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Technology and Security

The intersection of technological advancement and national security, encompassing the protection of critical infrastructure, data sovereignty, and the strategic use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cyber-capabilities to maintain state stability.

Why it matters

  • Transformation of traditional warfare through cyber-physical systems and asymmetric threats.
  • The challenge of securing critical digital infrastructure against state and non-state actors.
  • The role of technological self-reliance in maintaining strategic autonomy and national sovereignty.
  • The integration of dual-use technologies in both civilian governance and defense frameworks.

How it is asked

Focus on the governance of emerging technologies, the evolution of cyber-security policy, and the balance between digital innovation and national security safeguards in the context of internal and external security threats.