Responsible Statecraft

Israel is pushing for a United States-led international force to take on the task of disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to Responsible Statecraft. The proposal would shift responsibility for neutralising the armed group's arsenal away from the Lebanese state and onto an American-led mission. The idea raises questions about Lebanon's sovereignty, the role of the Lebanese army, and whether Washington would accept such an open-ended security commitment.

A call for a code of conduct governing the use of artificial intelligence in international relations and diplomacy was made at the United Nations General Assembly. The proposal reflects growing concern among diplomats and policymakers that AI is entering statecraft faster than shared rules are being established, prompting debate over how the UN should set standards for its responsible use.