Techno-Nationalism: How It's Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics, and Society
"Techno-Nationalism" is essential reading for business leaders, policymakers, academics, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving relationship between technology and national power. Offering valuable insights into the strategies nations employ to harness technology for economic and geopolitical advantage, making it a critical resource for navigating the complexities of the modern global landscape.
Overview
In this insightful work, Capri introduces the concept of "techno-nationalism," which posits that a nation's economic strength, national security, and social stability are intrinsically linked to its technological capabilities. The book outlines how this ideology is reshaping the global economy, leading to strategic decoupling, reshoring of manufacturing, and the formation of new geopolitical alliances. Capri provides a realist's perspective on the challenges and opportunities that arise as nations navigate this new landscape, particularly focusing on the complex dynamics between the U.S. and China.
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What People Are Saying about Techno-Nationalism
“Techno-Nationalism will prove to be a vital compass for anyone navigating the contested waters of business and geopolitics.
- Ted Osius, President and CEO, US-ASEAN Business Council.
"Alex Capri has produced an important new guide to the weaponization of tech as a major new force in geopolitics. Anyone seeking to understand the deepening technological competition at the heart of US-China competition would do well to read it."
— James Crabtree, author of The Billionaire Raj
"An extraordinarily informative blend of scholarly depth and engaging, readable narrative. The book is truly enlightening."
Dr. Frederic Kliem, The Economist (EIU).
Key Takeaways:
The reshaping of the global economy
Discover how the race for technological dominance—particularly between the United States and China—is fragmenting global markets and reorganising global power structures.
The rise of the geo-economic grey zone
Learn why governments and companies must now navigate a world where national borders blur with digital sovereignty, supply chains are decoupling, and access to data and talent is geopolitically strategic.
12 strategic 'power-multiplier' technologies
Uncover the emerging tech sectors—like AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotech—that are driving state-level industrial policies and shaping the industries of the future.
The dilemma facing middle powers
Understand why many countries are being forced to choose between Chinese and U.S. technologies in critical areas like 5G, cloud infrastructure, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Techno-nationalism and climate strategy
See how clean energy technologies, climate policy, and the path to net zero have become battlegrounds in the global competition for control of green tech supply chains.
The future of global finance
Explore how digital currencies and fintech innovation are driving the formation of new financial blocs, potentially decoupling the global monetary system.
About the Author
Alex Capri is an American writer and academic based in Singapore, where he teaches business and public policy at the National University of Singapore. With decades of experience in international trade, Capri has served as a consultant with KPMG and PwC, working extensively in the U.S., China, and globally. His expertise provides a nuanced understanding of the intersection between technology, trade, and geopolitics.
