ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF STRATEGIC STABILITY

Abstract

This article examines the impact of artificial intelligence on the transformation of strategic stability in contemporary international relations. Rapid technological development has significantly expanded the role of artificial intelligence in military planning, intelligence analysis, and decision-support systems, thereby influencing the dynamics of global security competition. The purpose of the study is to analyze how the integration of artificial intelligence technologies affects traditional mechanisms of deterrence and strategic interaction among major powers.

The research is based on a comparative and analytical approach and examines policy frameworks and strategic documents adopted by the United States, China, and the European Union. The study also draws upon theoretical perspectives from realism, institutionalism, and constructivism in order to interpret the implications of technological change for the international security system.

The results demonstrate that artificial intelligence is transforming strategic stability in several key ways. First, the acceleration of data processing and decision-making cycles alters the temporal dynamics of crisis management. Second, technological competition increasingly centers on intangible capabilities such as data access, computing infrastructure, and algorithmic development, which complicates traditional verification mechanisms. Third, differences in national regulatory approaches create obstacles to the formation of global governance frameworks for military applications of artificial intelligence.

The study concludes that artificial intelligence represents a structural factor reshaping the foundations of strategic stability. Its influence extends beyond technological innovation to include changes in power distribution, institutional regulation, and strategic interaction among states.