DR. ALKA, DR. ANJALI YOGI
DOI: https://doi.org/Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly shapes global governance, diplomacy, and development cooperation, transforming foreign policy practices worldwide. While scholarly and policy debates largely emphasize technological rivalry among major powers, the contribution of emerging powers to responsible AI governance and peacebuilding remains underexplored. This paper examines India’s evolving foreign policy strategy promoting ethical and inclusive Artificial Intelligence as a tool for sustainable peace in developing nations. Drawing upon constructivist international relations theory, technology diplomacy frameworks, and peacebuilding scholarship, the study employs qualitative policy analysis of India’s domestic AI strategies and multilateral engagements. The findings demonstrate that India combines digital public infrastructure innovation with normative diplomacy to advocate human-centric and inclusive AI governance. Initiatives such as the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, India AI Mission, Digital Public Infrastructure, and India’s leadership in the G20 and Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence illustrate an emerging governance model aligned with Global South priorities. The study argues that India functions as a norm entrepreneur shaping equitable technological governance while advancing peacebuilding objectives through inclusive digital transformation. The paper concludes that India’s approach offers a replicable framework for developing countries seeking to harness AI responsibly while strengthening cooperative global governance.
