this book is essential reading for policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and all those committed to building a more just, peaceful, and human-centered world."
Professor Renée Cummings, University of Virginia School of Data Science
“This book successfully bridges the worlds of artificial intelligence and foreign policy through a lens firmly grounded in peace, governance, and institutional responsibility. Its careful attention to prevention, decision-making, and the rule of law makes it particularly relevant to ongoing debates around SDG 16 and the strengthening of institutions at both national and multilateral levels. Foreign Policy at the AI Frontier stands out as a thoughtful and policy-relevant resource for those shaping the norms and practices of international cooperation.”
Dr. Juan Carlos Sainz-Borgo, Vice Rector, University for Peace, and Co Chair of the Academic Hub of SDG 16 by UNAI
"Foreign Policy at the AI Frontier offers a timely and indispensable contribution to the rapidly emerging scholarship on technology and international relations. One of the leading global voices in the field, Branka Panic combines historical analysis, case studies, and diplomatic insight to discuss AI’s transformative impact on global governance and how it may promote peace rather than conflict. It stands out as an essential resource for anyone studying or shaping the future of diplomacy in the era of Artificial Intelligence."
Dr. Henrik Urdal, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
"This is a timely and powerful exploration of how artificial intelligence will fundamentally transform diplomacy, from day-to-day statecraft to the future of global governance. Branka Panic expertly tackles the realities of AI-driven great power competition while offering a clear-eyed analysis of what is at stake for international stability. What truly sets this work apart is that, while much AI research dwells on risks and threats, Panic turns our attention to how AI can be deliberately designed and deployed for peacemaking. The result is an essential, forward-looking contribution that challenges policymakers, scholars, and technologists to imagine AI not just as a source of danger, but as a tool for peace."
Dr. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute
"In this timely and well-thought-out book, Branka Panic does an amazing job of providing the reader with a thorough analysis of every important dimension connecting AI and foreign policy, from new tools used by politicians and diplomats in their daily work to the strategic implications of autonomous weapons for international peace and security. It is a much-needed reflection on where we are and the way ahead, set to become indispensable reading for anyone engaged in the field, for either scholars, students, or practitioners of tech diplomacy."
Eugenio V. Garcia, Tech Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil
