This report published by ISPI and the Brookings Institution analyzes the challenges to international order posed by the ongoing race for technological superiority.

This report published by ISPI and the Brookings Institution analyzes the challenges to international order posed by the ongoing race for technological superiority. From artificial intelligence and quantum computing to hypersonic weapons and new forms of cyber and electronic warfare, advances in technology have threatened to make the international security environment more unpredictable and volatile – yet the international community remains unprepared to assess and manage that risk. What is needed is a mature understanding of how technology has emerged as a key enabler of sovereignty in the XXI century, how the ongoing race for technological supremacy is disrupting the balance of power globally, and what the attendant strategic and security implications of those transformations will be.This report is an effort to that end.

When it comes to the development of artificial intelligence (AI), there are several countries that stand out as the leading players in this rapidly evolving field. These countries have made significant investments in AI research and development, and their efforts have paid off in the form of cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications that are shaping the future of AI. One of the leading players in AI development is the United States. With its world-renowned tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM leading the way, the U.S. has been at the forefront of AI research and development for decades. The country's strong academic institutions and robust funding for AI research have helped it maintain its position as a global leader in this field. Another key player in AI development is China. The Chinese government has made AI a top priority, investing heavily in research and development and setting ambitious goals for the country to become a global leader in AI by 2030. Chinese tech companies like Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent are also making significant contributions to the advancement of AI technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this field. In Europe, countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, and France are also emerging as leaders in AI development. These countries have strong research institutions and a growing ecosystem of AI startups that are driving innovation in this field. The European Union has also made AI a key focus of its digital strategy, aiming to position Europe as a global leader in AI and ensure that its citizens benefit from the opportunities that AI technology can offer. Overall, the global race for technological superiority in AI is heating up, with countries around the world vying for leadership in this critical field. The leading players in AI development are investing heavily in research and development, forging partnerships with industry and academia, and setting ambitious goals for the future. As AI technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, these countries will play a crucial role in shaping the future of AI and driving innovation in this transformative field.

After agriculture, trade, industrialization, colonization and capitalism, technology is arguably the next big shaper of geopolitics in the world. It is increasingly a major determinant of the destiny of nations today and is creating a new set of winners and losers on the global stage. In The Great Tech Game, the author provides a coherent framework outlining the key drivers that will determine the ability of a nation to succeed in this technology-dominant era. He lays out a roadmap for how any country must develop its own strategic plan for success. Leaders must inculcate a new set of capabilities to understand and take advantage of these trends, and create enabling environments for their nations to not be left behind. A particularly challenging aspect will be the ability of countries to define and manage the roles of state and non-state actors in a global race for technological leadership and success. The book goes on to evaluate whether digital colonialism is an inevitable reality, or whether new frameworks will emerge to govern relationships between technology-rich and technology-poor nations.

Long before the United States became a major force in global affairs, Americans believed in their superiority over others due to their inventiveness, productivity, and economic and social well-being. U.S. expansionists assumed a mandate to civilize non-Western peoples by demanding submission to American technological prowess and design. As an integral part of America's national identity and sense of itself in the world, this civilizing mission provided the rationale to displace the Indians from much of our continent, to build an island empire in the Pacific and Caribbean, and to promote unilateral--at times military--interventionism throughout Asia. In our age of smart bombs and mobile warfare, technological aptitude remains preeminent in validating America's global mission. Michael Adas brilliantly pursues the history of this mission through America's foreign relations over nearly four centuries from North America to the Philippines, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf. The belief that it is our right and destiny to remake foreign societies in our image has endured from the early decades of colonization to our current crusade to implant American-style democracy in the Muslim Middle East. Dominance by Design explores the critical ways in which technological superiority has undergirded the U.S.'s policies of unilateralism, preemption, and interventionism in foreign affairs and raised us from an impoverished frontier nation to a global power. Challenging the long-held assumptions and imperatives that sustain the civilizing mission, Adas gives us an essential guide to America's past and present role in the world as well as cautionary lessons for the future.

"Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data promise to help reshape the global order. For decades, most political observers believed that liberal democracy offered the only plausible future pathways for big, industrially sophisticated countries to make their citizens rich. Now, by allowing governments to monitor, understand, and control their citizens far more effectively than ever before, AI offers a plausible way for big, economically advanced countries to make their citizens rich while maintaining control over them--the first since the end of the Cold War. That may help fuel and shape renewed international competition between types of political regimes that are all becoming more "digital." Just as competition between liberal democratic, fascist, and communist social systems defined much of the twentieth century, how may the struggle between digital liberal democracy and digital authoritarianism define and shape the twenty-first? This work highlights several key areas where AI-related technologies have clear implications for globally integrated strategic planning and requirements development"--

This new edition of what has become a standard account of Western expansion and technological dominance includes a new preface by the author that discusses how subsequent developments in gender and race studies, as well as global technology and politics, enter into conversation with his original arguments.

