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Digital Peace is a research and advocacy initiative committed to exploring and understanding how digitalization affects global peace and security efforts.

About Digital Peace

In our rapidly evolving digital world, we face new challenges to social cohesion and sustainable peace.  Digital Peace is committed to exploring how technological advancements impact international security and global peace.

We believe that the path to a peaceful digital future lies in democratic engagement with technological progress. By raising awareness and inviting diverse voices to the table, we aim to cultivate a culture of peace within the digital sphere itself. 

Focus Areas

Information and Cognitive Warfare

  • Social media’s role in shaping public discourse
  • Misinformation and disinformation
  • Impact of deepfake technology on political campaigns

Geopolitical Impact of New Technology

  • New Security Landscape Analysis
  • Emerging Technologies and Geopolitical Power Shifts
  • Digital transformation of modern warfare

Ethical AI and Responsible Innovation

  • AI development aligned with human values
  • Bias in AI algorithms
  • Transparent and accountable tech practices

PeaceTech and Digital Peacebuilding

  • Potential of Technology in Conflict Resolution
  • Empathy Building through Digital Platforms
  • Technology for Peace Initiatives

Digital Inclusion and Equality

  • Digital Divide Solutions
  • Equitable Digital Resource Access
  • Programs for Digital Literacy

Focus Areas

Information and Cognitive Warfare

Information and Cognitive Warfare

Geopolitical Impact of New Technology

Geopolitical Impact of New Technology

Ethical AI and Responsible Innovation

Ethical AI and Responsible Innovation

PeaceTech and Digital Peacebuilding

PeaceTech and Digital Peacebuilding

Digital Inclusion and Equality

Digital Inclusion and Equality

Focus Areas

Information and Cognitive Warfare

Information and Cognitive Warfare

Geopolitical Impact of New Technology

Geopolitical Impact of New Technology

Ethical AI and Responsible Innovation

Ethical AI and Responsible Innovation

PeaceTech and Digital Peacebuilding

PeaceTech and Digital Peacebuilding

Digital Inclusion and Equality

Digital Inclusion and Equality

About the author

Alissa Chmiel
(she/her)

MA International Peace Studies with Specialization on Media, Peace and Conflict

 

Alissa Chmiel is a peace advocate and researcher based in Berlin, Germany. With a Master’s in International Peace Studies from the UN-mandated University for Peace and two Bachelor’s in Political Science and Inclusive Education, she brings a unique perspective to the intersection of peace, technology, and society.

Fluent in five languages, Alissa bridges cultures and ideas, amplifying marginalized voices and promoting a feminist outlook on foreign policy. As a Peace Professional, she has coordinated child protection measures, developed inclusive education practices, and conducted trainings on human rights and gender equality in diverse cultural contexts.

Her expertise in hybrid threats in the digital space, coupled with her background in peacebuilding initiatives around the world, allows her to navigate the complex landscape of digital peace with both academic rigor and practical insight.

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