Trust, trade and the new data diplomacy

Data has become the defining currency of global power. The nations and organizations that can manage, protect, and share it responsibly will shape the future of economic resilience and international cooperation. In an era where artificial intelligence and digital interdependence connect every market and mission, the ability to build and maintain trust in data is now a central pillar of both commerce and diplomacy.

We are witnessing the rise of what I call data diplomacy: the practice of forging alliances built not only on shared interests but also on shared data ethics. Whether between countries or corporations, every digital relationship now rests on one question: can your partners trust how you handle information?

Diplomacy in the Age of Data

For much of modern history, global influence was defined by control over physical resources like oil, minerals, and manufacturing. Today, digital assets have joined that list, shaping economies and redefining geopolitical ...