New publication: Diplomacy in the age of expertise: the case of cyber diplomacy
Johann Ole Willers, Lars Gjesvik have published a new article: Diplomacy in the age of expertise: the case of cyber diplomacy in the Journal International Affairs, 2026
This article examines the role of expertise in the emergence and evolution of new diplomatic issue areas. Contemporary diplomatic practice increasingly requires coordination across knowledge domains. Nowhere is this more evident than in issues involving fast evolving technology, such as artificial intelligence or cyber issues. Examining the case of cyber diplomacy, we show how diplomats have adapted to these concerns.
The article thus contributes to diplomatic studies by showcasing how early issue framings institutionalize particular practices and constrain adaptation over time, offering broader insights into the tensions between institutional stability and technological change in the governance of digital technology.