Explore the shifting global power dynamics driven by advanced technologies in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into how tech innovations like 5G, semiconductors, and quantum computing are reshaping international relations, economic landscapes, and national security agendas. Gain insights from industry leaders and policy experts as they examine the splintering of the world into different technological camps, influenced by societal values, human rights concerns, and nationalistic interests. Discover the new model for international cooperation on technology amongst allies and understand how access to cutting-edge technologies is redefining power structures on a global scale. Learn about the challenges and opportunities presented by this new technological paradigm, including the evolving relationship between tech companies and nation-states, the role of industrial policy, and the balance between national security and global cooperation.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
How has the pandemic reshaped the relationship between technology companies and nation states
What was it like running a company that was its own
Russias invasion of Ukraine
Aligning business values and geopolitics
Googles foreign policy
Industrial policy
Quantum
Audience Questions
Statecentric view of the world
Balancing national security and global cooperation
A nuanced approach
The Trump Administration
Global Competition
Crisis of Trust
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
