Exploring how changes in advanced technology deeply affect international politics, this book theoretically engages with the overriding relevance of investments in technological research, and the ways in which they directly foster a countrys economic and military standing. Scholars and practitioners present important insights on the technical and social issues at the core of technology competition.
Technology and International Relations emphasizes the importance of leadership styles, domestic political agendas and the relative weight of technologically driven countries in global affairs. It highlights the now widely shared belief among both developed and developing countries that technology will be the defining factor in international politics. The book also unpacks the complexity of real-life cases of key technological advances, including artificial intelligence, UAVs, satellites and the responses of governments and the private sector to rising technological challenges.
This will be an important read for scholars of political science, international relations and international political economy, particularly those looking at the impact of technology and innovation.
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The collective volume entitled Technology and International Relations: The New Frontier in Global Power reunites a group of specialists in contemporary technological developments with impact in international relations and addresses the topic of technology as source of empowerment in the near future global power starting from the recognition of the current paramount importance of technology in the exercise and concentration of power (and wealth) in our world. -- Henrieta Serban, Nordicum-Mediterraneum 'The book provides a fresh view on the interdependencies between technology and international relations that could be useful far beyond the traditional domain of political science. It is a must-read for scholars interested in the cross-disciplinary aspects of the subject, including artificial intelligence, drones and critical information infrastructure.' -- Gianluca Pescaroli, University College London, UK Accessible and informative, Technology and International Relations achieves very well its main objective to outline and analyse the technologies that are helping to shape the new international order. -- New Zealand International Review
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| Introduction: Technology and International Relations -- The New Frontier in Global Power |
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PART I TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ETHICAL ASPECTS |
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1 Theorizing technology and international relations: prevailing perspectives and new horizons |
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2 Mapping technological innovation |
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3 Autonomy in weapons systems and its meaningful human control: a differentiated and prudential approach |
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PART II ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: FRONTIERS AND CHALLENGES |
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4 Context matters: the transformative nature of drones on the battlefield |
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5 Artificial intelligence: a paradigm shift in international law and politics? Autonomous weapon systems as a case study |
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PART III SPACE AND CYBERSPACE: INTERSECTION OF TWO SECURITY DOMAINS |
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6 The use of space and satellites: problems and challenges |
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7 Cyber attacks and defenses: current capabilities and future trends |
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8 Critical infrastructure protection |
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9 A perfect storm: privatization, public-private partnership and the security of critical infrastructure |
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Edited by Giampiero Giacomello, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna, Francesco Niccolņ Moro, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna and Marco Valigi, Universitą Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
