Tech Geopolitics: Examining the Intersection of Innovation, Security, and State Power
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Summary
This talk announcement describes a presentation by Keegan McBride exploring the intersection of technological innovation, geopolitics, and security. Drawing on his academic research and practical experience advising political leaders at the Tony Blair Institute, McBride will examine three key questions: how technological innovation is reshaping geopolitical competition and what structures states need to navigate this transformation, as well as what realistic strategies are available. The content focuses on the concept of "tech geopolitics" and the rise of tech-enabled states.
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Drawing on his academic research into the rise of tech-enabled states and his practical experience advising political leaders at the Tony Blair Institute, Keegan McBride will examine three interconnected questions.
First, how is technological innovation reshaping the structure of geopolitical competition, and what structures might states need to navigate this transformation?
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