Role of Technology in Changing the Global Power Politics:
The ongoing decade is witnessing some major shifts in the paradigm of global world order. This shift has been caused by various factors. However, technology is one of the most significant factors in this newly shaped landscape of the world order. As in the previous decade, the role of Technology was a tremendous reality that no one can neglect. It changed the lifestyle, the working pattern, the human perspective and cognition, and much more. Technology has played an historical role to change the future of human beings. While upgrading the future it also contributed to upgrading the world order in various aspects. Here we will discuss this unconventional role of Technology in shaping the new world order.
How Technology Contributed to Change the World Order:
Technology always played a key role in shaping Global Power politics. The countries that were previously the superpower in the previous centuries are not holding that status quo or power in today's world. as Technology has upgraded the traditional styles of living, conquering, and governing. The traditional style of living is upgraded by technology in the form of smart gadgets, cloud computing, the internet, Artificial intelligence, and others. The previous style of conquering an area is upgraded in the form of modern technological weapons, missiles, rockets, jets, and others. While the governing style is upgraded from the princely states' or commonwealth's monarchy to liberal democracy with liberties and freedom. Now the only one who possesses these powers can grab the status of superpower in the modern world.
Use of Technology in Shaping the World Perspective:
In recent times, Technology has been excessively used in shaping the perspective of the world. Various propaganda, disinformation, and interpretations have been propagated through this medium. America-Afghan war along with America's aggression and cruelties in Iraq, Iran, and Libya are some common examples of shaping the world perspective in favor of the United States of America. This all was done through the channels of modern technology. Not only this, but the Russian government's involvement in the United States election 2016 - in favor of Trump - is also an example of the use of Technology in shaping the world perspective.
Technology, a Massive Source of Economic Power:
Technology in today's world is a massive source of economic power. it makes a country independent, provides stability, and increases its resources and capabilities. Countries with a lead in the field of Technology are globally recognized and considered to be the most powerful. United States China and some other European countries which are advanced in technology are not only prospering but are also considered to be the most important than others. Technology advancements allow efficient production of goods, products, and services, increasing the exports and overall GDP of the country. For instance, In 2022, the Tech sector of the United States contributed more than 2 trillion USD to the country's overall GDP, which is approximately 9.3% of the total GDP.
New Paradigm of Security, Hybrid Warfare, and Technology:
The start of the 21st century witnessed a shift in the security of the world. The concept of Hybrid warfare emerged and grabbed the world thoroughly. The conventional war tactics were replaced by unconventional ones. The use of cyber attacks, diplomatic and economic pressure, Non-State Actors, foreign intervention, regime change operations, propaganda, and others became so common. These all sorts of modern-day warfare tactics heavily rely on modern-day Technology. Hence this upgraded modern-day security landscape is also got affected by the presence of technology, which further contributed to changing the world order.
Global Technological Race and the Changing World Order:
The requirements of modern times have made it clear that one who got the technological lead and power over others will lead the world in the future. This concept started a global race among countries for the tag of Global Tech giant. The countries like USA, China, and Russia are considered to be the most competitive competitors in the race. Now other countries such as India, Japan, Canada, Germany, the UK, and Switzerland are also making the competition tougher. India's lunar mission Chand Ryan 3, launched in July 2023, grabbed the attention across the globe, which is a huge success of the country in the Tech sector. However, this Global competition is also contributing to Global realignment. The world is shifting its reliance from the least Tech-equipped to the most Tech-equipped countries in the field of defense, agriculture robotics security, and others.
Related: Green Pakistan Initiative Amid Global Food Concerns: Technological Revolution
Conclusion:
In short, Technology has been a key player throughout modern history. It gradually impacted the lives of the people, the systems of the countries, and the future of the world. The countries advancing in technology, are not only millions of miles ahead of others but also considered to be more powerful than all others. This role of Technology also contributed to shaping the landscape of global power politics and helping countries to re-align themselves on the basis of technological race.
