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Making water knowledge with Artificial Intelligence: A qualitative study of expert interviews on water diplomacy
Swedish Defence University, Department of Political Science. Climate Change and Risk Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Hague, The Netherlands; Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1089-1009
Climate Change and Risk Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, (SWE).
2026 (English)In: Ambio, ISSN 0044-7447, E-ISSN 1654-7209, Vol. 55, p. 857-874Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Water knowledge, understanding the current and future availability and needs of water, has been critical in negotiating international water disputes. Drawing from expert interviews, this article examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools influence knowledge production and exchange in water diplomacy. The findings suggest that technical strides from AI technologies can enhance data and information objectivity and social learning, potentially benefiting water negotiations and consensus building. However, without addressing political and human challenges, AI tools can exacerbate the risk of eroding trust and spreading dis- and mis-information about politically sensitive water issues. The malicious use of AI poses a serious risk, as negotiators may face increased pressure from public opinion, potentially undermining cooperative progress and escalating tensions over water.

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2026. Vol. 55, p. 857-874
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Artificial Intelligence, International water dispute management, Transboundary water management, Water diplomacy, Water knowledge production
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Political Science (Excluding Peace and Conflict Studies)
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Political Science
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URN: urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-14197DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02272-zOAI: oai:DiVA.org:fhs-14197DiVA, id: diva2:2014381
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Mistra - The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research, MISTRA GeopoliticsUppsala UniversityAvailable from: 2025-11-17 Created: 2025-11-17 Last updated: 2026-03-23Bibliographically approved

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