KDDC 2EN05 - Techno-Politics: The Competition for Technology Leadership through the geopolitical lens
This course explores how power and influence are shaped at the intersection of technology and geopolitics. In today's increasingly competitive global landscape, technological leadership is a critical driver of strategic advantage. This dynamic contrasts sharply with the cooperative paradigms of earlier globalization. Students will engage with leading experts on topics including biotechnology, cybersecurity, AI and internet governance. Active participation and critical discussion are strongly encouraged.
Sophie PERESSON
Séminaire
English
Students will receive recommended reading each week ahead of the class.
None
Autumn 2025-2026
Students will be invited to make a group presentation and work on a final written assignment (a case study or short project).
Student participation will also count towards the final grade.
Navigating the New Geopolitics of Tech (Harvard Business Review, November 2024)
The Geopolitics of Technology: Charting the EU's Path in a Multipolar World (European Parliament Briefing 2024)
AI, Global Governance, and Digital Sovereignty (Swati Srivastava & Justin Bullock, October 2024)
The Strategic Imperative of Biotechnology: Implications for U.S. National Security" – CSIS (September 2024)
China's Biotech Advances Threaten U.S. Dominance, Warns Congressional Report" – The Wall Street Journal (April 2025)
What if we all governed the Internet? Advancing multistakeholder participation in Internet governance - https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000259717