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Technology, Military Power, and the New Geopolitics of Security

February 27, 2026
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International Relations
Geopolitics
Cyber threats
Security & Defense

Technological and industrial capabilities have become core instruments of state power, reshaping military strategies, economic competition, and global influence. The rapid rise of AI, cyber warfare, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing is redefining how states project power and deter adversaries. While technological leadership offers opportunities for innovation and strategic advantage, it also generates new risks related to escalation, dependency, and asymmetric vulnerabilities. In this evolving geopolitical landscape, the ability to integrate technology, industry, and strategy is increasingly decisive for long-term sovereignty and influence.

Speakers
Akram Zaoui
Chargé de Mission to the Executive President
Akram Zaoui is a Senior International Relations Specialist and Chargé de Mission to the Executive President at the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS). Prior to this, he was Manager of Research Support and the Public Policy Lab at the PCNS. His main area of interest is the geopolitical economy of the Extended Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From 2018 to 2020, Zaoui was the coordinator of a network of 70+ civil society organizations (CSOs) across France, working with foundations, government, local communities, and the private sector. Zaoui holds a dual degree in corporate and public management from HEC Paris and Sciences Po, as well as a bachelor's degree (licence) in history from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He audited courses in Iranian and Shia Stud ...

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