Technological Sovereignty Measure
A Technological Sovereignty Measure is a state sovereignty measure that assesses a nation's or entity's ability to control, develop, and utilize technology within its jurisdiction.
- Context:
- It can (typically) involve creating and enforcing laws and regulations that govern the development, use, and spread of technology within a country.
- It can (often) address issues related to Technological Independence, Technological Innovation, and Technological Security to protect national interests.
- It can range from having complete control over technological infrastructure (such as research facilities, manufacturing plants, and supply chains) to more specific aspects like Technology Transfer requirements.
- It can impact international businesses and global technology companies by requiring compliance with local laws, which may include restrictions on technology sharing and intellectual property rights.
- It can lead to debates about the balance between open collaboration principles and the need for national security and economic competitiveness.
- It can intersect with other forms of sovereignty, such as Economic Sovereignty and Military Sovereignty, particularly in how a state manages its technological capabilities.
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- Technological Sovereignty Score: A quantitative or qualitative assessment of a state's level of Technological Sovereignty based on various indicators and criteria.
- Example(s):
- one that accounts for Ancient Roman Technological Sovereignty: The Roman Empire's innovations in engineering, architecture, and military technology, such as concrete, aqueducts, and advanced weaponry.
- one that accounts for United States' Technological Sovereignty: The United States maintains a strong degree of technological sovereignty through its advanced research institutions, robust intellectual property laws, and leading role in global technology sectors like semiconductors, software, and aerospace.
- one that accounts for China's Technological Sovereignty Push: China's "Made in China 2025" initiative and other policies aim to bolster the country's technological sovereignty by reducing reliance on foreign technology, investing heavily in domestic research and development, and promoting homegrown tech giants.
- one that accounts for Israel's Technological Sovereignty in Defense, such as: Israel's advanced military technology sector, including its cutting-edge cybersecurity and drone industries, exemplifies a focused approach to maintaining technological sovereignty in a critical area of national interest.
- one that accounts for a country that heavily relies on imported technology and lacks domestic research and development capabilities.
- a Data Sovereignty measure.
- a Network Sovereignty measure.
- a Digital Sovereignty Measure.
- a Cybersecurity Sovereignty Measure.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Cyberspace, Internet Governance, Technology Policy, Intellectual Property Rights, Industrial Policy, Economic Competitiveness.
References
2024
- Claude 3 Opus.
- This table provides an overview of the technological sovereignty scores for various states throughout history, based on their performance across different dimensions such as technological independence, innovation, security, technology transfer control, and infrastructure control.
| State | Year | Technological Sovereignty Score |
Technological Independence |
Technological Innovation |
Technological Security |
Technology Transfer Control |
Technological Infrastructure Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Empire | 117 AD | High | Medium | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Song Dynasty | 1200 AD | High | High | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Ottoman Empire | 1600 AD | Medium | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
| United Kingdom | 1850 AD | High | Medium | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| United States | 1950 | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Soviet Union | 1960 | High | High | High | High | High | High |
| Japan | 1980 | High | Medium | High | Medium | Low | High |
| China | 2023 | High | Medium | High | High | High | High |
| Israel | 2023 | High | Medium | High | High | High | Medium |
| South Korea | 2023 | High | Medium | High | Medium | Low | High |
| India | 2023 | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Brazil | 2023 | Medium | Low | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Kenya | 2023 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |