The term “tech diplomacy” has gained currency over the last five years. It refers broadly to recent shifts in diplomatic practice that have formed as a response to the increasing impact of digital technologies on global politics and international relations alongside the growing dominance of a handful of technology companies.
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Tech Diplomacy: A Very Short Definition
Eugenio V. Garcia, Deputy Consul General of Brazil in San Francisco and Latin America expert at the Tech Diplomacy Network, compares tech diplomacy to related terms, such as e-diplomacy, cyber diplomacy, and digital diplomacy. In his view, tech diplomacy is a new umbrella term in international relations, relevant for tech companies, nation states, and civil society.