The Tech Diplomacy Global Institute has launched its first flagship publication, The Global Technology Diplomacy Report 2026, a foundational resource for understanding how states and institutions are redesigning diplomacy for the digital age. This publication offers a structured, comparative view of how technology diplomacy is moving from concept to concrete institutional practice worldwide.
Introducing the Global Technology Diplomacy Report 2026
The Global Technology Diplomacy Report 2026 charts how governments, regional organizations, and multilateral institutions are integrating technology diplomacy into foreign policy, regulation, and international cooperation. It examines more than twenty national and regional experiences, highlighting emerging models such as tech ambassadors, specialized technology diplomacy units, cross-government coordination mechanisms, and multistakeholder governance platforms.
By situating technology diplomacy at the intersection of international relations and technology governance, the report provides a coherent framework for understanding how issues such as AI, data flows, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure are reshaping diplomatic agendas and institutional design.
Addressing the Global Tech Diplomacy Gap
The report responds to a world in which digital technologies are transforming economies and societies faster than governance frameworks can adapt. It describes a growing “tech diplomacy gap” between the scale of technological change and the institutional capacity of many countries to participate meaningfully in the governance of emerging technologies.
This analysis underscores the strategic importance of building dedicated technology diplomacy capabilities, particularly for countries and regions that risk being underrepresented in global decision-making on technology standards, norms, and rules.
Key Themes and Strategic Insights
Through its comparative case studies, the Global Technology Diplomacy Report 2026 identifies patterns in how different actors are approaching technology diplomacy, from early adopters formalizing dedicated mandates to multilateral and regional initiatives experimenting with new coordination mechanisms. It explores:
- Institutional models for integrating technology diplomacy into foreign policy and governance.
- The evolving role and functions of tech ambassadors and specialized envoys.
- Practical approaches to multistakeholder engagement that bring together governments, industry, academia, and civil society.
- Emerging innovations to address capacity gaps, regulatory fragmentation, and coordination challenges.
The report concludes with strategic pathways for governments and institutions seeking to build resilient, inclusive, and future-ready technology diplomacy frameworks.
About the Authors
The Global Technology Diplomacy Report 2026 is authored by Ayumi Moore Aoki, Founder and President of the Tech Diplomacy Global Institute, with contributions from Sarah Al Feghali and Ambassador Eugenio Garcia. The publication reflects the Institute’s mission to provide a permanent, globally connected platform dedicated to strengthening technology diplomacy and advancing cooperative approaches to technology governance.
Download the Report
The Global Technology Diplomacy Report 2026 is available as an open-access publication and is intended for policymakers, diplomats, private sector leaders, researchers, and civil society organizations working at the intersection of technology and international cooperation.
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