The Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of Technology

Geopolitics refers to the confluence of factors such as geography, economics and demography on the politics and policies of governments, states and other key global actors. In recent years, technological breakthroughs have altered the operational and competitive terrain of organizations around the world. Technological dominance has become an important form of competitive advantage for countries. It is increasingly important for organizations worldwide to understand the relevance and impact of geopolitical events on technology and vice versa. This book assembles the views of leading thinkers from around the world and identifies key issues to consider in the geopolitics and geoeconomics of technology. Drawing upon academic research and practitioner insights, the book is designed to be a key reference book on the topic, offering clear conceptual frameworks and empirical findings and combining them with practical approaches that may be used by executives, academics and policymakers. It builds on rich perspectives from experts from around the world, offering both the depth and breadth of coverage on the topic. The book offers insights into future trends and their potential impact on geopolitics, offering recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to navigate the contemporary geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape. The book's audience will include technology and management executives, entrepreneurs, educators, consultants and policymakers worldwide.

J. Mark Munoz is a tenured Full Professor of Management and International Business at Millikin University, and former Visiting Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

List of figures. List of tables. List of contributors. 1 Introduction: Geopolitics and geoeconomics of technology. PART I North America. 2 The impact of cybersecurity technology on US and global geopolitics. PART II Asia Pacific. 3 Geopolitics and geoeconomics of technology in China. 4 The role and impact of technology, geopolitics, and geoeconomics for Viksit Bharat (Developed India). 5 Geopolitics of clean technology: Japan's strategy for the green transition. 6 Technology geoeconomics and geopolitics: The case of South Korea. 7 Between Silicon Valley and the Digital Silk Road: Indonesia's technological and geopolitical challenges. PART III Latin America. 8 Geopolitics of technology in Chile. 9 Technology geopolitics and geoeconomics in Argentina. 10 Geopolitics of technology redefined: Colombia's new approach to energy transition. PART IV Europe. 11 The geopolitics of technology in the United Kingdom. 12 The strategic roles of technological assets in Russian geopolitical and geoeconomic statecraft. 13 Technology geopolitics in the Arctic Region: Strategic interests, innovation, and governance. 14 Technology geopolitics and geoeconomics: Central Europe (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland). 15 Italy's demographic shift and global innovation: Navigating geopolitical and geoeconomic strategies in technological competition. 16 Navigating the crossroads: Technology geopolitics and geoeconomics in Türkiye. PART V Middle East. 17 Technology geopolitics and geoeconomics: Middle East. PART VI Africa. 18 Technology geopolitics, digital advancement and African agency. PART VII Future considerations. 19 The geopolitics of space technology in a geoeconomic context: Strategic importance and global implications. 20 Geo-entrepreneurship and appropriate technologies for global sustainable development. 21 High- tech innovation power: Urban-national trajectories in the United States. 22 Changing technology, shifting geopolitics: Investigating current and future changes in the domains of security, economy and energy. Index.