Implementing SDG 16 Goals with Artificial Intelligence: Building Just, Peaceful, and Strong Institutions

Discover how AI-powered solutions can transform global governance and legal systems with this essential guide to leveraging emerging technologies for peace, justice, and stronger institutional frameworks.

In a world rife with challenges like corruption, cybercrime, legal inefficiencies, human rights violations, and weak institutional frameworks, AI-powered solutions present an unprecedented opportunity to improve transparency, legal systems, and security altogether. This book explores the role of artificial intelligence as a transformative agent of peace, justice, and effective institutions. Drawing on literature from international relations, conflict studies, political science and machine learning, this book considers relationships between artificial intelligence and Sustainable Development Goal 16, focusing on how emerging technologies can support governance, law enforcement, conflict resolution, and democratic practice. Positioning itself between technological innovation and policy, this book provides actionable perspectives to leverage AI responsibly in building stronger institutions and crafting a just, peaceful society.

Readers will find the volume:

• Draws from academics, policymakers, AI researchers, and legal experts to present cutting-edge research, case studies, and policy recommendations on the applications of AI for governance;
• Explores in detail how artificial intelligence can be used to fight misinformation, improve electoral integrity, and cope with global security threats;
• Structured with thematic sections that provide a multi-disciplinary view of the effects of AI on peace, justice, and the resilience of institutions.

Audience

Government officials, international organizations, technology developers, legal practitioners, and scholars dealing with AI holistically for sustainable governance.

Christian Kaunert, PhD is a Professor of International Security at Dublin City University, Ireland and a Professor of Policing and Security and the Director of the International Centre for Policing and Security at the University of South Wales, Cardiff, Wales. He has published more than 100 articles in international journals, 24 books, and more than 200 book chapters. His research focuses on human security and terrorism.

Anjali Raghav, PhD is a research scholar in the School of Law at Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. She has a robust portfolio of publications in esteemed journals and books, reflecting her dedication to contributing to the body of knowledge in her fields of interest. Her expertise lies in criminal law, intellectual property rights, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain technology, and sustainable energy.

Bhupinder Singh, PhD is a Professor in the Sharda School of Law at Sharda University, Grater Noida, India. He has given talks at international universities, and has published more than 500 publications. His research interests include health law, criminal law, and management.