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dual-use technologies
Also known as: dual-use technology transfers, dual-use technology, dual-use technology race
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Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com Dec 5, 2017 2 facts
claimThe trend of non-state actors using dual-use technologies will increase, with innovative combinations of technologies—such as self-driving cars packed with explosives and guided by drone swarms—resulting in even greater capabilities in urban combat scenarios.
claimTerrorist and insurgent groups utilize dual-use technologies such as drones, encrypted communication, night vision devices, and GPS, which significantly increase their paramilitary capabilities.
Emerging Technology and Irregular Warfare: Launching a New ... irregularwarfare.org Feb 2, 2026 2 facts
claimThe diffusion of dual-use, low-cost, high-impact technologies enables individuals, nonstate actors, and terrorist networks to adapt lethal irregular warfare tactics, evade traditional financial intelligence, and exploit deniability.
claimThe diffusion of dual-use technologies accelerates escalation dynamics and necessitates new concepts and approaches to restraint and control in gray zone conflicts.
Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US - China ... realinstitutoelcano.org Jun 26, 2025 2 facts
claimSecurity and defence cooperation between European countries and China remains virtually non-existent, characterized by the continued EU arms embargo on China and ongoing debates regarding the restriction of dual-use technology transfers.
claimThe United States is expanding export controls on sensitive and dual-use technologies to slow China’s progress in critical areas such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
The EU's Evolving Approach to Open Strategic Autonomy: a Critical ... celis.institute Feb 25, 2025 1 fact
claimThe European Commission states that market fragmentation across member states has led to excessive reliance on non-EU suppliers, creating a risk that Europe could lag in developing advanced weapons systems and negatively impacting dual-use technologies.
U.S.-China Relations in 2024: Managing Competition without Conflict csis.org Jan 3, 2024 1 fact
claimEconomic interconnectivity between the United States and China creates vulnerabilities such as overdependence for critical goods and the potential transfer of dual-use technologies, while simultaneously providing economic and national security benefits that raise the costs of conflict.
Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org 1 fact
claimChina has offered technological assistance to Iran, facilitated by China's strategy to develop its technological and scientific industries, civil-military integration, and dual-use technologies through the export of products and standards.
The U.S.-China Trade Relationship | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Oct 31, 2025 1 fact
accountThe Chinese government modernized its export control policies in 2020 to create a unified framework for managing sales of dual-use technology, military goods, and technology related to national security interests, building upon controls that have been in place since 1994.
Strategic Autonomy or Transatlantic Dependency The EU's Evolving ... strasbourgcentre.com Aug 12, 2025 1 fact
claimRegulatory gaps regarding dual-use technologies (technologies with both civilian and military purposes) contribute to blurred lines concerning accountability, privacy, and the risk of misuse.
Beyond Missile Deterrence: The Rise of Algorithmic Superiority trendsresearch.org Mar 16, 2026 1 fact
claimThe development of military artificial intelligence often involves private companies and dual-use technologies, which creates uncertainty regarding accountability and oversight when these systems are adapted for combat.
Emerging Technologies And Their Impact On International Relations ... hoover.org 1 fact
claimA new form of arms or dual-use technology race is inevitable as global and regional actors seek to obtain cutting-edge capabilities or 'wunderwaffe'.