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technopolitical spheres of influence
Also known as: techno-political spheres of influence, technopolitical sphere of influence, technopolitical influence
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 22 facts
claimTechnopolitical spheres of influence differ from classical geopolitical spheres because digital products and services rely on combinations of hardware and software that no single state or company can fully control.
claimThe technological dimension of the US-China rivalry centers on geopolitical power projection through 'technopolitical spheres of influence' rather than just standard-setting, making technology development and use part of a systemic competition.
quote“Technopolitical spheres of influence” built on digital products and services are no longer purely territorial, but still allow geopolitical power to be projected and international dependencies to be cemented.
quoteMatthias Schulze and Daniel Voelsen state: “Technopolitical spheres of influence” built on digital products and services are no longer purely territorial, but still allow geopolitical power to be projected and international dependencies to be cemented.
perspectiveEstablishing a third technopolitical sphere of influence would require Europe to invest in developing home-grown alternatives for all key technologies.
claimThe United States and China are both attempting to expand their technopolitical influence, which increases economic pressure and reduces political space for technologically dependent states.
claimThe struggle over techno-political spheres of influence may lead the United States to impose further sanctions and supplier boycotts against Chinese companies, potentially forcing third-party companies to choose between US and Chinese business standards.
claimActors controlling central nodes in technopolitical spheres of influence can manipulate the technologies upon which other states and businesses depend.
claimDeveloping home-grown alternatives for all key technologies to create a technopolitical sphere of influence requires significant financial investment.
referenceMatthias Schulze and Daniel Voelsen contributed a section on techno-political spheres of influence to the volume containing this text.
claimThe emergence of a Chinese technopolitical sphere of influence creates political challenges for states that are technologically dependent on the United States or China.
perspectiveEstablishing a third technopolitical sphere of influence for Europe would require significant financial investment and the development of home-grown alternatives for all key technologies.
quoteMatthias Schulze and Daniel Voelsen state: “Technopolitical spheres of influence” built on digital products and services are no longer purely territorial, but still allow geopolitical power to be projected and international dependencies to be cemented.
claimActors in control of central network nodes can manipulate the technologies upon which other states and businesses depend, a phenomenon described as technopolitical spheres of influence.
claimA Chinese technopolitical sphere of influence is emerging as China intensifies its pursuit of technological leadership.
claimStates that are technologically dependent on the United States or China face new political challenges due to the emergence of technopolitical spheres of influence.
claimThe technological dimension of US-China competition centers on geopolitical power projection through 'technopolitical spheres of influence' rather than merely setting standards.
claimTechnopolitical spheres of influence differ from classical territorial spheres of influence because digital products and services rely on complex combinations of hardware and software that no single state or company can fully control.
claimA comprehensive strategy for states to disentangle dependencies involves developing home-grown alternatives for all key technologies and creating a distinct technopolitical sphere of influence.
claimTechnopolitical spheres of influence are not necessarily exclusive.
claimTechnopolitical spheres of influence differ from classical territorial spheres of influence because digital products and services rely on combinations of hardware and software that no single state or company can fully control, leading to overlapping spheres of influence.
claimChina utilizes the digital component of the Belt and Road Initiative as a primary instrument to create a technopolitical sphere of influence that serves as a counterweight to the United States.