Technology and International Relations: The New Frontier in Global Power

Author:   Giampiero Giacomello ,  Francesco N. Moro ,  Marco Valigi
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
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Pages:   224
Publication Date:   20 April 2021
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Exploring how changes in advanced technology deeply affect international politics, this book theoretically engages with the overriding relevance of investments in technological research, and the ways in which they directly foster a country’s economic and military standing. Scholars and practitioners present important insights on the technical and social issues at the core of technology competition. Technology and International Relations emphasizes the importance of leadership styles, domestic political agendas and the relative weight of technologically driven countries in global affairs. It highlights the now widely shared belief among both developed and developing countries that technology will be the defining factor in international politics. The book also unpacks the complexity of real-life cases of key technological advances, including artificial intelligence, UAVs, satellites and the responses of governments and the private sector to rising technological challenges. This will be an important read for scholars of political science, international relations and international political economy, particularly those looking at the impact of technology and innovation.

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Author:   Giampiero Giacomello ,  Francesco N. Moro ,  Marco Valigi
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9781788976060


ISBN 10:   1788976061
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   20 April 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction: Technology and International Relations – The New Frontier in Global Power viii Giampiero Giacomello, Francesco Niccolò Moro and Marco Valigi PART I TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ETHICAL ASPECTS 1 Theorizing technology and international relations: prevailing perspectives and new horizons 3 Johan Eriksson and Lindy M. Newlove-Eriksson 2 Mapping technological innovation 23 Francesco Niccolò Moro and Marco Valigi 3 Autonomy in weapons systems and its meaningful human control: a differentiated and prudential approach 45 Daniele Amoroso and Guglielmo Tamburrini PART II ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: FRONTIERS AND CHALLENGES 4 Context matters: the transformative nature of drones on the battlefield 68 Sarah Kreps and Sarah Maxey 5 Artificial intelligence: a paradigm shift in international law and politics? Autonomous weapon systems as a case study 89 Luigi Martino and Federica Merenda PART III SPACE AND CYBERSPACE: INTERSECTION OF TWO SECURITY DOMAINS 6 The use of space and satellites: problems and challenges 109 Luciano Anselmo 7 Cyber attacks and defenses: current capabilities and future trends 132 Michele Colajanni and Mirco Marchetti 8 Critical infrastructure protection 152 Andrea Locatelli 9 A perfect storm: privatization, public–private partnership and the security of critical infrastructure 173 Giampiero Giacomello Index 193

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'The book provides a fresh view on the interdependencies between technology and international relations that could be useful far beyond the traditional domain of political science. It is a must-read for scholars interested in the cross-disciplinary aspects of the subject, including artificial intelligence, drones and critical information infrastructure.' - Gianluca Pescaroli, University College London, UK


'The book provides a fresh view on the interdependencies between technology and international relations that could be useful far beyond the traditional domain of political science. It is a must-read for scholars interested in the cross-disciplinary aspects of the subject, including artificial intelligence, drones and critical information infrastructure.' -- Gianluca Pescaroli, University College London, UK


'The collective volume entitled Technology and International Relations: The New Frontier in Global Power reunites a group of specialists in contemporary technological developments with impact in international relations and addresses the topic of technology as source of empowerment in the near future global power starting from the recognition of the current paramount importance of technology in the exercise and concentration of power (and wealth) in our world.' -- Henrieta Serban, Nordicum-Mediterraneum 'The book provides a fresh view on the interdependencies between technology and international relations that could be useful far beyond the traditional domain of political science. It is a must-read for scholars interested in the cross-disciplinary aspects of the subject, including artificial intelligence, drones and critical information infrastructure.' -- Gianluca Pescaroli, University College London, UK 'Accessible and informative, Technology and International Relations achieves very well its main objective - to outline and analyse the technologies that are helping to shape the new international order.' -- New Zealand International Review


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Edited by Giampiero Giacomello, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna, Francesco Niccolò Moro, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna and Marco Valigi, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy

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