The Implications of Emerging Technologies in the Euro-Atlantic Space: Views from the Younger Generation Leaders Network

Introduction
Contents
Notes on Contributors
Part I Politics and Geopolitics
1 Digital Illiberalism and the Erosion of the Liberal International Order
Introduction
Technological Progress and the Emergence of Liberal Internationalism
The Rise of Digital Liberalism
Virtual Anarchy and Digital Illiberalism
What Is to Be Done?
Conclusion
2 The Emergence of E-participation Tools: Strengthening Democracy Through Inclusive Debates
Introduction
E-participation: Definition and the Situation in Germany
Dialog Endlagersicherheit
Bürgerrat Demokratie
(Public) E-Petitions
Assessment of the Three Initiatives
Conclusion
3 The US–China 5G Race in Europe’s Western Balkans
China’s Rising Appetite in the Western Balkans
Countering China’s 5G Ascendancy Through Resistance
The Way Forward: Countering China’s 5G Through Innovation and Renewed Alliances
4 The Role of Export Controls in Managing Emerging Technology
The New Challenges Posed by Emerging Technologies
US Export Controls
EU Export Controls
US–EU Trade and Technology Council
Conclusion
5 The Geopolitics of  Energy Transition: New Resources and Technologies
Introduction
Leaving Behind the Fossil Fuel Era: The Geopolitics of the Energy Transition
Storing Energy: Lithium, Cobalt, and Hydrogen
Driving the Energy Transition: The Cases of China and the EU
Conclusion
Part II Strategic Stability and Military Affairs
6 Technological Uncertainty and Strategic Stability
Introduction
Perils of Technological Determinism
Uncertainty in Socio-Technical Systems
Technological Revolutions Amidst Soviet-American Rivalry
Conclusion
7 Emerging Technologies and “Green-Friendly” Military Conflict?
Introduction
The Climate-Security Nexus
Decarbonization of Militaries Through Emerging Technologies
Challenges to the Integration of Emerging Technologies
Conclusion
8 Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications: Implications for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Introduction
Integrating AI with Military and NC3 Systems: Past and Present Developments
Risks and Opportunities of Military Applications of Artificial Intelligence
The Way Forward: Considering AI in NC3 (and Other EDTs) in the NPT
Conclusion
9 Contemporary Cybersecurity Challenges
Defining Military Cyber Capabilities
Cyber in the Context of the War in Ukraine
NATO and the EU
The United States
Russia
Conclusions
10 Autonomous Weapons Systems in Armed Conflicts: New Challenges for International Law
What Are Autonomous Weapons?
AI as the Fundament for Autonomy in AWS
AWS Under International Humanitarian Law
Conclusion
Part II Economy and Society
11 Crime in the Digital Age: A New Frontier
Introduction
The Growing Threat of Cybercrime
Challenges in Combating Cybercrime
Adapting to a New Criminal Landscape
Conclusion
12 Emerging Technologies as an Opportunity for a Sustainable and Carbon-Neutral Future
Introduction
Renewable Energy Sources Can (Re)Shape Our Future
The Role of Emerging Technologies in the Climate and Energy Challenge
Emerging Technology Is Only One Part of the Solution
Renewables and Associated Technology Can Guarantee the Future of Energy Security
Conclusion
13 Cyber Sovereignty: Should Cyber Borders Replicate Territorial Borders?
National Security as a Cyber Concept
Cyber vs. Information Space: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Regulation vs. Sovereignty of Cyber Borders
Conclusion
14 Tracing Accountability: Product Sourcing Technology and Implications for Conservation and Human Rights Initiatives
Conservation
Human Rights
Emerging Sourcing Technologies
Strategic Implications
Conclusion
Index