AI and Geopolitics: Navigating the Future of Global Power
The rise of AI is not just transforming industries—it’s redefining global power, security, and governance. How can leaders navigate this seismic shift? Join this cutting-edge program to explore AI’s impact on geopolitics, ethics, and the future of international relations.
This program offers a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping geopolitics, security, and global governance. Participants will explore AI’s role in economic competition, international diplomacy, and ethical dilemmas, such as privacy, accountability, and bias. Through world-class academic insights, real-world case studies, and expert-led discussions, you’ll gain the tools to analyze and lead in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered global relations. Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to influence policy, innovation, and the future of international affairs.LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Analyze the Role of AI in Geopolitical Cooperation and Competition: Assess how AI acts as both a driver and a potential obstacle in global power dynamics, exploring competing national and transnational interests in AI development and deployment, and its implications for international cooperation, competition, and conflict.
- Evaluate Ethical, Political, and Social Risks of AI in Regional and National Contexts: Critically examine specific regional and country-level cases where AI-driven policies and practices create political, economic, and social risks, focusing on ethical concerns such as bias, surveillance, and human rights, and their broader implications for global governance.
- Develop Strategic Frameworks for Managing Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities in AI Adoption: Formulate strategies for organizations to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape shaped by AI, considering both opportunities for innovation and collaboration as well as the risks related to security, regulation, and ethical governance, ensuring a responsible and successful AI adoption.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
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What is AI?
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The Evolution & Future of AI
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The Geopolitics of AI: Power, Ethics, & Global Competition
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The Human Element in AI’s Future
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Interactive Case Study: Global Leaders in AI Development
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AI as a Catalyst in Great Power Competition
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Digital Sovereignty in the Age of AI
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Emerging AI Rivalries
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Interactive Case Study: AI in U.S.-China Relations
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AI in the Context of Military Innovation
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The Weaponization of AI: Implications for Global Security
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The Role of Corporations & Technologists in the Militarization of AI
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Interactive Case Study: Autonomous Weapons & the Future of Conflict
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AI as a Driver of Growth in Developing Markets
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AI & the Next Frontier of Great Power Competition
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Geopolitical Risks in an AI-Driven World
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Interactive Case Study: AI in Africa & Asia
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Capstone Presentations & Whiteboarding Session