Research Areas

12 Research Programs for Studying the Key Dimensions of Technological Power in the Twenty-First Century

Each program examines a strategic technology domain through technical, political, and geopolitical perspectives to reveal the mechanisms through which it shapes power and global governance.

Technopolitics program

Examining the intersection of technology, power, and politics, with a focus on how technologies reshape power relations, sovereignty, and the global order.

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Artificial Intelligence and Technology Governance Program

Examining the role of artificial intelligence in transforming structures of power, governance, and global policymaking, while analyzing the challenges of governing intelligent technologies.

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Strategic Technologies Program

Studying technologies that play a decisive role in shaping national power, strategic security, and future geopolitical competition.

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Digital Sovereignty Program

The study of the capacity and ability of a state or political community to exercise effective control and authority over data, infrastructures, services, and the rules governing the digital domain.

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Semiconductors and Technology Supply Chains Program

Examining the role of semiconductors and technology supply chains in shaping economic security, technological autonomy, and global power competition.

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Cyber Power Program

Analyzing cyberspace as a new domain of power, deterrence, and strategic competition among states and global actors.

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Space Technologies Program

Examining the role of space technologies in shaping national power, strategic security, global infrastructures, and geopolitical competition in Earth orbit and beyond.

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Critical Infrastructure Program

Examining the role and significance of critical technological infrastructures in maintaining societal resilience, national security, and the continuity of economic and social systems.

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Emerging Technologies Program

Exploring emerging technologies like Quantum, biotech and their transformative potential in reshaping the future of power, economy, security, and global technological competition.

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Great Power Technology Competition Program

Analyzing technological competition among great powers and its impact on the distribution of power, international alliances, and the future geopolitical order.

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Innovation and Industrial Policy Program

Analyzing the role of innovation, industrial capabilities, and government policies in creating technological advantage and shaping advanced economies.

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Science and Technology Diplomacy Program

Examining the role of science and technology in advancing international relations, building strategic cooperation, and shaping influence and engagement among states.

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