Examining the international impacts of emerging technologies at both global and domestic levels over the next decade, and providing strategies for guiding future technological developments to manage the country’s international relations
Abstract
Since the onset of revolutionary transformations in human life—such as modernity and industrialization—the influence of science and technology on social life and international relations has become increasingly significant. In past decades, key determinants of social and human interactions included economic strength, population size, labor force, capital, military power, and even territorial expanse. However, emerging sciences and technologies have diminished the impact of these traditional factors, positioning themselves as fundamental elements shaping the global landscape. The advent of new technologies has radically altered established categories of interaction and conflict, transforming conventional domains of power and influence. As a result, traditional centers of authority have been disrupted, and new actors—both partners and competitors—have emerged on the global stage.
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The International Impacts of Emerging Technologies at the Global Level: Emerging technologies are reshaping global power structures and altering international relations. At the system level, they impact deterrence and power distribution. At the actor level, they influence state behavior, strategy, and diplomacy through access, perception, and adaptation.
Domestic Impacts of Emerging Technologies: Emerging technologies reshape domestic governance by enhancing efficiency and introducing new risks, while also transforming individual psychology and cultural norms in increasingly digital societies.
Necessary Requirements for the Islamic Republic of Iran in Response to Emerging Technologies: environmental monitoring, tracking global trends and competitors, revising national policies and strategies, and addressing the challenges posed by national and international export control regimes.
Strategies for Managing the Future Technological Developments in International Relations of the Islamic Republic of Iran: Strategies for managing emerging technologies in Iran’s international relations involve redefining the role of these technologies in national security, adopting a knowledge-based regional approach to enhance regional influence, addressing export control issues in diplomatic relations, and prioritizing technological advancements at the intersection of security, foreign policy, and science.
This study was conducted at Technology Studies Institute by Raziyeh Mehrabi Koushki in 2021.
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