In response to the shifting landscape of international politics, the most current TPQ issue focuses on "NATO's Changing Priorities." We present thirteen insightful essays for our Summer 2022 edition from prominent figures in academia, journalism, and nongovernmental organizations. Ten of these articles address the changing priorities of NATO in more general terms, while three others take this phenomenon in light of the effects of the most recent Russian invasion of Ukraine. Several significant new difficulties for the global order emerged in the wake of the Russian invasion. NATO has proposed a new Strategic Concept, which was emphasized at its most recent Summit in Madrid, in response to these fresh concerns. TPQ explores not just the potential of this recent, significant document but also examines the more considerable consequences of it on the global stage. Transatlantic Policy Quarterly's publication interests have always been significantly inspired by the Alliance's agenda. We hope that by concentrating on NATO's Changing Priorities in our Summer 2022 issue, we will be able to better inform our readers about the shifting framework of international relations. Carmen Romero provides an exciting overview of the recent Strategic Concept outlined by NATO in its Madrid Summit. She correctly draws attention to the novelty of this novel idea in light of the circumstances surrounding its revelation. Additionally, she thinks that the important choices made at the Summit will guarantee that NATO keeps adapting and protecting its members in an increasingly dangerous and competitive world. An overview of these choices is given in this article within the framework of the Alliance's increasingly erratic security environment. E. Fuat Keyman highlights that the NATO summit in Madrid was significant and essential, but it wasn't enough. To support his claim, he thoroughly examines NATO's new strategic concept, its crucial significance, its transformational impact, and the six obstacles it confronts. As NATO today finds itself in a period of strategic rivalry, in his opinion, the organization's most recent Strategic Concept reflects a very different threat environment. It acknowledges for the first time that the Euro-Atlantic region is "not at peace," but instead that strategic rivalry and general instability threaten regional security. Ahmet O. Evin offers a careful method that considers contextual circumstances. According to him, NATO now looks to be taking on the role of a champion for both the liberal order and the shared principles of the transatlantic Alliance. Moreover, he also focuses on the longer-term effects of the shifting dynamics in international events on ordinary individuals by saying that unhappiness brought on by the stagnant economy, the growing cost of living, and perhaps energy shortages may be expected to expand the ranks of those opposed to the war and its effects on the quality of life in Europe. We encourage you to find out more about the elements that make up NATO's Changing Priorities.

The American political system has been thrown into chaos. Who would have predicted the success that Donald Trump had in 2016? But look under the surface and the answer is obvious. Americans are deeply worried their economic future. They worry that other countries, like Germany, Japan, and China are gaining, or have passed us, while the American middle class falls farther behind. Why are those countries winning? Welcome to the world of global specialization. Today, countries and regions of the world are focusing and dominating in certain industry sectors like never before. For Japan, it's the auto industry; Asia the electronics industry; in Germany, it's machine tools and industrial machinery. Even tiny countries, like Singapore and Finland, have targeted certain industries with definitive strategies. It's important to note that these are the countries with expanding middle classes. To achieve this level of success, these countries have focused on 'retainable' industries with manufacturing at its foundation. They use a combination of industry, academia, government and a long-term strategy to eliminate their competitors. As former Intel CEO Andy Grove once said, "It feels like Intel is competing against their entire country." That's why traditional American solutions to create the 'ideal' economic climate, like fewer regulations and lower taxes, will never be enough in this new era to compete against countries with such a focused, long-term strategy. In 'Winning the Race among Nations for Economic Superiority', the author uses the deep knowledge that he gained in working in over 25 countries, to articulate what the next political and economic era will need to be, if the US wants to reverse the decline of the middle class. Key points in this book: The rest of the world is indeed competing against us. They have pride and want to be number #1, like you. The defining characteristic of America is individualism. However, most of the world is more group and family-orientated, which strongly influences their business philosophy. Other countries tend to be more nationalistic than America. For example, Americans would like competition to be our company A versus your company in your country. But, the rest of the world doesn't adhere to this model. Rather, they willing to use all means at their disposal to achieve technological superiority. Unfortunately, most Americans have a poor understanding of how foreigners approach business. For this reason, the book includes a detailed comparison of Asian and German business practices. Countries with expanding middle classes are long-term and strategic. Foreigners appreciate the idea that certain industries form essential ecosystems and are more important than other businesses with regard to their future growth potential. That's why foreign countries prefer manufacturing over service businesses. That also explains why engineers and production people are king in foreign countries. Financial people assume support roles. Government's role in the globalized world has evolved to be mission-orientated economics. It's about creating those transformative, future-orientated businesses. Payouts are enormous, but are more than 5+ years in the future so they are beyond venture capitalist's capacity to fund. It's similar to when the US created the foundation for the computer industries through our effort to defeat the Soviets. Americans must cut health care costs by 50% to free up money for investments in key business areas, education, and overdue infrastructure projects. The rest of the world considers free trade to be a poor idea. They are much more strategic and tend to approach trade like a GM for a"