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Technology, Geopolitics, and the Transformation of International Political Economy

Written by Kittisak Wongmahesak,Thanaporn Sriyakul,Uday Kumar Ghosh,Ismail Suardi Wekke

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542 pages, about 11 hours of reading

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The intersection of technology, geopolitics, and the international political economy (IPE) reshapes the global landscape. As technological advancements like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and digital currencies evolve, they drive economic change and influence global power dynamics. The rise of tech giants, the competition for technological supremacy, and the growing importance of cybersecurity have introduced new dimensions to traditional geopolitical struggles. These developments challenge established economic systems, disrupt global trade patterns, and redefine the role of states in a highly interconnected and competitive world. As countries navigate this shifting terrain, understanding the complex interplay between technology, geopolitics, and IPE becomes crucial to analyzing both current power structures and future trajectories of global governance. Technology, Geopolitics, and the Transformation of International Political Economy explores the interplay between algorithms, economic structures, and geopolitical power dynamics in the contemporary world. It examines how algorithms and digital technologies reshape global power structures, impact economic relations, and influence the future trajectory of capitalism. This book covers topics such as political science, trade growth, and digital currency, and is a useful resource for economists, business owners, government officials, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and political scientists.

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This comprehensive academic work meticulously explores the multifaceted intersection of rapidly advancing technology, evolving geopolitical landscapes, and the transformation of the international political economy (IPE). It posits that innovations like AI, quantum computing, and digital currencies are not merely economic drivers but fundamental forces reshaping global power dynamics, challenging established trade patterns, and redefining state sovereignty. The book delves into how these technological shifts fuel competition for supremacy, elevate cybersecurity's importance, and necessitate a new understanding of global governance. Ultimately, it serves as a critical resource for analyzing the current structures and future trajectories of an increasingly interconnected and technologically driven world.

The digital frontier is not merely an economic domain but the new battleground for global hegemony, where algorithms are the new currency of power.

Key themes

Technological Disruption and Innovation
This theme explores how rapid advancements in areas like AI, quantum computing, and digital currencies serve as primary drivers of change, challenging existing paradigms across economics, politics, and society. It examines the nature of these innovations, their exponential growth, and their pervasive impact on nearly every facet of human activity and global interaction.
Geopolitical Competition and Power Dynamics
This theme investigates how technological advancements are reshaping the distribution of power among nations, leading to intense competition for technological leadership and influence. It covers the strategic implications of tech dominance, the weaponization of technology, and the emergence of new spheres of influence and conflict.
Transformation of International Political Economy
This theme focuses on how the traditional structures and theories of IPE are being challenged and transformed by technology. It explores shifts in global trade patterns, the rise of digital economies, the changing role of multinational corporations (especially tech giants), and the impact on global financial systems and economic governance.

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How do algorithms and digital technologies fundamentally reshape traditional understandings of state power and sovereignty in the 21st century?

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