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Emerging technologies

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Emerging Technologies And Their Impact On International Relations ... hoover.org Hoover Institution 12 facts

claimAshby’s Law of Requisite Variety implies that emerging technologies in the International Relations and Security (IR&S) area require new principles and architecture for global governance subsystems.

referenceJovanovic and Rousseau discuss 'General purpose technologies' in a work edited by Aghion and Durlauf, noting that emerging technologies are in many aspects close or analogous to general purpose technologies.

claimFuture applications of emerging technologies in global institutional and normative processes could include the use of advanced internet and AI platforms to support national and international discussions, expert and public engagement, and blockchain diplomacy utilizing secure dialogue results and Smart Contracts for agreements and codes of conduct.

claimEmerging technologies influence international relations and security both directly through weapons and technology alliances, and indirectly through economic and defense potentials and soft power.

claimEmerging technologies enhance the capabilities of terrorism and extremism, potentially leading to disruptive international effects.

perspectiveRussia aims to initiate discussions and actions to form new global institutions, norms, and international organizations to address the securitization of emerging technologies, drawing on Cold War analogues like the OSCE and UNCTAD.

claimThe extensive use of emerging technologies stimulates the differentiation of conflicts into categories such as war, limited operations, and humanitarian intervention to increase their legitimacy and ease of engagement.

claimThe basic interests of major international actors in the realm of emerging technologies are grouped into four strategies defined by resource availability, competence, economic development, and national innovation systems.

referenceRotolo, Hicks, and Martin define emerging technologies in their 2015 paper 'What Is an Emerging Technology?' published in Research Policy, Volume 10, Issue 44, pages 1827-1843.

claimThe science and technology community is increasingly acting as a collective actor in global discussions regarding the impact of emerging technologies on international relations and security.

claimProtest actions by science and innovation communities against Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) indicate a rising global awareness regarding the regulation of emerging technologies.

claimThe degradation of confidence among international actors, which prevents the resolution of contradictions and cooperation, is partly caused by information asymmetry exacerbated by the uncertainties of technological development and the ubiquitous nature of emerging technologies.

Emerging Technology and Irregular Warfare: Launching a New ... irregularwarfare.org Irregular Warfare Initiative Feb 2, 2026 2 facts

claimJeffrey Szuchman researches how emerging technologies influence governance and security within fragile and conflict-affected settings.

claimAdversaries can exploit emerging technologies to undermine public trust through surveillance, algorithmic bias, misinformation, and dependency creation.

Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Springer Oct 30, 2025 2 facts

claimEmerging technologies in sustainable energy transitions improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of renewable energy systems by addressing energy storage, grid stability, and predictive maintenance.

referenceQudrat-Ullah H published 'future prospects and emerging technologies' in 2024.

Strategic Autonomy or Transatlantic Dependency The EU's Evolving ... strasbourgcentre.com Strasbourg Centre Aug 12, 2025 1 fact

claimThe European Union lags behind the United States and China in emerging technologies critical to future warfare and economic competitiveness, specifically in AI, semiconductors, biotechnologies, and cyber defense infrastructure.